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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Appoints Linda W. Clement-Holmes to Board of Directors

Aug 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Clement-Holmes has been a pioneer in diversity & inclusion. She served as Procter & Gamble's first chief diversity officer and advanced to become the first African-American woman named to Procter & Gamble's Global Leadership Council.

Diversity & Inclusion

Silicon Valley Insiders Say That the Shift to Remote Work Could Finally [Be] Making A Dent in Tech's Diversity Crisis. But It Also Creates Key Problems That the Industry Will Have to Solve for the Change to Stick.

Aug 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

For many tech companies, remote work is starting to become the long-term reality, rather than a temporary change, and experts say it could spur a more diverse workforce – an area where tech companies have long floundered and where the percentages...

Innovation & Technology

To Catch a Poacher: How Our Engineers Brought AI Tech to the Fight Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade

Aug 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Technology is an increasingly critical tool for protecting elephants and other large animals, given their necessarily expansive habitats: A group of just 50 rangers in Kenya, for example, covers a reserve of 3,000 square miles.

Health & Healthcare

National Grid Joins OSHA in Celebrating Safe + Sound Week

Aug 10, 2020 10:45 AM ET

National Grid today joins the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a participant in Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide event held each August to recognize workplace health and safety programs and to offer information and ideas on how to keep workers safe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comerica Bank: Invested in Diversity

Aug 10, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Comerica isn’t simply a banking institution, it’s a corporate community populated by employees that mirror the diversity seen across the United States.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Melinda Tam Discusses How Cybersecurity Plays into the Digital World

Aug 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Melinda Tam is an electrical engineer with more than 30 years of experience. Five years out of college, she started her own electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering firm. Within 15 years, her firm had more than 100 employees and 4 offices across the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

Understanding the Impact of Supporting Small-scale Milk Producers in Turkey

Aug 7, 2020 11:55 PM ET

Ninety-two percent of Turkey’s dairy sector is comprised of micro-scale farms (fewer than 20 cows) which produce over 15 billion litres of milk per year. Pınar Süt is a dairy company committed to supporting the sustainability of the dairy sector...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies' O Organics® Coffee Is Now 100% Fair Trade Certified

Aug 7, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Here’s news to help make your morning cup of coffee even more enjoyable. Albertsons Companies’ O Organics® coffee is now 100 percent certified sustainable by Fair Trade USA, meeting our Sustainable Coffee Challenge commitment.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Builds on Success of Digital Learning Series With Additional CEUs

Aug 7, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Mohawk Group announced today the addition of three new dates as part of the second half of its successful Resourceful CEU series, which returns Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Schneider Electric: Building The Supply Chain of Tomorrow

Aug 7, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Following the crisis, there is speculation on how they will adapt in the future. In recent years, with efficiency as a constant driver, we have been experiencing a transformation defined by four key trends: digitization, sustainability, customization, and regionalization.

Research, Reports & Publications

eBay's 2020 U.S. Small Online Business Report: How We're Creating Economic Opportunity

Aug 7, 2020 3:05 PM ET

In our increasingly global economy, small brick and mortar businesses are often at a huge disadvantage in terms of scope and reach, especially in rural areas with lower foot traffic and sprawling nearby chain stores

Environment

The Renaissance of Industrial Hemp in North America: How New Holland Supports an Evolving Industry.

Aug 7, 2020 3:00 PM ET

In 2018 the legalization of hemp as a national commodity crop in North America sparked a renewed interest in its environmental benefits and wide ranging uses.

Green Infrastructure

More Than a Building: Olympic House Wins Prestigious Architecture Awards

Aug 7, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Olympic House, the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, has won two prestigious Architizer A+ Awards which recognise its innovative sustainability features and the iconic, five-ring Unity Staircase.

Research, Reports & Publications

Reimagining Merchant Training in Colombia

Aug 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Micro and small merchant training is a critical undertaking in developing nations where these businesses are the biggest drivers of economic growth and job creation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Companies Try a New Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Honest Conversations

Aug 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Supports Housing for Homeless Families in Los Angeles with Grant to Upward Bound House

Aug 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

CIT Group Inc. (CIT) has announced that it has made a donation that will completely furnish ten temporary housing apartments for Upward Bound House, an organization working to eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Partners With the Women in Islamic & Ethical Finance Forum

Aug 7, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced its partnership with the Women in Islamic & Ethical Finance Forum (WIEFF) to further support its longstanding commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the development of Islamic finance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem Recognized for Disaster Response Efforts with PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Aug 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

For Xylem, this work is about creating social value and an integral part of our shared commitment to solve water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Recognized by the Mexican Philanthropy Center

Aug 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

We’re honored to be recognized by the Mexican Philanthropy Center (CEMEFI) as a Social Responsible Enterprise company for the 10th consecutive year. This award is given to companies who demonstrate exceptional CSR programs, sustainable...

Diversity & Inclusion

"We Have a Health Disparities Problem in America": Meet a Woman on a Mission to Improve Healthcare for Black Women

Aug 7, 2020 12:30 PM ET

The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, with women of color especially at risk. Dr. Robyn R. Jones, Senior Medical Director at Johnson & Johnson, is determined to change that and find ways to address this urgent crisis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 10

Aug 7, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 10 of its Impact Minute video blog

Education

How We're Fighting to Close a 'Homework Gap' That's Now Bigger Than Ever [Podcast]

Aug 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The classroom is years beyond pencil and paper. Internet-connected devices are proven to help students learn, but millions lack access at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Expanded Role of Companies in Empowering Civic Action

Aug 7, 2020 11:50 AM ET

As the 2020 election approaches, hear from the ACLU, Levi Strauss & Co. and Benevity on how to empower your people to support the issues they care about, combat misinformation, and make their votes count.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Express Backs Student-Run Startup, Echooo

Aug 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

FedEx Express has awarded its signature FedEx Access Award to student-run company Echooo, from Belgium at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition, hosted as a virtual event for the first time on 22nd-24th July 2020.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Citizen and The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Launch the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund for Nigerians by Nigerians

Aug 7, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a fund for Nigerians by Nigerians to combat the devastating effects brought on the people of Nigeria by COVID-19 and its associated restrictions.