While the world’s largest companies dominate headlines and their founders achieve celebrity status, global entrepreneurship looks much different by the numbers. According to the IFC, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up some 90 percent of businesses
As the world grows ever more connected, access to financial tools has expanded dramatically. Today, 79% of adults worldwide have a bank account, an increase from 51% in 2011. This is a remarkable gain.
The William Penn Foundation (WPF), in partnership with Comcast, Connelly Foundation, Future Standard, M&T Bank, and the Philadelphia Foundation, today announced $8.35 million in funding to 19 nonprofit organizations
Comcast today announced $2.5 million in total grant funding to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), two nonprofit organizations working to open doors to economic mobility and strengthen communities across the United States.
This holiday season, shoppers are saving money and energy as LG Electronics USA offers its best deals of the year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, including a promotion featuring select ENERGY STAR® certified LG TVs
Welcome to holiday season 2025! The weeks ahead will bring wonderful family time and social gatherings. They will also bring the potential for chatting about hot topics like health, diet, and nutrition. These challenging subjects may not be easy to discuss at the holiday table.
The path forward requires holding two truths simultaneously: AI is driving essential healthcare innovation that improves lives, and AI has environmental impacts we must actively manage.
At LG Electronics, Better Life for All is more than a corporate vision or tagline – it’s a guiding principle that shapes everything we create. Central to our inclusive vision is a belief in universal design
The story of Mike Bean shines as a testament to the power of community and the impact of dedicated volunteers. Mike, a seasoned culinary industry employee from Asheville, NC, felt the call to action immediately after Hurricane Helene ravaged his hometown
Access to capital is critical. But without a digital identity or proven credit history, many MSMEs struggle to secure loans, with up to 60 per cent of those in South-east Asia reporting difficulty in obtaining financing.
For nearly 15 years, SAP has committed to being a sustainability leader both in our operations and through our sustainability product offerings for customers. Industry analysts review and assess the sustainability performance of companies across industries.
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) signed two new Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) in the United States, which will bring the company's total procured renewable electricity to 1,366 megawatts (MW).
Some might not be aware of the considerable work unfolding so the energy transition can happen safely and seamlessly. Important tools like carbon capture and storage (CCS), or adding hydrogen to the energy mix, can’t just happen with the collective snap of our fingers.
Ghana to join Rwanda as a host nation for Move Afrika 2024, a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across the African continent.
What’s the power of one unassuming soybean? When it’s sustainably grown by U.S. Soy farmers and adopted by their growing roster of public and private partners, that single bean can simultaneously advance food security, renewable energy and environmental stewardship
Kimberly-Clark Malaysia was recognized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the MY Cares Awards Ceremony for our excellence in corporate social responsibility.
Last chance to enter the 2024 Environment+Energy Leader Awards! Showcase your ESG and sustainability achievements in a product or project category. Deadline: Jan 19.
With COVID-19 concerns and the fear of US recession waning, many of us thought we would all be better off leading into 2024, but geopolitical risks are stacking up to keep danger lurking around every corner.
At the start of each new year, our team pauses to reflect on impact over the previous 12 months. Our journey this past year has been gratifying and we're thrilled to share the highlights with you—our esteemed partners, clients, and friends.
Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, has expanded its parental leave policy for all U.S. employees, regardless of gender or family structure.
Cintas Corporation was awarded the NETS Road Safety Achievement Award for Overall Road Safety. The award was presented at NETS’ annual Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The paper manufacturing Group, alongside Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is embarking on the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain.
Webster Bank announced the launch of its first Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income (LMI) first-time homebuyers, and those who are seeking to refinance, in historically underserved areas.
Aligned with IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people by 2023 and train 2 million learners in AI by the end of 2026, the collaboration with CTE Gujarat contributes to addressing the prevailing skills gap in the global workforce.
Has this ever happened to you? When people know you work for a certain company, sometimes they’ll tell you how much it means to them — or to someone they know — and how it changes lives.
Trane Technologies has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100, recognized as the leader in the Building Products industry and ranking 23rd overall.
Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, was named a winner in the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards , presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
Vanguard Renewables®, a leading U.S.-based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that The Sugarman of Vermont has joined the New England chapter of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance.
A new benchmark analysis of 12 of the largest U.S. electric utility companies finds significant inconsistencies between utilities’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.
CNH brand New Holland Agriculture continues to redefine connected farming with the integration of MyPLM®Connect to its best-selling TT and TT4 tractors.
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