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The global pandemic in 2020 changed the way we work, learn, and communicate. Among the biggest shifts were mandatory remote learning and work-from-home policies that called attention to the persistence of the digital divide.
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HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions strategic business unit has, once again, been rated as a “Leader” in the Zinnov Zones for ER&D services ratings. This is the eighth consecutive year that HARMAN has been recognized in the Zinnov Zones for Digital Engineering and ER&D.
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Gildan is taking its digital grievance process to new heights, by rolling out its grievance mechanism app to 100% of its factory workers in Honduras, bolstering the Company’s existing efforts to provide safe and convenient avenues for them to voice their valuable feedback.
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At Bloomberg, we have been free of titles from the start. The way we are structured allows our employees to network more freely, learn about new career paths, and pursue them. And we openly encourage this kind of movement across departments, locations, and time zones.
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Four Steps to Building Resilient Coastal Cities Wed, 07/26/2023 - 09:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050, with half of all U.S. states in the top 5 percent of thos
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Celebrating Diversity, Equity Inclusion at Comcast " is covered in flowers" title="Employees contributed to a community mural by selecting flowers that represented Employee Resource Groups during the DE Day Watch Party event at Comcast Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA." typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:00 Subheader By Loren Hudson Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body At Comcast, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE) are core to who we are. From the people who power our t
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Initial deployment of 500 Solar-powered School Zone Safety Beacons for The Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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TimberTech by AZEK, one of the world’s leading brands for beautiful, sustainable, high-performance wood-alternative decking and outdoor living products, announced today that its Advanced PVC Decking line was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Sustainable Innovation Awards. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005558/en/ TIMBERTECH® ADVANCED PVC DECKING RECOGNIZED AS A WINNER IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S 2023 SUSTA
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Grassroots award recognizes activists from Zambia, Indonesia, Turkey, Finland, Brazil, and the United States
Live ceremonies to take place on April 24 in San Francisco and April 26 in Washington, DC
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Polaris Dawn crew donates Starlinks to organizations in Philippines, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Mozambique to improve access to global healthcare.
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Razom for Ukraine, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to building a more prosperous Ukraine, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Bob Freeman Humanitarian Award. Named for one of MedShare’s founders, the honor is awarded each year by MedShare International, a global humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people, communities and the planet by reallocating surplus medical supplies and biomedical equipment. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Razom, wh
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Despite “anti-ESG” media discourse, findings indicate that perceptions of ESG and impact investing remain positive – though most remain confused about the differences between the two terms and various reporting frameworks
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Arctaris Impact Fund, LP (“Fund”), the flagship debt fund of Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (“Arctaris”), has obtained a new $10 million warehouse line of credit (LOC) with KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) through its Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Group. KeyBank CDFI’s LOC will help Arctaris bridge the timing between when investments are made, and Impact Notes are secured for long-term permanent financing. This LOC also enables speed in execution,
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022 Net sales increased 9% to $149.2 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $137.4 billion in fourth quarter 2021. Excluding the $5.0 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 12% compared with fourth quarter 2021. North America segment sales increased 13% year-over-year to $93.4
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The company’s renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW and will generate enough clean energy to power 5.3 million homes in the U.S.
Amazon’s renewable energy purchases last year brought it closer to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its original target
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Comcast announced it has exceeded the company’s goal of launching 1,250 Lift Zones by the end of 2022. Comcast’s award-winning Lift Zones program provides free WiFi access in neighborhood community centers nationwide.
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In March of 2022, 3M announced a commitment to help increase safety and visibility in 100 school zones in 23 countries by 2024.
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The Champions Network™ training, focused on teaching fundamental, trauma-informed mental health skills, to support over 100,000 youth in Black and Brown communities
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World’s leading cloud provider announces new replenishment projects in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States to bring much needed clean water to communities around the world
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In celebration of the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, the world-famous holiday event will host five NFT projects that will see a winning design made into a Macy’s Parade balloon for the 2023 holiday spectacle
Launching on the OnCyber metaverse, the experience can be accessed via desktop and mobile on macys.com/NFT
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The USA TODAY Network, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the non-profit recipients of national grants from the company’s A Community Thrives program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221025005140/en/ Now in its sixth year, A Community Thrives awards grants to worthy causes and organizations across the United States aiming to improve their local communities. The program, wit
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New Venture Fellows program to support women- and minority-led ideas, creating more resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities in U.S. cities
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A new online tool showcases climate change’s impact on future hardiness zone maps
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Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson Wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022 Thu, 09/01/2022 - 15:15 Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body STOCKHOLM, September 1, 2022, /3BL Media/ – Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden announced the winner during a ceremony at World Water Week in Stockholm. Harmful algae blooms plague aquatic ec
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Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden announced the winner during a ceremony at World Water Week in Stockholm. Harmful algae blooms plague aquatic ecosystems around the world. They impact water quality and ecosystem diversity, cause dead zones, and cost the fishing and tourism industries millions of dollars. Rayson’s father, a commercial fi
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Arctaris became the largest impact-focused Opportunity Zone firm in 2021, continuing to create quality jobs, build affordable housing, and develop both broadband and clean energy infrastructure in underserved communities
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Ores mined in war zones have long been subject to heightened attention when it comes to sustainability and reputational risks. Yet in 2022, it is the production and sourcing of ‘soft’ commodities, like wheat, that are increasingly under scrutiny.
