Rocket attacks, tear gas, mortar fire, interminable “humps” rucking 50 pounds of gear. Life as a U.S. Marine is not always pleasant. And yet, those years made me more patient, more self-assured, more aware of the needs of others and, oddly, more competent as a business executive.
In Somalia, where aid tracking and monitoring is made difficult by conflict and resource constraints, a community call center tracks and reports data on aid delivery and community needs, ensuring aid efficiently reaches the people who need it most.
Earth Day is a reminder of the responsibility we all share – as individuals, as companies, and as an industry – to drive progress toward a more sustainable energy future.