Quiet Race: Celebrating Neurodiversity in Collaboration with Formula E & Autism Speaks

As part of our pledge to support neurodiversity and recognize people with different abilities to be the makers of tomorrow, Stanley Black & Decker teamed up with Autism Speaks and Envision Virgin Racing Formula E for a special event, a quiet race.

Mohawk Group’s Nutopia Honored With Architizer A+ Popular Choice Award for Carpet

The process of natural weathering and the interaction between nature and manmade infrastructure provided the inspiration behind the 12" x 36" plank collection of four styles. Nutopia also met the stringent requirements for the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Challenge. As part of that certification, Mohawk Group engaged in a unique “handprinting” partnership with Hampton University to offset the water used in Nutopia’s manufacturing, installing 152 low-flow showerheads to save approximately 4 million gallons annually.

Does Your Company Live Up to Why It Exists?

It’s no longer enough to simply state your company’s purpose – what matters most is embedding that purpose into your culture. Here are 4 ways to evaluate if your company is living up to why it exists.

Steve Hagood Elected to Project Scientist Board of Directors

Project Scientist, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating STEM experiences for girls, announced today that it has elected Steve Hagood, senior vice president and chief information officer at Ingersoll Rand, to its Board of Directors.

Scotiabank Boosting Sustainability Commitment with Closing of Inaugural Green Bond Offering

The Bank of Nova Scotia announced today the closing of its inaugural USD 500 million 3.5-year Green Bond offering (the Green Bonds), boosting its commitment to Sustainable Business and creating a better future for all.

FedEx Express Rewards Young Entrepreneurs Ready to Access New Markets

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), awarded its signature FedEx Access Award to student-run company Entella, from Turkey, at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition, Lille, France on 5 July 2019.

Comerica Launches Financial Education Partnership With African American Museum of Dallas

Comerica launched its financial education partnership with the African American Museum of Dallas this week, facilitating workshops for the Science of Art Summer Camp participants.

“Field Cast” and “City Cast” Uniforms for Tokyo 2020 Staff and Volunteers Unveiled

The Tokyo Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games today unveiled the official outfits that will be worn by the Field Cast and City Cast staff and volunteers. This is the “cast” of people who will welcome and provide support to spectators, athletes and other visitors during the Games.

Update to Japanese Translations of GRI Standards

Updates to two new versions of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards have been have been translated into Japanese and are now freely available.

Episode 1: America’s Housing Affordability Problem

Wells Fargo recently committed $1 billion by 2025 to help solve the nation’s housing affordability challenges. In this special series, Wells Fargo brings together problem solvers to discuss the housing affordability crisis in America — and how to bring about systemic change.