ESG News For Paradigm

Recognizes women who are dedicated to breaking barriers in corporate leadership and showing the value of gender parity and racial equity in the workforce

This year marks a significant milestone for AgroAmerica, a family-owned, vertically integrated company that provides sustainable food and ingredients globally. AgroAmerica proudly launches PlanetA, an ambitious new sustainability strategy aimed at driving tangible change and redefining the paradigms of sustainable food systems.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240523124865/en/PlanetA - Sustainability Strategy (Photo: Busi

Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, today announced that it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s continued commitment and progress on its key corporate sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Report can be found on the company’s website here.“I am proud to issue our fifth annual Sustainabili

Each Prize Winner to Receive $750,000 Over Three Years

In a joint press statement today, the city of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and Nedamco Africa announced the launch of Nedamco Africa’s comprehensive digital water management platform, “CCW” for the Dire Dawa administration. This success-based public-private partnership is a testament to Dire Dawa's dedication to pioneering environmental innovation and showcases the city's proactive role in embracing advanced technologies. The initiative is set to become a global benchmark, with its integration of digital twin technology, AI/ML, and satellite imagery, combined with blockchain-enabled water accounting, to enhance water management in an era of climate change and global water challenges. The agreement heralds a new era where sustainable practices, innovate public-private financing and technological advancement converge, heralding a future of environmental sustainability and resilience.

Paula Cogan was interviewed at COP28, participating in a series of global business leader sessionseuNetworks has released its latest Sustainability Report highlighting twelve months of progress in tackling climate change in the critical world of digital infrastructure – leading in decarbonisation, focusing on innovation, collaboration and a cultural commitment to lasting change

Kontoor Brands Foundation, the private grantmaking organization funded by Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®, proudly announces grants to seven leading nonprofit organizations based in Greensboro, NC. The 2023 recipients were chosen for their innovative efforts addressing food and housing security for high-need community members."Successfully addressing the housing and food crisis and prov

Program Launches with Braga Fresh and Church Brothers Farms as Initial Partners and Encourages Additional Growers to Join

Sustainable, carbon-negative home builder completes first home in collaboration with renowned design firm

U.S. Rice Farmers Lead the Future of Regenerative Agriculture with Climate-Friendly Rice Certified to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Improve Soil Health, and Conserve Water

Authors Dr. Scott McCalla, Dr. Lisa Langford, and Dr. Alfreda Goods explore why some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) approaches fall short and how shifting to value-based thinking can more effectively foster belonging

Colossal Biosciences team at Elephant Havens in Botswana, Africa. From left to right: Steve Metzler, Matt James, Dr. Wendy Kiso.

Most significant development in Habitat Manitoba’s 35 yearsProject will reduce 252 tonnes of CO2 emissions, compared to standard concrete

The Quell Foundation Appoints a New Executive Director, and a Director of the First Responder Resilience Project

Unilever Canada and Canadian Lung Association awarded Best in Show Campaign and Best Creative Campaign of the Year, respectively

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the T.D. Jakes Group, which includes T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV), TDJ Enterprises (TDJE) and T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), today announced a strategic partnership to drive economic vitality and inclusivity in communities across America. Over the next 10 years, the partnership between these organizations could result in up to $1 billion in capital and financing from Wells Fargo, as well as grants from the Wells Fargo Foundation, with the goa

Recognition honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices

-- Cybin and The Chopra Foundation continue to work together to advance the research and education of psychedelic-based therapeutics as a new paradigm for the treatment of mental health --

The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) today announced the opening of applications for the 2023 Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research. The prize of $200,000 per year for three years is awarded annually to at least six New York City area-based scientists. The Prize empowers researchers to pursue novel, high-risk/high-reward cancer research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking.“AI-powered biotech has enabled the deployment of the COVID

Global technology leader recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine as a top company for women in cybersecurity

Oklo co-hosted Secretary Granholm on tours of Oklo’s liquid metal experimental programs at Argonne’s state-of-the-art liquid metal testing facilities.Secretary Granholm then toured Argonne’s experimental fuel recycling facilities, where Oklo has three U.S. Department of Energy funded projects to develop advanced recycling technologies in partnership with Argonne.Oklo is developing technologies to help strengthen U.S. energy independence and the nation’s clean energy enterprise with the support and commitment of the Department of Energy’s investments.

Yum! released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting its stewardship of its people, food and planet.

