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Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media 'Learn From Home' Series Features Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha, June 16

May 28, 2020 9:00 AM ET

3BL Media, the leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications for the world’s largest companies, will feature Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on June 16 as part of the “Learn From Home” live event series.

Health & Healthcare

UPS Longitudes | Podcast: Healthcare Logistics in the Age of Coronavirus

May 28, 2020 8:50 AM ET

The coronavirus pandemic is changing daily life as we know it. Society at large is grappling with how we live and work during a time when the only certainty is more uncertainty.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delos' Paul Scialla and Well Living Lab's Barbara Spurrier Join the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) Task Force to Lead Senior Living Transformation After COVID-19

May 27, 2020 8:15 PM ET

Paul Scialla, CEO and Founder of Delos and Founder of the International WELL Building Institute, along with Barbara Spurrier, Managing Director of the Well Living Lab, a collaboration of Delos and Mayo Clinic, are joining more than 160 industry thought leaders to provide guidance for senior living communities throughout North America as they prepare to emerge from a period of quarantine and plan for a new post-COVID era.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

May 27, 2020 8:15 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Path to a Purpose Led Business

May 27, 2020 6:20 PM ET

Over the past several years, a number of industry defining events have occurred, generating action and response from the philanthropy world. As members of this collective community, this is not the first time we have rallied behind disaster relief...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Guinness World Records Honors One World: Together at Home Event With Historic Titles

May 27, 2020 5:55 PM ET

One World: Together at Home, co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Global Citizen with curation from Lady Gaga on April 18, 2020, made history by setting the record titles for most musical acts to perform at a remote music festival and most money raised for charity by a remote music festival.

Green Infrastructure

LOVE+GREEN BUILDING: You and Me and the Beautiful Planet

May 27, 2020 5:35 PM ET

Ecotone Publishing, the industry’s first exclusive green architecture and design publisher, today announced the release of a new book titled LOVE+GREEN BUILDING: You and Me and the Beautiful Planet written by green architect Jason F. McLennan.

Environment

Barbara Freese: Industrial Strength Denial

May 27, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

STEM Research - Simple Connections Lead to Magnificent Things

May 27, 2020 4:50 PM ET

The digital integrated circuits (ICs) I design have millions of transistors and wire interconnects. Copper routes traverse up and down across nine levels of metal creating an intricate circuit highway. Routes are connected from one level to the next with a via.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIT Wins Three Stevie® American Business Awards

May 27, 2020 4:10 PM ET

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that it has won three Stevie ® American Business Awards for business excellence. The awards include a Gold award for Achievement in Management – Banking, a Silver award for FinTech Solution and a Silver award for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year.

Innovation & Technology

'NEXT Coalition' of Leading U.S. Engineering and Construction Firms Challenges Industry to Enhance Health, Safety Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

May 27, 2020 4:00 PM ET

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdowns of many global businesses, a coalition of leading critical infrastructure and construction companies has banded together to launch the “NEXT Coalition” to promote and share industry safety best practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Resilience Reimagined: A Q&A with Rebecca Henderson

May 27, 2020 4:00 PM ET

In the lead up to our conversation with Rebecca Henderson of Harvard Business School as part of our Resilience Reimagined Speaker Series, we sat down with her to discuss the impetus of her new book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.

Research, Reports & Publications

CEO Investor Forum & NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Shows How to Reorient the Capital Markets to Focus on Long-Term Impact

May 27, 2020 3:30 PM ET

The CEO Investor Forum and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business are calling for leading companies to adapt and identify new ways to demonstrate value to investors.

Innovation & Technology

When Another Door Opens. And How to Open It.

May 27, 2020 3:00 PM ET

How often do you think about opening a door? It is such a natural action, that the thought has probably hardly ever crossed your mind.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goodyear and Enovos to Reduce CO2 Emissions, Provide Clean Energy for Luxembourg Citizens

May 27, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Enovos will build two photovoltaic power stations at Goodyear’s testing facilities in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg.

Health & Healthcare

Menstrual Health Is Essential to “Build Back Better” Beyond COVID-19

May 27, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Menstrual Hygiene Day this year (May 28) holds particular significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene. FSG's latest blog shares why #ItsTimeForAction on #MHH.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Beware of These 6 Money Risks Caused by COVID-19

May 27, 2020 2:15 PM ET

At a time when there are so many things outside of our control, it’s more important than ever to zone in on those within our control and avoid making unnecessary financial mistakes. Here are six areas where you should maintain your guard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Facing Layoffs and Uncertainty, Floridians Reach Out for Help

May 27, 2020 2:05 PM ET

Like many service organizations, the Heart of Florida United Way has been flooded with an increase in requests for help during the pandemic. At times their call volumes reached four times the average, said Ashley Blasewitz, SVP of donor...

Sustainable Development Goals

Southern Company Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

May 27, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Southern Company announced an updated climate strategy with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at its annual stockholder meeting today.

Sustainable Development Goals

"We need a fit planet for sustainable sport" - An Interview with IOC Director for Sustainability Marie Sallois

May 27, 2020 12:45 PM ET

As part of a four-year collaborative partnership between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and IUCN, we interviewed Marie Sallois, IOC’s Director for Sustainability

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 7: What Our “New Normal” Might Look Like Until We Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

May 27, 2020 12:35 PM ET

In Episode 7, Lisa Ling speaks with Johnson & Johnson Chief Scientific Officer Paul Stoffels, M.D., about important advances being made in vaccine development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bechtel Again Ranks #1 On ENR List of Top 400 U.S. Contractors

May 27, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Last year yielded significant progress for Bechtel customers whose projects will improve mobility, increase the supply of safe and affordable energy, eliminate hazardous waste, and improve economies.

Energy

Alliant Energy Announces Six New Solar Projects in Wisconsin

May 27, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) announces plans to acquire and advance 675 megawatts (MW) of solar in mostly rural areas in six Wisconsin counties: Grant, Jefferson, Richland, Rock, Sheboygan and Wood.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: What's Down Is Up

May 27, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Researchers have developed a recycling technology that allows them to turn polyurethane foams and films into a dense plastic with potential applications like shopping cart wheels or car bumpers.

Education

Itron and Discovery Education Present the 'Internet of Things' Virtual Field Trip Amplifying the Connections Between Innovation and Conservation

May 27, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In celebration of World Environment Day, Itron and Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—present the Internet of Things: Infinite Possibilities Virtual Field Trip, premiering on June 5, 2020. Students and families can register for the no-cost field trip here.