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Diversity & Inclusion

UNCF Dallas Recognizes Kimberly-Clark Foundation for Helping Students Achieve College Success

Apr 1, 2021 4:35 PM ET

The Kimberly-Clark Foundation proudly accepted the 2021 Masked Award last month during the Dallas United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked Ball.

Education

EarthX Celebrates Earth Week 2021 With Full Line-up of Events

Apr 1, 2021 4:00 PM ET

EarthX will celebrate Earth Week with virtual and in-person activities, including the EarthxTV Show premieres, a 10-day EarthxFilm festival, conferences, youth programming and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Supports Constanța Hospital's NICU in Romania

Apr 1, 2021 3:55 PM ET

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated one in 10 babies, or 50 million worldwide, are born prematurely every year before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women's Leadership and COVID-19: Spotlight on Alison Isherwood

Apr 1, 2021 3:30 PM ET

In this interview, we speak with Alison Isherwood, Senior Director of Epidemiology at Clarivate. Alison is based in London, and focuses on female cancers and driving managed services engagements.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott's BinaxNOW™ Rapid Antigen Self Test Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Asymptomatic, Over-the-Counter, Non-Prescription, Multi-Test Use

Apr 1, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for over-the-counter, non-prescription, asymptomatic use of its BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Self Test for detection of COVID-19 infection.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Power of Partnerships in Cocoa Sustainability

Apr 1, 2021 3:10 PM ET

One thing I’ve learned through all of my experiences is that making a difference in cocoa can only be achieved through the power of partnerships and industry alignment. Partnerships with governments. Partnerships with suppliers and NGOs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Receives 2020 CCBJ Business Achievement Award

Apr 1, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) presented its annual CCBJ Business Achievement Awards for outstanding business performance in 2020.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Kicks Off Alcohol Awareness Month

Apr 1, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Today kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month. Did you know that about 14.4 million adults are living with a disease called alcohol use disorder?

Education

How Engineers Are Investing in Their Professional Development

Apr 1, 2021 2:30 PM ET

One of the benefits of remote work has been carving out more time for professional development. The dramatic halt to business travel has undoubtedly been a factor.

Energy

Ørsted Signs a Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with Nucor

Apr 1, 2021 1:10 PM ET

Nucor, a steel manufacturer, has signed a long-term agreement to purchase energy from the 367 MW wind farm in Texas.

Energy

Legislation to Partially Repeal House Bill 6 Falls Short by Failing to Restore Clean Energy Programs

Apr 1, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation today to partially repeal Ohio’s scandal-ridden House Bill 6, but failed to restore the state’s renewable energy and energy efficiency resource standards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Marks National Financial Capability Month With Virtual Financial Literacy Events with Operation Hope

Apr 1, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Fifth Third and Operation Hope’s webinar events are designed to promote personal financial empowerment and will address topics such as rebuilding credit, budgeting, saving and eliminating debt.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Apply for the Global Citizen Fellowship Program

Apr 1, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Environment

JetBlue Celebrates Earth Month by Announcing Meaningful, Short-term Actions to Advance Decarbonization Efforts and Benefit its Communities

Apr 1, 2021 12:35 PM ET

This Earth Month, JetBlue is accelerating its commitment to take critical and measurable steps toward reducing its contribution to climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why a Legacy Company Turned to HP to Disrupt Molded Fiber Packaging and Realize a More Sustainable Future

Apr 1, 2021 12:20 PM ET

Troy has been instrumental in operationalizing HP’s Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution, a first-of-its-kind method for digitally manufacturing high-quality tools that are durable, light, quicker to produce, less labor-intensive to install and more customizable than any tool on the market today.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Myers, Berkshire Bank

Apr 1, 2021 12:15 PM ET

This Global Volunteer Month, Common Impact is spotlighting talented skills-based volunteers like Melissa Myers of Berkshire Bank who participated in Skills for Cities, a day of service dedicated to promoting racial justice and equity.

Environment

New Publication from CGF Forest Positive Coalition Illustrates Consumer Goods Companies' Collective Strategy for Driving End to Commodity-Driven Deforestation

Apr 1, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Six months after being officially launched at New York Climate Week, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has published its first-ever report, “Taking Root: Embarking on the Forest Positive Journey,”...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What's Next In Group Benefits: Meeting Today's Evolving Employee Needs

Apr 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As employers renew their commitment to their employee benefits strategies, they’re looking to brokers and insurance carriers to help them deliver holistic offerings that reflect the evolving landscape and address employees’ financial wellbeing needs

Environment

Cool Effect Launches Digital Toolkit to Inspire Collective Action This Earth Month

Apr 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Cool Effect, a Bay Area based nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects around the world that reduce carbon emissions, announces today a free digital toolkit for businesses and individuals to promote action on climate change during Earth Month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$200,000 Grant From KeyBank Will Help People With Disabilities Use Art to Express Themselves

Apr 1, 2021 12:00 PM ET

A program in Jamestown. NY that has long helped people living with disabilities use art for expressing will grow further, thanks to a $200,000 grant from KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Top 10 CSR Trends in China for 2021

Apr 1, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Every year since 2013, SynTao, CECP’s Global Exchange Mainland China and Hong Kong country partner has forecast the top 10 corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends in the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Spotlight: Bill Hamilton

Apr 1, 2021 11:25 AM ET

As part of our employee spotlight series, we’re sitting down with William (Bill) Hamilton, strategic programs business partner, sustainability and social business innovation (SSBI) at MilliporeSigma.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

O-I Glass Among Forbes' “America's Best Large Employers”

Apr 1, 2021 11:15 AM ET

The Forbes’ top employers list was determined by an anonymous survey of 50,000 Americans who worked for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. The respondents were asked to rate how likely they’d be to recommend their employers to others.

Research, Reports & Publications

Owens Corning Publishes 15th Annual Sustainability Report

Apr 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Owens Corning published its 2020 Sustainability Report. The company’s 15th annual report, titled “Beyond Today, Shaping Tomorrow,” presents the results of their sustainability work in the decade since 2010, as well as progress toward its 2030 goals.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rubber Industry Platform Aims to Halt Deforestation, Protect Human Rights

Apr 1, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Palm oil, cocoa, soy, bananas … and rubber? Despite a lower profile, natural rubber is a widely traded tropical global commodity.