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Ninety One's Deirdre Cooper, Portfolio Manager, Participates in CFA Society Toronto's Climate Change Series: From Idea to Action

Green Infrastructure

We find Investors in Canada to be forward-thinking and naturally seeking global, sustainable opportunities. We see an increasing focus on ESG, and particularly addressing climate change, as a key priority for our clients, so we’re delighted that Deirdre Cooper is participating in this important and timely conversation hosted by the CFA Society Toronto. - Katherine Tweedie, Ninety One

Rockwell Automation Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index for Nine Consecutive Years

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation proudly announced it earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost survey & report measuring corporate policies related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Keeping Mental Health in Mind During a Pandemic Winter

Health & Healthcare

As many parts of the country enter the season of shorter days and colder temperatures, it’s important for all of us to consider making a wellness plan to stay emotionally and physically healthy.

Diversity in Sustainability Launches Its State of Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey: Share Your Perspective Today

Research, Reports & Publications

Today, Diversity in Sustainability, a non-profit network focused on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of sustainability, launched its inaugural State of Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey.

Memphis Library Foundation Receives $85,000 Grant to Drive Youth Literacy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Memphis Library Foundation today announced it received a grant of $85,000 from the International Paper Foundation to support various Memphis Public Libraries programs that promote youth literacy.

Black & Veatch Management Consulting Named Inframation and SparkSpread's No. 1 Technical Advisor by Deal Count for 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Outstanding performance during one of the most challenging years in recent history has made Black & Veatch’s Management Consulting business Inframation and SparkSpread’s top technical advisor by deal count for 2020.

Keysight Technologies Makes $554,000 Gift to the Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The donated equipment and software will assist greatly in Hampton’s School of Engineering and Technology’s efforts to update, upgrade, and create more innovative laboratory spaces in its school.

Natura Group, Aviva Investor and European Commission Joined Reuters Events New and Revamped Responsible Business Week 2021

Events, Media & Communications

As current global system is on the brink of collapse, leading into a new sustainable future requires businesses to re-thinking parts, if not all, of their business.

Delving Into Digital Manufacturing & Operations

Innovation & Technology

For the first End-to-End Value Chain podcast episode of 2021, we’re taking a deep dive into digital manufacturing and operations.

GreenMoney Interviews: Liesel Pritzker Simmons on Impact Investing

Recently I spoke with Liesel Pritzker Simmons of Blue Haven Initiative, as part of our new "Millennials and Money" issue. Liesel oversees an impact investing portfolio structured to generate financial returns and address social and environmental challenges.

Duke Energy Donates $20,000 to Maryneal Volunteer Fire Department in Texas

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Renewables have awarded the Maryneal Volunteer Fire Department with a $20,000 grant to help maintain the critical safety services it provides to the local businesses and residents of Maryneal, Texas, and its surrounding area.

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM With Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

Diversity & Inclusion

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

Supplier Spotlight: Gladiator Cargo Ties Innovation to Safety

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Gladiator Cargo is known for its strong, durable cargo nets that secure equipment for safe driving. The Rancho Cordova, California-based company began when founder Bruce Foggy solved a personal need for form and function.

Nissan and the Arbor Day Foundation Join Forces to Plant 20,000 Trees in Europe in Celebration of 10 Years of Nissan Leaf

Environment

Nissan, in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation, will be setting-up new roots across Europe. Through a joint initiative to plant 20,000 trees in 2021, the partnership will benefit local communities and drive forward ambitions to combat climate change, reduce air pollution and ultimately enrich those lives of future generations.

A Throwaway Society That's Full to Overflowing

Energy

Hong Kong generates mountains of rubbish every day and its landfills are almost full to overflowing. What can we do to help stop the rot and change the way we dispose of our trash?

Tetra Tech's Brian Goldcrump Discusses the Impact of Building System Electrification on Lowering the Carbon Footprint of New and Existing Buildings

Innovation & Technology

Brian Goldcrump has more than 10 years of experience in building design and energy modeling and leads the Tetra Tech High Performance Building Group’s building energy modeling teams in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington.

Freeport-McMoRan Included in 2021 World's Most Admired Companies List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan garnered a spot on the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies list, ranking sixth among its industry peers.

WWF National Branding Campaign Marks 2021 As the Year to Show Your Love

Environment

Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation nonprofit known for its iconic panda logo, launched a national brand marketing campaign across the U.S. declaring 2021 as a crucial year to show your love for nature.

Against All Odds, HP's New Recycling Washing Line Opens in Haiti

Responsible Production & Consumption

When Tropical Storm Laura swept through Haiti last August, heavy rains and whipping winds pummeled a country that was already reeling from the pandemic and still rebuilding from the devastating earthquake that struck a decade ago.

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Michael R. Bloomberg as Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions

Environment

Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions.

FPT Industrial Leads a Swiss Funded Project for Alternative Fuels in Heavy Duty Engines

Innovation & Technology

Being ever more sustainable is one of the strategic objectives that FPT Industrial, a global powertrain brands of CNH Industrial N.V., is facing, and it is also a major challenge.

'All You Need Is A Change Of Mentality': CEO Of Schneider Electric, Rated World's Most Sustainable Company, On Going Carbon-Free

“The age of fire is over. Now it’s time for the digital age.” So says Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO of energy and automation firm Schneider Electric, which this week was announced on the Global 100 index as the world’s most sustainable company.

A Black History Month Love Letter From Under Armour

Diversity & Inclusion

This week marks the beginning of celebrating Black History Month, and companies across all sectors are in full swing of month-long activations. But celebrating Black excellence and fighting against racism does not start or stop in February.

Logitech Launches New Brand Campaign 'DEFY LOGIC'

Innovation & Technology

The campaign also highlights change-makers in sustainability, diversity and equality.

Black & Veatch Joins SEIA Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch, a global leader in power infrastructure solutions, has joined a coalition of 175 solar companies in signing a pledge to oppose the use of forced labor in the solar supply chain.