FWD SPEAK: New Holism – A Transdisciplinary Approach to Human-Centered Design

Integrating architecture, interior, product, fashion and sound design, Anastasija and Martin Lesjak will be elaborating on both firms’ transdisciplinary missions which provide meaning in their work and is based on a human-centered design philosophy.

Lab of the Future, Paskanik Featured in Robotics Tomorrow

What’s becoming clear is that robotics and automation will increasingly color the way we think about labs. For example, if a lab is pushed to increase from 5,000 to 100,000 COVID tests per day, one would be hard-pressed to solve the problem without some significant level of robotics and automation.

NPower Graduate Anthony Plummer Believes We Can Create a Stronger, More Responsive Sector

We are excited to feature a guest post from Anthony Plummer, an NPower graduate and US Navy Veteran, whose career changed from retail jobs to a position as a Senior Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY after graduating from NPower's program.

Good for Business, Good for the Planet: The Judges Behind the World's Foremost Biomimicry Prize

Learn more about the experts that deliberated on the only international prize that examines how startups see nature as our mentor and not as a warehouse of goods.

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E19: Gregg Betheil, PENCIL

PENCIL President Gregg Betheil joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to talk back-to-school amidst COVID-19, virtual education, and the deepening digital divide that is preventing millions of students from continuing their schooling.

Timberland Announces Bold Goal for Products to be Net Positive by 2030, Continues Pursuit of a Greener Future

In a bold move to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Timberland today announced a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030 -- giving back more than it takes.

Visa Details Global Leadership and Progress in Latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Visa released its latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report, which provides a yearly progress update of its ongoing commitments to corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethical leadership across the company’s most significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As outlined in its latest report, Visa continued to demonstrate its commitment to positive societal impact through the combined efforts across its business and employees.

UPS Infographic | Lessons From Our eBike Journey

UPS is exploring a range of solutions to make deliveries within cities more efficient and with zero emissions, including with electric bicycles and tricycles.

New Collaboration Between Novartis and Africa Medical Supplies Platform to Facilitate Supply of COVID-19 Related Medicines

Novartis and the African Union (AU) through the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) have announced a new collaboration to facilitate the supply of medicines from the Novartis Pandemic Response Portfolio to the AU member states and Caricom countries.

Novartis Announces Ambitious ESG Targets to Increase Access to Medicines and Achieve Full Carbon Neutrality

Novartis will host a virtual investor event today to provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.