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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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Refuge Foundation Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Game Connect Programme in Uganda

During their recent visit to Uganda, Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) representatives attended the Game Connect Sports Gala marking the second year of the programme.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Choosing a Grant Management Software To Support Trust-Based Philanthropy

For many grantmaking organizations, the challenges and upheavals of 2020 catalyzed a different way of funding.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways To Shape Equitable Outcomes

Medtronic sees inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) as key to the innovation it needs to deliver life-transforming products and therapies for more people around the globe.

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Diversity & Inclusion

DuPont Honored as a Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises

DuPont announced it has been named one of the 2023 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, by Fortune magazine.

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Health & Healthcare

How Organizations Around the World Are Closing the Cancer Care Gap

According to the World Health Organization, half the world’s population does not have access to essential health services. At a time when advances in technology and medicine can make a real difference, far too many regions and populations are still left out.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum China Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Certified as a Top Employer in China for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Yum China Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and certified as a Top Employer in China by the Top Employers Institute, attesting to the Company’s commitment to its people and excellence in human capital management.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Season of Giving With Reel Works

Reel Works’ young filmmaker community was thrilled to participate in Paramount's Season of Giving event again this past holiday season!

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Inspires Next Generation of Black Leaders at GRAMMY® Museum’s LIVE OUT L!VE Panel “BEYOND THE MAINSTAGE – BLACK EXECUTIVES IN LIVE MUSIC”

AEG Inspires Next Generation of Black Leaders at GRAMMY® Museum’s LIVE OUT L!VE Panel “BEYOND THE MAINSTAGE – BLACK EXECUTIVES IN LIVE MUSIC”

Energy

Chevron Invests in Carbon Capture and Removal Technology Company, Svante

Chevron New Energies (CNE), a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Svante announced that Chevron is the lead investor in Svante’s Series E fundraising round, which raised $318 million that will be used to accelerate the manufacturing of Svante’s carbon capture technology.

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Health & Healthcare

Merck Signs Global Health Equity Pledge

I am so proud our company’s CEO Rob Davis joined other business executives, government representatives, academics and community leaders in signing the Global Health Equity Pledge during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Summit.

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Health & Healthcare

ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare Advances New Well-Being Solutions for Health Workers

During its first-ever Solutions Convening hosted at the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare announces two advancements to catalyze cross-sector investment in solutions that improve healthcare.

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Education

Impact of Accessible Science Education for Students Worldwide: Episode 3 of Science Will Tell Podcast

Season two of the Science Will Tell podcast series explores how key initiatives in the scientific community increase access to science education. Episode 3 will dive into the importance of educating future scientists and the role of hands-on learning.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Getting Started With ESG

Consultants Harry Etra, chief executive officer of HXE Partners, and Peylina Chu, senior vice president of ESG Business Strategy at Antea Group, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to explore what it takes to launch a successful ESG program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Behind the Impact: Meet Paramount's Impact Award Winners

The Paramount Impact Awards recognize full-time staff employees for their exceptional work in uplifting the causes they believe in.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Brazilian Social Projects Supported by CNH Industrial Helped More Than 1,250 People in 2022

In 2022, CNH Industrial brand New Holland Construction and CNH Industrial Capital supported several social programs and cultural projects in Minas Gerais, Brazil – the location of its New Holland plant.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named to FORTUNE’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 20th Time

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been named to Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 20th time. Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Kicks Off Heart Health Month With TJ McMahon’s Life-Saving Story

In recognition of National Heart Health Month, Cintas Corporation celebrates the immediate and courageous actions taken by one of its First Aid & Safety Sales Representative TJ McMahon, based in Charlotte, N.C., that helped save a life.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Here to Serve: Regions Bank and Regions Foundation Announce Tornado-Recovery Plan

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation announced a comprehensive tornado relief plan aimed at supporting communities that were impacted by a series of tornadoes on Jan. 12.

Research, Reports & Publications

10 Hot Consumer Trends

Consumers expect and demand more from service providers to help them save costs and energy, feel safe, make smarter decisions, and enjoy digital experiences in climate-friendly ways, starting today.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes Celebrates Employee Volunteerism Throughout 2022

Alkermes is committed to improving the communities where we live and work.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Names U.S. Bank One of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies

Fortune magazine recognized U.S. Bank as one of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies, naming it No. 1 in the Superregional Banks industry category for the 13th consecutive year.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Coach Foundation Partners With Pensole Lewis College To Provide Underrepresented Young Fashion Designers With Opportunities at Coach

Pensole Lewis College (PLC), in partnership with the Coach Foundation, today announced the debut of the Coach Dream It Real x PLC Masterclass.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Recognised as a Top Employer 2023 in the UK

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent Human Relations policies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Dow's Seek Together Podcast Series Episode 5: The Art of Finding Opportunity

In this episode, we are joined by Rafael Cayuela, Dow’s Corporate Chief Economist and EMEAI Senior Strategy & Sustainability Director and the world renowned Carole A. Feuerman, artist, sculptor and author, working in Hyperrealism.

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