New Nonprofit Cybersecurity Portfolio commits $1M+ as part of Okta’s 3-year Nonprofit Technology Initiative

Changing Lanes will receive $100,000 in funding to accelerate its entrepreneurial ventures

This victory marks the highest number of ARDA Awards won in the vacation-ownership company’s history

PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL ). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation has always been committed to helping the ecosystem by providing Hydrolyte®, a low toxicity, environmentally-conscious disinfectant that kills 99.9999% of pathogens, and Catholyte, a potent non-toxic, environmentally-safe cleaner and degreaser. Both products are created from naturally-occurring salt minerals (pure salt), water, and low-voltage electricity using PCT Corp.’s special electro-chemical activation (electrolyzing)

44% say their interest in shopping sustainably has increased since the start of the pandemic

#HappinessForAllUkraine announced as official 2022 @UN #InternationalDayOfHappiness campaign theme #TenStepsToGlobalHappiness #HappinessForAll #Happytalism #TenBillionHappyBy2050

Eastman has been named one of America’s Most Just Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC for its commitment to address key ESG issues.

Unlocking Capital and Resources Will Create Parity, Fuel the Economy, and Diversify the Industry Landscape

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to Forbes list of The Best Employers for Women in 2021.This is the first time the company made Forbes’ prestigious list under the Trane Technologies name. The list ranks the top 300 employers most preferred by female workers based on those surveyed, and also factors in board and executive management gender representation and gender diversity initiatives. The company ranked third among those in the engineering and manufa

The Black Future Co-op Fund, University of Washington Foster School of Business’ Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC), and Bank of America today announced a new partnership to build generational sustainability of Black-led businesses and nonprofits across Washington state.“Black businesses and organizations have long been vital contributors to Washington state, yet purposeful and persistent anti-Blackness has undermined their opportunity to thrive,” says Angela Jones, J.D., Fund arc

Two funding rounds accelerate global deployment of Heliogen’s breakthrough AI-assisted concentrated solar thermal technology

The Panel for a Global Public Health Convention (GPHC) announces today the publication of a research study titled “Global Public Health Convention for the 21st Century” in the prestigious Lancet Public Health journal. The paper outlines 10 recommendations on how the world can better prevent and prepare for pandemics like COVID-19 by adopting a robust global public health convention or treaty.The pioneering study was conducted by a research team at the University of Miami (UM), Department of Publ

Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, today announced that it has published its 2020 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s continued commitment and progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The Sustainability Report can be found on the company’s website here.“I am proud to issue our second annual S

The initiative invites people, businesses, and their employees to reuse one item, with the aim of making reuse a habit.

Advanced facilities and industry-leading researchers at the University of Chicago, Argonne, and Fermilab position the Midwest as an innovation hub.

Rio Grande LNG Expected to be the Greenest LNG Project in the World

Diageo North America’s commitment to inclusion and diversity has again earned a perfect score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign

Yum! Brands named to the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for its commitment to advancing women’s equality and transparency in gender reporting.

-Masks Provide Safety for Guests and Families at the Children’s Hospital During COVID-19-

Responsible investments that incorporate environmental, social and governance factors now represent 61.8% of professionally managed assets in Canada.

If followed, guidelines would reduce ability of women and their doctors to choose widely adopted Pap-based testing strategies that have proven highly effective

Goal is to Get Needed Medical Supplies Where They Need to Be Faster During Coronavirus-Related Supply Chain Challenges

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today was recognized as a “Champion of Diversity” at the Forum of Executive Women’s 2019 Leadership Breakfast in Philadelphia, PA."We are pleased to be recognized by the Forum of Executive Women for our commitment to inclusion and diversity," said Susan Story, president and CEO, American Water. “American Water believes that our board, management and employees should reflect the customers we serve.

Report Illustrates Merck’s Approach to Long-Term Sustainability for Business and Society

Donation will fund TEES Hewlett Packard Enterprise Center for Computer Architecture Research

Addressing climate change will require radical changes in lifestyles: new report by international consortium

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it was named as one of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies by Barron’s Magazine. “We are extremely proud to have once again been included on this list of 100 most sustainable companies,” said Susan Story, president and CEO of American Water. “It is our firm belief that companies do well by doing good. More and more,

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today its commitment to achieve gender parity within its senior leadership structure by 2030, through a partnership with Paradigm for Parity®. ADM is one of the first 100 companies to join the coalition of business leaders, board members and business academics dedicated to addressing the corporate leadership gap. “We recognize that our success as a company and as an industry relies on dev