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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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Innovation & Technology

3D Printing with Purpose: Koch Employee Makes PPE for Hospitals in Need

So, when he saw a news story in late March about the possibility of 3D printing face shields to help resource-starved healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19, Aman got inspired.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Launches Specific Actions in Response to the Covid-19 Crisis and Stays the Course of its 2020 ESG Agenda with Schneider Sustainability Impact Achieving 7.15 out of 10

For the sixth year, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces its financial and non-financial results together for the first quarter of 2020.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Succeeding in Times of Uncertainty

Everywhere I turn—as the world faces the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic—there are constant reminders of the disruption surrounding us.

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Education

Celebrate DNA Day With No-Cost Virtual Learning Resources Provided by Illumina

Over 65 years ago, DNA was discovered by Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, James Watson and other colleagues. Today, their discovery is the cornerstone research on which life-saving cures to disease, cancer, and more is based.

Environment

Northern Trust: Proud to Embrace Environmental Considerations Year-Round

Northern Trust is proud to embrace environmental considerations in our decision-making process year-round.

Health & Healthcare

Cox Donates 6,000 Coveralls to Hospitals

Across the country, medical workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a critical shortage of medical gowns and other protective equipment.

Energy

General Mills Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity Globally by 2030

General Mills set a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the RE100 global corporate initiative.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third is Taking Care of Customers

As COVID-19 impacts our communities, it won't impact our commitment to serve them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG: #StrongerTogether

Here’s to the resilience and customer focus of our employees. Your dedication and skill have come to the forefront, helping essential businesses stay open and the lights to stay on.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Practicing Resilience at HPE As We Navigate Uncertainty and Prepare for Better Times

The impact of COVID-19 feels more acute with each passing day. As HPE President & CEO, Antonio Neri hears personal stories from his team members around the globe, he's impressed by their strength and determination.

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Environment

The Hershey Company on Arbor Day

Since 2013, we have distributed more than 7.4 million tree seedlings to cocoa farmers and 920,000 multi-purpose shade trees as part of our ongoing, industry-leading agroforestry work to protect the forest and preserve biodiversity.

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Environment

In Times of Uncertainty, Plant a Tree

Each April, we see profound symbolism embedded in Arbor Day celebrations across the country.

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Environment

Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”

"We're in a super difficult moment. We need to reimagine capitalism," Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, and member of the Ceres’ board of directors, said in her opening remarks at Ceres 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Center For State & Local Government Excellence Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative And Grants

In an effort to improve financial wellness programs for the state and local workforce, a new initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.

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Environment

International Paper Supports the Arbor Day Foundation With Tree Plantings in Forests Across America

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has been a proud supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Four Growth Stages of a Successful CDP Reporting Season

We’ve outlined the four growth stages of a successful CDP reporting season: Seed, Sprout, Sapling and Tree. Not sure where your roots lie? Read on to determine which stage applies to you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Young Adults Financial Health Strategies for the Days ‘Beyond College’

With colleges and universities closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families sheltering together at home, and many families facing financial hardships, Schweppe says this year’s American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day — April 24 — can be an opportunity for parents to have important conversations about money with their young adult children.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the People Behind PPE-Production at Gildan

Gildan decided to take viewers behind-the-scenes of their PPE-production process for this year's #whomademyclothes campaign as they spotlighted the efforts of the employees.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Loads of Help’ During a Difficult Time

To help during this critical time, our Commercial Laundry team donated laundry machines to Solomon’s Porch, a church that is expanding its homeless shelter, and also Laundry Truck LA, an organization that launders clothes for the homeless.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mitigating Coronavirus Risks in Food Processing and Handling Facilities

With the food industry on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, mitigating risk of exposure to the coronavirus in the workplace is crucial.

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Environment

Tetra Tech Releases Its 2020 Sustainability Report Card on Earth Day

Tetra Tech’s 2020 Sustainability Report Card shares how we are using technology to enhance sustainability in our projects, operations, and communities around the world. With the best technical experts and the latest technology, we create cost-effective, sustainable solutions that are good for the environment and the community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19

How will the rise of COVID-19 affect ESG investing strategies both in the short term and the long term, and what does it mean for companies?

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Operation: Deploy Your Dress Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 8 In Partnership with L’eggs® Hosiery

Yvonne Coombes, CEO and Cofounder of Operation: Deploy Your Dress (ODYD), offers a unique point of view, recently honored as the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for the Army, Coombes is stationed at Fort Caron, Colorado.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report

It is a pivotal moment for energy and sustainability as we enter the “Decade of Action”—so declared by the UN Secretary General.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

How to do Good From Home on Earth Day

But there are still ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and our communities even though in-person options are limited. The digital landscape offers accessible opportunities for everyone to help their communities and the planet — from home.

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