AI & Technology

Ideagen Reveals Global 100 Innovators List of 2018

Ideagen Global revealed Global 100 Innovators list at Global Innovation 2030 Summit, encompassing industry luminaries who facilitate innovation in their fields.

Philanthropy

A New Way to Fundraise on eBay (INFOGRAPHIC)

When you participate in a charity fundraising event like Relay For Life, you work with a team to raise money by having your friends and family donate on your behalf. But what if they could go to eBay, sell something and have that money go directly toward your fundraising goal?

Events

Agenda for International Women’s Day Forum Is Now Live!

The agenda for International Women's Day Forum is now live! Check out the full lineup of speakers and featured topics here, including deep-dive working sessions and networking opportunities. This year's forum, Partner With Purpose: Business for Gender Equality, will cover emerging trends, best practices, and solutions to achieve full gender equality.

AI & Technology

What Do You Dare to Repair?

Today, HP is launching a 3D printed repair parts contest with iFixit, Ikea and Philips to open source easy fixes for common consumer products. The ultimate goal is to keep more things in the use and reuse phase much, much longer.

Inclusion & Opportunity

DMZ Launches ‘Women Founders Accelerator Program’ to Improve Gender Gap in Canada’s Tech Sector

The DMZ at Ryerson University announced today the launch of a Women Founders accelerator program to help early-stage women-led startups secure early revenue and find their product-market fit. The four-month accelerator program, launched in partnership with Scotiabank and Tangerine, will fuel the success of Canadian women innovators.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

VIDEO | Making Your Favorite Jeans Better for the Planet

Recently, the Walmart Foundation, through the Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund, supported a project at Texas Tech University where researchers are using a foam indigo dyeing technique on cotton fibers. According to Texas Tech, this method, which uses a frothy foam dye designed to penetrate the entire fiber, eliminates the use of harsh chemicals and reduces water and energy usage by nearly 90%. This innovation could be a game changer for denim manufacturers by lowering costs and reducing environmental impacts.

AI & Technology

These 3 Elements are Crucial to the Future of Electric Cars

Energy and mobility are the twin pillars of urbanization - and a new study from the World Economic Forum shares three key principles to make the most of electric vehicles.

Corporate Responsibility

Seven Things Every Company Should Know About Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Business

As Artificial Intelligence evolves, the opportunities for their use in sustainable business grows - see 7 ways BSR looks at a possible future where AI can aid us.

Awards & Rankings

Hats Off to the 2018 Corporate Goodness Award Winners

Every year, Benevity and our community takes a little time to recognize progressive companies who are harnessing the power of their people and communities through a modern approach to corporate giving and employee engagement. These companies have infused a culture of Goodness into the world through their employees, consumers, communities and beyond. They inspire us with their innovative approaches, their contributions and, most of all, their impact.

FIND OUT WHICH COMPANIES WENT HOME WITH ONE OF EIGHT CORPORATE GOODNESS AWARDS.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Third-Party Diamond Certification First to Use Advanced Laser Testing to Trace Diamonds from Mine to Market

Diamond traceability back to the mine of origin – vital to the international due diligence movement for precious gems and minerals – just took a giant step forward. SCS Global Services, an internationally recognized certification body and standards developer, is pleased to announce that its diamond provenance certification program now incorporates advanced laser testing that can identify the source of any rough, cut, or polished diamond, anywhere in the chain of custody. Use of this disruptive technology, combined with comprehensive certification assessment protocols, provides unmatched assurance to diamond retailers and consumers alike that the diamonds they purchase or sell are not coming from conflict-affected and high-risk sources. This is a first for diamond origin verification.

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