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Truist Foundation today announced the opening of registration for its second Inspire Awards to be held on April 24 at the Knight Theater in Charlotte and online.
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift”), announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, detailing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The report highlights a 3.9% fleet emissions reduction (g/mile) from 2019 and is on track to meet its short-term goal of 5% by 2025. Other notable developments included increased pilot programming for low-to-no emission vehicles, exceptional growth in women in leadership, and tying ESG performance to
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Verified net-zero targets anchor company’s short- and long-term global sustainability impact
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Across Southern Company, our journey to propel historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is moving boldly forward.
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Amplifying HBCUs – A Conversation With Mark Berry, Bobbie Knight Tony Allen Mon, 03/27/2023 - 14:40 Type of Content Multimedia with summary Layout Standard Format Body Across Southern Company, our journey to propel historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is moving boldly forward. Amplifying, investing in and collaborating with HBCUs allows us to create space and opportunities for students of today to become leaders of tomorrow. In observance of Black History Month, Mark Berry, senio
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SBTi verifies company’s net-zero science-based target by 2050
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A 2019 Pew Research Center study revealed that Black professionals remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce, making up nearly 9%.
The second annual scholarship will provide 31 Black college students with financial assistance in pursuit of degrees in STEM
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Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer committed to sustainability, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022 EcoVadis assessment.
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KOCH INVESTS: Smarter Supply Chains With Arkestro Fri, 09/16/2022 - 10:45 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body Koch Disruptive Technologies is co-leading a $26 million Series A funding round in Arkestro. Through its predictive procurement orchestration platform, Arkestro automatically and intelligently helps customers save on costs while improving supply chain performance. HOW IT WORKS: Arkestro engages a proprietary blend of behavioral science, game theory and machine learning to
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift” or “the Company”), announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, continuing its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) best practices. The report highlights a 4.5% fleet emissions reduction (g/mile) from 2019 and is in line to exceed its short-term goal of 5% by 2025. Other notable developments included ESG oversight from the Governance Committee and improved workforce development programs. Knight-
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• Sustainability education available daily in the Licensing U Theater
• Brands spotlight sustainable products and socially responsible business practices in the Business Lounge
• Only a few weeks left to register for Licensing Expo – secure an attendee pass here
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Philanthropic grants will fund 28 fellows conducting scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities.
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Milliken & Company published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key reporting component for Milliken's 2025 Sustainability Goals.
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An expanded partnership with Products of Change (POC) brings sustainability initiatives to the forefront following the program's successful European market launch in 2021.
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Licensing Expo is slated for May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
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Logitech For Creators Honored in Awareness Categories-Special Projects in Diversity, Equity Inclusion in the Inaugural Anthem Awards SOURCE: Logitech DESCRIPTION:The #Creators4BIPOC movement from Logitech For Creators has won a Silver Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion category. #Creators4BIPOC is a movement to help address barriers faced by Black, Indigenous and People of Color creators. Acknowledging the importance of giving credit where it’s due, Logitech partnered with award-win
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Advancing Racial Equity Through Your Investments Tue, 03/01/2022 - 10:00 Subheader Investors now have a variety of intentional investing approaches to pursue a more inclusive society, as well as their financial goals. Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body Building a truly inclusive society will require concerted action across governments, nonprofits, corporations and investors. We increasingly understand the benefits of advancing racial equity, but aren’t necessarily aware of the av
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Byron Knight explores the 'tremendous opportunity' to invest in new supply chain innovations
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For Wincie Knight, joining ViacomCBS’ Office of Global Inclusion team was a natural transition for someone who prioritizes the happiness of others and fostering a culture where people can bring their true selves to work every day.
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The Kaplan Educational Foundation recognizes leaders who have played critical roles in ensuring equity for community college students of color.
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9/11 Day 2021 PSA campaign State of Unitedness calls upon all Americans to join together in unity for the 20-year remembrance of 9/11.
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The new Prudential DEI Portfolio will invest in early-stage private equity firms with diverse ownership
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#Creators4BIPOC movement engages creator community to provide recognition, representation and resources to BIPOC creators
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OHUB Hosts Juneteenth Celebration in New Orleans, Announces OHUB x NOLA Innovation & Equity District, Equity District Podcast & Investment Syndicate.