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2022 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Over $170,000 for Electric Vehicle Charging and Public Safety Projects Across Northern Illinois
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Today, General Mills and ALUS announced a multi-year partnership to support farmers and accelerate regenerative agriculture in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada – key regions where General Mills sources oats for brands like Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, and Nature Valley. The U.S. $2.3 million investment enables ALUS to grow its community-led programming with a focus on soil health through its new Growing Roots pilot program, offering both technical and financial assistance to farmers. The partnersh
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Kickoff This Week in Philadelphia with U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Gold Medalists Nathan Chen, Simone Manuel, Erin Jackson, Brad Snyder, and More
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CHD Files Comments with FCC Urging Accommodation of Millions of People Sickened by Wireless Radiation.
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Registration opens for 2022-23 school year K-12 classes/programs at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
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Non-Profit Entity of Global Software Developer Pledges To Funding New Sensory Room Construction at Leading South Florida Pediatric Hospital
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First National Bank Texas and FHLB Dallas Fund Home Repairs
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Blazing Trails for Success and Achievement BLAZING TRAILS FOR SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT, Women's History Month Creating a more equal tomorrow" with all of the headshots of the women" typeof="foaf:Image" />Mon, 03/14/2022 - 13:05 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, celebrating women's accomplishments as part of American history. SAIC is proud to be comprised of women leaders and professionals who exude strength and determinati
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$14.1 Million Will Be Sent to 20 Charities for Immediate Humanitarian Aid
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Students Compete for Cash Prizes in Global Innovation Challenge to Solve Water Issues Wed, 02/16/2022 - 08:00 Subheader Students Urged To Sign Up Before March 7 Deadline for $20,000 Xylem Innovation Challenge Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body RYE BROOK, N.Y., February 16, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Secondary and tertiary students worldwide are called on to expand water access and resilience, through signing up to join Xylem’s (NYSE:XYL) Global Student Innovation Challenge. Registr
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Rapid response to humanitarian emergency in the wake of Cyclone Batsirai
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Showcasing relevance of satellite as a substitute for land-based networks disrupted by natural disasters
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Global Sustainable Markets (GSM) launched its sustainable e-commerce platform with GSM Deal City, an online clearance outlet.
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Upgrading pipelines is physically demanding work and can present extra challenges for the 5’ 2” Cristina Ramirez, who has worked in natural gas since 2018 but joined PSEG Gas Operations last summer. Ramirez, a service mechanic, is one of many women now seeking careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. Cristina Ramirez “You can see some of the men doing the job and breezing right through it,” Ramirez said. “I have the mindset that
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Investment Spurs Economic Development in Underserved Communities East of the Anacostia River
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New $10 million AWS Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Scholarship (AWS AI & ML Scholarship) program is designed to prepare underrepresented and underserved students globally for careers in machine learning
Amazon SageMaker Studio Lab makes it easy for anyone to quickly set up a machine learning development environment for learning and experimentation at no cost
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Kohl’s unveils holiday campaign anchored in cultivating a sense of belonging, and inspiring customers to share purposeful and meaningful gifts with loved ones
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In the spirit of the season, Kohl’s will donate a total of $8 million to nonprofits hand-picked by associates across the country
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Digital and social activations will deliver gifting inspiration, offer new live shopping opportunities, and encourage customers to celebrate tradition
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Kohl’s has expanded fulfillment capabilities to support its digital business, including a new e-commerce fulfillment center, omnipower centers as well as store pick-up enhancements, and new self-service pilots
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Customers will discover an elevated store experience with streamlined product assortment and solutions-based displays that will inspire gifting discovery
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Partnership Gives Consumers Exclusive Access Through Live.Westfield.com Streaming Platform and Fan Zones at Over 20 Flagship Destinations
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Fans and shoppers across the globe are invited to hear Lady Gaga perform tracks from the new duets album with Tony Bennett, Love For Sale
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Virtually, and through Westfield’s network of global flagship destinations, consumers are able to:
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Access the Love For Sale album pre-sale via Live.Westfield.com before its official release on October 1 and enter for a chance to win a personalized message from Lady Gaga
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Celebrate at official Fan Zones in 21 Westfield centers worldwide across 12 countries including the US, UK and Europe
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Interact with Gaga inspired content displayed through media screens in ten countries across the US, UK and Europe
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The partnership will support Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit organization co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, with the mission to build a kinder, braver world, and Exploring the Arts, an organization founded by Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto, with the mission to transform the lives of young people through arts education.
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Exclusive access to the September 30 streamed performance is available for signup today at Live.Westfield.com
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By Dalila Wilson-Scott SOURCE: Comcast Corporation DESCRIPTION:Every two years, we have the honor of proudly coming together across the company to bring the thrill and excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games home to millions of Americans and support Team USA. Together, we unite to watch the world’s best athletes compete to achieve the extraordinary. But beyond each event, broken record, and the many unexpected moments lies an incredible story of each competitor’s dedication and determinati
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Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that it has closed the previously announced carbon credit streaming agreement with Infinite-EARTH Limited (“InfiniteEARTH”) and strategic alliance agreement with the InfiniteEARTH founders. As detailed in the August 3, 2021 news release which can be found here: Carbon Streaming Corporation - News & Media, InfiniteEARTH is the developer of the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Projec
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Carbon Streaming Corporation (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a carbon credit streaming agreement (“Carbon Stream”) with Infinite-EARTH Limited (“InfiniteEARTH”). InfiniteEARTH is the developer of the industry’s flagship REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) project, the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project (the “Rimba Raya Project”). The Rimba Raya Project, for which InfiniteEARTH has
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Across Central and Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, Comcast has been working with community partners like the LGBT Center in Reading to launch more than 60 WiFi-connected Lift Zones.
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Comcast is equipping three Family Promise shelters in the city of Spokane with WiFi-connected Lift Zones as well as new laptops to support vulnerable students, adults and families.