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P… for PAAS, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Responsible Production & Consumption

If you don’t know the acronym PAAS, it stands for “product as a service”. It’s a model based on how a product is used and not just its physical ownership. For businesses, this calls for new business models and longer-term thinking. And the world of construction is gradually start

Asian Community Development Council’s College Readiness Bootcamp Prepares Students With Support From Sands Cares

Education

The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) hosted more than 300 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and parents for the annual College Readiness Bootcamp Sept. 13 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV).

Igniting Our Future Workforce: Shaping the Future in Europe Through Cisco Networking Academy

Events, Media & Communications

Among the many treasures of this beautiful land that I also call home, there is a Greek word that resonates deeply with me: Philoxenia. It’s often translated simply as hospitality, but it encompasses so much more than that.

Great Food Greater Purpose: Sysco Supports Southern Smoke Foundation With $1.7 Million in Relief to Food & Beverage Workers in Crisis

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco was proud to present the Southern Smoke Festival — celebrating five years of partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation and raising $1.7 million to support food & beverage workers in crisis.

Weathering With Confidence: How Lenovo Helped the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau Navigate a Complex System Migration

Innovation & Technology

As extreme weather events become more common, the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau, based in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China, plays an increasingly important role in public safety and disaster prevention.

Whirlpool Corporation Announces $300 Million Investment in U.S. Laundry Operations, Creating 400–600 New Jobs

The Michigan-based manufacturer, which started in the U.S. in 1911 and has stayed in the U.S. throughout its history, is preparing to ramp up production at two Ohio facilities.

New World Bank Research in Partnership With the Mastercard Economics Institute

Research, Reports & Publications

What happens to local businesses after a hurricane passes?

A joint study by the Mastercard Economics Institute and The World Bank economist Leora Klapper found that merchants typically lose two days’ worth of sales they never recover.

How AI Is Reshaping the Global Supply Chain — Join DP World and Industry Leaders at Trellis Impact 2025

Events, Media & Communications

At Trellis Impact 2025, leaders from across industries will gather to discuss how artificial intelligence and other innovations are driving measurable impact — from reducing emissions to improving resilience.

Tork Helps Make Sustainability Easier for Businesses With New Data Sharing Initiative

Environment

Tork has launched the Tork Focus4 Sustainability platform in North America to help businesses benefit from sustainable hygiene in the restroom. The platform provide information, tools, and training to help customers make informed decisions that reduce environmental impacts.

Latest KPI Report Demonstrates Significant Progress Made by Tire Industry Project Member Companies Between 2021–2024

Sustainable Development Goals

Latest KPI report demonstrates significant progress made by Tire Industry Project member companies between 2021-2024

Improvements across climate action, resource efficiency, responsible sourcing, circularity and other sustainability measures.

Global Heat Reduction Initiative Expands Impact With Registry Standard Version 2.0, Strengthening Alignment with ICVCM and ICROA Accreditation

Environment

The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) has released Version 2.0 of its Registry Standard, ensuring that Heat Reduction Credits seamlessly align with the integrity and transparency standards guiding the global voluntary carbon market

Food and Agriculture Organization Invites Arbor Day Foundation CEO to Speak During Global Urban Forestry Conference

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Dan Lambe invited to speak at First International Green Cities Conference, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and UN Habitat.

Four Essential Lessons From Skills-Based Hiring

Competition for talent is fierce, but at Trane Technologies, we've discovered that skills-based hiring is the key to recruiting a highly skilled workforce from unconventional pathways.

Antea Group UK Welcomes Dan Ellis as Service Line Director for ESG

Environment

Dan Ellis joins Antea Group UK as Service Line Director for ESG, enhancing leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.

Action Against Hunger Launches the R.E.A.C.T Project in Baidoa, Somalia

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Through this program, thousands of small farmers in Baidoa will gain the means to produce food more efficiently, protect their land and water resources, and connect to markets in ways that increase income and reduce the drivers of hunger and humanitarian dependency in the region.

Southern Company Teams Among Honorees At 2025 Fortnightly Top Innovators Conference

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Southern Company projects recently earned national recognition, reflecting Southern Company’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and superior performance in meeting the evolving needs of customers and the grid. 

Meet Bill: Demonstrating the Power of Empathy and Advocacy

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities.

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases Revised SCS-111 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-111 Certification Standard for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring.

Guide to Better Buying’s 7 Purchasing Practices for Decent Work

Responsible Production & Consumption

Do you know Better Buying’s seven key purchasing practices? Read Lindsay Wright’s latest blog to re-familiarize yourself ahead of the upcoming Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) report 2025.

New Benevity Impact Labs Research Reveals a Confidence Gap Among Global Grantmakers

Events, Media & Communications

Benevity Inc., the global provider of social impact software, today announced the release of a first-of-its-kind research report exploring the state of corporate grantmaking around the world.

Listen Now: Smarter, Safer, Stronger: How AI Is Redefining Global Supply Chains

Innovation & Technology

DP World and Supply Chain Dive's studioID unveil new insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability — now available in a new podcast episode.

Futurpreneur Expert Exchange Sponsored by FedEx Empowers Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Futurpreneur have teamed up to help Canada’s next wave of business founders, delivering free, practical guidance through an insightful webinar series called Expert Exchange sponsored by FedEx.

All the Cool Girls Get Fired Authors Used GoDaddy To Turn Setbacks Into Power Moves

Innovation & Technology

Media veterans and authors Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill know what it's like to turn a career setback into a launchpad. Now, as they hit the road to promote their new book, All The Cool Girls Get Fired, they are teaming up with GoDaddy to provide others with the answer.

Advancing Sustainability Communications With New Features and Capabilities

Events, Media & Communications

Over the past year, 3BL, the leading platform for sustainability and impact communications, has rolled out a series of powerful product upgrades and architectural advancements designed to transform how organizations share, measure, and optimize their ESG and impact stories.

Concerned Citizens of Cook County and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Reduce Energy Burdens in South Georgia

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Concerned Citizens of Cook County and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light are reducing energy burdens and preparing local churches to become resilience centers with a Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant from a collaborative of Georgia-focused funders.