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Soil-to-Shelf Tech Platform Helping Build Sustainable Food Supply Chains Around the World

Nov 15, 2019 3:00 PM ET - eKutir’s mobile app Blooom is giving smallholder farmers access to information, finance, sustainable inputs, services and markets, helping them increase productivity.

$300,000 in Grants From Duke Energy Will Aid Triangle to Transition to More Electric Buses

Nov 15, 2019 1:10 PM ET - A pair of grants totaling $300,000 from Duke Energy Corp. will help two transit agencies in the Triangle area fund electric bus-charging stations that are being incorporated into their fleets.

WHITE PAPER | Sustainable Building = Building Health 3 Ways

Nov 15, 2019 12:45 PM ET - Sustainable building is expanding way beyond LEED-certified residences and commercial venues, how particular products are manufactured, recycling, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Food Transparency and Traceability

Nov 14, 2019 1:35 PM ET - Leafy greens, mashed potatoes, mangoes and shrimp are just some of the products farmers, food producers and retailers are tracing using IBM Food Trust, the leading blockchain solution for transparency and traceability within the food supply chain.

Alexa, Make Me a Hero

Nov 14, 2019 9:45 AM ET - Ready to become a hero? Just ask Amazon Alexa. DKMS continues to utilize technology to enhance the experience of joining the bone marrow registry even easier and accessible for all.

New Holland Agriculture Wins the Inaugural Sustainable Tractor of the Year® Award at Agritechnica 2019

Nov 13, 2019 2:00 PM ET - New Holland Agriculture has won the inaugural ‘Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2020’ award at Agritechnica 2019, the world’s largest agricultural trade show, currently taking place in Hannover, Germany.

Changing Lives Through Skills

Nov 13, 2019 12:00 PM ET - We are committed to empowering 10 million makers, creators and innovators by 2030. As part of this vision, we are continuing our long-standing partnership with WorldSkills International – one of the world’s largest vocational skills competitions.

ITA and RMI Demonstrate Assurance Leadership in Tin Due Diligence

Nov 13, 2019 10:30 AM ET - The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have jointly developed and published new “Assessment Criteria for Tin Smelting Companies"...

Xoom Rolls Out Domestic Money Transfer Services in the U.S.

Nov 12, 2019 5:05 PM ET - Xoom, PayPal’s international money transfer service, today rolled out the ability for customers to send money to recipients in the U.S. for the first time. Through strategic alliances with Walmart and Ria, Americans can now use Xoom to send money...

Close of Business Podcast, Episode 33: Bruce Betts of the Planetary Society

Nov 12, 2019 1:45 PM ET - The Close of Business Podcast, featuring three professionals at Black & Veatch, is the leading STEM practitioner-produced podcast, engaging a global audience of professionals and students who are creating the future.

STEYR Konzept Tractor Powering the Future of Farming With a Hybrid Concept

Nov 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET - Combining innovative technologies in a unique, sustainable and potentially zero emission package, STEYR has created the STEYR Konzept, which encapsulates a future vision for agricultural machinery.

New 2020 Jeep® Wrangler EcoDiesel: Ultimate Fuel Efficiency and Driving Range, With 442 lb.-ft. of Torque for Improved Performance

Nov 12, 2019 9:35 AM ET - The most capable SUV ever will soon be available with the most fuel-efficient and highest torque-rated Wrangler engine ever with the introduction of the new 2020 Jeep® Wrangler EcoDiesel.

United Airlines Nabs Award for Its Eco-Friendly 'Flight for the Planet'

Nov 12, 2019 9:30 AM ET - United Airlines’ historic “Flight for the Planet” in early June caught the attention of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), which held an “Airports Going Green” conference in Chicago this week.

Enhancing Veteran Lives Through Mobile Connectivity

Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET - As a proud grandson of a war hero, I’m lucky enough to work for a company that truly values service and recognizes that no service is more noble than the sacrifices made by those in our armed forces.

Igniting Passion and Diversity in STEM

Nov 8, 2019 7:55 PM ET - We need to make it easier for people to experiment with STEM early in life then create accessible and alternative opportunities to pursue their dreams.

A Lesson in STEM: When a Teacher Becomes Student, It’s a Game Changer

Nov 8, 2019 4:30 PM ET - When an opportunity in STEM education presents itself, the unknown can be a barrier or a game changer. But it all depends on how you look at it. In this case, the unknown was unavoidable and it was the very thing one school needed to embrace.

Introducing Philanthropic.ly, a New Giving Platform Creating Meaningful Connections Between Nonprofits and Companies

Nov 8, 2019 3:00 PM ET - Philanthropic.ly creates meaningful direct connections between corporations and nonprofits. Learn more about how Philanthropic.ly plans to strengthen cause marketing.

Art, Science and Design Merge to Create Innovative Carpet Line From Mohawk

Nov 8, 2019 12:20 PM ET - Invention and innovation are often confused, but there’s a stark difference between the two: invention is common, but innovation is genius.

A New Approach to Recycling Plastics

Nov 8, 2019 10:35 AM ET - Used plastic may become the next renewable resource, thanks to a radical new process from IBM Research™ called VolCat.

How Humans & Tech Harmonize in Manufacturing Industry

Nov 8, 2019 8:00 AM ET - Whirlpool Corporation's VP for the North American Region Integrated Supply Chain & Quality, Jim Keppler, talked to Manufacturing Tomorrow about automation and robotics in manufacturing. ...

For Patients, For the Planet — With 3D Printing, One Orthotics Company is Really Stepping Up

Nov 7, 2019 11:55 AM ET - HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printers manufacture tens of thousands of pairs of custom foot orthotics and foot-and-ankle braces each year to help patients gain the ability to walk or improve their mobility. ...

Community Air Mobility Initiative Launches

Nov 7, 2019 10:30 AM ET - The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) announces its launch with the support of its founding members.

The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2020 - 6 Key Themes

Nov 7, 2019 9:30 AM ET - We have ambitious plans for the 2020 #RBSEU event – the time for theory and what/why is over. We are going to deliver three days of output-driven sessions and networking on how business is changing now, to deliver against the 2030/2050 horizons.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—What We Have Learned

Nov 6, 2019 8:00 AM ET - As we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we hope you learned some new skills and committed to learning more to stay safe online—helping to protect you, clients, vendors, and your family from evolving cyberthreats.

United Nations Global Compact Issues New Guidance for Companies to Leverage Technology and Innovation to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

Nov 5, 2019 1:00 PM ET - The United Nations Global Compact today issued new guidance for businesses to leverage the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to inspire their innovation processes and capture future market needs.

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