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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here's Why Companies Are Joining Schneider Electric's NEO Network

Feb 19, 2020 4:35 PM ET

Scott Macmurdo, Director of Business Development at Duke Energy and NEO Network member, shares why companies are joining the NEO Network and how it can help your organization get smart about its renewable energy strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

University of Ottawa AI Initiative Investigates Inclusion, Regulation

Feb 19, 2020 3:20 PM ET

Dr. Martin-Bariteau and a team of researchers will examine challenging issues as part of a new AI & Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa supported with a $750,000 donation over four years from Scotiabank.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Employees Discuss What It Means to Have a Career at One of the "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality"

Feb 19, 2020 3:05 PM ET

For the sixth consecutive year, Aramark earned a 100 percent rating and the designation of being a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality,” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Innovation & Technology

Meet the People Behind GM’s All-Electric Future PART 1: 1:1 With Chief Engineer Jesse Ortega

Feb 19, 2020 3:00 PM ET

This National Engineers Week, GM celebrates the employees who continue to innovate and push the company closer toward its vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. Part 1 profiles GM Chief Engineer Jesse Ortega.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Honored for Supporting Military Veterans

Feb 19, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The State of Minnesota recognized Medtronic as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company during a formal ceremony at the company’s operational headquarters. That designation recognizes the company’s commitment to recruiting, training, hiring and supporting military veterans at Medtronic.

Innovation & Technology

Shared Solutions Unlock Economic Prosperity for Communities

Feb 19, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Today, 3.4 billion people, almost half the world’s population, still struggle to meet basic needs such as access to food and life-saving healthcare.

Innovation & Technology

Advice From Nadya: Want to Find Success? First Find Your Communities

Feb 19, 2020 1:00 PM ET

I wake up every day knowing that I am trying to change something that has been the norm for far too long – and this concept of changing the world is what makes me excited to get out of bed every day!

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Asset Management President Shundrawn Thomas Speaks at Black History Month Event

Feb 19, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Green Infrastructure

Bechtel Returns To New York To Help Solve the City’s Biggest Infrastructure Challenges

Feb 19, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Bechtel Chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel's goal for New York is to help "realize its vision of reducing carbon emissions, improving transportation, expanding its digital technology and ensuring equal access to safe, reliable infrastructure."

Diversity & Inclusion

3% Conference Heads to Atlanta in Effort to Solidify Commitment to Intersectionality

Feb 19, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Atlanta native Shannon Watkins, senior vice president of brand and creative services at Aflac, said that the city’s diversity and its stance as a sort of an outsider to traditional Madison Avenue advertising drive more creativity.

Diversity & Inclusion

GM Earns Top Honors at BEYA STEM Conference

Feb 19, 2020 11:00 AM ET

GM is on a mission to shape the future of mobility by empowering all employees to infuse unique perspectives in their work, thus enabling GM to remain in the forefront of an ever-changing automotive industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualcomm Offers Returnship Program to Prospective Employees

Feb 19, 2020 10:25 AM ET

Just as there are many reasons for taking a career break, there are many reasons for choosing to come back to work. But re-entering the workforce, as you may be discovering, isn’t always easy. Let Qualcomm help.

Sustainable Development Goals

Wichita Falls Arts Council Celebrates LED Lighting at Home and Garden Festival

Feb 19, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Wichita Falls Arts Council will be hosting a dedication ceremony as part of the Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival to celebrate the switch from its legacy lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting of its two historic buildings: The Kemp and The Forum

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Names First Chief Sustainability Officer

Feb 19, 2020 10:00 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP), a leading producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has named its first-ever chief sustainability officer as it prepares to advance its contributions to the circular economy.

Environment

Worldwide Olympic Partner Dow Announces 5m Tonnes CO2e Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Verified From Its Carbon Programs

Feb 19, 2020 9:40 AM ET

Following the completion of annual third-party verification, Dow announced the reduction of 655,000 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions achieved in 2019 through their carbon program with the International Olympic Committee.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G’s Push for Diverse Voices Doubles as Brand Building

Feb 19, 2020 9:35 AM ET

In his quest to change advertising as we know it, Procter & Gamble’s chief brand officer Marc Pritchard has once again turned his attention to documentaries made by young, diverse female filmmakers.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: The Best Laid Schemes

Feb 19, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Doing right by the planet is a complicated and nuanced endeavor. It’s important that we all keep learning, doing our best, and not beating ourselves up when our best laid schemes go awry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: Hazel O'Leary

Feb 19, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated her as Secretary of Energy — a monumental accomplishment as she became the first female and the first African American to serve in the position.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx to Receive Corporate Visionary Award From USHLI at 38th National Conference

Feb 19, 2020 9:00 AM ET

USHLI is pleased to announce that FedEx will receive the CORPORATE VISIONARY AWARD at our 38th National Conference, which will be held February 20-23, 2020.

Environment

Subaru Is Creating Furniture From Recycled Coffee Pods and Candy Wrappers

Feb 19, 2020 8:40 AM ET

Move over, Outbacks, Foresters, and Imprezas. Subaru of America has gotten into the outdoor furniture business.

Green Infrastructure

How Net Zero Energy Electrified Learning at This Oregon School

Feb 19, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Alex Baumgardner, marketing and commuications manager with Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, wrote an article for the International Living Future Institute’s Trim Tab magazine.

Green Infrastructure

Congratulations to the 2019 Construction Excellence Awards Winners

Feb 19, 2020 8:00 AM ET

To ensure a quality demolition, Gilbane, Subaru, and Geppert Bros., Inc. collaborated to minimize waste and environmental damage. The project successfully diverted 97 % of the total construction demolished materials from going to landfills.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | What Companies That Excel at Innovation Get Right

Feb 19, 2020 7:30 AM ET

Innovation labs, technology scouting outposts and accelerator programs to invest in startups have become ubiquitous in large companies, as have regularly-scheduled hackathons or idea challenges that invite employees to develop and pitch new ideas.

Events, Media & Communications

CITGO Sponsors First Responders’ Entries to 2020 Boston Marathon

Feb 18, 2020 4:45 PM ET

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, the official fuel sponsor of the 124th Boston Marathon, is sending 10 first responders from its operational areas to run the historic race on April 20, 2020.

Energy

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative Announce Power Purchase Agreement for 128 MW South Dakota Solar Project

Feb 18, 2020 4:25 PM ET

Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) announced today the execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Wild Springs Solar Project (Wild Springs).