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AI in 2025

Events, Media & Communications | Gen Digital Inc.

AI in 2025: Gen's Policy Recommendations for U.S. Leadership

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken significant steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Efforts have been focused on accelerating AI innovation while curbing the flow of advanced technologies to geopolitical rivals.
The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Jeffrey Whitford Named Professional of the Year at PRNEWS' CSR & Nonprofit Awards

MilliporeSigma's Jeffrey Whitford, head of sustainability and social business innovation, was named Professional of the Year at PRNEWS' virtual CSR & Nonprofit Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Going Global With ESG Investing

Our mantra has always been to go wherever we believe there is value. Taking our SRI mandate to the far reaches of the Earth if that is where we find attractive investment opportunities that meet the needs of our sustainably-minded investors.

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Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Disabled Driver Sam Schmidt Return to Competitive Racing

Disabled IndyCar race car driver Sam Schmidt has returned to auto racing with the help of Arrow Electronics, besting more than a dozen able-bodied drivers in a recent two-day competition. Schmidt hadn’t raced competitively since crashing during a 200-mph practice lap 20 years ago, an accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Host Virtual Halloween 5K to Benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Between October 23 and 31, 2020, AEG’s LA Kings will host a virtual Halloween 5K with proceeds benefitting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), a longstanding partner of the team’s charitable arm, Kings Care Foundation.

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Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute's 2020 Research Report Shows 65% of Russell 1000® Published Sustainability Reports in 2019, Up From 60% in 2018

65% of the Russell 1000® Index Published Sustainability Reports in 2019; 39% of Companies in Smaller Half by Market Cap of Russell 1000 Index Published Sustainability Reports in 2019 - Up From 34% in 2018

FSG Reimagining Social Change

Sustainable Development Goals

Running on Empty: Challenges Faced by Private Pit Emptiers in Urban Uganda

Only 2% of Uganda's 1.8 million urban households are connected to a sewer line. All others rely on on-site septics or pit toilets. This article describes in-depth the challenges faced by private pit emptier facilities.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Reciprocity and Corporate Social Justice

The new parameters defined by a global pandemic have pushed us to reveal versions of ourselves that don’t fit the standard definition of professional.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins’ Vision of the Worksite of the Future

Take a look at Cummins' view of how the future of power will look for construction sites; diesel, hybrid and electric all managed efficiently through connected technologies.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning During Red Ribbon Week

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Week 2020: Rebuilding Communities Together

Pro Bono Week (October 25 - 31) is an annual celebration that brings us together across sectors to shine a light on the impact of pro bono. This year, we're highlighting our collective role in rebuilding our communities through this powerful resource

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Innovation & Technology

#TtInspires: Matt House, Technology Solutions Vice President

Matt House joined Tetra Tech in 2018 and is Vice President within Tetra Tech’s Federal Information Technology (IT) team. Matt oversees our technology solutions service offerings primarily out of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vote Early Day Is Oct. 24! Check Your Voter Registration Through PayPal-Votes.com

Vote Early Day is October 24, 2020! We believe in the importance of civic participation by helping to enable our community to exercise the right to vote.

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Education

CNH Industrial's Turkish Joint Venture Concludes '2020 Test Drive Online 2.0', Its First Ever Digital Internship Program

CNH Industrial’s joint venture TürkTraktör has concluded the first online version of Test Drive, its highly-regarded internship program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voting in the Time of COVID-19

The results of this year’s presidential election will affect human and civil rights, the racial justice movement, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector not just for the next four years, but potentially for decades to come. Voting is a vital way each of us can take a stand to create equitable and healthy communities, especially right now.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Arhaus: Proudly Made by Hand(s)

Proudly made by hand(s)—We handcraft upholstery in North Carolina, with sustainably sourced wood, steel, and eco-friendly fabrics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Former WEC Board Chair Francisco Suárez Hernández Recognized as one of the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that Francisco Suárez Hernández, Director Emeritus of WEC, has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential Latinos.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Francisco Suárez Hernández, ex presidente de la junta del WEC, reconocido como uno de los 100 latinos más comprometidos con la Acción Climática

El World Environment Center (WEC) se complace en anunciar que Francisco Suárez Hernández, Director Emérito de WEC, ha sido reconocido como uno de los 100 Latinos más influyentes ante la crisis climática.

Events, Media & Communications

An Electric EVening with Sustainable Princeton & NRG

In partnership with NRG Energy, Inc. and the Princeton Shopping Center, Sustainable Princeton hosted an electric “EVening” of fun and information about energy and how to use it efficiently.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Named Top Adoption-Friendly Workplace

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the 13th year in a row, it has earned a spot on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s annual list of America’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Launches First-of-its-Kind, Standard-Setting Certification to Drive Action and Accountability on Black Equity in Corporate America

As of today, a range of leading organizations from a variety of sectors, including PNC, have committed to taking the steps to become a certified Black equity workplace.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A $1 Trillion Manager's Europe Boss Says ESG Stood the 2020 Test

Marie Dzanis, head of EMEA for Northern Trust Asset Management, says sustainable investing outperformed during market volatility and extremely rough economic conditions.

Education

Creating Worry-Free Education Environments: Mohawk Unveils Lineup for DesignFWD Education Summit Next Week

Next week Mohawk Group unites education designers, facility managers and others at DesignFWD Education, featuring a dynamic lineup of industry experts who are leading the way in fostering worry-free, high-performing learning environments.​​​​​

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods' Wilson, N.C. Facility Recognized with Manufacturing Leadership Award for Water Reduction Efforts

The facility successfully cut water use in half over two years through adjustments to equipment, modifications to daily procedures and the implementation of a wastewater re-use program.

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Innovation & Technology

Gearing Up: A Look at T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Equipment

We are committed to doing as much as we can for our customers by ensuring our network is ready and our emergency teams are prepared with the tools, equipment and gear they need to keep our customers connected.

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Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: The Making of a T-shirt

Today, t-shirts have become one of the most popular wardrobe essentials.

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