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Events, Media & Communications

Ready for Our Close-Up: Production and Event Safety Starts at the Site Selection EHS Review Process

You’re invited to join our Health & Safety experts for our webinar, Ready for our Close-Up: Production and Event Safety Starts at the Site Selection EHS Review Process, on Thursday, May 4th, at 2:00pm EDT.

Green Infrastructure

Satisfy Your EV Curiosity During Earth Month

Recognizing that the Earth deserves more than just one day of celebration, Edison International is sponsoring three events as part of Drive Electric Earth Day. Which, contrary to the name, is a month-long campaign.

Health & Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Selects T-Mobile As Primary Wireless Provider Through 2032

As the VA’s primary wireless provider, T-Mobile will be the link between VA healthcare providers and veterans — enabling critical medical support like telehealth visits and remote patient monitoring.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Invited To Ring Iconic New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell

The Arbor Day Foundation rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Monday.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sequencing at Sea – Unlocking the Power of the Genome With eDNA and NextSeq™ 2000

In 2022, Illumina and Minderoo Foundation announced a $40M AUD partnership to leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions.

Environment

IBM To Help Build New Climate Action Center in New York City

IBM is proud to be selected jointly with Stony Brook University by the City of New York to anchor “The New York Climate Exchange”, a world-class climate solutions center on Governors Island in New York City’s harbor.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gaurdie Banister Named One of the Top 25 Black Board Members in the U.S.

Enbridge Board member Gaurdie E. Banister Jr. has been named one of the Top 25 Black Board Members in the U.S. by BoardProspects.com.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Vita Coco Launch #ArborDay Campaign To Plant 100,000 Trees, and You Can Help

Throughout the week leading up to National Arbor Day the Arbor Day Foundation, together with its partner Vita Coco, will plant a tree in a U.S. forest of need every time “#ArborDay” is used on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, up to 100,000 in total.

Green Infrastructure

WATCH: An AquaTower in India Comes to Life

Volunteers from Gen’s office in India celebrated World Water Day on March 23 by bringing safe drinking water to more than 1,800 people in Tamil Nadu.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AI Scientists, Nurses Among 27 Occupations That Will Get Bonus Points for Employment Pass Approvals • With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Artificial intelligence scientists, nurses, carbon traders and top-tier financial advisers are on a list of 27 occupations that will get bonus points to help them qualify for passes to work in Singapore.

Diversity & Inclusion

My Ericsson Story of PRIDE

As a leader at Ericsson, I know how important authenticity is. I’ve traveled all over the United States to meet with teams, and I constantly challenge people to make authentic connections.

Environment

Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai Launches a Social Music Project To Celebrate World Earth Day

To observe World Earth Day on April 22, 2023, Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai partnered with AETHER, a Shanghai local handpan group, to launch a special social music project that celebrates the planet.

Energy

MilliporeSigma Ranks on EPA’s National Top 100 List of Green Power Users

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, announced it placed No. 64 on the EPA's National Top 100 List for largest green power users within the EPA's Green Power Partnership program.

Health & Healthcare

Yum China Doubles Down on its Commitment to Nutrition and Health

Adopting the Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2022), which offer a series of dietary guidelines for Chinese residents, Yum China revised its Nutrition and Health Policy and issued its commitments to further drive the company’s nutrition and health endeavors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes’ Katie Joyce To Speak at Women in Bio 2023

Katie Joyce, our VP of Corporate Affairs is participated in a panel discussion at this year’s Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Employees Celebrate 10th Annual Global Day of Service by Volunteering Around the World

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) the provider of food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world, will celebrate its 10th annual global day of service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), on Thursday, April 27.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comcast NBCUniversal Names Mona Dexter To Lead Military Engagement

Comcast NBCUniversal is excited to share that Mona Dexter has been named Vice President of Military & Veteran Affairs, succeeding Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Carol Eggert, who recently retired from Comcast.

Sustainable Development Goals

Building With Mushrooms To Reduce Drywall Waste — Or Cooking Up a New Future for Data Center Construction

In 2022 we began working with Mycocycle, an innovative technology company in the zero-waste market, to pilot a new project at our data center in Gallatin, TN.

Energy

Cummins’ Solar Project Honored by U.S. Department of Energy

Cummins’ most recent solar installation to go on-line has been honored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Education

Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy® Courses Lead to Gains in Financial Knowledge

During the 2021-2022 school years, students who took Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy® courses increased their knowledge about financial topics by 50%.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Three Ways Financial Advisors Can Advance Racial and Gender Equity

When looking to meaningfully address the gender and racial wealth gap, investors should consider parking their funds at financial institutions like HOPE Credit Union (HOPE) that are in the communities where this work needs to happen.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at SAP Sapphire in 2023

Sustainability at SAP became a long-term strategic goal in 2009. Ever since this commitment, SAP has prioritized a combination of economic performance, environmental protection, and social responsibility to make businesses sustainable.

Innovation & Technology

The Pressure Is On: How Sensors Are Taking Energy Forward

Meet Jonny MacGregor. He thrives on pressure, running over 100 sensor projects and driving his race car beyond its limits.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yellowstone Bourbon Recognized by National Parks Conservation Association With National Park Defender Award

In recognition of their commitment to national park protection, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has named Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey the recipient of its third annual National Park Defender award.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association's 2023 National Park Week Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for the national park lover in your life? Check out these items that have more in common than a connection to national parks — they’re from brands that support NPCA and our mission to protect and preserve national parks.

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