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Nielsen: Engaging Black Audiences

Research, Reports & Publications | Nielsen

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

Las Vegas Sands

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

Nasdaq, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El World Environment Center Recibe 2.5 Millones De Dólares Adicionales Destinados a Apoyar Emprendimientos Liderados Por Mujeres Para Un Crecimiento Económico Sostenible.

El World Environment Center (WEC) ha recibido financiamiento adicional de 2.5 millones de dólares del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. para ampliar su apoyo a emprendimientos liderados por mujeres en Centroamérica.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $1.3 Million to Organizations Focused on Maternal Health

Direct Relief today announced more than $1.3 million from the organization’s Fund for Health Equity will be disbursed to groups focused on improving maternal health outcomes in underserved areas.

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Innovation & Technology

The Path to More Efficient Computing in the Era of AI: Warm Water Cooling

Lenovo announced the 6th generation of Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling, designed to help businesses unlock the power needed for AI without forfeiting their sustainability goals.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Nick Enfield

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gore Fabrics: Pioneering Sustainability in Performance Apparel

Since our inception in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has been an emblem of innovation and collaboration in the global materials science arena. With a footprint spanning five continents and a diverse product portfolio, we consistently push the boundaries of possibility.

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Innovation & Technology

HARMAN and Celonis Partner To Enhance Process Intelligence With AI-Powered Insights for Enterprises

HARMAN announced an AI-driven partnership with Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence, to make enterprise processes smarter, more efficient and more effective. 

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Advances Sustainable Port Operations in the Dominican Republic With Electrification Initiative

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, is embarking upon a multi-phase initiative to improve sustainability at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic.

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Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Translate Emissions Data Into Decarbonization Strategies With BMS, Bayer, and Lythouse

Effective decarbonization strategies rely on accurate and consistent data collection across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 to identify key focus areas, and close collaboration across supply chains to enhance supplier decarbonization.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Total Worker Health®: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Worker Well-being

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being has become a top priority for many organizations. Whether you’ve heard the term "Total Worker Health®" before or it’s entirely new to you, understanding what it means and how it can benefit your organization is crucial.

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Green Infrastructure

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Establish Groundbreaking Partnership To Reinvent Wastewater Treatment

Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board have worked together more than 30 years and have dramatically improved the environmental and financial performance of one of the city’s most vital services.

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Education

Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world.

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Energy

The History of Biogas

While biogas has only come into the modern public periphery in the last few decades, it has actually been utilized throughout history.

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Research, Reports & Publications

AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

At AMD, our purpose is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences and help solve the world’s most important challenges.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Josue Torres, Worcester, MA

As a Group Leader I in the Mixing and Bonding area of our Saint-Gobain Ceramics plant in Worcester, MA, Josue Torres is grateful for the support and encouragement he's received from his colleagues along the way.

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Environment

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as One of Best-in-State Employers by Forbes

Henkel has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Sustainability Officer

Baker Hughes is committed to operating sustainably as one of the first companies in our sector to make a net-zero emissions commitment and as a signatory of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Health & Healthcare

Health Care Advocate and YouTube Star “Doctor Mike” Varshavski Joins Aflac on Their Wellness Matters Campaign, Urging Young People To Develop Better Health Habits

When it comes to taking care of their health, there are a few simple things that young people may be missing: making and keeping appointments with their primary care physicians, and leaning too heavily on urgent care and the emergency room for their primary care.

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Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly Case Study: Health System Enhances Supply Chain Management Through Comprehensive Structural Assessment

To help the client enhance their Epic system, Baker Tilly initiated an assessment to review and identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and maximizing revenue generation while maintaining high standards of patient care.

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Energy

Eaton Expands Its Montreal Innovation Center Focused on R&D for the Energy Transition

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Monica Pool, Chief Marketing Officer at KFC U.K. & Ireland

Over a single weekend in high school, I was recruited to sell “umbrella hats,” a bizarre and ridiculous contraption meant to protect you from the hot South African sun. I managed to sell out my entire stock by convincing beachgoers that they really needed one.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to Support the 2 Pack a Backpack Drive

KeyBank proudly donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to support the annual 2 Pack a Backpack school supply drive on WGRZ-TV. This effort helps families in need across Western New York purchase essential supplies needed for their children to start the school year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Offers More Than $4.6 Million in Energy Bill Assistance To Help North Carolina Families Facing Financial Hardship

To help lower energy costs for low-income families this summer, Duke Energy is making more than $4.6 million in financial aid available to eligible customers through the company’s Share the Light Fund®.

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Environment

Toward a Green Economy: Enabling Small Businesses To Become More Sustainable and Resilient Through Digital Solutions and Mastercard Strive

Recognizing the critical role of small businesses in achieving net-zero emissions, Mastercard Strive has partnered with organizations worldwide to support innovative technologies that enable small businesses to contribute to positive environmental impact.

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