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IGB Gene Drive Aims To Broaden Science Accessibility

Health & Healthcare

Advances in genomic studies have now permeated all aspects of our lives from agriculture to health and wellness. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to help the community understand these innovations so that they can navigate the increasingly complex realm of genomics.

How Aker Horizons Embedded ESG Within its Annual Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Aker Horizons is a developer of green energy and green industry. And they’re on a mission. Founded in 2020 by Norwegian industrial investment firm Aker ASA, its exclusive focus is to support the companies that can accelerate the race to net zero.

U.S. Bank Named One of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For Seramount, formerly Working Mother, ranked U.S. Bank as one of the 100 Best Companies for working parents based on the company’s programs and benefits, including parental leave, fertility benefits, adoption, caregiver benefits, mentoring, and opportunities for advancement.

Duke Energy Proposes New Programs To Help Grow South Carolina Economy by Helping Customers Use 100% Renewable Energy

Energy

Duke Energy has proposed the creation of innovative customer renewable programs and a major expansion of an existing one to allow South Carolina customers the option to supplement their power usage with 100% renewable power.

Eyes of the World: SPLC Delegation Tells UN Committee of Ongoing Racial Discrimination in US

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Terrance Winn was just 17 when he was sent to Angola in Louisiana, one of the country’s most infamously brutal prisons, built on the site of a former slave plantation.

ImpactAssets Releases 2022 Impact Report, Highlighting Rapid Mobilization of Private Capital Into Key Issue Areas, Including Racial Equity, Climate Solutions and Gender Equality

Research, Reports & Publications

ImpactAssets, a leading impact investing firm, released its 2022 Impact Report capturing the crucial role that impact investing plays in enabling investment solutions to solve the world's greatest challenges.

Truth Before Reconciliation

Diversity & Inclusion

How can Indigenous Peoples, governments, companies & individuals work together towards a better future, considering our difficult history? What is reconciliation? Join Sona Khosla as she asks Melissa Nelson on this episode of Speaking of Purpose.

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies has been named to Forbes’ list of the World’s Best Employers for the second consecutive year.

Transformation, Innovation and Citizenship: How Lenovo Is Building a Positive Future

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo leads the way with technology to transform the way we live and work, offering innovative end-to-end solutions to enrich workplaces, cities, and people’s daily lives.

Dow Leaders Again Recognized on HERoes Women Role Model Lists

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow announced that 4 of its leaders have earned recognition on 2022 HERoes Women Role Model lists, which are supported by Yahoo Finance and showcase leaders who are championing women in business and driving change for gender diversity.

Widening the Employment Lens To Include Neurodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion

When someone says “neurodiversity,” what do you think of? Dyslexia? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder? Autism spectrum disorder? Maybe even social anxiety?

Turning Classrooms Into Living Laboratories To Engage Students, Improve Nutrition, and Create Thriving Communities

Education

Green Bronx Machine is an innovative, award-winning program that transforms hearts, minds, and futures by empowering students in low-income communities through learning experiences shaped by urban agriculture.

Stakeholders Collaborate on HCV/HCS Assessment in Aceh Timur and Aceh Tamiang

Stakeholders from the government, private sector, non-governmental organizations, and communities agree to strengthen collaboration on forest conservation through an assessment of High Conservation Values and High Carbon Stocks

Ericsson Commits to Providing Digital Education and Skill Development to 1 Million Children

Education

At Ericsson, we believe access to the internet is vital to fully participate in the digital economy and society.

Attend the Taproot U.S. Pro Bono Summit 2022

Events, Media & Communications

Attend the 2022 Taproot US Pro Bono Summit to celebrate the cross-sector connections vital to advancing pro bono service.

The Calavo Way: Supporting Local Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Calavo created a partnership to sell unused avocado skins and pits to a local avocado oil producer, using the proceeds to fund the construct of a recreational park in Paracho, Michoacán.

Supporting Minority Entrepreneurs at FedEx in Our World Headquarters City

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx brought Inner City Capital Connections to Memphis to help local entrepreneurs access much-needed capital, create good-paying jobs, and contribute to the economic vitality of the city.

How an Energy Company Leveraged Tech Partnerships To Deliver Digital Services to Millions of Customers

Innovation & Technology

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Argentinian energy company Ecogas to suspend in-person services for its 1.4 million natural gas customers, the company had to act fast to prepare for a surge in demand for its digital channels.

“Sportification Brings Sport Into the Heart of Our Communities” - IOC President Addresses Smart Cities & Sport Summit

Health & Healthcare

Sportification of cities – or how cities around the world can become playgrounds to bring people closer to sport, was the theme of this year’s edition of the Smart Cities and Sport Summit held in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital.

Crypto.com Arena Partners With KultureCity to Bring Sensory Inclusivity to the Arena

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s Crypto.com Arena has partnered with KultureCity to ensure that every program and event hosted at the venue is sensory inclusive for all fans and guests.

DEWALT® Powering the Future Survey Sheds Light on Impact of Skilled Labor Gap

Research, Reports & Publications

DEWALT surveyed 1,000 construction professionals about the challenges facing the industry, the demand for skilled labor, and the importance of training and mentorship programs to power up future generations of construction professionals.

Essity: How a Holistic Approach to Sustainability Is Driving a Healthier World

Sustainable Development Goals

Essity is part of news agency Reuters VISION 2045 campaign, celebrating the United Nations (UN) turning 100-year in 2045. A groundbreaking documentary series from companies around the world is released this year.

Pushing Through the Pain: Harp Vision's Handcrafted Wellness Products Prove That Self-Care Isn't Selfish

Diversity & Inclusion

Baltimore residents, husband and wife duo, and Empower by GoDaddy graduates Tyron and April Harper are the founders of Harp Vision, a wellness brand creating all-natural products that help to relieve pain and improve quality of life.

Recap of 2022 Sustainable Retail Summit - Day 3

Events, Media & Communications

The third and final day of the Sustainable Retail Summit 2022 in Amsterdam began with a discussion around a hugely important element of sustainability strategies: plastics and package are making pledges to ensure products are recyclable by 2030.

CGF Announces New Members for October 2022

The Consumer Goods Forum is delighted to announce the following new companies have joined our global membership community and, in doing so, have confirmed their commitment to our vision of better lives through better business.