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Boosting Connections to First Responders in Rural America

Imagine you’re a volunteer first responder, tasked with answering a late-night call for help. Far from the nearest hospital, your GPS goes in and out as you careen through the backcountry roads. You approach the scene and your signal drops.

Ecocentricity Blog: Rent a COP

Environment

Participants at Mock COP will experience keynotes, panels, workshops and caucuses structured around five climate themes: climate justice, education, health, green jobs, and carbon reduction targets.

GMO Free USA Campaigns to Stop Scotts' Genetically Modified Roundup-Ready Grass

Health & Healthcare

National nonprofit GMO Free USA has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s genetically modified (GM), Roundup-Ready, ProVista brand turf grass and seed.

Ceres Accelerator Commends U.S. Federal Reserve for Affirming Climate Change As a Risk to Financial Stability

Environment

The U.S. Federal Reserve included climate change in a list of key risks to U.S. financial stability today, in what Steven M. Rothstein calls "a dramatic step toward tackling climate change as a systemic financial risk.”

ON Semiconductor Offers Care and Support to Salberghaus in Germany

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In honor of World Kindness Day 2020, a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself and to the world, ON Semiconductor employees based in Germany shared their kindness.

Mattamy Homes Chooses theturnlab as Media AOR

Media & Communications

Mattamy Homes Canada has selected theturnlab as its Media Agency of Record to handle all paid media in Canada for multiple divisions. This new engagement comes hot on the heels of Mattamy’s “outsourced in-house agency” partnership, launched October 1, 2020.

Volunteers of America National Services Awarded $3 Million Grant From Wells Fargo Foundation to Develop Innovative Veteran Housing Solutions

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) with a $3 million grant to develop permanent supportive affordable homes for previously homeless veterans

Black & Veatch: Investment Uncertainty and Renewable Energy Top Issues for Asia's Electric Industry

Research, Reports & Publications

Uncertainty of investments caused by a financial downturn and renewable energy are the two biggest concerns of Asia’s electric industry today, according to Black & Veatch’s first-ever Strategic Directions: Electric Industry Asia 2021.

Back From the Ashes

Sustainable Development Goals

This piece was written by A.G. Klei, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Madagascar’s Senior Development and Outreach Communications Advisor, and Mialy Randriamampianina, Communications Officer for the USAID Mikajy environmental activity in Madagascar.

MilliporeSigma Sustainability Initiatives Named 2020 Winners in the BIG Awards for Business

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma has been named Green Company of the Year by Business Intelligence Group through its BIG Awards for Business program.

EarthX to Join Global GivingTuesday Movement in Support of Creating a Cleaner, Greener Planet

Events, Media & Communications

On December 1st, EarthX will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Giving Tuesday with an inaugural fundraising campaign in support of important environmental programming that will help shape our world now and in the future.

Virtual Hydrogen Day Event Demonstrates Cummins Leadership on Hydrogen Technologies

Events, Media & Communications

Cummins will soon hold its first-ever Hydrogen Day, a virtual event to discuss the future of its hydrogen fuel technologies and the company’s plans to bolster its capabilities.

2 Steps to Become a Student-Centered Educator in Any Teaching Environment

Education

Student engagement, in either the in-person or virtual environment, is critical to learning.

Voting Now Open for dscvr Student Design Competition

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Durkan announced that for the very first time, the hospitality flooring manufacturer has opened the dscvr Student Design Competition for public voting, beginning today.

Putting Purpose into Action: Supply Chain Responsibility

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As Medtronic grows, so does the scale and complexity of our global supply chain. Our Responsible Supply Management program integrates responsible business practices that protect workers and the environment into supplier relationships.

New Field to Market Report Analyzes Concerning Trends in Farm Financial Well-Being

Environment

A prolonged period of low commodity prices has created significant financial pressures for U.S. agriculture, jeopardizing many farming operations and challenging the ability of supply chains to meet ambitious sustainability goals absent more direct support for growers.

Rona Fourté Breaks Down Barriers and Promotes Supplier Inclusion

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United's Rona Fourté highlighted in the 2020 Best of the Best Champions of Diversity list by Diversity Plus.

Sappi Innovates With Customers in Mind - From Specialty Papers and Packaging to Wood Pulp

Innovation & Technology

Sappi has introduced a new set of tools to showcase the performance of its new paperboard offerings

Native CDFI Awards Recognize Two CDFIs for Vision, Ingenuity in Responding to COVID-19-related Economic Crisis in Indian Country

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Last night, the Native CDFI Awards honored two Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) for their unique approaches to helping Native-owned small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Treasurer, Investors With More Than $102 Billion in Assets Call on New Mexico Regulators to Strengthen Draft Ozone and Methane Regulations

Environment

Investors with more than $102 billion in assets under management called on New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state environmental regulators to strengthen draft ozone precursor and methane regulations

Good Broadband for Everyone

Innovation & Technology

Since the pandemic hit and millions of us retreated to our homes, the situation has cast a bright spotlight on the problem of ubiquitous broadband. Access to the Internet is now more essential than owning a car for many of us, yet an estimated...

Leading the Way Towards a Plastic-Free Future

Environment

Bacardi announced a 100% biodegradable spirits bottle that swaps crude oil for a plant-based ‘wonder material’ that will remove 80 million plastic bottles – 3000 tonnes of plastic – currently produced by their portfolio of brands every year.

The Logistics of Disaster Response

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When disasters occur, relief teams are often faced with an excess of donated materials that are not needed and can even be detrimental to providing support.

ESG Data Alert!!!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Investors are going to be able to access companies’ question-level scores. They will be able to use them in making investment decisions.