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Education

IBM Commits To Train 2 Million in Artificial Intelligence in Three Years, With a Focus on Underrepresented Communities

To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, today IBM announced a commitment to train two million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG in the C-Suite

Join Workiva for a free virtual session at Climate Week NYC 2023 on Tuesday, September 19th at 2:00 PM EDT. A diverse panel of sustainability and ESG leaders will share best practices for demonstrating value while engaging with the c-suite, board members, and other stakeholders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Named a Top Utility in Economic Development for 16th Consecutive Year

For 16 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a top utility for economic growth in the communities we serve, which include some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we remember all those affected by suicide. In 2020, the United States had 1 death by suicide every 11 minutes. But help is available.

Events, Media & Communications

Industry Leaders Convene in Kyoto for the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit; Ahold Delhaize and Mondelez International CEOs Announced As New Co-Chairs

Over 1,000 CEOs and executives from the world’s leading companies gathered in Kyoto for the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit, the industry’s annual meeting to set priorities and move forward as one.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability as a Business Imperative: Investing for Success

In today’s world, sustainability has evolved from a corporate responsibility to a critical ethical and business imperative. To achieve sustainability goals effectively, organizations must both reexamine traditional thinking of sustainability as a cost-based, zero-sum game.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Antea Group is proud to announce the publication of our 2022 Sustainability Report. 

Diversity & Inclusion

How To Use the Arts To Boost Communities

The positive impacts of arts education for students of all ages have long been acknowledged—improved engagement, setting goals for higher education, and cognitive empathy, to name a few.

Health & Healthcare

Visit From Ex-NFL Star Calvin Johnson Helps 2 Children and Their Families Live With Cancer

Colton was among 15 children Johnson met at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Atlanta on Sept. 1. From the moment he arrived, he was stopped in the halls by kids, their parents, doctors and nurses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pioneering Responsible, Gender-Inclusive AI for an Equitable Future

Marine Rabeyrin, EMEA Education Segment Director at Lenovo, has led the company’s diversity network in France for 15 years.

Environment

International Paper Proudly Supports the Groundbreaking of “The Discovery Forest” at Lichterman Nature Center

International Paper was proud to participate in the groundbreaking for the new Discovery Forest at the Lichterman Nature Center in Memphis, Tenn. International Paper is sponsoring this project alongside the City of Memphis, Sylvamo, and the Lichterman-Loewenberg Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Salvation Army’s Partnership With FedEx Provides Valuable Services

In the second quarter of 2023, FedEx’s mobile feeding units proved vital in The Salvation Army’s efforts to serve their communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Message From the CEO

As part of our continued commitment to the future and in line with our strategic ambition to lead the sustainability transformation, we have taken a holistic approach across five interconnected areas where we can contribute the most.

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing, or the lack of it, continues to be a persistent problem in many communities throughout the Bank’s footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Blockchain and FinTech Expand With Diversity and Inclusion

Digital assets and blockchain exemplify financial technology and services that can change the trajectory of economies while benefiting many global participants.

Events, Media & Communications

Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

As we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of our associates recognize the significant achievements of the Hispanic community in driving prosperity, power, and progress in the United States and around the world.

Environment

For Peat’s Sake: New Funding To Fight Climate Change

More than £7.5million is to be ploughed into the improvement of lowland peat to reduce carbon dioxide emission levels and help regulate our climate.

Environment

Biodiversity at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s.

Health & Healthcare

Building Pandemic Preparedness

At Viatris, we are working with stakeholders across the globe to prepare for future pandemics. The work includes understanding how healthcare providers and systems can better help patients and respond to the needs of communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Customer Profile: “We Have a Call to Action”

A year since first interviewing small business owner Carlos Castro about how T‑Mobile’s 5G business internet and phone plans helped him innovate and evolve during the most difficult times of the pandemic, we asked his take on the current state of Hispanic small businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Equitable Access Through Qualcomm's Wireless Reach

Through Wireless Reach, we provide grant funding to support programs that use Qualcomm-enabled technologies to improve people’s lives.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Report Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition | Snapshot of the State of Microbusinesses

Venture Forward quantifies the presence and impact of over 21 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, providing a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of the entrepreneurs who create and operate them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank Offers Storm-Recovery Financial Services for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Regions Bank announced a series of financial services to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LyondellBasell Named in U.S. News & World Report's 2023–2024 Best Companies To Work for List

LyondellBasell announced it has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 rankings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Overcommunicate During a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic provided every business leader with a crash course in crisis communications and emergency management. While we cannot anticipate a once-in-a-century public health emergency, we must remember that emergencies and the need for quick, clear communication.

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    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
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    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
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