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Diversity & Inclusion | Motorola Solutions

Embracing the Inclusive Core Value With Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, inclusion is deeply ingrained in our identity as a company. Our commitment to solving for safer starts from within, with our dedication to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.
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Health & Healthcare

Covia's Commitment to Hand Safety: A Workplace Priority

At Covia, prioritizing Safety First is a fundamental principle. We implement various measures to ensure that Safety and Health (S&H) are consistently at the forefront for our Team Members, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and customers.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Results: Microbusinesses Drive Job Creation, Reduce Unemployment

Since 2020, GoDaddy Venture Forward findings have consistently proven that microbusiness entrepreneurship makes an outsized impact on the economy, promoting job creation, boosting annual household median income growth and driving down unemployment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El World Environment Center y sus socios buscan organizaciones innovadoras y sin fines de lucro para concursar en el “Empower Innovation Challenge” (EIC)

Representantes del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos a través del World Environment Center (WEC) y sus socios: el Núcleo de Biotecnología de Curauma (NBC).

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The World Environment Center and Its Partners Call Innovative Organizations To Participate in the Final Empower Innovation Challenge.

The World Environment Center (WEC), and its partners, the Núcleo de Biotecnología de Curauma (NBC) and Baastel, launched the third and final competition of the "Empower Innovation Challenge" (EIC) in April, 2024.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

College Job Leads to Unplanned and Successful Career in Loan Administration

Suzanne Rathbun was majoring in criminal justice and forensic science with a long-term plan of going to law school and becoming a prosecutor when the 2007-2008 financial crisis changed everything.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lack of Capital Isn’t the Problem in Meeting Net-Zero Bill

Climate change won’t be a cheap problem to solve, with the race to net-zero emissions needing $4.8 trillion to be spent every year between now and 2030 on clean energy technologies.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eastman’s ‘Project Balanced’ Digital Innovation Wins CIO 100 Award

Eastman’s “Project Balanced” digital innovation has earned the company a spot on the list of 2024 CIO 100 award winners.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

3M Invests in Hydrogen Electrolyzer Manufacturer EVOLOH

3M has invested in EVOLOH, a cleantech company that's working to scale up manufacturing of its electrolyzers to make green hydrogen affordable and efficient.

Electrolyzers work by using electricity to separate the atoms in water.

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Health & Healthcare

Tork – The Paper Towel Plea

Almost 1 in 3 Americans face barriers when it comes to washing their hands.* Discover how removing these barriers can make your restrooms more hygienic and inclusive.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Africa Innovation Platform

This past year we launched the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Illuminates Accessible and Affordable Pathways to Homeownership

As part of its commitment to helping clients on their individual financial journeys, KeyBank continues to offer resources and education for those seeking to achieve the dream of homeownership.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building a Better Future: Bristol Myers Squibb 2023 ESG Report

Since 1887, BMS has enabled positive change for patients around the world, and I am honored to continue this legacy as Board Chair and CEO. Our obligation to advance this legacy is profound.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer More Than 21,800 Hours in 2023

SPARK™, the large-scale employee volunteer program that unites employees of MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in skills-based and non-skills-based programming had a busy year in 2023 impacting more than 82,000 students.

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Energy

Advancing the Future of Energy With Person County, NC

To keep jobs and investment in an area that depends on it, Duke Energy has proposed two new hydrogen-capable natural gas units at the Roxboro site, which would become the Person County Energy Complex.

Sustainable Development Goals

O-I Makes Further Inroads Towards Decarbonization

In another stride toward innovating a path to a more sustainable future, O-I Glass is set to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions in the UK, particularly in Ireland, by implementing a new decarbonization initiative targeting transportation emissions.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Report: EPA’s Effective Track Record Forecasting Technological Progress Allows for Stronger Air Pollution Policies

Despite regularly facing skepticism, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a strong track record of forecasting technological progress that allows for stronger air pollution policies, according to a new analysis.

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Energy

Ceres Applauds Proposal for Regional Energy Market in the West

Ceres welcomes the recommendations issued today by the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative in pursuit of a regional wholesale electricity market.

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Events, Media & Communications

New White Paper Explores Corporate Efforts To Protect Reptiles and Amphibians

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians | Corporate Conservation Efforts to Protect Herptiles.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building a Prosperous Planet for Generations To Come

At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. According to UN Tourism, international tourism is on track to recover to close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels. It is now more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to supporting climate action.

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Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Celebrates New Organizations Joining Works With WELL and Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, many through the Works with WELL network.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Recycling and Beyond Part 2

Mechanical recycling has existed for decades, but capacity isn’t keeping up with demand.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Cares Purple Totes Grant Contest Winners

In case you missed it, six nonprofits are receiving $5,000 each through the FedEx Cares Purple Totes Grant Contest.

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Environment

The Washington Post Highlights Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Planting Methodology in New Article

The Washington Post highlighted the Arbor Day Foundation's approach to tree planting in cities and neighborhoods.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool: Committed to Preserving and Restoring Ecosystems

As a global company, Whirlpool Corporation has operations in many types of ecosystems around the world, and we are committed to helping protect these life-sustaining resources to enable a thriving future for our communities.

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Energy

Delmarva Power Customers Experienced Company’s Most Reliable Service, Thanks to Electric Grid Performance and Resiliency Enhancements

Delmarva Power’s efforts to reinforce the local energy grid, add new technology and smart devices and targeted projects to increase resiliency against more frequent and impactful weather events, resulted in customers experiencing the lowest frequency of electric outages.

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