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Year Three of Queen Collective Debuts As Part of Tribeca Festival’s Juneteenth Program on June 17, 2021
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New to Tribeca for Juneteenth, 8:46 FILMS Premiers on June 18, 2021
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Queen Collective Films to air Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 9pm ET on BET Her and BET
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National Non-Profit Received 815 Scholarship Applications for 2021 - 2022 Academic Year
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift” or “the Company”), North America’s largest truckload transportation company, announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, affirming the Company’s commitment to corporate sustainability and highlighting progress achieved in the reduction of carbon emissions, numerous environmental, social and governance (ESG) measurements and a special segment covering the COVID-19 pandemic response. This new report also highlights
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$5.2 million in philanthropic support for significant scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities
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Launched during Jobber Professional Development Day, Boost by Jobber will help launch, grow, and strengthen small home service businesses
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O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar today announced it raised $575,000 in 2020 to support the Folded Flag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides educational scholarships or grants to Gold Star families who lost loved ones in combat serving our country. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210317005804/en/ O'Charley's CEO Craig Barber presenting The Folded Flag Foundation with a check for $575,000 - all the money O'Charl
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The John S. & James L. Knight Foundation, the Surdna Foundation & Comcast NBCUniversal announced over $2 million in investments to support the Center for Black Innovation’s mission to increase Black entrepreneurship in Miami & throughout the nation.
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift” or “the Company”), North America’s largest truckload transportation company, announced the release of a new report that outlines key sustainability metrics that align with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework. This report reinforces the Company’s previously announced long term goal to eliminate 50% of its carbon emissions by the year 2035. The newly published report also highlights the Company’s near
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Mobile carrier marks major milestone by bringing joy to children across America
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Uses Qumu Cloud to Virtualize 2020 Overnight Walk, Exceeds Giving Goal for Largest Annual Fundraiser
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National program shows significant growth in Quebec ahead of the Quebec summit
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Recognized as the 2020 Best Bank for Sustainable Finance by Euromoney, HSBC will convene global in-house and external experts from leading organizations to share innovations in sustainable finance
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The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation today announced the election of two new trustees – John Dabiri, Ph.D., Centennial Chair Professor at Caltech and Jonathan Levin, Ph.D., dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business. These appointments build on the appointments of Hilary Krane and Ellen Ochoa in 2018 to establish continuity in board service over the coming years. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200901005205/en/John D
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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will serve as the Start Line sponsor of 2020 American Heart Association (“AHA”) Central Ohio Virtual Heart Walk on August 22. “As the Start Line sponsor for the 12th straight year, Hexion is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association in support of its heart disease and stroke prevention efforts, as well as groundbreaking research,” said George Knight, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “While this year’s event looks a l
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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability and social responsibility. “We operate our facilities with continuous improvement as our focus, and I am proud of our sustainability and safety accomplishments in 2019, achieved by our associates working together,” said George Knight, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
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Dr. Clifton Emery Selected As HFC Academic Expert In Social Welfare to Help Guide Grant-Making for HFC Asia
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Gotham Assembles Powerhouse Roster of Authors, Content Creators, Filmmakers and Celebrities to Launch GOTHAM READS on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm ET/Noon PT; 826LA, Common Sense Media, Girls, Inc., Imagine LA, P.S. Arts, Save the Children, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, SCBWI and Young Storytellers On Board
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New initiative brings company contribution to Houston-area pandemic relief to $450,000
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TX Restaurant Relief Fund to support local restaurants to make and deliver meals to frontline workers
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Texas Medical Center and first responders to receive masks, protective equipment
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NutriCanine, a raw dog food delivery service, is donating 1,000 lbs of dog food to vulnerable and immunocompromised members of the community, as well as those financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200330005230/en/Bella a team member of NutriCanine (Photo: Business Wire) The Toronto-based startup aims to help ensure that everyone can continue to access healthy, nutritious food for
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—InMoment recognized by Women Tech Council list for its global efforts building an inclusive culture and other measures that transform technology culture
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Scholarship recipients participate in prestigious three-day program in the nation’s capital
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Global Distributor Recognized for Its Growth and Economic Impact on the Region
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The Event Has Raised More Than $13 Million in Total for Children with Special Needs and Students
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Sugar Ray Leonard, Global Star Kodi Lee and More Celebrities Aim to Raise Awareness for Children with Special Needs and Education
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Teachers and students can watch and participate live on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. ET/ 4:00 p.m. PT via Twitch at: https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires
The live stream, in collaboration with nonprofit FIRST, will feature state of the art robotics technology from inside an Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center so students learn more about robotics and the importance of a computer science education.
The live tour is the latest addition to Amazon Future Engineer – a four-part, childhood-to-career program that works to inspire and educate 10 million children and young adults each year from underserved and underrepresented communities to try computer science
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O’Charley’s, Village Inn and Bakers Square to support The Folded Flag Foundation
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It’s rare that Wincie Knight can make it through a conversation without mentioning the importance of inclusion in her workplace.