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Initiative to award at least $300,000 to early-to-growth stage companies focused on leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance emergency management across Miami-Dade

Reflecting the company’s larger global footprint, employees in approximately 148 cities in 26 countries volunteer this year, benefiting more than 100 organizationsLocal initiatives demonstrate Bunge’s long-standing commitment to food security

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Willowbrook Shopping Centre will sparkle like never before for its 10th Annual Charity Shopping Night – Shop & Shine. This milestone event has become Langley’s must-attend holiday celebration, where exclusive shopping, festive cocktails, dazzling entertainment, and prizes come together, all while giving back to the community.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251015497066/en/“Charity Shopping

Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) today announced the release of its 2024 Climate Report, highlighting progress in sustainability, innovation, and climate-related disclosures.“Beyond meeting disclosure requirements, we’re advancing our role in building a more sustainable future,” said Gunnar Kleveland, President and CEO. “This report reflects our commitment to integrating climate considerations into our business strategy. Our focus on product-level emissions is a powerful lever for innovati

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 Global Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s initiatives and accomplishments across its sustainability focus areas for the full year 2024.“We strongly believe our mission, vision and values are key to achieving our goals, including our efforts to drive positive change across our four Global Responsibility pillars of Our People a

Avangrid is one of 20 companies recognized for supporting employee physical and mental well-being

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, today announced that it is set to launch two new solutions: CCH Tagetik® ESG & Sustainability for CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and CCH® Tagetik ESG & Sustainability for Planning & Analytics.The new ESG Planning & Analytics capability will support business leaders to align climate goals and broader ESG initiatives with financial performance and integrate sustainability into decision-making. The

With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days. Through the reliability and scalability of AutoStore technology, the Arizona-based Opollo Farm is supplying Select Whole Foods Market stores in Phoenix with fresh leafy greensAutoStore’s cube storage system powers the farm, with robots moving thriving plants through the grid and adjusting plant positions in real timeThe system uses up to 95% less water than traditional farming and is built to scale outward, allowing food brands to expand production to fit available space and growing demand.This shows the versatility of the AutoStore system outside of warehousing, in this case bringing automation to transform food production.

Strategic acquisition to enhance customer support and deliver comprehensive weighbridge and data management solutions, while strengthening service delivery and sustainability outcomes for Australian waste and resource recovery customers.

Company leads with AI-driven sustainability intelligence and delivers pay equity

Leading water solutions company marks a century of service with nationwide initiative to donate 100 water systems to deserving individuals and organizations

Green Grid Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT)-powered climate solutions, announced a partnership with Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to deploy its advanced wildfire prevention platform iSIU®, Instant Situational Insights® for Utilities. This artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)-powered monitoring and alerting system will enhance BVES’s wildfire mitigation capabilities and strengthen grid resilience across its high-fire-risk areas. This partnershi

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The charitable program creates a healthier future for children and families in Chicago

Esker’s AI-driven solutions were recognized across five categories, ranging from customer service to financial services.

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the launch of Minerva, a professional community that aims to enable greater gender equality within the supply chain and digital technology industries.Membership to Minerva – named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and mentorship – is open to all who work in the supply chain and digital technology sectors and hold leadership roles within their organizations. Minerva’s k

Phocas Software, the global SaaS company specializing in Business Intelligence and Financial Planning and Analysis (BI and FP&A) has announced a zero gender pay gap based on average total remuneration for its global workforce of 286 employees this financial year ending 30 June 2024.This milestone is a significant achievement in the technology space which is traditionally male dominated. When Phocas was certified by B Corp, it received high marks for workforce retention and conditions. Achieving

AI MINDSystems Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering exponential technology-enabled systemic interventions for the health and wellbeing of humanity, today announced Hassan Tetteh, MD, MBA as its Chief Veterans Health Officer. Under his leadership, the foundation has launched its National HERO (Health Enhancing Resource Orchestration) initiative, which aims to address critical unmet needs of United States military service members, veterans, first responders, and their fami

— 10 local food-focused nonprofits receive $10,000 to help with food supply, weather preparation and resiliency —

—Immediate and long-term relief directed to impacted customers, employees and community organizations—

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN or “Fortune Brands” or the “Company”), an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives, today announced the release of its 2023 ESG Report, which documents the Company’s environmental, social and governance practices, initiatives and opportunities.“Fortune Brands Innovations is geared to strategically pursue our biggest opportunities, including in areas where we see outsized growth

Motorola and the Lenovo Foundation are committed to inclusion and smarter technology for all, and today we reaffirm this dedication with the expansion of our Indigenous Languages Support Initiative. As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and empower Indigenous communities, Motorola is proud to announce the addition of Ladin, a minority language spoken in Italy’s Dolomites region (South of Tyrol), to the list of over 90 languages supported in our smartphones.United Nations Educational,

Project Galileo now protects 2,600+ public interest organizations in 111 countries for free, against about 96 million DDoS attacks every day

Across environmental, social and governance pillars, Belden continues to make strides toward accomplishing its 2025 goals

