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AI in 2025

Events, Media & Communications | Gen Digital Inc.

AI in 2025: Gen's Policy Recommendations for U.S. Leadership

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken significant steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. Efforts have been focused on accelerating AI innovation while curbing the flow of advanced technologies to geopolitical rivals.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Employees Receive Shout Out From The Who for Their Work With Teen Cancer America

Rock on! Our employees were honored to receive a video thank-you from Roger Daltrey, co-founder and lead singer of the iconic rock band The Who, acknowledging our ongoing support of Teen Cancer America (TCA).

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaders Need to Expand Their Thinking Constantly: Laura Kohler

People and business leaders should continuously broaden their perspectives and rethink traditional solutions in light of the shifting business dynamics and talent shortage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines 37th Annual Celebrity Ski Raises $1.2 Million for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

American Airlines and its partners raised $1.2 million benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the 37th annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski event this past weekend.

Research, Reports & Publications

WSP Sets Bold Ambitions in Its Global Strategic Action Plan

WSP aspires to double in size in the long-term and aims to become the undisputed leader in the industry. To get there, the organization today released the highlights of its 2022-2024 Global Strategic Action Plan. 

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Energy

To Achieve Energy and Economic Security, We Must Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Energy Future

“A time of crisis is not just a time of anxiety and worry. It gives a chance, an opportunity to choose well or to choose badly.” — Desmond Tutu

Diversity & Inclusion

7th Annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference - Registration Open

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced registration is open for the seventh annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference, being held from April 11-12, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Observes Women's History Month: Kelly Perry

In observance of Women's History Month, a month dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the achievements of women and the contributions they make in the many roles they play, Alliance Data is spotlighting associates with meaningful perspectives.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hershey: Real Conversations for Real Change

As the Chief Diversity Officer of The Hershey Company, I have a lot to be proud of—the work of my dedicated colleagues, the change we’re making, and the real, vulnerable conversations we’re having.

Energy

Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE North America to Develop Renewable Energy

The VPPA will bring clean renewable energy onto the grid and ensure Stanley Black & Decker continues to address its North American electricity usage by delivering approximately 205,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.

Health & Healthcare

How To Create a Healthy School Environment

This article looks at 7 key components of healthy school environments and emerging scientific insights on how our physical environments affect students’ health and academic performance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Depot Associates Help With Flood Recovery Efforts in Chehalis, Washington

The Lewis County Gospel Mission (LCGM) in Chehalis, Washington, is the only nonprofit organization in their area that allows homeless individuals to gather indoors and receive services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Credibility Through Accountability - GRI Sets the Standard

What is the role of the various ESG standards, frameworks, ratings and rankers, when it comes to how sustainable business practices are measured and achieved?

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Diversity & Inclusion

Discover Which Female Role Models Inspired Our Own Women in STEM

The gender gap that exists in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields has been prominent for years. Meet some Merck's own women in STEM and read what they have to say about the women who inspired them early on in life.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

RBIJ Launches Program to Deflect At-Risk Youth From Criminal Justice Involvement Through New 1st Chance Hiring Network - With Support From Walmart

The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has announced a ground-breaking program made possible by Walmart (through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity) that aims to confront economic immobility at the source.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Women Who Inspire

This month, we are spotlighting women who inspire – including changemakers at our company, in our communities, and throughout history.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Releases Green Response Report 2021 to COVID-19

At Essity we continuously conduct research among the general public to understand behaviors and attitudes related to hygiene and health, and how that impacts the world around us

Energy

Does Your 2022 Sustainability Plan Take Full Advantage of Clean Energy Opportunities?

Sustainability experts rank climate change as the top development challenge of our day, along with biodiversity loss, water scarcity, destructive resource extraction, water pollution, and poverty.

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Health & Healthcare

How CooperCompanies Improves Lives, One Person at a Time

Today, people are looking for options to support how they want to live at every stage of life. And in areas where choices are available, they want to partner with their healthcare provider so they can make well-informed decisions.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Presents EMPOWER Awards to Women Leaders in Celebration of Their Contributions and Achievements

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global hospitality, facilities management, and uniforms leader, is recognizing the commitment and contributions of women in its workplace with the 2022 EMPOWER Awards.

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Education

Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day nationwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Launches Accelerator Program and Virtual Conference for Women in the Automotive Industry

The Scotiabank Women Initiative® is proud to launch the Women in Auto Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind mentoring and networking accelerator program to help women build their careers in the Quebec automotive industry.

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Environment

Project to Accelerate the Pace of Tree Plantings for Small Farmers From Arbor Day Foundation, Natural Capital Partners and Taking Root Selected by Microsoft Carbon Removal Program

The Arbor Day Foundation announced a new milestone in the ongoing work with Natural Capital Partners, Microsoft and Taking Root to plant more than 1.4 million trees

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac Incorporated Releases First Sustainability Bond Report

Aflac Incorporated announced today that it has released its Sustainability Bond Report one year after issuing its first sustainability bond.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lessons From Black Entrepreneurs

While Black History Month celebrates the past accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to our shared culture, it also provides a chance to look ahead to the future of Black achievement.

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Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Commits to Real-World Action Toward a Low-Carbon Future With U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies.

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