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Events, Media & Communications

Kimberly-Clark's Chief Scientist Discusses Humanity-Centric Innovation at TEDxOshkosh

Nov 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Pete Dulcamara, Kimberly-Clark's chief scientist and technical vice president, will speak at the TEDxOshkosh event on Nov. 20.

Education

Advancing Equality and Inclusion in STEM

Nov 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

At P&G, we have a particular interest in STEM given our reliance on a highly skilled STEM workforce – like engineers, scientists, IT experts, innovators – to drive technology-based innovation that powers our brands and grows our business.

Environment

Izzo: U.S. (And N.J.) Can Be Leader in Coming Clean Energy Technologies

Nov 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

After meeting with global thought leaders and government heads at the Convention of Climate Change — better known as COP26 — in Glasgow, Scotland, Public Service Enterprise Group Chairman and CEO Ralph Izzo flew back to New Jersey last Wednesday with a definitive takeaway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cross-Sector Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Nov 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

The past two years have been a clear and constant reminder that solving the world’s greatest sustainability challenges—climate change, the pandemic and racial injustice—will require public and private organizations embracing environmental and social responsibilities with greater coordination, commitment and innovation

Environment

Reasons to Be Hopeful About Climate Action After COP26

Nov 15, 2021 8:15 AM ET

On the face of it, COP26 has failed, with the world still heading for 2.4C warming. So why am I hopeful? The decarbonisation of our global society and economy has become inevitable and unstoppable. And COP26 has indisputably accelerated the pace.

Energy

Pathways to Sustainable Clouds

Nov 15, 2021 8:00 AM ET

What if brick-and-mortar companies predicted the rise of online shopping? Or the taxi lobby predicted ride sharing? What if cybersecurity firms predicted ransomware? What would they have done differently to be better positioned for the market shifts and disruption that were to come?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 11th Consecutive Year

Nov 15, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the eleventh consecutive year and also this year appears on the World Index.

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report Reveals Industrywide Collaboration Driving Positive Impacts

Nov 15, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy released its biennial 2020 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report inclusive of progress made in 2019 and 2020 within environmental stewardship and broader social responsibility commitments

Environment

Director-General of United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization to Share His Vision at Bayer's Youth Ag Summit

Nov 15, 2021 3:10 AM ET

Dr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, will be this year’s keynote speaker at Bayer’s 2021 Youth Ag Summit.

Diversity & Inclusion

“On the Porch with Rose Stuckey Kirk” Podcast byline

Nov 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Environment

CNH Industrial Continues Riparian Forest Project in Pennsylvania

Nov 12, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Shout out to our great team in New Holland, PA for supporting the Alliance for Chesapeake Bay to plant a riparian buffer forest along the stream on the grounds of our New Holland site!

Diversity & Inclusion

Prove Your Purpose: A $30 Million Commitment to Founders of Color in Outdoor Industry

Nov 12, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Today, we dive into how one brand is providing funding to help solve a glaring disparity in the outdoor sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Receives Numerous Accolades for its Internship Program

Nov 12, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation is pleased to announce numerous accolades for internship program including 100 Best Internships by Vault, Vault’s 2022 Best Internships for Sales, Marketing & Communications, and 2022 Best Internships for Engineering.

Diversity & Inclusion

Illumina Salutes Service Members on Veterans Day

Nov 12, 2021 12:10 PM ET

On Veterans Day, we celebrated employees like Martin Holguin, as he shared with us his personal journey from military service to civilian life as a Staff Program Manager of Manufacturing Technologies and Transfer here at Illumina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise 2021: Ready to Roll

Nov 12, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Veterans Day marks the return of The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise campaign, which aims to provide life-changing moments of surprise and support for veterans and communities in need.

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Represented at the Annual Learning Impact Conference

Nov 12, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Dr. Gloria Bañuelos, Head of Thinkabit Lab, discussed how our research informed how we adjusted our curriculum to fit a virtual setting and the planning, development, and coordination behind getting engineering kits into hundreds of students' hands.

Innovation & Technology

Schneider Electric: EEC Engie Goes SF6-Free

Nov 12, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Schneider Electric’s new medium voltage switchgear is a #sustainable solution and has a full set of digital features for better network reliability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kerri Fitzpatrick Puts Patients Front and Center

Nov 12, 2021 10:55 AM ET

As a registered nurse, Kerri Fitzpatrick, National Director, Clinical Nurse Educators, has years of experience in oncology and a passion for helping meet the needs of people facing serious diseases.

Environment

HP Inc. Expands Forest Conservation Partnership With World Wildlife Fund

Nov 12, 2021 10:45 AM ET

As a tech analyst, I like to cover a wide range of topics, from hard news (new products, services, financials), to the softer content, such as business strategy, company culture and corporate social responsibility programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Seramount Names Merck As One of the 2021 Best Companies for Dads

Nov 12, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) revealed its fourth annual list of the 2021 Best Companies for Dads. Merck was among the top companies that earned a spot on this year’s list.

Green Infrastructure

Five Remarkable Aspects of the Federal Infrastructure Bill

Nov 12, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The United States is nearing an exciting and consequential crossroads, as lawmakers prepare to set in motion the largest infrastructure investment our nation has seen in decades.

Environment

Clearbot: Meet the Team Building Robots That Remove Trash From Our Waterways

Nov 12, 2021 9:15 AM ET

The sustainable mini-boats are a more affordable, effective and sustainable alternative to existing methods of trash retrieval, such as hand and fishing net retrieval methods. In addition, they send back actionable environmental data about waste collected.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Associates Participate In Virtual Veterans Day Salute

Nov 12, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Today we honor all those who have served our country. Yesterday, our Veterans Business Resource Group recognized associates and their family members at our annual virtual Veterans Day Salute.

Education

A (Virtual) Field Trip Into the Heart

Nov 12, 2021 9:05 AM ET

A (Virtual) Field Trip into the Heart: Our Future Well Kids program hosts #STEM interns, scientists, 3x U.S. Olympian Lolo Jones to learn about heart health.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Report Analyzes How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the Nation's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas

Nov 12, 2021 9:00 AM ET

New research published by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) analyzes How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs