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Bringing Technology, Talent and DE&I Together In a Post-COVID World

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 12:00 PM EST

Sep. 11 /CSRwire/ - Just like many other employees around the world, Im spending my work days at home lately. During this time, Ive often found myself reflecting on how far remote capabilities have come over the last couple of decades, from when...

Working With Nature: Improving Ecosystems and Business Costs

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 11:30 AM EST

Originally published by Dow Five years ago, Dow made a big bet. This bet was based on the premise that there was a lot of unaccounted value from nature, and a lot of nature-based solutions to be discovered for business problems. In fact,...

The Road to a Vaccine, Season 2, Ep. 5: What Have We Learned After Eight Months of COVID-19?

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 11:00 AM EST

Originally published on Linked In In Season 2 of "The Road to a Vaccine," host Lisa Ling interviews scientists, global health leaders and other experts on the COVID-19 front lines to reveal the latest medical advances and collaborations to create a coronavirus vaccineand...

Building a Forest Positive Future

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 10:48 AM EST

Sep. 11 /CSRwire/ - International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham, has been invited to speak at Bloombergs Green Festival, a new culture-shaping event featuring leading voices working at the edge of change in sustainability. Sophie joins Corey Brinkema, president, Forest Stewardship Council...

Beyond School Walls: Empowering the Potential of Tomorrow's Workforce Through Workplace Mentoring

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 10:46 AM EST

Today’s release of the Big Brothers Big Sisters 2020 Beyond School Walls Report highlights the organization’s pioneering workplace mentoring program and underscores the importance of innovation to keep kids connected during these unprecedented times. 98% of youth enrolled in the Beyond School Walls...

Fifth Third Presents Chicago Tonight: Black Voices

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 10:03 AM EST

Sep. 11 /CSRwire/ - On Sunday, September 13, WTTW News will launch CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES, an additional new program to bring to the forefront the diverse voices of Chicagos Black community. Fifth Third Bank is proud to be the presenting sponsor of...

Testing Theory: Uncovering What Makes Community Forestry Work

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 – 08:00 AM EST

International Development Tetra Techs Mark Donahue and Ian Deshmukh summarize the lessons learned from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Productive Landscape (ProLand) projects work with community-based forestry enterprises (CBFE). This post originally ran on ClimateLinks. Why do many CBFEs perform poorly...

Walmart and Schneider Electric Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration to Help Suppliers Access Renewable Energy

Posted: Sep 10, 2020 – 04:24 PM EST

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sep. 10 /CSRwire/ - Walmart Inc. and Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a new collaboration that will provide increased access to renewable energy for Walmarts U.S.-based suppliers, enabling them to lead...

United Airlines Holdings Extends Leading Commitment To Diversity in the Board Room

Posted: Sep 10, 2020 – 01:30 PM EST

CHICAGO, Sep. 10 /CSRwire/ - United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) recently announced that as part of its overall commitment to recruit and develop more diverse talent to better serve customers, its Board of Directors expects to add a second Black board member. The...

Dow Cares

Posted: Sep 10, 2020 – 12:36 PM EST

Sep. 10 /CSRwire/ - Recently, Dow was named to PEOPLE Magazines 2020 list of Companies That Care. The list spotlights 50 U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating respect, compassion and concern for their communities, their employees and the environment....