Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

City of Providence Announces Microenterprise Accelerator Program

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association, Oscar Mejias, Chief Executive Officer of the RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Community Impact

In 2021, we continued to migrate our impact investing through our Sustainable Futures strategy, as we completed the Mondelēz International Foundation multiyear program to help children and families adopt lifelong healthy habits.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech-Designed FEMA App Launches on iOS and Android

Bluewater Federal Solutions, part of the Tetra Tech Federal IT Group, supported the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to redesign and develop the new FEMA mobile app to support disaster survivors.

Sustainable Development Goals

IWBI Announces New Governance Council Appointments - 2022

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of several new members to its Governance Council.

Events, Media & Communications

TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner

"TIE Global Artisans is intent on affecting large-scale systems change," says Renay Loper, Vice President of Program Innovation and Head of TIE Global Artisans.

Environment

Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson Wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022

Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

kate spade new york Partner Abahizi Rwanda Awarded 'Best for the World 2022' B Corp™

For context, Best for the World recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest positive impact. More than a badge of honor, it provides an opportunity for recognized companies to share knowledge, learnings, and best practices.

Energy

Intelligent RAN Site Power Management Can Save You Energy and Power

This blog explores how to apply intelligent power management at your RAN sites. I think you’ll be surprised with how much money you can save, help contribute to corporate ESG goals for sustainability, and make the world a greener place.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Business Spotlight: B100 Architects

B100 Architects is an award winning creative, sustainable design studio focusing on delivering efficient and healthy spaces for people and the planet.

Education

Employee Training: eLearning, Virtual Training, and Microlearning Explained

Now is the perfect time for employees to refresh their training and learn a new lesson or two. Choosing the right training path for your employees can mean the difference between keeping them engaged or having them zone out.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Partners With Ashoka's Network of Changemakers to Create Kinder, More Innovative Cities

As part of the Kind City initiative, Lenovo will empower networks of Ashoka changemakers across the Southern Hemisphere to drive positive social change, build community, and shape a brighter future

Education

Tools To Empower Students Today for the Future of College Success

September is College Savings Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of planning financially for college.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Fellowship Program Allows Technical Leaders To Advance the Industries They Serve

CRB – a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, consulting and construction solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries – announces the creation of its new Fellowship program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Accelerating Mechanical Recycling: Dow Becomes First To Achieve Traceability and Recycled Content Certification for PE Compounds

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced recently its post-consumer recycled-rich resins, REVOLOOP™, are the first polyethylene (PE) compounds to be certified in accordance with the Standard UNE-EN 15343 for plastics recycling traceability and recycled content.

Social Impact & Volunteering

RW Staff Picks 2022: Our Favorite Books Selected for You

RW Staff Picks lists some of the books that are guiding and shaping our perspectives, our lives and our work right now at RW - from social impact to personal development to history and more!

Environment

How Your Business Can Achieve Climate Neutrality

If we’re going to stop global temperatures from rising above the maximum safe level of 1.5 degrees Celsius as a result of climate change, the UN reports that we must collectively achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Your business can help.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch To Lead Multi-Year Resilient Infrastructure Program in Miami-Area Village of Key Biscayne

As increasing tropical storm events and rising sea levels spur waterfront communities to harden their infrastructure, Key Biscayne has selected Black & Veatch to help develop more resilient, sustainable infrastructure systems.

Innovation & Technology

Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings Adopt Boeing's Digital Sustainability Solutions

Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor (FDA) digital solution to optimize operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft.

Education

How NTI and Cisco Networking Academy Are Preparing Egypt for the IT Jobs of the Future

Egypt boasts the largest labor force in the region, and it is a youthful labor force too, with those in the 20 to 24 year-old age bracket representing more than half the labor force. But a challenge accompanies that, as there is an excess supply of young labor-market entrants with high education levels.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“Unlimited Possibilities”- How KFC China “Angel Restaurants” Employees Achieved Their Dreams

“With Yum China, “Angel Employees” like me can enjoy the same career path as other employees. Now, I have the opportunity to finally realize my dream of earning a bachelor’s degree,” said Liu.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Firefighter and Yoga Teacher Doing It All | Icons of Cincinnati

Check out the story of Blu Cauthen, a firefighter, paramedic, yoga studio owner, apparel line creator, mom of 5 and doer of all the things. Brought to you by GoDaddy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Joins White House-led Economic Opportunity Coalition

If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from what we’re doing at Mastercard to help make economic growth more equitable, it’s about the power that comes from working together.

Events, Media & Communications

PSEG Announces Ralph LaRossa as President and CEO

PSEG announced that Ralph LaRossa has been named president and chief executive officer effective Sept. 1, 2022. As part of a planned leadership succession process, LaRossa also joins the boards of PSEG and PSE&G.

Education

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Students, Educators, and Families No-Cost Financial Literacy Resources for College Savings Month

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

Innovation & Technology

Housing Lab Welcomes Six New Ventures to Third Annual Cohort, Prioritizing Housing Equity and Sustainability

The Housing Lab, a program of the nonprofit Terner Housing Innovation Labs, today announced its third cohort of housing entrepreneurs focused on making homes and communities more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

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