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AI in 2025

Events, Media & Communications | Gen Digital Inc.

AI in 2025: Gen's Policy Recommendations for U.S. Leadership

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken significant steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Efforts have been focused on accelerating AI innovation while curbing the flow of advanced technologies to geopolitical rivals.

Innovation & Technology

Carnival Corporation Completes Fleetwide Rollout of LR OneOcean Environmental Compliance & Passage Planning Software

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it has completed the fleetwide rollout of LR OneOcean’s EnviroManager+ software

Environment

Griffith Foods Celebrates Water Stewardship

Griffith Foods is working to make a difference in water stewardship.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Social Impact & Volunteering

Faces of the Cube: The Curiosity Cube’s New Look Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists

This year, MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Cube—a shipping container turned mobile science lab—adorns the bright, eager faces of the next generation of scientists. These kids, with their infectious smiles, are the children of MilliporeSigma employees.

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Education

Truist Launches “Truist Life, Money, and Choices™” Financial Education Program for High School and College Students

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) is proud to announce the launch of Truist Life, Money, and ChoicesTM – its new, financial education program for community organizations tailored specifically for high school and college students.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Report: 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey

Released today, the 2024 ESG Practitioner Survey polled more than 2,000 people involved in corporate reporting, including sustainability, finance and accounting, and internal audit professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Redefining the Supply Chain: Embracing Sustainability, Resilience, and Efficiency in a New Era

As the supply chain industry stands at a crucial juncture, the lessons from global disruptions pave the way for transformative change.

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Innovation & Technology

HempWood® Named Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky

HempWood® flooring is manufactured in Murray using fiber hemp grown within 100 miles of Calloway County for this specific purpose. It is renewable, sustainable, and USDA Certified BioBased. HempWood® contains no VOCs and is non-toxic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cadence Named by Fortune and Great Place to Work as One of 2024’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, Ranking No. 9

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that Fortune and Great Place To Work® named the company to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Earth Day With $500,000 in Grants To Boost Environmental Resiliency Across North Carolina

This Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits in North Carolina focused on environmental justice and climate resiliency.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

A Sartorial Take on Social Impact

Stuart Weitzman, part of Tapestry’s iconic house of brands, is proud to partner with Mercado Global, a women’s empowerment and ethical fashion non-profit, for their Spring 2024 Collection.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Vanguard’s Roadmap to Circularity Through Renewable Natural Gas

Vanguard’s birth was spurred by the convergence of two policies in Massachusetts: a ban on the landfilling of food waste and a net metering law that incentivized biogas projects.

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Education

Mastercard Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Girls4Tech

Yesterday marked a monumental milestone as we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Girls4Tech at the NYSE.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Building a Future for Students in South Jersey

With Jason’s recognition, the Linwood PTO also received a $5,000 grant from Exelon to support its future endeavors within the Atlantic County, New Jersey school district.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres Launches New Tool for Small to Medium-Sized Companies To Improve Their Sustainability Performance

Ceres launched a new sustainability assessment tool designed to help small to medium-sized companies assess and improve their sustainability performance. 

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Giving Back Takes Us Forward: A Look at Entergy Mississippi’s Centennial

At the top of 2023, Entergy Mississippi set a big goal for itself. With April marking 100 years since the utility began serving the state, ‘the power of 100’ became the backdrop for its volunteerism and community-centered efforts.

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Environment

California Companies Call for Full Funding for Historic Climate Disclosure Laws

Leading businesses today called on California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fully fund the implementation of the state’s landmark corporate climate disclosure legislation.

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Environment

Dozens of Trees Take Root at Galveston Bay Refinery

Dozens of employees from Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City, Texas, recently teamed up with students from Texas City Independent School District (TCISD) to plant over 80 trees in the facility’s greenbelt across the street.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 18th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by naming the company a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 18th year in a row.

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Environment

Earth Month at Leidos: Focusing Our Sustainability Lens on the Environment

“The greatest contribution Leidos makes to sustainability is through the work we do for our customers,” Chris Goodman, climate portfolio manager at Leidos, says. “Our teams develop innovative strategies and technologies to help our customers mitigate and adapt to climate change.”

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Innovation & Technology

Boosting Sustainability With As-a-Service Device and Infrastructure Solutions

Lenovo TruScale is a great example of how technology and sustainability goals can be united through as-a-Service.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Recognizes Cintas as One of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024

Cintas Corporation has been recognized on the Forbes list of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Education

Inspiring Young Minds: HRH the Princess Royal Helps Illumina Celebrate DNA Day

On April 25, Illumina opened its doors in Granta Park, Cambridge, to celebrate DNA Day. This annual event marks a significant milestone in the history of science: the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the groundbreaking discovery of DNA’s double helix.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safety at Work Is a Basic Right. But for One Group, Risks Are Rising.

Everyone should be safe at work, whether they are delivering emergency aid, delivering groceries, or doing something else altogether.

Events, Media & Communications

Regional Healthcare Plastics Recycling Pilot Planned for Greater Houston Area

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council and Alliance to End Plastic Waste are partnering with Methodist Hospital in effort to demonstrate cross value chain collaboration and divert single-use plastics from landfill or incineration.

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Energy

Vogtle Unit 4 Enters Commercial Operation

Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia.

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