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New CRS Business Has Holistic Approach

Green Infrastructure

WSP is uniquely positioned in this space, in his view, as their toolbox covers all aspects of sustainability and resilience, from climate risk analysis to economics, and these are now all combined and blended together in one business line.

Empowering Indonesia's SDGs Progress Through Corporate Reporting

Sustainable Development Goals

A GRI-led partnership in Indonesia is bridging the gap between how to assess national progress for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with measuring the contribution of the private sector.

PayPal Honors Juneteenth

Diversity & Inclusion

Juneteenth, also known widely as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and commemorates the many contributions of Black people to American history and culture.

Moody's Named to The Civic 50

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody’s was named for the first time to The Civic 50, a prestigious annual honor roll that recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.

O-I Brockway Earns EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

O-I Glass, Inc. has announced its Brockway facility in Brockport, PA has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification.

The Net-Zero Sustainability Journey: An Executive Guide

For all the pain that 2020 brought on societies and economies around the world, it also brought some positives. Chief among them was the increased awareness for all of us to prioritize climate change.

ROKLive 2021 to Highlight Impact of Digital Transformation on Sustainability Efforts

Events, Media & Communications

ROKLive 2021, Rockwell Automation’s digital transformation conference, will be held June 29-30 and focus on informing global industrial and manufacturing leaders of the latest trends and collaboration tools in smart manufacturing.

Empowering Parents to Understand and End the Vaping Epidemic

Health & Healthcare

According to recent research by the American Journal of Public Health, there’s a decrease in e-cigarette use by teens. That’s good news, as vaping increases a person’s chance of experiencing complications from upper respiratory illnesses and some researchers believe a relationship exists between vaping and COVID-19 patients.

University of Memphis to Launch Online Master of Nonprofit Management in Fall 2021

Education

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission recently approved a new online Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) at the University of Memphis.

Calling All Young People: Give Blood, Change Lives

Health & Healthcare

It only takes minutes to save lives. One blood donation can help up to three people and meet an urgent need.

How Corporate America Is Waking up to Racial Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

June 19th, or Juneteenth, marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865. But the ugly systemic racism that slavery was built on endures. In 2020, the murder of George Floyd put that racism front and center for the world. And in response, many companies begin publicly addressing race and inequality.

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Announce the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes Winners

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five schools across the United States have been selected to receive a $5,000 grant each for STEM technology through the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes.

MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge: Improving the Lives of Children with Disabilities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Assistive technology helps people with disabilities in their day-to-day lives, including those who have difficulty speaking, pointing, hearing, learning and more.

Gildan and World Vision on Track to Achieving a Decade-Long Partnership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan and World Vision Honduras have signed onto another two-year partnership, effectively locking in what will soon be a decade-long collaborative effort to support communities in Honduras.

Merck Announces the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity to Accelerate Progress Towards Improved Birth Outcomes for All

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck recently announced the creation of the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity, a grant award that will be bestowed annually to one organization in recognition of its commitment to and progress

Fifth Third Bank, Employees, Customers Provide More Than 4.6 Million Meals for Families

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The monthlong effort involved virtual volunteer activities by employees and monetary donations, including customer-purchased Shield of Recognition sales.

United Sweepstakes Gives Vaccinated Customers a Shot to Win Free Flights, a Year of Travel

Health & Healthcare

"Your Shot to Fly" sweepstakes aims to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in support of the Biden administration's national effort to encourage people to get vaccinated

Clay County, West Virginia Wins CASE Dire States Grant

Social Impact & Volunteering

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has announced Clay County, West Virginia as the winner of the 2021 Dire States Grant. The county will receive $25,000 in free equipment rental from CASE, supported locally by State Equipment.

Companies Need to Manage the Economics of Impact in Order to Advance Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Purpose-led companies have enormous potential to advance equity. But commitments are easy to make and hard to keep. This blog shares why managing the economics of impact is needed for companies to authentically live into their corporate purpose.

Koch Industries Joins Coalition to Advance Second Chance Employment

Nearly 70 million Americans, about 1 in 3 adults, have a criminal record. The restrictions that come with a conviction not only make it hard for employers to identify and hire qualified individuals but also leave otherwise qualified candidates on the sidelines of the economy.

Ramona Gardens Natural Park - Air Pollution Reduction Measures

Environment

WSP assisted in the design of a natural park that would act as a buffer between the Ramona Gardens Housing Development and the adjacent transportation corridors.

Clarivate Pledges to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

As a company, Clarivate is magnifying its voice, platform and resources to address injustice and inequity wherever it occurs.

BIER Member Spotlight: Georg Schöner

Environment

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Keysight Releases Diversity & Inclusion Brief

Diversity & Inclusion

To drive change and continuously challenge ourselves, our D&I practices are focused across the career lifecycle, from early access to STEM eduction, to university engagement, job recruiting, fostering of inclusive teams, and individual development.

T-Mobile Upgrades Connecting Heroes: Adds Preemption, Rugged Devices, and New Plans with 5G Phones for First Responders

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile announces important new upgrades to the company’s groundbreaking Connecting Heroes program, a 10-year commitment to provide free service and 5G access to first responder agencies, saving them up to $7 billion.