GreenBiz Announces Advisory Board for Hawaii Clean Energy Conference

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 12:05

GreenBiz Group has announced the advisory board for VERGE Hawaii 2018: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, returning to Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12-14, 2018.

Sign Up for HPE’s “Data Management and Programming Models for Memory-Driven Computing” Webinar

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 11:05

Want to simplify programming and manage your data efficiently? If your answer is yes, this webinar on Data Management and Programming Models for Memory-Driven Computing webinar is for you! Register to join us on Tuesday, November 14th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. pacific time.

Leading Study of 120 Global Companies Finds Corporate Social Investments Resilient and Growing, Despite Continued Unrest

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 15:30

A global study from CECP: The CEO Force for Good found that businesses headquartered around the world continued to stand firm in their social investments, despite unrest and instability in their home countries and beyond.

Partnering to Address the Challenge of Food Waste

Wed, 10/25/2017 - 16:00

Barclays | Gamechangers: Alpha Exchange

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 08:40

The New York Accelerator launches its latest programme next week, welcoming the next cohort of start-ups to its 13-week mentor-driven experience. The Accelerator, run in partnership between Barclays and Techstars, offers fintech entrepreneurs unprecedented access not only to a leading world bank, but also to Techstars mentor and investor relationships. The programme ends with ‘Demo Day’ – an opportunity to pitch to the influential tech community. Barclays also runs Accelerators in locations in London, Tel Aviv and Cape Town.

Marco Krapels: Empowering Puerto Rico

Wed, 10/25/2017 - 14:10

We have profiled nonprofit startup Empowered By Light in the past because of the organization’s good work in developing countries. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to one of its co-founders because of the work they’re currently doing in this country. Marco Krapels joins us to discuss his recent trip to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

The Importance of Environment Higher Education

Tue, 10/24/2017 - 14:00

Shifting global trends have had a significant impact on the business, economic and political landscapes—and the academic world is not immune. The recent International University Lifestyle Survey, conducted by Sodexo, revealed that financial debt is a major concern among today’s students, as is getting a good job after graduation.

Leading With Science: Tetra Tech’s Women Innovators Solve Complex Challenges

Mon, 10/30/2017 - 06:00

As part of our Leading with Science® campaign, we asked women from across Tetra Tech to define what it means to lead with science.

Systemic Investments in Equity, Talent & Tech – Towards an Equity Lens

Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:35

Developing a robust and diverse technical workforce in the United States remains a critical national challenge. Addressing equity directly is a requirement for meeting that challenge. Federal guidelines established under the last administration have made the goal clear. In response, U.S. educational institutions, corporations and philanthropic organizations have targeted efforts to address this issue that sits squarely at the intersection of industry needs and social justice.

Benevity Delivers the Industry’s Most Inclusive Corporate Giving and Volunteering Solution

Wed, 10/18/2017 - 09:00

As more corporate Goodness programs are being leveraged for employee engagement, their success will depend on their ability to foster inclusion and belonging in authentic and actionable ways. Offering accessible technology solutions ensures that enterprises not only meet legislative requirements and help engage employees, but that companies walk the talk on diversity & inclusion. Learn how meeting WCAG 2.0 AA standards provide equal opportunity for employees to participate in corporate giving programs.