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Black & Veatch Perspective: Q&A with Dr. James Barnard

Green Infrastructure

Known in the water treatment world as the “Father of BNR” – biological nutrient removal – Dr. James Barnard recently retired from Black & Veatch after a long, distinguished career as an expert in his field.

Clarion Partners Earns 2024 Energy Star® Partner of the Year Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clarion Partners, LLC has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.*

Ride-Hailing Sector Can Lead the Decarbonization of Transport in Europe

Green Infrastructure

The electrification of ride-hailing and other point-to-point, on-demand and shared mobility services must be accelerated to maintain Europe’s decarbonization momentum in line with the Paris Agreement, according to BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) report.

Arrow Electronics Releases 2023 ESG Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Inc. released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report today, available at arrow.com/esg.

How To Overcome the Five Challenges Threatening NTN Success

Innovation & Technology

Despite the hype over the commercial possibilities of 5G NTN, it also promises to transform capabilities for aerospace and defense. Potential 5G NTN use cases for military and government include coverage for forward battlefields or focused special operations.

Together Toward Digital Inclusion: The Only Route From Here

Innovation & Technology

While most of us take the opportunity benefits of our access to the internet and the devices that connect to it for granted, there are people in our community who lack those advantages completely.

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Contributes to SDG Action and Awareness Week

Sustainable Development Goals

Faculty, staff, and partners of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business participated in the week of events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Material Circularity: Principle No. 2 for Building a Circular Economy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

To achieve true material circularity, we need material-to-material molecular recycling. To create a circular economy, we need to invest in better access, collection and sorting within the mechanical recycling system.

“Communications for Good” Provides Maximus Foundation Grantees With Professional Support

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Maximus’ Corporate Communications team is finding ways to embody the company’s values of compassion and collaboration through its Communications for Good project in partnership with the Maximus Foundation.

Mastercard: Models of Impact - Investment, Philanthropy and Market-based Solutions

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Social impact and development funding are continuing to evolve.

Merck Foundation Strengthens Its Commitment to Expanding Access to Care in Asia-Pacific Region

Health & Healthcare

The Merck Foundation has made an $11 million, six-year commitment to University of New Mexico Health in support of its new initiative to bring high-quality care to an estimated 11 million people living with cancer in underserved communities

Duke Energy Supports Florida Customers With $150,000 in Grants to Programs Aimed at Providing Stability

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more.

Winn Awards Help Physicians Solve Healthcare Disparities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dr. Thomas Odeny grew up in rural Kenya during the height of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. After graduating from medical school at the University of Nairobi, he decided to begin his career in HIV care as a way to give back to his community.

Caryl Stern’s Path to Creating a Better World

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caryl Stern's remarkable journey spans more than 30 countries and several high-impact roles.

KeyBank Opens New, Full-Service Branch on Redmond Ridge

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To commemorate the new Redmond Ridge neighborhood branch opening, KeyBank also invested in two local nonprofit groups. HopeLink and Together Center each received a $10,000 donation from Key to further their missions to help the local community.

Cisco: Empowering Women and Transforming Economies Globally Through Inclusive Partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. This year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, is a bedrock of Cisco’s Social Impact partnerships where we aim to support an inclusive future for all.

Atlantic City Electric Recognizes Women's History Month

Diversity & Inclusion

March is Women's History Month, and at we’re taking a moment to recognize the women who have shaped the energy and utility landscape.

Trane Technologies Announces Completely New Residential HVAC Product Portfolio

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies today announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerant with 78% less global warming potential (GWP).

Nature Action 100 Releases New Guide for Investors To Help Drive Urgent Corporate Action in Key Sectors

Nature Action 100, the first global investor engagement initiative to address the urgent crisis of nature and biodiversity loss around the world, has published a new field guide to equip investors with insights and resources to inform their nature engagements with companies.

Texas Capital, Trinity Habitat for Humanity and HistoryMaker Homes Join Forces To Rebuild the Home of Dr. Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth

Events, Media & Communications

Texas Capital, Trinity Habitat for Humanity and HistoryMaker Homes have joined forces to rebuild the home of Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”

Sofidel Offers Recommendations for Restroom Care This International Cleaning Week

Health & Healthcare

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, offers ways to keep restrooms in tip-top shape while prioritizing sustainability this International Cleaning Week, March 24-30

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: YE 2023

Events, Media & Communications

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work done in 2023 to support our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Achieving Corporate Excellence (ACE) Apprenticeship Programmes

Events, Media & Communications

A celebration was held in our London office last week to congratulate the 44 Northern Trust employees who have successfully completed their Achieving Corporate Excellence (ACE) apprenticeship programmes within the past year.

SXSW EDU 2024: Usher and IBM SkillsBuild Team Up To Provide Tech Training

Education

A collaboration between IBM SkillsBuild and Usher’s New Look is providing free tech training to young people from historically underrepresented communities, says Lydia Logan, vice president of global education and workforce development for IBM.

Win Win Coffee Is Brewing a Revolution in the Coffee Industry

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In the face of initial challenges from the pandemic forcing them to pivot from their physical storefront, Win Win Coffee found an opportunity to further expand their reach through the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.