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Innovation & Technology | Keysight Technologies

V2X Vehicle-to-Everything Communication – the Future of Autonomous Connectivity

As V2X technology becomes more prevalent and the vehicle users begin to depend on it for their daily commute, the reliability of the technology, its associated equipment, and various on-board applications and services becomes increasingly crucial.

Innovation & Technology

What Type of Turbocharger Do Natural Gas Engines Need?

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Energy Scams

Delmarva Power

Energy

GM’s Drive Toward Zero Emissions

Workiva

Sustainable Development Goals

The Northern Trust Sustainability Network

The Sustainability Network, Northern Trust’s global employee environmental engagement program, aims to increase awareness of sustainability issues, promoting best practices and unifying environmentally focused business operations.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community: Anthony Imafidon’s Motivated Express Revolutionizes Fashion With MLK’s Vision of Equality

Anthony Imafidon, the visionary force behind Motivated Express, is reshaping the fashion landscape by empowering the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to embrace their dreams.

Sustainable Development Goals

COP28 UAE Key Takeaways

Looking back on COP28 in Dubai, it's clear that this conference generated its fair share of controversy and raised concerns about the perceived lack of action. However, amid the debates and discussions, significant outcomes and progress did emerge.

Education

Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant To Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

The investment in Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve schools in Philadelphia that primarily serve Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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Innovation & Technology

Shattered Silos: 2024’s Top Technology Trend

In this blog, we explore the way cross-disciplinary innovation is redefining the metaverse, transforming the automotive industry, augmenting communication, and improving the accessibility and quality of healthcare.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Trent Keel, Director of Integrated Marketing, Pravana and Advocate for LGBTQ Youth

For Trent Keel, Pravana’s Director of Integrated Marketing, being a pioneer for good is all about creating safe spaces to be your true self.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximus Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Ferdinand Morales

Ferdinand Morales joined Maximus in July 1999 after learning about the company through volunteering at a local nonprofit. After 24 years at Maximus, Ferdinand reflects on his time with the company and the impact giving back to his community has made in his life.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Volunteers Shine During Season of Giving

Aramark volunteers around the world give their time and talent to their local communities throughout the year, but their generosity showed no limits during the 2023 season of giving.

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Environment

What Happens When a Virus Becomes a Permanent Part of Your Genome?

The San Diego Zoo cares for the largest population of koalas outside Australia. The zoo is world renowned for its specialized veterinary care and decades-long commitment to wildlife conservation work, and one of the biggest challenges their koala population faces is koala KoRV.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Receives Multiple Honors for LGBTQ+, Diversity & Inclusion, and Disability Hiring Leadership in Japan

Bloomberg announced that it has received seven prestigious awards and certifications for its commitment to LGBTQ+, D&I and disability hiring initiatives in Japan.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marathon Petroleum Launches Truckers Against Trafficking Initiative

Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail organization has rolled out a training program from Truckers Against Trafficking, a nonprofit organization focused on educating members of the truck, bus and energy industries about the realities of human trafficking.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

3M Receives $34.2 Million Award To Improve Treatment of Traumatic Wounds From Point-of-Injury to Hospital

3M Health Care's Medical Solutions Division was awarded $34.2 million from the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity to develop a range of new solutions for infection prevention, wound management and wound healing.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Why Eco-Design Is at the Heart of Everything We Do?

In our last blog, we explored what the term Eco-Design actually mean and how it impacts you as a consumer. Here, we’re taking you through the journey that every product at Schneider Electric goes through, and how Eco-Design plays into this.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Aflac WorkForces Report Reveals Workforce Retention on the Line As Employers Battle Employee Burnout

Aflac has released its 13th annual Aflac WorkForces Report shedding light on the critical issues of burnout and financial challenges that affect the American workplace.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm and Adams and Adams Launch Free Online IP Training for African Innovators

Qualcomm Incorporated announced today, the launch of L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations.

Events, Media & Communications

Expo City Dubai Joins Forces With EcoVadis To Assess Sustainability Risks and Improve Performance of Its Supply Chain

Expo City Dubai's engagement in supply chain sustainability ratings reflects a commitment to best practice in the field of sustainable procurement, as Expo City Dubai continues to serve as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and a people-centric city of the future.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alaska Organizations Receive KeyBank Grants Totaling $90,000

KeyBank has awarded $90,000 in grants to 10 Alaska-based organizations including the Chugach Heritage Foundation, Native Village of Afognak, United Way of Anchorage and others listed below during the second and third quarter of 2023.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane® by Trane Technologies Named America’s Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 10th Consecutive Year

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce that Trane® has been named the top residential HVAC brand in Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted® study for 10 consecutive years.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report 2024: The Sipping Spectrum

In 2024, expect to see the category’s elevation and transformation, with its growing popularity driving a new approach to moderation – The Sipping Spectrum – where NoLo moments become synonymous with choice, quality, flavor and forging social connections.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sands' Regions and Team Members Brightened Communities This Past Holiday Season

Volunteerism and winter celebrations took center stage during November and December, with Sands Team Members participating in a variety of programs that included local charitable engagements, holiday events and roadshows hosted by the regions.

Environment

Accelerating Climate Action

Trane Technologies leaders share their perspectives on COP28 regarding policy, technology and customer partnerships, and how they will accelerate action in 2024.

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Environment

California May Budget Proposal Must Prioritize Complete Implementation of Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-2025 budget has paused all funding for implementation of newly signed laws, including the state’s nation-leading climate disclosure policies that passed into law in 2023.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Sharing Impact: The Clorox Company Foundation Annual Report

I’m proud to share the work of the foundation over the past year, which supports our belief that only when people and our communities are well can they truly thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reef-Based Carbon Sequestration Study Delivering ‘Encouraging Results’

Since its creation, the RGV Reef has already brought back substantial populations of fish and attracted growing numbers of other sea life. The majority of the artificial reef consists of cleansed, intentionally sunken vessels, concrete rail ties, and cinder blocks.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices.

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