Diversity & Inclusion

New Nonprofit Accelerator Aims to Close the Digital Divide Worldwide

Feb 16, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Globally, a third of school-age children — 463 million kids — lacked access to tools for remote learning in the early months of the pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Results From The Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Feb 16, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Results from our recent survey conducted with Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance found an overwhelming majority of patients surveyed with bipolar 1 disorder felt it is a difficult and isolating experience.

Education

Chef Jaime Mestan CRC, Director of Culinary for Griffith Foods North America, Appointed to the California Polytechnic State University Advisory Board

Feb 16, 2022 1:45 PM ET

We’re excited to grow our ecosystem of partnerships and work together to nourish the world!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bayer Highlights Advancements of Agriculture Industry's Most Prolific R&D Pipeline

Feb 16, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Bayer announced today the advancement of key innovation projects that showcase the latest in crop protection, seeds & traits and digital solutions. These significant advancements are expected to fuel both mid-and-long-term growth for the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Connecting Nonprofits With Marketing Support

Feb 16, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Attend Taproot Foundation’s 2/23 webinar and learn how your nonprofit can work with marketing volunteers to boost your communications efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Identity Theft Resources for Black Communities

Feb 16, 2022 12:30 PM ET

We are proud to announce the launch of Project Umpire, an initiative to provide specific identity education and protection programs and culturally competent victim services to support Black communities.

Energy

Marathon Petroleum Corp. Establishes 2030 Target to Reduce Absolute Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Feb 16, 2022 12:10 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) has established a 2030 target to reduce absolute Scope 3 – Category 11 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% below 2019 levels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NYC Media Lab & Verizon Announce $1M Museum Initiative

Feb 16, 2022 12:05 PM ET

In partnership with Verizon, NYC Media Lab today announced the launch of the $1M Museum Initiative—a nationwide open call for museums and cultural institutions to develop and offer new educational content on the Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal

Research, Reports & Publications

Workiva and Persefoni Partner to Streamline Investor-Grade Carbon Disclosure Data

Feb 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the world’s leading platform for regulatory, financial and ESG reporting, and Persefoni, Inc., the leading Climate Management and Accounting SaaS Platform helping enterprises and financial institutions easily calculate, analyze, manage, and report their real-time carbon footprint, today announced a strategic partnership to provide transparent, investor-grade carbon disclosures seamlessly to joint customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Ashley Childs

Feb 16, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Alliance Data's first Black History Month spotlight is Talent Development Program Specialist, Ashley Childs, who has been with Alliance Data for four years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saweetie, Miss J Alexander and Naturi Naughton Join M·A·C Cosmetics for Black History Month Celebration

Feb 16, 2022 10:30 AM ET

M·A·C Cosmetics teamed up with The Estée Lauder Companies’ Network of Black Leaders & Executives employee resource group to co-host an event paying tribute to beauty & style trends pioneered by Black entertainers & musicians over the decades.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Proudly Sponsors the Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl

Feb 16, 2022 10:20 AM ET

James "Shack" Harris and Doug Williams, two of the co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, wanted to address a major issue: football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) not being drafted by NFL teams.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences Invests in Research for COVID-19 Treatments for All Ages

Feb 16, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Children are being hospitalized with COVID 19 at increasingly high rates, and those younger than 5 aren't eligible to receive a vaccine. We’re committed to helping in this area by investing in research for COVID-19 treatments for all ages.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Looking to Grow Your Employees' Engagement in the New Year? Help Them Give Back

Feb 16, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Current thought leadership about the workforce crisis suggests 2022 will mark a wholesale shift in the employer-employee dynamic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Even Insured Americans Lack Funds for Out-of-pocket Medical Costs, New Aflac Care Index Shows

Feb 16, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Education

Meet the 2022 Qualcomm Innovator Stipend Program Recipients!

Feb 16, 2022 10:00 AM ET

We are excited to announce 19 early-stage student innovators who have been selected to receive a stipend from the Innovator Stipend Program, sponsored by Qualcomm Incorporated!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Environmental Justice Movement: Turning Concepts Into Actions

Feb 16, 2022 10:00 AM ET

While these communities fought for justice for decades, the topic of environmental justice has become increasingly thrust into the spotlight in recent years due to a renewed public focus on historically marginalized communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBCU Students Weigh in on Biogen Experience

Feb 16, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Pioneering neuroscience and driving innovation comes from a truly diverse workforce. Our partnership with HBCUs and student internship program helps drive our efforts to ensure our future leaders come from all backgrounds.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Tracking Our Emissions

Feb 16, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Soon, Drawdown Georgia will be unveiling a new emissions tracking tool. Come check out the webinar that will introduce it!

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Selects Avatour to Optimize Remote Project Collaboration

Feb 16, 2022 9:00 AM ET

With traditional project management approaches stressed by COVID-19, changing workforce dynamics and the increasing use of remote meetings, Avatour and Black & Veatch announce a strategic partnership.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Awards Grant to Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund

Feb 16, 2022 9:00 AM ET

The Lake Champlain Chamber and KeyBank are pleased to announce a grant of $150,000 from the KeyBank Foundation in support of the Bobby Miller Opportunity Fund and LaunchVT.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Recognized as an “Elite 8 Company” in the 2021 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards

Feb 16, 2022 8:50 AM ET

“Providing opportunities for our employees to grow professionally and be their best is part of our culture, and it’s built into the principle that together we can build it better.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' List of 'America's Best Employers 2022'

Feb 16, 2022 8:45 AM ET

"Our employees around the world are the definition of resilient and we're proud to be building a special work environment where every person can feel right at home as they shape their careers."

Health & Healthcare

3 Ways to Advance Cancer Health Care Equity

Feb 16, 2022 8:45 AM ET

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve their full health potential, and that includes access to cancer care.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For Private Equity - ESG Momentum Is Peaking

Feb 16, 2022 8:30 AM ET

3BL Media breaks down what PE firms need to know about ESG communications. Explore more resources at our Private Equity Hub.