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Green Infrastructure

Driving Transformation in the Wake of London Climate Action Week

Three years on from attending the last Climate Innovation Forum (CIF) in person as part of London Climate Action Week, I was intrigued to discover the extent to which climate action has developed and manifested through innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Global Financial Inclusion Index from Principal® Develops Benchmark for Financial Security and Inclusion Across Global Economies

Singapore is the world’s most financially inclusive market, alongside the U.S., Nordic Europe, and Hong Kong, according to the inaugural Global Financial Inclusion Index (Index) sponsored by Principal Financial Group®

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Scores Twice at Awards Presented During Climate Week NYC 2022

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has been doubly recognized by the Vancouver Economic Commission and Climate Leadership Coalition.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Calavo Way: Facilities & Operations

At Calavo, our commitment to environmental responsibility includes carefully managing energy use at our facilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering People Through Employment... And So Much More

Wisconsin’s Workforce Resource helps job seekers gain training, housing, education and experience

Social Impact & Volunteering

Medtronic Employee Finds New Take on Volunteering

Every June, the Medtronic Foundation kicks off year-round volunteerism and giving with an initiative called Project 6 – aligned to Tenet 6 of the Medtronic Mission to be a good corporate citizen.

Events, Media & Communications

T-Mobile Prepares for Hurricane Fiona

With Hurricane Fiona projected to move across portions of the Dominican Republic and tropical storm conditions continuing to impact Puerto Rico, T-Mobile is taking action to prepare and support communities during and after the storm.

Innovation & Technology

Cleaning Innovations Company Demonstrates How Cost-Savings and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand

Canadian-based Tersano demonstrates how cost-savings and sustainability go hand-in-hand with their sustainable cleaning technologies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring Applications Are Now Open

Nominations and applications are now open for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Individuals and organizations who are engaged in STEM mentorship in industry, government, corporations, military, nonprofits, foundations, or academia are all eligible to be honored for their outstanding work.

Events, Media & Communications

kate spade new york's Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, to Speak at SB'22 San Diego

kate spade new york’s Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, will be speaking at SB’22 in San Diego next month.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion and diversity are essential to living our core values; serving our customers; delivering financial performance; and being recognized as a leader in building an engaging workplace, a strong supplier base and vibrant communities.

Health & Healthcare

The Four Major Dimensions of Recovery

September is National Recovery Month. Together we can reduce stigma, increase awareness of substance use disorder and celebrate the journey of recovery.

Environment

NJ Employers Pledge To Support Green Workforce To Mirror State’s Leadership in Clean Energy Transition

Several major businesses with operations in New Jersey today pledged to invest in building a diverse and well-paid workforce as they advance their work as sustainability and climate leaders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Business Spotlight: LipRevolt

LipRevolt is a cosmetic brand that caters to individuals who identify as women or gender nonconforming, especially women of color. LipRevolt seeks to promote social activism and the belief that you can inspire change and look amazing while doing it.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Envisioning Transformational Change in Who Builds Wealth and How

What could the next 30 years bring? At Homewise we are working towards a future in which a growing and increasingly diverse spectrum of Americans have the opportunity to build intergenerational wealth and foster strong communities through homeownership.

Education

SAP, UNICEF and GenU Extend and Expand Partnership To Help Young People Gain Skills for Employment

Multinational software corporation SAP SE (SAP) has today committed to continuing its partnership with UNICEF in support of Generation Unlimited (GenU) for an additional three years to help prepare young people for the workforce.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Younger Employees Want: The Chance To Do Good in the World

The opportunity to do good — with their employer’s support and even on company time — has become a benefit on par with flexible work schedules or a generous vacation policy, and may do as much to keep them happy in their roles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

17 Examples of Core Values in Small Businesses

Core values help guide the decisions, actions, and behaviors of a company. As workplaces have gone remote, hybrid, or remained in-person, a company’s core values have served as a North Star for employees and executives faced with tough decisions.

Innovation & Technology

KOCH INVESTS: Building a Conflict-Free Electric Vehicle 'Super Cell'

Koch Strategic Platforms is leading a $90 million Series D investment round in Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a company using its own high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials.

Energy

To Help Customers Address Increasing Energy Supply Prices, National Grid Launches the Winter Customer Savings Initiative To Provide Options To Manage Costs and Secure Assistance

National Grid recognizes that our customers are facing challenging economic times and that no one wants to see their energy bill rise.

Environment

Reducing Emissions, Improving Waste Management & Enhancing Biodiversity

Climate week provides a terrific opportunity to reflect on how we all impact the environment, and at PSE&G we have consistently made environmental stewardship one of our highest priorities. In fact, PSEG’s Powering Progress vision sees a future in which people use less energy, and it’s cleaner and more reliable than ever.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Del Monte Foods, Inc. Commits $5 Million To Nourish the Wellness of Youth and Communities Across the United States Over Next Ten Years

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is committing $5 million over the next ten years to nourish the physical, mental and social-emotional wellbeing of youth and communities across the U.S. This commitment is in support of the company’s Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cummins Grants to Help Create Mobile Grocery Markets to Counter Food Deserts

Global power leader Cummins Inc. has committed $800,000 in grant funding to develop and launch mobile grocery markets to combat the impact of food deserts in six cities with a significant company presence.

Innovation & Technology

Securing Smart Cities From the Ground Up

While the full value of a connected city evolves – one that leverages innovations powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning – cybersecurity stands as one of its greatest challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $300,000 in Support of Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

Wells Fargo is donating $300,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support three organizations providing urgent relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona. The funding to the Hispanic Federation, SBP, and World Central Kitchen will focus on necessities like meals and supplies as well as resources for rebuilding efforts.

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