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Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Women at Work, Equal Pay and More

Dec 28, 2022 12:20 PM ET

The latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up: Today we are talking about pay-transparency, Microsoft’s latest D&I report, the new Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.Org, and a TED talk about inclusion rock stars.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo Precious Metals: Breathing New Life Into Old Technology

Dec 28, 2022 11:45 AM ET

A ring made of recovered platinum from end-of-life hardware through Lenovo’s Asset Recovery Services was on auction as part of ‘Lenovo Precious Metals’, an initiative to drive awareness of Lenovo’s ARS and harness the power of the circular economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

I Found My Dream Job in Science, and It's Helping Other Black Women Find Theirs

Dec 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Today, I oversee all Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for IBM, where I make meaningful investments in education and skills initiatives, many of which were created to aid communities of color.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Safety, Quality and Efficiency': Supplier Diversity Far More Than Tokenism

Dec 28, 2022 10:35 AM ET

This designation aligns with Enbridge’s Supplier Diversity Policy, which seeks to drive diversity and inclusion within the supply chain, providing an equal opportunity for qualified businesses on both sides of the border.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SCE's Kernville Star Lights the Way During the Holidays

Dec 28, 2022 10:30 AM ET

For decades, SCE’s Western Operations Generation team has looked forward to a special annual task: electrifying the 20-foot star at the Kern River No. 3 Hydroelectric Project- Opens in new window.

Education

Olympic Values Education Programme Introduces More Girls to Sport in India, and Prepares Volunteers for Dakar 2026

Dec 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) launched in India and Senegal earlier this year is creating a positive impact, with a marked increase in attendance in some schools in India, and a new programme to scout volunteers

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Community Affairs

Dec 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Our communities are home to both our forestlands and the employees who are entrusted with their care, so our success as an organization is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our broader communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How To Design Workplace Programs for Mental Health, According to One Chief Medical Officer

Dec 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Shifting culture toward employee engagement and productivity often integrates well-being strategies systematically across work, workplace, and workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Supports Norristown Community With Grants to the Enterprise Center and Genesis Housing Corporation

Dec 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank announces two recent charitable grants to organizations serving low-income individuals, families, and businesses in the Norristown community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Cybersecurity for Investors: Why Digital Defenses Require Good Governance

Dec 28, 2022 8:40 AM ET

For companies of all sizes, investors should scrutinize cyber systems in place and dig deeper into the governance, resourcing and reporting on security.

Innovation & Technology

Leaps by Bayer Leads Investment Round in AgTech Pioneer NuCicer To Bring Unique and Cost-Effective Plant-Protein Ingredients to Market by 2023

Dec 28, 2022 8:05 AM ET

NuCicer, an agri-food technology company pioneering ultra-high protein chickpeas by harnessing the rich biodiversity of wild chickpea relatives, today announces the closure of an additional seed investment round.

Environment

Jillian Jack, Project Manager of the Month, on Building Strong Client Relationships

Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech congratulates our Project Manager of the Month for September 2022, Jillian Jack.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Share the Love Event

Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET

The holiday season is about sharing gratitude, connecting with friends and family, and reflecting on what’s most important in our lives.

Innovation & Technology

The World's First LNG Tractor Is Making the Energy Independent Farm a Reality

Dec 27, 2022 4:00 PM ET

At its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, CNH Industrial debuted the world’s first LNG tractor – the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG. This pre-production prototype brings our customers more than just performance benefits.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Towards a Low Carbon Future With Dow Polyurethanes

Dec 27, 2022 12:20 PM ET

To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we need to consider alternative raw materials developed from bio-based feedstocks from non-competing food sources and circular feedstocks from waste sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building on a Long-Standing Commitment to Pay Equity

Dec 27, 2022 11:30 AM ET

American has long championed pay equity, and we were proud to sign the White House Equal Pay Pledge in 2016. Since then, we have continued to refine our efforts to identify and close pay gaps based on gender, race and ethnicity.

Environment

Our Global Impact: Forestry Highlights

Dec 27, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Is Your Dairy Processing Plant Ready for Change?

Dec 27, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Dairy processing plants are constantly improving and expanding to keep up with consumers’ ever-changing appetite for new products in the dairy aisle.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Houston: A City With a 'Big Heart' and a Bigger Lesson

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The city of Houston is sometimes known as The Big Heart. And just days before Thanksgiving, I met Gayla Hall and found out why that is.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Junior Achievement

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

FedEx has collaborated with Junior Achievement for more than 30 years to empower future generations of global entrepreneurs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ironclad Webinar Recap: The Outsized Impact of Chief Legal Officers Featuring GoDaddy's Michele Lau

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are changing the roles of legal departments and the career paths of legal professionals at organizations around the world.

Environment

Charleston Turns to Black & Veatch To Map Out City's Water Resilience Future

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Global water solutions leader Black & Veatch today announces its selection by the city of Charleston, South Carolina, to draft a comprehensive, integrated flood mitigation plan for the 155-square-mile community along the Atlantic Ocean.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Engage in Courageous Conversations

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

At Franklin Templeton we recognized that to become catalysts for change, it all begins with increased awareness, education, reflection, and conversation.

Education

Keysight's Approach To Building a Better Planet Through Education

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Our work in support of STEM education initiatives that build prosperous communities is as important as ever to continue to make an impact around the world. After all, the STEM students of today are the problem solvers of tomorrow!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Named One of the Best Places to Work in PR

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET

In recognition of its culture of care, entrepreneurship and fearlessness, family-owned Bacardi was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in PR by PR Week.