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.
The San Diego Zoo cares for the largest population of koalas outside Australia. The zoo is world renowned for its specialized veterinary care and decades-long commitment to wildlife conservation work, and one of the biggest challenges their koala population faces is koala KoRV.
Aramark volunteers around the world give their time and talent to their local communities throughout the year, but their generosity showed no limits during the 2023 season of giving.
Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail organization has rolled out a training program from Truckers Against Trafficking, a nonprofit organization focused on educating members of the truck, bus and energy industries about the realities of human trafficking.
In our last blog, we explored what the term Eco-Design actually mean and how it impacts you as a consumer. Here, we’re taking you through the journey that every product at Schneider Electric goes through, and how Eco-Design plays into this.
Qualcomm Incorporated announced today, the launch of L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations.
KeyBank has awarded $90,000 in grants to 10 Alaska-based organizations including the Chugach Heritage Foundation, Native Village of Afognak, United Way of Anchorage and others listed below during the second and third quarter of 2023.
Aflac has released its 13th annual Aflac WorkForces Report shedding light on the critical issues of burnout and financial challenges that affect the American workplace.
Expo City Dubai's engagement in supply chain sustainability ratings reflects a commitment to best practice in the field of sustainable procurement, as Expo City Dubai continues to serve as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and a people-centric city of the future.
Trane Technologies is pleased to announce that Trane® has been named the top residential HVAC brand in Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted® study for 10 consecutive years.
In 2024, expect to see the category’s elevation and transformation, with its growing popularity driving a new approach to moderation – The Sipping Spectrum – where NoLo moments become synonymous with choice, quality, flavor and forging social connections.
Volunteerism and winter celebrations took center stage during November and December, with Sands Team Members participating in a variety of programs that included local charitable engagements, holiday events and roadshows hosted by the regions.
Trane Technologies leaders share their perspectives on COP28 regarding policy, technology and customer partnerships, and how they will accelerate action in 2024.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-2025 budget has paused all funding for implementation of newly signed laws, including the state’s nation-leading climate disclosure policies that passed into law in 2023.
I’m proud to share the work of the foundation over the past year, which supports our belief that only when people and our communities are well can they truly thrive.
Since its creation, the RGV Reef has already brought back substantial populations of fish and attracted growing numbers of other sea life. The majority of the artificial reef consists of cleansed, intentionally sunken vessels, concrete rail ties, and cinder blocks.
Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices.
On Oct 4, FedEx and the United Service Organizations (USO) teamed up for the 6th annual holiday packing event. Over 150 FedEx team members spent time kitting thousands of Holiday Care Packs at the FedExForum in Memphis.
In 2005, Glenn Goodson saw a commercial about boxing and fitness, and that sparked an idea to open his own gym. He soon became the proud owner of a franchise, but the budding Denver entrepreneur had a bigger vision.
Renewable energy output needs to increase three-fold by 2030 to help prevent global warming exceeding 1.5°C, with governments being urged to step up rapid action.
At Dow, we are committed to advancing inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) for all. Our long-term business growth and success is only achievable with a diverse team and an inclusive culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Sustainability goals are at the heart of every organisation’s business targets, particularly as we move swiftly toward 2030 and the deadline for the EUs sustainability targets, including emission reduction and increasing renewable energy.
When employees at Gilead’s recently opened New Jersey office need a place to meet, the “Cara” conference room is one such place they gather. Given the room’s namesake, it’s especially fitting when the topic at hand is the company’s oncology work.
The paint department at The Home Depot is a dynamic place. It’s always changing and always busy. From improved paint formulations to evolving color palettes and even the cans themselves, a lot has happened in the last decade.
Discovery Education, with support from Discover Financial Services, released a new whitepaper – It’s Time to Prioritize Financial Literacy in K-12 – highlighting the urgent need for financial literacy for school-aged children in the United States.
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