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Innovation & Technology | Keysight Technologies

Collaborative Synergy: The Key to Unlocking 6G’s Potential

As we stand on the brink of the next phase in wireless technology evolution, 6G promises to transform how we connect the digital and physical worlds.

Research, Reports & Publications

Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

Cummins Inc

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Energy

Southwire Returns As Official Wire and Cable Provider for Formula E

Southwire will return as the official Wire and Cable Provider of the ABB FIA Formula E championship in 2024, demonstrating Southwire's commitment to sustainability and electrified mobility.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Prepares Higg Index Users for Legislation

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is set to launch a crucial webinar series in 2024.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Signs Renewable Energy Deal Significantly Expanding Coverage of Its Electricity Consumption in Europe

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) has entered a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa's renewable energy subsidiary, securing renewable electricity from a new PV project built in Badajoz, Spain.

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Environment

Cholera on Rise As New Analysis Finds Only 36% of World Water Funding Needs Met

In advance of World Water Day, the 2024 Action Against Hunger Water Funding Gap report reveals that globally, only 36% of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding were met in 2023, leaving a 64% gap.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Embassy REIT Awarded the Highest Number of WELL Certifications Globally; Recognized for Its Focus on ‘Health and Well-Being’ Across Its Office Portfolio

Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, and International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WEC Europe Elects New Managing Director & Supervisory Board Officers

On March 12, 2024, the World Environment Center (WEC) Europe Supervisory Board, elected Margaret O’Gorman as Managing Director of the organization.

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Health & Healthcare

A Biobank for the Americas and a Genomics Lab Power Precision Health for All

In the early days of the pandemic, personal and professional aspects of Carlos D. Bustamante’s life were converging. His daughter had just fallen ill with a post-infectious condition at a time when he was partnering with a team at Stanford University.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our People: Patty Furuseth Named North Dakota Outstanding Safety Professional

The North Dakota Safety Council presented Marathon Petroleum Personal Safety Professional Patty Furuseth with the 2023 Outstanding Safety Professional Award at its annual Safety and Health Conference in February.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Supporting a Shift in Customer Attitudes Towards Sustainability

At Lenovo, sustainability has been a key focus for a long period of time – it’s at the heart of what we do. While it’s always been an important topic for our customers as well, lots of businesses have struggled to turn sustainability ideals into action.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow Works With Ducks Unlimited To Enhance Wetlands and Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat Across the Gulf Coast Region

With the support of Dow and other conservation partners, DU will enhance approximately 2,030 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands between Cameron Prairie and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges in Louisiana.

Environment

Fix a Week Leak: The Home Depot and WaterSense Show How to Check Your Home for Silent Water Leaks

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, Fix a Leak Week takes place March 18-24, 2024. It encourages Americans to help put a stop to the nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driven to Success: Former Taxi Operator Builds Sales Career Through Listening, Learning

While still driving for Viatris, Happiness earned greater responsibilities in office services management. He took the opportunity to sit in company sales and training meetings while waiting for the executives that he’d driven to the meeting, listening attentively to learn more.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Yum! Brands Celebrated Black History Month With an Inspirational Event for W.E.D. DuBois Academy Students

One of Yum!’s multicultural business employee resource group, UNITE, recently organized an event at the Louisville office to welcome students from W.E.B DuBois Academy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering Underserved Students: A 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation Collaboration With Common Impact and Unum Group

Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland, CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women’s Month: From Empowerment to Action

At Gen, advocating for women is a year-round effort. We're always supporting women, and we pay extra attention to helping them succeed in tech because that's what we're good at.

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Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Un-Carrier All-Star Spotlight: Ronke Ekwensi

Part of a series looking at five T-Mobile women of 5G - tech standouts who are creating a promising future for wireless connectivity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Survey Reveals ESG Data Coverage and Management As Top Challenges for Firms in Europe

As the volume of ESG data continues to rise, firms are grappling with the best way to manage this information, according to a new Bloomberg survey of approximately 200 financial market participants based in Europe.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Are Ecolabels?

Many companies want to show how they are making their products more sustainable. That’s where ecolabels come in. Ecolabels are marks indicating that the products meet objective environmental and sustainability criteria.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced today that it is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the Nielsen Foundation to support ongoing research and advocacy initiatives surrounding representation in entertainment and media.

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Green Infrastructure

Breathing Easier Thanks to Biodiesel and U.S. Soy

Most buses use diesel engines for safety, reliability, efficiency, durability and cost efficiency. And though the fuel for those engines can’t prevent buses from getting stuck in traffic, some alternative options can help everyone breathe easier — thanks to U.S. Soy.

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Education

Four Key Risk Areas Facing Higher Education

The higher education industry is at a turning point with myriad colleges and universities struggling to remain sustainable and relevant in today’s tumultuous and evolving environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Kohler Co. Showcases Innovation in Design Leadership and Wellness at KBIS 2024

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products, luxury decorative brands, wellness, and hospitality, returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) to present industry-leading product innovations in form and functionality.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

That’s So Metal: Baker Hughes Program Keeps Over 125 Million Pounds of Scrap Out of Landfills in 3 Years

In just three years, the energy technology company diverted over 125 million pounds of scrap metals from over 50 Baker Hughes locations.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Studies Extraction of Natural Hydrogen in Australia

Black & Veatch will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia.

Green Infrastructure

Asia Pacific Electric Vehicles Public Chargers Will Reach Ten Million by 2030: CBRE

Asia Pacific electric vehicle (EV) sales have seen exponential growth in the past two years, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global auto sales.

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