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Innovation & Technology

Human Rights Assessments in the Decisive Decade: Innovative Approaches for the Technology Sector

This article discusses approaches to address challenges that arise when undertaking human rights assessments in the technology industry—some that are being implemented already and some that would represent innovations for the field.

Diversity & Inclusion

Be You

A.B. Rodriguez, a T-Mobile Team of Experts coach for the customer care team, shares how T-Mobile has supported him on his transitional journey and what it means for him to be part of T-Mobile's Pride and Allies group.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Infographic | An Integrated Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

UPS is a global company—and is becoming even more so as much of the world’s economic and population growth continues to occur in emerging markets.

Health & Healthcare

Expressive Writing Is Good for Your Mental Health

If you’ve been paying attention to paper trends, you already know that handwriting & journaling have made a huge comeback in recent years. Journaling can be calming & peaceful at the end of a busy day or in the midst of an emotionally difficult time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

This Couple Met on a FedEx Plane and Now Flies on Lifesaving Missions Together

In the years since becoming husband and wife, the Pitzers have been using their piloting skills to help people around the world regain sight.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ethisphere Names Aflac Incorporated One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2020

Aflac Incorporated today announced that it is once again included on the Ethisphere Institute’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 14th Consecutive Year

Ecolab Inc. has again been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Ecolab has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies every year since the list’s inception in 2007.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Future of Medicine: How Technology Will Shape Patient Care and Improve Outcomes

Doctors, nurses, and patients will see more involvement with medical care, less non-medical overhead, and better health results, along with—hopefully—a reduction in patient costs due to technological advances. Read more in this HPE report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

JetBlue Foundation e-Newsletter: 2019 Year in Review

Inspiring the future of aviation is a responsibility that the JetBlue Foundation takes seriously. No other airline has gone on record to solely focus on supporting aviation education. Our goal is to increase access to this industry we love so much.

Diversity & Inclusion

Innovation Fueled by a Culture of Belonging and a Diverse Workforce at Johnson & Johnson

For decades, Johnson & Jonson has been partnering with civic organizations to drive innovation that is fueled by a culture of belonging and a diverse workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bringing Nutrition to Children in India

Since 2016, The Hershey Company has been proud to partner with Annamrita, one of the largest providers of the Midday Meal Scheme in India.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Private Utility Networks Bring Efficiency, Control and Reliability

Reliable communications networks allow utilities to deliver uninterrupted #power to customers. No longer content to outsource their communications networks to public carriers, utilities are bringing networks in-house via fiber optics and wireless.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Named One of 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute

For the third consecutive year, Owens Corning has been recognized with this honor. It is one of four honorees in the Construction and Building Materials industry, underscoring its commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices.

Innovation & Technology

Responsible Business Alliance Enhances Data Analytics Capabilities

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced it is greatly enhancing its data analytics capabilities with the pending launch of its newly upgraded RBA-Online platform in March and the recent addition of a data scientist on staff.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Partners With Andriaki Shipping to Plant 60,000 Trees in Indonesia

Andriaki Shipping will partner with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 60,000 trees in West Papua, Indonesia. The reforestation effort will help to revitalize West Papua’s local economy and restore natural habitats for area wildlife

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E4: Jeff Senne, PwC

Host Danielle Holly interviews PwC Responsible Business Leader Jeff Senne, a key leader in PwC’s shift from corporate responsibility to responsible business leadership.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

United Nations Global Compact Launches New Tool to Improve Working Conditions in Global Supply Chains

The United Nations Global Compact today launched a new toolkit to help procurement teams improve working conditions for millions of people working in global supply chains.

Environment

How HP Is Funneling Plastic From Haiti Into Laptops and Printer Supplies

The next ink cartridge or computer gear you buy might have an invisible but noteworthy history: Some part of it may once have been an empty soda bottle plucked from a distant shoreline.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis and DNDi to Collaborate on the Development of a New Oral Drug to Treat Visceral Leishmaniasis

Novartis and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) have signed a collaboration and licence agreement to jointly develop LXE408, as a potential new oral treatment for visceral leishmaniasis, one of the world’s leading parasitic killers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Citizen: Powering the Movement to End Poverty

As a technology company, we have a powerful opportunity to create an inclusive future by sharing our skills and capabilities with others. Through a new partnership with international antipoverty organization Global Citizen, we’re equipping...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Manchester City and Xylem Tackle Water and Education Issues in Bangalore With Fan Volunteers

Five Manchester City fans from across India were given an exciting volunteering opportunity to team up with the Club’s Official Water Technology Partner, Xylem, to increase access to safe water for primary schools in Bangalore.

Environment

American Forest Foundation Welcomes International Paper as a Family Forest Carbon Program Partner

The American Forest Foundation announced today that International Paper has joined AFF and its partner, The Nature Conservancy, in supporting the Family Forest Carbon Program to enhance carbon sequestration in family owned forest land across the U.S.

Diversity & Inclusion

2020 Catalyst Award Winner Medtronic Hires Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Medtronic is hiring its first Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, underscoring its continued focus and significant investment in inclusion and diversity as a business priority. Sally Saba, M.D., will assume the position effective March 2, 2020

Environment

Unlocking the Power of Policy at Ceres 2020 in New York!

At Ceres 2020 in New York, we’ll explore how policy and legislation can serve as real solutions to our most pressing sustainability challenges and how both investors and companies can help shape innovative climate and energy policies

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Connecting Employee Communities at Qualcomm

Qualcomm Employee Networks (ENs) are employee-driven, enterprise-supported networks, promoting the professional growth of our employees. They support the communities in which we do business, offer collaboration and encouragement among employees.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...