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Climate Talks: Dennis Onono on the Potential Offered by Innovative Sustainable Technology Projects in Africa

Environment

With the United Nations Africa Climate Week in full swing, and COP28 in view, we chatted to Dennis Onono, our Associate Director of Community Projects, to find out more about the top topics that are affecting carbon and beyond in Africa today.

Mastercard: Sustainable Development? Unsustainable Without Women

Diversity & Inclusion

To give women entrepreneurs in India better access to financial services, Airtel Payments Bank, Frontier Markets and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the launch of She Leads Bharat: Udyam at the forum.

All CNH Industrial Production Sites in Brazil Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Industrial recently achieved zero waste to land fill in all their production sites in Brazil. Since 2016, the company has been working toward this achievement at their Contagem (MG), Piracicaba (SP) and Sorocaba (SP) sites and is proud to have met their goal in 2023.

Not a Garden Pest: How Protecting Pollinators Means Safeguarding Our Global Food System

Environment

Farmers in Zimbabwe are revolutionizing local gardening by harnessing the power of pollinators.

Water Street Tampa Becomes First WELL Certified Community in North America

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Awarded by IWBI, the certification celebrates Water Street Tampa’s successful, strategic integration of design and policy decisions that promote health and well-being across all aspects of the neighborhood.

Why Social Responsibility Is Your Business’s Secret Weapon

Hey folks, in today's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I dive into the world of corporate social responsibility with Gitte Winther Bruhn, the Global Head of Social Responsibility Solutions at SAP.

Alkermes Announces Launch of 6th Annual Alkermes Pathways Research Awards® Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced that it will begin accepting applications for its annual Alkermes Pathways Research Awards® program on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

SkysTheLimit.org Celebrates Fashion Week With Tyrese Taylor, Founder of Millennial Bae

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org is thrilled to shine a spotlight on Tyrese Taylor, the inspiring Founder of Millennial Bae, during this year’s Fashion Week. Tyrese’s remarkable success story exemplifies the power of passion, determination, and mentorship in the fashion industry.

Launch of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC)

Environment

Prompted by the urgent call to action on climate change, biodiversity loss, reducing emissions by halting and reversing deforestation, some of the world’s largest forestry companies are today launching a new initiative.

Speaking of Sustainability: Naren Srinivasan, Vice President, Corporate Development

Sustainable Development Goals

Although he has only been with Owens Corning since December 2022, Naren Srinivasan brings a wealth of expertise to the organization.

Students Set to Develop Ideas for Improved Access to Green Space

Education

In the fourth year of the Made to Move Communities competition, Otis volunteers will mentor hundreds of students across 18 countries and territories to help break down physical, geographic, and socioeconomic barriers.

Abbott Joins Billion Dollar Roundtable

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

As a global company with a broad range of businesses, operations in over 160 countries and 115,000 people around the world, diversity is inherent to our business and organization.

Intern Turned Employee: Meet Jenny Luong

Diversity & Inclusion

Prior to starting full-time with GoDaddy, I was an intern! My internship was the culmination of my participation in Ada Developer’s Academy, which consisted of a six-month bootcamp to learn software development and five-month internship.

Arrow Electronics Supports Tech Pals Enrich Seniors Lives through their Virtual Reality Silver Program

Social Impact & Volunteering

Seniors living in Boulder, Colo. are using virtual reality (VR) in a learning and enrichment research program with the support of Arrow Electronics.

Unleashing Our Superpower: Ericsson’s Bold Bet on Intrapreneurship

Innovation & Technology

At Ericsson, we’re always asking, “what’s next?” because we understand innovation is essential to the success of our business. Of course, “innovation” has become quite the corporate buzzword over the past couple of years.

Mary Kay Marks 15 Years With Arbor Day Foundation by Announcing 2023 Global Reforestation Initiatives

Environment

Earlier this year, Mary Kay unveiled its ambitious 2023 reforestation initiatives in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation. As Mary Kay commemorates its 60th anniversary, it also celebrates a decade and a half of deep-rooted commitment to community and environmental impact.

Goats on the Go: A New Breed of Pipeline Patrols

Environment

The familiar sound of bleating goats roaming in northern British Columbia is nothing new. But these goats, donning yellow Enbridge bandanas on their necks, are anything but ordinary.

Bath & Body Works Gives Back: Besa Receives 250,000 Grant

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Today Bath & Body Works announces a $250,000 grant to Besa, a Central Ohio-based nonprofit organization that connects people and businesses to community service.

Prioritizing Health and Safety in Schools As the New School Year Begins

Education

As school-aged children and young adults in the U.S. and many other countries around the world head back to school, parents, teachers and administrators are increasingly keenly aware of the importance of school facilities in supporting student and staff health and well-being.

Scholarship and Service: 112 Years of Kappa Alpha Psi

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

David Christian is Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Regions Bank. His eyes light up as he walks into the Tampa Convention Center for the Kappa Alpha Psi 2023 Conclave. The historic Black fraternity is celebrating 112 years of education and service.

Effective Decarbonisation Strategies for the Consumer Goods Industry

Environment

In the second episode of season 4 of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Sustainability Podcast Series, the CGF chats with Mark Chadwick, EMEA Executive Managing Director at ENGIE Impact to discuss the key takeaways from the CGF Global Summit in Kyoto.

New Resource Guides Corporate Fleets in Enhancing EV Battery Supply Chain Sustainability

Research, Reports & Publications

A new guidebook was released today to provide companies with a resource to support responsible corporate engagement efforts in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.

Nanotecnologia No Tratamento De Superfícies: Tecnologia Aliada Do Meio-Ambiente

Innovation & Technology

A necessidade de inovações tecnológicas favoráveis ao meio-ambiente acelerou o desenvolvimento de soluções que promovam economia de carbono nas operações de tratamento de superfícies.

Nanotecnología En El Tratamiento De Superficies: Tecnología Que Ayuda Al Medio Ambiente

Innovation & Technology

La necesidad de innovaciones tecnológicas respetuosas con el medio ambiente ha acelerado el desarrollo de soluciones, que fomenten el ahorro de carbono en las operaciones de tratamiento de superficies.

From Passion to Profession: Brandon’s Story of Career Growth With Path to Pro

September is Workforce Development Month and The Home Depot is proud to highlight the Path to Pro program. Path to Pro provides skilled trades resources, trades training and career networking opportunities through PathtoPro.com, the Skills Program and the Network.