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Careful Policy Design Could Unlock Massive Rooftop Solar Market Around the World

Green Infrastructure

A new BloombergNEF and Schneider Electric report finds rooftop solar market still largely untapped with potential to exceed 2,000 gigawatts of solar and 1,000 gigawatt-hours of energy storage by 2050.

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “What Guides Us: Evidence, Equity, Education”

Research, Reports & Publications

In early September, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.

Vistra Combating Climate Change Through Reduction of GHG Emissions

Environment

Vistra is committed to leading in the climate change effort as we invest in zero-carbon resources, retire coal assets, and support and invest in environmentally-sound solutions and technology.

Cummins Honored for Enlightened Leadership on Global Challenges

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Inc. has been recognized for creating foundations for stable growth, combining business sense with the imperative to address the planet’s well-being.

Tom's of Maine Launches Get Into Nature Initiative With Rosario Dawson to Reinvigorate Kids' Connection to the Great Outdoors

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kids need nature to thrive. And nature needs kids. But sometimes they need a helping hand to reach the great outdoors.

Illumina Ventures Closes $325 Million Fund Supporting Start-ups in Healthcare Innovation

Illumina Ventures, an independently-managed, healthcare-focused venture firm, announced today the closing of its second investment fund with total commitments of $325 million, bringing its total capital under management to $560 million.

SEC Posts Sample Letter on Climate Change Disclosure

Environment

The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted a sample letter highlighting potential disclosures that public companies should consider related to climate change.

Good Company: Getting Good People Back on the Road

Social Impact & Volunteering

Redemption Cycle serves the community with the help of Regions Bank through their retail shop and through local advocacy work – but more importantly, redemption for members of the community that lack access to reliable transportation.

American Express Releases 2020-2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report With New Long-term Goals

Research, Reports & Publications

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the release of its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes a new roadmap for the company’s ESG strategy focused on three core pillars: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I); Building Financial Confidence; and Advancing Climate Solutions.

Comcast Expands Internet Essentials to Federal Pell Grant Recipients and Pledges $15M to Get Even More Americans Connected

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast has announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more students and families. Internet Essentials will now expand eligibility to Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Black & Veatch's Incubator Launches Climate Tech Accelerator Program to Speed New Decarbonization Solutions

Innovation & Technology

Recognizing the world is in a climate-driven crisis, global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch is seeking bold, committed partners to accelerate development of decarbonization solutions through its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator

Duke Energy Provides $750,000 in Grants Across North Carolina for Small-business Revitalization

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – adapt to the unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic.

Harvesting Data: A New, Digital Approach Mitigating Agricultural Risk

Innovation & Technology

Throughout my career in agriculture, I've been inspired by how eagerly growers have embraced progress. Today's farmer is tech-savvy and open to digital tools – ranging from apps and GPS to AI and machine learning – that can fuel smarter and more productive decisions.

Whirlpool Brand Brings Care Counts™ Laundry Program to Benton Harbor Area Schools

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To help maximize K-12 attendance and support educational equality in the Benton Harbor community, Whirlpool brand is expanding its commitment to providing ways for families to care for their loved ones in its own backyard

Merck for Mothers: Helping End Maternal Mortality

Health & Healthcare

Merck for Mothers began its mission by joining the UN and collaborators around the globe to apply its scientific and business expertise to help save women’s lives.

The Next Normal - Path to 2030: VMware Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlights the company’s ESG performance over the past fiscal year and showcases its 2030 Agenda

Supply Chain Transparency Conference to Feature Speakers From Ferrero, Mars, Williams-Sonoma

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The inaugural Supply Chain Transparency Conference is scheduled to take place virtually from October 13th and 14th. The free conference is expected to draw over 1,000 attendees

CNH Industrial Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announced that it has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab ("5GOILab"),

Georgia-Pacific Lends Helping Hand to Flood Residents of Humphreys County, Tn.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Homes in the city of Waverly and Humphreys County, Tennessee were damaged in late August due to heavy flooding.

DAZN and Common Goal Unite in Multi-Year Global Partnership

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sports streaming platform DAZN and pledge-basedsocial impact football movement Common Goal have united in a global partnership to jointly tackle some of the most vital issues of our times.

Goodyear Invests in Autonomous Trucking Company Gatik and Collaborates to Enhance Safety and Efficiency for Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics

The collaboration combines Gatik’s commercial-grade autonomous technology with industry-leading tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine

Accelerating O-I Glass' Transformation

As part of an investor presentation, O-I Glass, Inc. will share its business plan to accelerate the company’s transformation and increase value for all stakeholders.

First-of-its-kind 'Electric Island' Public Charging Station Recognized by Fast Company's 'Innovation by Design' Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

As the first-of-its-kind, high-capacity public charging station for medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles (EVs), “Electric Island” in Portland, Oregon, has earned honorable mention in the sustainability category of Fast Company magazine’s 2021 “Innovation by Design” awards.

Five Observations From Global Citizen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Global Citizen Live event was inspiring and brought a great sense of optimism to be a part of this year, so I wrote down my five favorite observations from the weekend.