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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) Celebrates Official Opening of Hydroponic Classroom

May 11, 2022 10:00 AM ET

On April 27, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS) celebrated the official opening of its hydroponic farm-classroom.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences Presents at ECCMID 2022 - Continues Mission to Advance Access to Effective Therapies

May 11, 2022 9:45 AM ET

The data we presented at ECCMID 2022 is part of Gilead’s mission to advance access to effective therapies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Named a 2022 Noteworthy Company by DiversityInc

May 11, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Inclusion and diversity stands at the heart of what we do at Owens Corning. We are honored to have earned a spot for the third consecutive year on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity annual list.

Environment

Fifth Third Completes Acquisition of Dividend Finance, Leading Lender in High Growth Solar, Sustainable Solutions

May 11, 2022 9:20 AM ET

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it has closed on the acquisition of Dividend Finance, a leading fintech point-of-sale (POS) lender, providing financing solutions for residential renewable energy and sustainability-focused home improvement.

Research, Reports & Publications

STMicroelectronics Publishes 25th Annual Sustainability Report

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the release of its 25th annual sustainability report detailing 2021 performance and achievements.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a Mentorship Movement

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Million Women Mentors (MWM), widely considered to be the leading network dedicated to encouraging girls and women around the world to pursue, persist and succeed in STEM careers, was launched in 2013 as a subsidiary of STEMConnector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global Citizen Announces the 2022 Winners of Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Today, international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, announced the winners of the Global Citizen Prize: Citizen Award 2022 and Cisco Youth Leadership Award.

Health & Healthcare

Mimi Creates Sustainable Listening Using Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs

May 11, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Learn how Mimi personalizes the hearing experience and makes it healthier and sustainable using Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi DSPs.

Diversity & Inclusion

STEYR Supports Female Farmers by Sponsoring Driver Training Courses in Austria

May 10, 2022 5:00 PM ET

Recently the ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum Marchtrenk driver training facility in Marchtrenk, Austria held its first ever tractor safety training course for female farmers.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price and Baltimore Corps Partner To Launch Moonshot

May 10, 2022 4:50 PM ET

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), and Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit focused on creating equitable change, announced today the launch of Moonshot, a program to support diverse-owned social good businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs of color on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Koch Is Giving One Man a Second Chance at His Future

May 10, 2022 4:40 PM ET

One in three Americans has a criminal record. Helping those individuals contribute valuably to society again by removing unnecessary barriers to employment is beneficial for the individual, the business and society.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cogeneration Turbines Help Fire Up Sustainable Paper Production

May 10, 2022 4:20 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Chemours Titanium Technologies: Aspiring to Be the Most Sustainable TiO2 Enterprise in the World

May 10, 2022 4:10 PM ET

We’re committed to responsible manufacturing and continually searching for ways to increase uptime, capacity, and community support, while reducing our environmental impact.

Events, Media & Communications

Searching for the Soul of Business With Alan Murray

May 10, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Host Carol Cone spoke with Fortune Media CEO Alan Murray about his new book, Tomorrow's Capitalist.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Invests in Ford Electric Trucks for North American Fleet

May 10, 2022 2:30 PM ET

United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase all-electric vehicles for its North American rental and company fleets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity Council Announces Participating Companies in the NDC Index

May 10, 2022 2:15 PM ET

The National Diversity Council announced today the 43 companies that participated in the 2022 NDC Index and, among them, the four companies to make the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity list.

Green Infrastructure

Climate Action - Network Energy Performance

May 10, 2022 2:05 PM ET

Energy use in network operations remains a priority for Ericsson and its customers. Carbon emissions resulting from the lifetime energy usage of Ericsson’s delivered portfolio correspond to approximately 94% of the Company's total carbon footprint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How You Manage Money Greatly Affects Your Future

May 10, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Regions Bank closed out Financial Literacy Month in a special way. On April 28, the Pelham, Alabama, branch welcomed 25 students from Hueytown High School for a tour of the bank facility and a discussion about the importance of financial wellness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1,000 Care Packages on the Way to Our Troops Overseas

May 10, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Last month, 17 volunteers from the PSEG Employee Business Resource Group the PSEG VETS helped to assemble care packages for American troops overseas at an event hosted by Prudential Veterans Initiatives and Operation Gratitude at the Prudential Center.

Energy

Girding the Grid for a Clean Energy Future

May 10, 2022 1:40 PM ET

Southern California Edison will soon release the results of a long-range electric grid adaptation and vulnerability study based on global climate change models through 2070

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

May 10, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Principal Real Estate Investors, the real estate investment team of Principal Global Investors®, has been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence award winner for the fifth consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Colorado Brewery's Glass Recycling Program Grows Into Larger Partnership With O-I Glass and City of Greeley

May 10, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Crabtree Brewing’s program has now developed into a larger public-private partnership between the brewery, the City of Greeley, Anderson Sales and Salvage and O-I Glass.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow-Supported Start-Up Wins Edison Gold Award for Innovation

May 10, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Prometeo, a startup focused on keeping firefighters safe in the field, and Arrow Electronics have been recognized with a 2022 Edison Gold Award in the category of Lifesaving and Life-Changing Technology.

Environment

The Road to a Sustainable Future: A Documentary

May 10, 2022 12:15 PM ET

Inogen Alliance is excited to share the launch of our short documentary on CBS and Gulf News Global Thought Leaders campaigns!

Innovation & Technology

Automakers, Regulators Take on Cybersecurity

May 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

A single cyberattack can cost an automaker as much as $1.1 billion. That’s why it’s so important to get in front of attackers. And with an automated, integrated, and intelligent approach to cybersecurity, it’s never been easier to stay a step ahead.