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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

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Responsible Production & Consumption

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

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain North America Receives High Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index

Saint-Gobain North America, a leading manufacturer of light and sustainable building materials in the United States, has received a strong score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024-2025 Corporate Equality Index, matching its score in 2024.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clorox Change Maker Brings Curiosity, Empathy and Courage to the Workplace

The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Makes It Easier To Repair Your Electronic Devices and Keep Them Longer

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) announces the availability of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts for more than 20 Logitech devices on the Logitech Repair Hub, hosted by iFixit.

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Energy

New Executive Order Pauses Certain Funding Under IRA and IIJA

On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order titled Unleashing American Energy that directs federal agencies to pause disbursements of certain funds under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Events, Media & Communications

Whole Foods Market Foundation Promotes Daniel Zoltani to Executive Director

Whole Foods Market Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities, announced today that it has appointed Daniel Zoltani to Executive Director.

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Energy

Celebrating the UN International Day of Clean Energy With Global Port Innovations

As we celebrate the UN International Day of Clean Energy, one thing is clear: clean energy is no longer just a lofty goal — it’s a global imperative.

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Education

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Partners With KidsGardening.org - Welcoming Applications for the 2025 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant

"Gardening offers kids more than just the chance to get their hands dirty—it’s an opportunity to connect with nature, build a sense of community, and develop self-confidence, all while experiencing the joy of watching something grow," said Em Shipman

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Foundation Supports Grassroots Grants

We continued our partnership with KidsGardening, a national nonprofit that supports educators and caregivers who bring the lifechanging benefits of gardening to kids, by providing GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants to 160 programs in 2023.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

all® free clear Detergent Becomes the First-Ever Laundry Brand in the US to Introduce NaviLens Technology on Its Packaging

all® free clear—the #1 doctor recommended laundry detergent brand for sensitive skin—today announced the brand will be the first laundry detergent in the U.S. to incorporate NaviLens technology on its packaging and will be featured on the all® free clear MIGHTY PACS® Original

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Celebrates Opening of New Branch in Charlotte’s Historic West End Neighborhood

On Wednesday, Fifth Third celebrated the opening of a new full-service banking center in Charlotte’s Historic West End Neighborhood, the first of 15 banking centers Fifth Third plans to open in low- and moderate-income or high minority population census tracts this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100

Trane Technologies has been recognized in Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 ranking. This is the third time Trane Technologies has been featured on this annual list.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index

Global leader in video commerce again received a 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Study Finds Companies Invest in ESG For Important Ethical and Fiscal Benefits

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with CECP Global Exchange, released the fifth edition of Global Impact at Scale: Challenges and Opportunities in Non-Financial Reporting.

Environment

Study Confirms Significance of Reducing Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Protect the Future of the Olympic Winter Games

As world leaders meet at COP29 to agree actions to address the climate crisis, a new study illustrates how effective climate action could reduce the impact of climate change on winter sport.

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Energy

BioStar Renewables Begins Construction on 2 MW Solar Field at Westtown School, PA

We’re thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a transformative 2 MW solar field on the historic 600-acre campus of Westtown School in Westtown, PA! This 8-acre project is a shining example of innovation, sustainability, and community collaboration.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Giving Block’s EcoGift Initiative Revolutionizes Nonprofit Fundraising Through Carbon Neutral Crypto Donations with Climate Vault

EcoGift, powered by Climate Vault, offsets the carbon footprint of every cryptocurrency donation made on The Giving Block's digital fundraising platform—eliminating barriers for environmentally conscious nonprofits and donors alike.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Carl Jordan and Grady Rorie: Strengthening Business Through Promoting Education and Diversity at Henkel

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $23 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Trotwood, Ohio

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $9.8 million construction loan, a $3.7 million permanent loan and $9.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing for construction of Jalen Lofts

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Innovation & Technology

Inside the New Illumina MiSeq i100 Series: The making of the Software

Illumina recently launched the MiSeq i100 and MiSeq i100 Plus Systems, two powerful, compact benchtop sequencers that incorporate more than 140 invention disclosures and 60 patent families. Through a series of News Center articles, we are celebrating outstanding employees.

Events, Media & Communications

Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day

The Biomimicry Institute will host a Demo Day on February 12, 2025 for the current cohort of climate tech startup companies participating in the Ray of Hope Accelerator.

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Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Charging Ahead

In the U.S., there’s a prevailing narrative, propelled in part by politics, that the electric vehicle boom is over.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards Europe 25 Announced in Davos

The names of the most important Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards on Monday night. The celebration took place at a gala dinner at the iconic Hotel Schatzalp in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting week.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Tree Giveaway Encourages Floridians To Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place To Keep the Power Flowing

Following a devastating hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is giving away 1,000 free trees to its customers as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Events, Media & Communications

Whole Cities’ Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant 2025 Application Window Now Open

Whole Cities has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations working to expand access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education initiatives.

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Environment

MathWorks Makes $1 Million Commitment to the Arbor Day Foundation for Tree Planting Projects

Arbor Day Foundation, MathWorks collaborate on tree planting projects to support hurricane recovery and carbon sequestration efforts.

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