Ingersoll Rand Ranks on Corporate Responsibility Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for Third Consecutive Year

Fri, 04/22/2016 - 09:05

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is named to Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the third consecutive year.

It’s Full Speed Ahead for the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Accelerator Teams

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 16:30

Last October, eight teams from around the world were chosen to be part of the first-ever biomimicry food systems accelerator.

Lockheed Martin Ranks No. 8 on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 14:15

Lockheed Martin earns #8 ranking in CR Mag's 2016 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Start Innovating in Shared Value Labs

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 19:00

In just 3 short weeks, thought leaders, practitioners and intrapreneurs from around the world will gather for the 2016 Shared Value Leadership Summit at the Conrad New York on May 10-11, 2016 to discuss how global companies are driving and enabling solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.

State of Edtech: How Money Shapes Tools and Schools

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 16:05

Since 2010, the U.S. K-12 edtech industry has seen a boom of venture investing in education technology. EdSurge has been “following the money” behind venture investments in U.S. K-12 edtech companies to understand the dollars--and their implications. Those investments are redefining the tools and curriculum available to schools, and will have an effect on teaching and learning -- eventually. Measurable “exits” and demonstrated outcomes for schools have been scarce so far. But here’s what we’re seeing:

Food Waste: The Harvest is Just the Beginning

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 21:15

We waste one-third of our food. That is, quite simply, a failing grade.

Bechtel Among Experts Speaking on Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 17:35

That's A Lot of Water! Emory University Recycles 400,000 Gallons Per Day

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:30

Emory University’s WaterHub is able to treat wastewater on-site and meet nearly 40% of the University’s water needs, which should save it millions of dollars over the next 20 years.

New Case Study: Skandia Group Creating Shared Value in Sweden's Financial Sector

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 11:00

The concept of shared value recognizes that the health of any business is inextricably linked to the long-term prosperity of its clients and communities.

GM on Fast Track to Redefine Mobility with Lyft, Maven & Self-Driving Cars

Thu, 03/24/2016 - 13:45

There’s never been a more exciting time to work in the automotive industry. The traditional owner-driver model of ownership and usage of the vehicle are changing, and GM views this as an opportunity to be a disruptor.