FINTECH: Good and Bad News for Inclusive Sustainable Finance
This presentation by sustainability pioneer Hazel Henderson, FINTECH: Good and Bad News for Inclusive Sustainable Finance, explores issues surrounding the rapid deployment of computerized electronic platforms, cryptocurrencies and algorithms now disrupting legacy financial firms and their models.
How This VR Tool Can Help Surgeons and Transform Lives
Technology innovators, including HP and partner EchoPixel, see a broader future for VR applications, such as those that enhance the lives of people during healthcare treatments. A leading example of this is True 3D — a powerful tool that has gained FDA approval for certain applications. True 3D allows doctors to better analyze medical images, more accurately diagnose patients, and assist in the planning of complex surgical procedures.
How Technology Helps Small Coffee Growers Build Their Own Brands
Creating a brand to promote awareness of the conditions of impoverished small farmers is not a new idea. But the work of Mexico’s Ercus Foundation goes beyond fair payment for crops. It includes financial aid, economic education, the development of technologies and partnerships. Recently, the use of personalized digitally printed packaging for innovative, attention grabbing marketing has come into play as well.
Girl Scouts in DC to Teach Syrian Girls English Thanks to HP Tech
HP is one of 15 companies to be recognized by the White House for answering the call and taking action to help refugees through education and technology. In its 2015 Sustainability Report, HP shared its vision for creating technology that will make life better for everyone, everywhere , including refugees. HP addresses sustainability issues across three areas: the environment, society and integrity.
Caterpillar’s Vision and Commitment to Respect Human Rights
Along with helping improve the quality of life in communities around the world, Caterpillar is committed to protecting and respecting human rights, as articulated in Our Values in Action. In 2015, we created a new Human Rights Policy to further strengthen our efforts in this area.
Economic Development, Caterpillar’s Community Impact
Our success contributes to the social stability of regions around the world. From growth economies, where new infrastructure is required, to developed areas where aging networks need improvement, our products help ensure that investments in transportation, energy, telecommunications, waste and water infrastructure produce maximum benefits.
Subaru's Environment Activities Exceed The Norm
It’s rare to find an automaker or other brand that doesn’t have a pet project, charity or cause they donate to and maybe give some lip service. But in Subaru of America’s case, their commitment to environmental causes is authentically deep.
Caterpillar's Good Deed in the Badlands
Chanku Waste Ranch is a reservation in South Dakota with roughly 60% of the homes either severely substandard or without a basic necessity. Thanks to contributions from Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division and Cat dealer Butler Equipment, the camp received a new backhoe loader to repair homes and train young people on how to utilize and care for heavy machinery.
Resilience Planning Will Help Increase Awareness for Properly Valuing Water
For years, those working in the water industry have realized a truth that is now reaching a broader audience – water is woefully underpriced.

There is a renewed focus on the price of water infrastructure, prompted in part, by declining consumption, according to Ann Bui, Managing Director for water services in Black & Veatch’s management consulting business. As efficient water appliances have become more prevalent, consumption per capita has decreased. Conservation efforts in areas where water scarcity is a major concern have further pushed the decline.
Qualcomm, FIRST® Partner to Foster Future Innovators
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is essential for invention. And as a company of inventors, Qualcomm is laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovators by supporting K-12 STEM education and inspiring greater diversity in the STEM workforce.

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