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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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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Western Asset Management Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bond for Climate Action

Western Asset Management was the sole investor in a 400 billion Indonesian rupiah-dominated ($25 million U.S. dollar equivalent) 5-year Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank.

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Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

What does a sustainable future look like? In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Abbott and Easterseals: Every Child Deserves the Best Start in Life

From delayed diagnoses to missed opportunities for age-appropriate care, too many children with disabilities – especially children in under-resourced communities – start kindergarten without much-needed support and resources.

Environment

Sports Organisations Commit to Safeguarding Nature Under New Framework

Twenty-three sports organisations, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a founding partner, and the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, signed the first-ever Sports for Nature Framework today.

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Education

Keysight Introduces Credentials for Its E-Learning Program

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that its Keysight University program has introduced a credential program to recognize learner completion of technology-related courses and boot camps.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Chris Famolare Named Environment+Energy Leader 50 Honoree

Environment+Energy Leader recently named Chris Famolare, Head of Sustainable Operations at the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany as an E+E Leader 50 honoree for 2022.

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Energy

4 Things Every UST Owner and Operator Should Know

If you own or operate an underground storage tank (UST), you’re likely familiar with the dangerous consequences of complacent UST management.

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Innovation & Technology

Kimberly-Clark's Pete Dulcamara Shares Vision for Humanity-Centric Innovation

Pete Dulcamara, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of corporate research, recently spoke with Seth Adler for ‘All Things Innovation’ at the Front End of Innovation Conference to discuss how humanity-centric innovation

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Lesson From a Former Know-It-All: How a Learning Mindset Fuels Global Collaboration

Early in my career, I relentlessly focused on goals over people. I was like a heat-seeking missile. Not only that, but because I was sure that I already had the right answers, I only went through the motions to collaborate with others.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cisco Networking Academy Announces Golden Bridge Award Winners While Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

As we continue to celebrate Cisco Networking Academy’s 25 years of impact, we recognize that our success is made possible through our unmatched ecosystem of partners in government, academic institutions, and non-profits around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Leadership Reinforces Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment To ID&E

The Medtronic Foundation is headed into a new era with the appointment of Dr. Sally Saba as President. The Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Medtronic has overseen inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) at Medtronic since 2020.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ESG Country Ratings: The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2022

ESG country rating: the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures sustainable development and green growth since 2012.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Making Peloton History: Hosting Our First In-Person Adaptive Fitness Classes in Partnership With The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

At Peloton we’re committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all of our Members and improving access to physical and mental well-being through our products, content, and community partnerships.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Human Rights Campaign and Ralph Lauren-Supported Respect for Marriage Act Signed Into U.S. Law

Ralph Lauren is proud to have endorsed this legislation alongside many industry and non-industry peers through our partners at Human Rights Campaign.

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Environment

Recommendations for the Federal Reserve To Consider for Its Climate Scenario Analysis Pilot Program

Many central banks and government agencies around the world have already examined the impact of climate change on a financial institution’s assets in their respective countries.

Energy

Cintas Launches First Electric Vehicle in Pilot Program

Cintas Corporation recently launched its electric vehicle pilot program in early 2022 when the first vehicle was deployed in the Los Angeles area.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Is Creating Opportunities With HBCUs

Together with HBCU Presidents, we are focused on breaking down barriers to career opportunities for Black students.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Joins the Fight for Literacy for Sixth Year

Amid unparalleled educational challenges brought on by COVID-19, Memphis-based International Paper has renewed its commitment to fighting childhood illiteracy, joining Coaching for Literacy as its signature partner for the sixth straight year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Accenture Delivers 360° Value Everywhere

Accenture published its first full 360° Value Report for fiscal 2022 in tandem with an enhanced, online 360° Value Reporting Experience.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education Services Honored With Multiple THE Journal New Product Awards

Discovery Education has been honored with multiple THE Journal 2022 New Product Awards.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Real Estate

One of the biggest threats to global forest resources is ongoing urbanization.

Green Infrastructure

Trane Charmes Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels With Innovative Heat Pump Technology

Trane® by Trane Technologies celebrated a major milestone in its efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprint with the installation of an electrified Thermal Management System at its manufacturing facility in Charmes, France.

Environment

Kohler: Better Planet

Kohler’s approach to environmental management and sustainability is driven by our belief that we can always do better to help the planet by taking responsibility for our environmental impacts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Century's Worth of Natural History Specimens Enter the Digital Age

Enbridge’s Fueling Futures program supports sustainability projects that help improve, grow and nurture our environment. By providing a $36,000 grant to the Canadian Museum of Nature, we’re funding these Indigenous youth internships in 2023.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an EHS Audit

Today’s EHS professionals are responsible for any number of compliance, training, and risk-management duties. Let’s explore how EHS audits can help your organization achieve these outcomes.

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