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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?

Cummins Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Energy Scams

Delmarva Power

Energy

GM’s Drive Toward Zero Emissions

Workiva

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Environment

Senate Bills Provide Bipartisan Path Toward Lowering Global Pollution and Boosting U.S. Manufacturing

Ceres applauds U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R – LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D – RI) for each introducing legislation that would create a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Gender Leadership Gap in BC

Research shows that investing in women’s education and leadership development positively impacts communities at every level.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sysco Colleagues Volunteer Nearly 17,000 Hours During First Global Purpose Month

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today that its colleagues volunteered nearly 17,000 hours during its first ever global Purpose month in November 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday²

Full-time Regions associates and recent retirees can put their financial gifts to work – on Giving Tuesday or any other day – using the company’s Matching Gift program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing ID&E in Dow's Communities

We are championing a more inclusive society in the communities where we live and work and are committed to addressing systemic discrimination and inequities in our society.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Yosemite Hospitality Announces Significant Reduction of Single-Use Plastics in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) and the authorized concessioner of Yosemite National Park, today announced significant wins in its effort to remove single-use plastic bottles from its retail and dining establishments.

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Green Infrastructure

The Historic Transatlantic Flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Q&A With Virent Leaders

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Virgin Atlantic operated the world’s first transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by a commercial airline.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Low Talent Levels Threatening Climate Crisis Targets

Low staffing levels in the natural environment sector is threatening climate crisis targets, according to a new study.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $12.5 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in New Mexico

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12.5 million construction loan for the development of The Three Sisters, an affordable multifamily housing property in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Airlines Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

American Airlines announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel’s Corporate Volunteerism Initiative 'Make an Impact on Tomorrow' Turns 25

Henkel’s corporate volunteerism initiative, Make an Impact on Tomorrow (MIT), turned 25 this year. December’s “International Volunteer Day” allows the organization to look back on the MIT track record and celebrate an eventful anniversary year along with the communities served.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Temperature Controls in Food Manufacturing Facilities: Ensuring Optimal Quality, Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability

With far-reaching impacts, food processors must delve into the multifaceted realm of temperature controls, navigating the nuances of facility design, equipment selection, advanced controls, optimization strategies and sustainability.

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Innovation & Technology

Oceanbox.io Unlocks Secrets of the Sea With Lenovo’s HPC Solutions

Lenovo (HKSE:992) (ADR: LNVGY) has been selected by ocean intelligence company Oceanbox.io to power its operations and improve humanity’s knowledge of the sea.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot Supported 2.2 Million Jobs Nationwide in 2022, Creating Four Additional Jobs for Every Associate It Employed

The Home Depot’s total contribution to the U.S. economy was $215 billion in 2022, which exceeds the current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) of 18 U.S. states, per the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Eaton Awarded Contract To Help Miami-Dade County Improve Sustainability, Resilience and Safety of Critical Wastewater Treatment Facility

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it is providing approximately $15 million in electrical distribution, control solutions and engineering services to support a new electrical distribution facility at the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s (WASD).

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Energy

U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power Partner on EV Infrastructure Modernization

U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, have partnered on a strategic objective to accelerate the access, adoption and usage of electric vehicle (EV) charging throughout the installation.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Sponsors AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum, June 2024

Inogen Alliance is once again an official sponsor of the upcoming ninth-annual Global Water Stewardship Forum with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS). The forum runs from 4-5 June 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Energy

Converting Landfill Gas Into Renewable Energy Sources

ennsylvania-based Kupper Engineering is helping companies convert waste and related byproducts into renewable natural gas (RNG.) Made from biogas emitted from organic waste, RNG is processed to pipe-line quality standards and used as a substitute for fossil fuels.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third’s Community Impact Report Shares Transformative Community Progress

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) published its inaugural Community Impact Report.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Helps Empower Women in Energy During CBCI Houston Meeting

In October, Entergy hosted an “Empowering women in energy” panel during the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute 2023 fourth quarter meeting in Houston.

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Diversity & Inclusion

2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Southwire, DEI is a business imperative. It’s simple: When our teams are diverse and our culture is inclusive, we are more successful today and better equipped to build a sustainable, multigenerational business for the future.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Maximus Staff Show Their Generosity by Supporting the 16th Annual Veterans Stand Down Event

Homeless Veterans Stand Down events are one to three-day events that support local homeless Veterans by providing supplies and services such as medical services, clothing and toiletry donations, haircuts, job opportunities, and much more.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Afresh Deploys AI-Powered Store Ordering and Inventory Platform to Albertsons Companies’ Meat and Seafood Departments Chainwide

Since 2022, Albertsons Cos. has delivered fresher produce with higher in-stock rates while also reducing food waste as a result of its partnership with Afresh. Albertsons announced the enterprise rollout of the Afresh platform into the meat and seafood departments.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quaker® Helps Tackle Food Insecurity with Donation to GENYOUth and Launches New Pregrain Tour Featuring NFL Inspired Recipes and Tailgate Truck

Quaker is celebrating this football season with its first ever Quaker Pregrain Tour, which includes a tailgate truck that will visit select NFL stadiums.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight Domino P.

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States, the time each year when we honor the contributions of Native Americans and reflect on their history.

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