On Sunday, July 26, the U.S. celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Act extends civil rights to people with disabilities and prohibits discrimination in the workplace, public places, transportation, telecommunications and local government services and facilities. The ADA built a foundation of rights for people with disabilities but, as with all civil rights movements, there is a critical need to expand these rights. Companies are in a unique position to push the needle much further. This week, we examine how companies are building disability inclusion into their business strategy and fighting for a more inclusive world.

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00

Climate change, shifting population demographics and an increasing focus on resiliency are reshaping infrastructure initiatives across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00

VF Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Rendle says the company has changed its approach to consumers amid the coronavirus pandemic and is well-suited to handle increased e-commerce sales.

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 11:05

Musim Mas & General Mills launched a joint program to build robust & sustainable extension services for the oil palm farmers in Indonesia. The initiative is part of an overall strategy to reduce deforestation by improving livelihoods.

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 11:00

Apply now to join the governance of the provider of the GRI Standards - the world's most widely used for sustainability reporting

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 09:50

Jessica Oakes is a civil engineer with 14 years of experience. In her second year out of college, she took an assignment for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Afghanistan—a decision that would change her life forever.

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 09:00

Every year during June and July, our associates around the world come together to participate in a broad range of activities in celebration of Pride.

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 17:45

New charging stations for electric cars should open in early August on the west side of the Star Market parking lot in the West Fens.

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 13:00

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 16:10

To ensure customers stayed connected at this critical time, AND to keep its Team of Experts safe and socially distant, T-Mobile acted swiftly, relocating nearly its entire customer care workforce to their homes.

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 15:00