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Own Your Seat at the Table: Meet Selina Bieber

Diversity & Inclusion

To get the personal out of the way: I have a bit of a mixed background and sometimes it’s hard for people to wrap their head around. My Dad is German, my Mum is Turkish and they had been based in the UK, where I was born, before we moved to Australia when I was about 10.

Making the Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour App Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired People

Diversity & Inclusion

The Coldplay Music Of The Spheres World Tour app, developed in partnership with SAP, combines an immersive experience along with features to help fans make more environmentally friendly decisions when attending Coldplay shows.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group To Launch GreenerLight Program

Environment

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group announced it has launched the GreenerLight Program, an initiative focused on embedding sustainability across the entire filmmaking process through development, production and distribution.

SEC Climate Disclosure: Predictions and Preparation

Research, Reports & Publications

In this episode of ESG Talk, David Kanarek, vice president and managing counsel at American Express, joins Workiva’s Mark Mellen and Steve Soter to discuss the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal.

Aflac Takes On Claims Challenges To Scale AI Efforts

Innovation & Technology

For Aflac, which provides supplemental insurance to more than 50 million people worldwide (and is well-known for its duck mascot), delivering AI at scale across the organization has become a top priority since the pandemic.

First Woman To Lead Sales Group Wants Others To Follow in Her Footsteps

Diversity & Inclusion

When Anita Colvin took a job as a part-time teller at a U.S. Bank branch in the greater Portland, Oregon, area, she had no idea it would lead to a career in financial services.

New EcoVadis Carbon Heatmap Accelerates the Supplier Decarbonization Journey

Events, Media & Communications

Pioneering Feature Provides Accurate & Efficient Supplier Carbon Emissions Risk Identification to Prioritize Decarbonization Engagement Initiatives

PNC Community Benefits Plan

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Launched Jan. 1, 2022, PNC’s Community Benefits Plan pledges to provide $88 billion in loans, investments and other financial support to bolster economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, communities and people of color.

The Arbor Day Foundation and POWER Engineers Partner To Support US Forests

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and POWER Engineers Inc., a global consulting engineering firm, are expanding their partnership to impact forests around the United States through strategic reforestation efforts.

It’s Time for Women: New Holland Brings Together Women in Agriculture To Talk About Leadership and Innovation

Diversity & Inclusion

Recently, CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture hosted a special event in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on female leadership and innovation in agriculture. Titled “It’s Time for Women”, the event took place at Cubo Itaú – the largest innovation hub in Latin America.

ICYMI: Ethisphere Announces Fifth Third Bank as One of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the Fourth Time

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

CRB’s Moses Featured in the Washington Post

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tony Moses, Ph.D., Fellow – Product Innovation, contributes to the conversation around alternative proteins, specifically precision fermentation for lab-grown dairy, in a recent article with The Washington Post.

SAP and GIZ Cooperate on Digital Solutions for Green Hydrogen Certificates

Energy

Green hydrogen, or hydrogen generated by renewable energy, is fast becoming a strategic commodity for regions such as the European Union (EU) and Latin America as they transform into carbon-neutral economies.

BIER Stakeholder Spotlight: Yu-Ting (Eileen) Lo

Environment

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Southern Company Again Is Top-Ranked Utility on Forbes Magazine’s Best Large Employers in America List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company has been named the top utility on Forbes magazine’s Best Large Employers in America 2023 rankings.

12 Companies Making a Real Difference in Corporate Water Stewardship

Sustainable Development Goals

How we care for our water will significantly impact the global community across the coming decades. Fortunately, there are already organizations who are committed to being strong stewards of our most precious natural resource. 

ESG in the Tech Industry: What’s Coming Next

Innovation & Technology

As an innovation leader, the tech industry is set to take a more prominent role in ESG spaces. Let’s take a look at what’s happening now and what’s coming next for ESG in the tech industry.

Why AI-Powered RAN Is an Energy Efficiency Breakthrough

Innovation & Technology

Ericsson experts have found that efficient monitoring and tracking supported by revolutionary AI can identify optimization areas to reduce RAN energy use by up to 12 percent annually.

Eaton Strengthens Commitment to Global Supply Chain Sustainability by Joining the Sustainable Procurement Pledge’s League of Champions Program

Intelligent power management company Eaton has joined the Sustainable Procurement Pledge’s (SPP) League of Champions program, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

Podcast: Constructing a Purpose-Built Career

Social Impact & Volunteering

Angela Parker, CEO and co-founder of Realized Worth, shares insights about what skillsets are most in demand, how to pitch and get approval for your ideas, and how to keep your life’s purpose front-and-center, no matter what your career throws at you.

Seeking Answers About Transgender Heart Health

Health & Healthcare

Chances are you know someone who's ended up in the emergency room for chest pain. Millions of people find themselves in this situation every year.

Cadence Recognizes Women as the Future Faces of Innovation

Education

Cadence is committed to building a culture that fosters inclusion and embraces diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

Southwire Named Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs.com

Diversity & Inclusion

For the fourth consecutive year, Southwire has been recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs.com.

New £7M Fund To Steer Freight Along a More Sustainable Journey

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The government-backed freight innovation fund (FIF) will help support up to 36 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) over the next three years to ensure freight solutions are efficient to help improve transport links and decarbonise the sector.

American Airlines, Dallas Mavericks and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Host 16th Annual Seats for Soldiers Night

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks, the Neal and Jamie Hawks Foundation and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse were proud to partner for the 16th annual Seats for Soldiers, a one-of-a-kind experience to honor our nation’s heroes.