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 4.2% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $1.19 per share to $1.24 per share, marking the 62nd year of consecutive increases.At the new rate, the indicated dividend on an annual basis is $4.96 per share compared to the previous rate of $4.76 per share. The next quarterly dividend is payable on June 4, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2024. The ex-dividend date is May 20,

Data finds consumers are putting their money toward brands that support environmental causes

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o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced it has successfully submitted its science-based emission reduction targets, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Submitting, validating, and approving science-based targets are part of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge that o9 has signed in 2021. The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction

Unveiled at CES 2024, the hyper-realistic avatar preserves the voice and personality of a 24-year-old woman with ALS to enable unprecedented communication and connection, complemented by a personal, on-device AI from Lenovo to optimize text prediction and output

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a new campaign to address rapidly escalating climate driven humanitarian crises. It calls on global governments and international donors to support local emergency responders and disaster hit communities - helping them to Stand Tall with smarter and faster humanitarian funding.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231202510555/en/Stand Ta

Company’s ongoing commitment to an inclusive workplace is detailed in latest DEI Annual Report

Ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. companies for surpassing best practices in financial responsibility, stakeholder ratings, and social responsibility

Grammarly will join the world’s leading innovators in driving forward the responsible development and adoption of AI globally

Small Businesses Can Win Customized Ads featuring Evolve Small Ambassador, Queen Latifah, on Screens and Signs Across America

ServiceNow exceeds guidance across all Q3 2023 topline growth and profitability metrics; raises 2023 subscription revenues and operating margin guidanceSubscription revenues of $2,216 million in Q3 2023, representing 27% year-over-year growth, 24.5% in constant currencyTotal revenues of $2,288 million in Q3 2023, representing 25% year-over-year growth, 22.5% in constant currencyCurrent remaining performance obligations of $7.43 billion as of Q3 2023, representing 27% year-over-year growth, 24% in constant currency83 transactions over $1 million in net new ACV in Q3 2023, up 20% year-over-yearServiceNow ended Q3 2023 with 49 customers with more than $20 million in ACV, representing 58% year-over-year increase

Company expands holiday waste reduction campaign to provide candy wrapper recycling boxes to schools, businesses, and community organizations all year long.

Southface Institute, a sustainability nonprofit, has officially launched BIT Building – a program designed to improve the operational efficiency of any type of existing building or tenant-controlled space. BIT Building equips users with the tools necessary to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption and provides verifiable recognition for those efforts via third-party certification.Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly mandating higher building performance standards to meet c

Marty Now Monitors Real-Time Data to Improve On-Shelf Product Availability and Price Accuracy, While Continuing the Work to Keep Stores Safe and Clean

Global sustainable development consultancy Arup announced a strategic partnership and investment in Re:Co, a leading software and advisory company supporting the private equity market, to develop market-leading digital sustainability services.Together, Arup and Re:Co will co-create a suite of tools and solutions aimed at improving performance across sustainability metrics while also achieving a high return-on-investment for funds and portfolio companies, encouraging increased green financing wit

o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the availability of its most recent ESG Impact Report. The report highlights o9’s sustainability and social responsibility activities, metrics, and results during the 2022 calendar year.Some of the report’s noteworthy sustainability and social responsibility initiatives include:Joining the Climate Pledge and committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a full

Nicola Acutt, Ph.D., who serves as vice president, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for VMware, Inc., is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI.Acutt is a change maker, thought leader, and strategist whose leadership experience spans business, government, and nonprofits. She is responsible for sustainability across VMware’s operations, product, and people, and is passionate about a busin

— Nearly 19,000 books read by Houston-area elementary students for Slide Into Summer reading program —

Nasdaq, an American multinational financial services corporation and the U.S. leader in stock trading by volume, has selected and profiled Orbia as an ESG Trendsetter. Orbia’s Chief Executive Officer Sameer Bharadwaj, Chief Financial Officer Jim Kelly and Vice President of Sustainability Tania Rabasa Kovacs recently joined Randall Hopkins, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions Head of ESG Solutions, for a panel discussion on why ESG (environmental, social, governance) metrics matter to Orbia, focal areas f

VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released the 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report to share progress made toward the company’s 2030 Agenda. The 2030 Agenda serves as a compass to guide business actions and commitments to drive outcomes of sustainability, equity and trust.“Every product we engineer, every customer we support and every employee we empower brings us one step closer to a more sustainable, equitable and secure future,” said

Creator of the world’s first philanthropic credit product takes home top honors in the “PayTech for Good” category

Dr. Vince Clinical Research announced its world-class clinical pharmacology unit was awarded two Green Globes certifications.

Lenovo today announced the North American edition of Work For Humankind, a bold initiative that uses technology for volunteers to make a positive, long-lasting difference while working from remote, tech-enabled locations.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626776129/en/Van at Lenovo HQ (Photo: Business Wire)The Work for Humankind Research Report found that nearly 90% of U.S. respondents find giving back to the community

Commits £10m of initial funding to engineering-related causes

UKG has been celebrated as one of America’s top companies for diversity and equitable opportunity by both Forbes and Newsweek.