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Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics to Provide K-12 School COVID-19 Testing in Collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to Support Safer Classroom Learning in Texas for New Statewide School Testing Program

Oct 27, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Quest Diagnostics recently announced it has formed an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide COVID-19 K-12 school testing services to support safer classroom learning throughout the state of Texas.

Innovation & Technology

Meet Barbie the Welder: One Inspiring Maker

Oct 27, 2021 5:20 PM ET

Barbie The Welder is a great example of a maker who sees the trades as a gift and an art form. With no formal art training, this self-taught maker and social media sensation has crafted quite the cool career.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily

Oct 27, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Abbott named one of the 100 Best ESG companies by Investor's Business Daily. The List recognizes companies with leading environmental, social and governance ratings and strong stock performance

Health & Healthcare

From Touchless Faucets to CDC-Approved Air Filters, Here's How to Make Your Home 'Healthy'

Oct 27, 2021 4:35 PM ET

Working out, eating fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water are all great ways to improve your health. Another option? Updating your house.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart and Walmart.org Increase Access to Educational Opportunities for Black and African Americans

Oct 27, 2021 4:30 PM ET

The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity is announcing a $3 million investment in a set of education grants as part of the $100 million commitment announced last year to address inequity across education, health, finance and criminal justice systems.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives US EPA 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award

Oct 27, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was recognized with a 2021 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Technology Will Help the Water Industry Address Climate Change, Changing Consumer Demands

Oct 27, 2021 4:15 PM ET

In the eyes of U.S. water and wastewater sector stakeholders, aging infrastructure, aging workforce and intensifying natural disasters are the top challenges facing the water and wastewater industry in 2021

Environment

Addressing Ecological and Coastal Protection in the Gulf Region

Oct 27, 2021 3:50 PM ET

When it comes to planning for climate change and protecting our communities, there are a few regions that are more vulnerable than the rest.

Environment

Supercomputing Puts Elusive Clean Energy Source Within Reach

Oct 27, 2021 3:15 PM ET

Ocean waves could change the global energy game. Jonathan Fievez, CEO of Carnegie Clean Energy, talks about one of the planet’s biggest, most elusive sources of renewable, clean energy and how the company is using supercomputing to solve the challenges in capturing it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Leading in Climate Advocacy Efforts

Oct 27, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Vistra is a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council and its advocacy arm, Americans for Carbon Dividends.

Environment

'There Is No Time to Waste': Dozens of Companies, Investors Urge Congress to Act Now on Climate

Oct 27, 2021 3:05 PM ET

More than 160 investors and companies of all sizes are urging U.S. lawmakers to approve critical climate investments and policies in two major legislative packages pending in U.S. Congress

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

“Leadership and Vision” Led to Fifth Third's Carmichael Being Named 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year

Oct 27, 2021 3:05 PM ET

Driven by Carmichael’s leadership and vision, Fifth Third Bank in 2016 made a five-year commitment to invest $32 billion in the communities it serves. Five years later, the Bank exceeded that commitment by 30% by delivering $41.6 billion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“Disasters All Have the Same Backbone”

Oct 27, 2021 2:30 PM ET

T‑Mobile Senior Disaster Recovery Manager Becky Romero keeps evolving the company’s response to challenges during hurricanes, wildfires and even a pandemic — because at any point, any of us could be affected.

Health & Healthcare

Closing Gaps and Restoring Trust: Building on UNGA76 to Strengthen Global Health Systems

Oct 27, 2021 2:15 PM ET

During the 76th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Takeda’s Global CSR Program hosted a panel discussion to discuss why health systems strengthening (HSS) is more important than ever. Panelists dove into what HSS looks like in practice and why it’s so critical today.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS: Our Response to COVID-19

Oct 27, 2021 2:00 PM ET

COVID-19 continues to have devastating effects on the world & has directly impacted our employees, partners and audiences. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve sought ways to partner with communities, support audiences & empower employees to lend a hand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Diversity

Oct 27, 2021 2:00 PM ET

At Enbridge, we believe that diversity drives innovation, shapes better decisions, and builds resiliency. With a workforce that more closely reflects the communities around us, we can strengthen relationships and trust.

Environment

EarthX Hosted U.S.-Mexico Hunting and Conservation Forum in Honor of Half-Earth Day®

Oct 27, 2021 1:40 PM ET

International environmental nonprofit EarthX, founded by environmentalist Trammell S. Crow, convened leading authorities in wildlife conservation from Mexico and the United States for the Half-Earth Day® Hunting and Conservation Forum

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 3 Environmental Protection Agency Awards

Oct 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The Home Depot was honored with three Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Awards that reflect the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Wins Diversity Award From Fund Intelligence

Oct 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Franklin Templeton’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts were recognized when the company received the inaugural Best DEI Initiative of the Year Award at Fund Intelligence’s Mutual Fund Industry and ETF Awards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Earns Highest Environmental Certification in the World

Oct 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Designed by HGA, the Margaret A. Cargill Lodge at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is the first renovation project in the world to receive full Living Building Challenge certification by the International Living Future Institute.

Environment

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years As a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

Oct 27, 2021 1:00 PM ET

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years as a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

Research, Reports & Publications

NGOs Get Their Say on ESG Performance

Oct 27, 2021 12:30 PM ET

CSRHub's newest data source, SIGWATCH, tracks and analyzes activist and global issue data to understand how NGOs perceive enterprises and drive policy issues.

Environment

The Current State of PFAS Regulation and Litigation: What You Need to Know

Oct 27, 2021 12:15 PM ET

If you missed our PFAS Regulation and Litigation webinar, check out this recap of the key points and watch the full webinar on-demand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Truist

Oct 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Energy

The Making of a Solar Site

Oct 27, 2021 11:15 AM ET

The Duke Energy 50-megawatt solar installation can power 12,500 homes, and it’s the latest of many that Michael McDonald has built since starting his career in solar construction in 2010.