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The Human Future of Healthcare

Health & Healthcare

At Medtronic we listen to patients' needs, study their situations, and develop solutions — on the scale of one individual's experience and across the breadth of the global communities we serve.

Kohler Co. and DigDeep Announce First Recipients of Water Is Life Microgrant Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Today, Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, and DigDeep, a human rights non-profit addressing water and sanitation challenges in the U.S., announced the first recipients of its new Water is Life microgrant program.

Lawrence County Hospital Gets $8K Donation From Georgia-Pacific

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $8,000 to Lawrence County Hospital. The contribution continues a years-long partnership between GP and the hospital.

Power of mLearning in Kenya

Education

In 2003, primary school education in Kenya was made free for all and it became possible for unprecedented numbers of young Kenyans to enroll.

Webinar: Assessing Climate Risks to Commercial Enterprises and Prioritizing Mitigation Actions

Events, Media & Communications

Even commercial enterprises that have established risk management practices often use historical data for risk measurement, which rarely considers forecast changes due to climate change, and mistakenly describing extreme events as “Black Swans.”

Above and Beyond: Your Guide to Olympic-Level Construction Safety

Environment

According to OSHA, construction related incidents accounted for roughly 1 in 5 workplace fatalities in 2019. EHS managers and business leaders can absolutely take proactive and preventative risk mitigation steps. Let’s review some tips and best practices to make sure you’re doing all you can in promoting construction safety.

One of These 10 Small Towns Is About to Win Big. Meet the T-Mobile Hometown Techover Finalists.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It techs a village. This past April, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled a contest to win a T-Mobile Hometown Techover — a $3 million tech makeover for an American small town, including a $200,000 grant, 5G network enhancements, a Little League® baseball field refurbishment, a free concert featuring multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line … and so much more.

Stewardship with Purpose, by Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Assets Management

We know you are counting on us to do our part, to drive meaningful change as we invest on your behalf. Through our stewardship efforts, we advance this aim.

NFWF and IP Advance Forest and Freshwater Habitat Restoration Through Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund

Environment

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and International Paper, through their Forestland Stewards Partnership, are supporting four projects that will restore and enhance more than 15,000 acres of forest and grassland habitats, benefitting bird, fish, and mussel species in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, all part of the rich and biodiverse Cumberland Plateau ecosystem.

Intel: Instigating Meaningful Change With Global Impact

We’re setting a new standard for corporate responsibility by advancing climate solutions, implementing global diversity and inclusion initiatives, and ensuring ethical business practices—and that’s just the beginning.

Global Compact Network Canada to Host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business to Mobilize Ambitious and Responsible Business Conduct in Canada

Sustainable Development Goals

In collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact, Global Compact Network Canada will host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada conference virtually on October 5-6, 2021, with the theme of ‘Catalyzing a resilient future in the Decade of Action’.

Investing in Startups Founded by Women and Multicultural Entrepreneurs

As part of its ongoing commitment to advance racial and economic equity, Morgan Stanley’s new Next Level Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with women and diverse members on the founding teams.

Rockwell Automation’s Shari Briggs and Jai Aja Named STEP Ahead Award Winners

Diversity & Inclusion

The Manufacturing Institute announced its 2021 STEP Ahead Award Honorees and Emerging Leaders, recognizing 130 women for their leadership in the manufacturing industry. This year’s honorees include Rockwell Automation’s Shari Briggs and Jai Aja.

Mastercard Marks Year of Collective Action in Annual Sustainability Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard released its 2020 Corporate Sustainability report, highlighting how the company has responded to the challenges of the last year through innovation and trusted partnerships and is delivering on its mission to build a more inclusive, sustainable world with a digital eco

Faces of Acre - Making a Difference

The Acre Foundation is our charitable arm, supporting a range of good causes and is something our employees embrace as a team outside of work hours - making a difference is in the DNA of our Acre employees. In our second Faces of Acre installment, we sat down with Acre Frameworks Development Coach Ed Wyeth to discuss the Welsh 3000s Challenge he is embarking on.

Black & Veatch Management Consulting, Copperleaf Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Electric, Gas Grid Investment Planning Capabilities

Energy

As renewable energy and storage assets create increasingly complex grid infrastructure management challenges, Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC and Copperleaf® announce a new alliance that provides electric and gas utilities greater ability to manage critical infrastructure.

Illumina Partners With Arab Health in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Settings

Health & Healthcare

At Arab Health, we are working with Al Jalila Children's to evaluate use of rapid whole genome sequencing in neonatal and pediatric intensive care settings. Shortening time to accurate diagnoses in critical illness can save and improve young lives.

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

Environment

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced recently that The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has joined the initiative and committed to measuring and disclosing its financed emissions.

Land Betterment Corporation Releases First Annual Public Benefit Report

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to have released its annual public benefit report.

Visit Mohawk Group's Sustainable Mobile Showroom

Environment

Mohawk Group’s sustainable mobile showroom for The Waterways Project – the first mobile showroom in the flooring industry - is heading out! The roadshow’s first stop is Phoenix on Wednesday, July 21.

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Materiality Assessment

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable financial performance & business strategy, inclusion & diversity, and business ethics & responsible banking are among Fifth Third Bank's highest priorities.

My Special Aflac Duck®

Health & Healthcare

Dan Amos, Aflac Incorporated CEO and Chairman: “I think it symbolizes all the things we are and want to continue to be, and that is to help kids and to try to make a difference in their lives.”

MARTINI® Asti Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Sustainability Milestone

Responsible Production & Consumption

After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices in the vineyards of northwest Italy, MARTINI, the world’s number one Italian sparkling wine and vermouth from family-owned Bacardi, is proud to announce that all its Asti grape suppliers are on track to being certified sustainable in 2021.

Using Hands-On STEM to Connect Students With the World

Education

Among the best ways for students to learn any new concept is to actively engage and get their hands on a subject. Students want to see how what they are learning connects to the world after school and how they can make a difference.