Inclusion & Opportunity

GRI, provider of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards, has announced changes to its Board of Directors.

Justyn Clevenger spent eight years in the Army, from deployment in Afghanistan to service in the Army National Guard. He was a satellite communications specialist while in the Army, but his first civilian job while in the guard was as a mechanic.

The United Nations Global Compact today announced their strong support for mandatory human rights due diligence during a speech by CEO and Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo at the 9th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Cruise and Common Impact share insights from their panel “Driving Communities Forward," ranging from the “K-shaped recovery” from COVID-19, microsolutions put forward by social impact leaders, and how organizations and individuals can support equity.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI), in the capital goods sector. This is the tenth consecutive year the company has achieved this prestigious ranking, and the first as Trane Technologies.

In addition, Smithfield's contribution will support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, strengthening student candidates for industry leadership roles.

This Wednesday, America took a moment of pause to recognize, celebrate and honor the 17.4 million veterans living in the U.S. today.

In the midst of a global pandemic, an economic recession, and a historic racial equity and justice movement, the idea of business-as-usual has become obsolete as many deal with feelings of isolation and concern about the future.

Hiring America – the nations only television program geared to military veterans – has partnered with Wells Fargo and Co to produce a two-part video series showcasing a veterans “pitch” competition. Each vet presents their entrepreneurial concept to a panel of business executives – winners receive cash prizes. Bunker Labs – a non-profit organization with a mission of ensuring the military connected community has the network tools they need to start successful ventures – hosts the tour.

The John S. & James L. Knight Foundation, the Surdna Foundation & Comcast NBCUniversal announced over $2 million in investments to support the Center for Black Innovation’s mission to increase Black entrepreneurship in Miami & throughout the nation.