MilliporeSigma Introduces New Greener Solvent, Cyrene™

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 10:10

MilliporeSigma today launched Cyrene™ — a sustainable dipolar aprotic solvent, produced in two steps from a renewable cellulose source. The bio-derived alternative was created in response to the need for solvents to meet stricter regulation requirements for both employee safety and environmental sustainability. The new product targets the rising demand for greener alternatives to Dimethylformamide (DMF) and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP).

Meet the Women Behind Kroger's Simple Truth Tea

Tue, 03/12/2019 - 16:00

Kroger welcomes everyone to travel to the fields of the Sorwathe Tea Estate through a mobile virtual reality experience to explore a day in the life of the women behind Simple Truth tea, who are accomplishingd cultivating change in their commun firsts in their families anities.

More Than 600 Representatives From Business, Government and Civil Society Call for Gender Equality at the United Nations

Fri, 03/15/2019 - 18:30

The United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) and UN Women convened over 600 representatives from business, Government and civil society this week to discuss business action to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.

CEOs Unite in Response to Backlash on Gender Equality

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 19:15

Business leaders from more than 20 organizations will join a CEO Roundtable at the United Nations on 14 March to discuss strategies to advance gender equality in the face of backlash against global diversity and inclusion efforts.

دعوة للتقدم لورشة عمل الممارسات الريادية المستدامة، التي تستهدف المنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة

Tue, 03/12/2019 - 10:00

تدعوكم مؤسسة الملك خالد بالشراكة مع مؤسسة أكاونتبلتي إلى المشاركة في البرنامج التدريبي الخاص بالممارسات الريادية المستدامة الذي ينفّذ للمرة الخامسة في المملكة العربية السعودية بعد تنظيمه بنجاح في أبها والرياض والدمام وجدة. ستقام هذه النسخة من الورشة التدريبية على مدى ثلاثة أيام 16-18من شهر أبريل 2019م. وسيتم عقد البرنامج باللغة الإنجليزية مع توفير الترجمة الفورية إلى اللغة العربية.

Invitation to Apply for Saudi Arabia's Premier Sustainability Training for Small and Medium Enterprises

Tue, 03/12/2019 - 10:00

King Khalid Foundation is proud to partner with AccountAbility to facilitate the Sustainability Leading Practices (SLP) Training Program. This will be the fifth training, following four highly successful workshops in Riyadh, Abha, Dammam and Jeddah. The workshop will be conducted through three days of training sessions on April 16-18, 2019. The training will be provided in English and simultaneous Arabic translation will also be available.

ITS Sustainable Mobility Maritime Transport Foundation and Costa Group Have Signed a Cooperation Agreement: 12 Months on Board and 1200 Hours of Lessons for the Training of New Engineer Officers

Mon, 03/11/2019 - 17:30

Today at the headquarters of Regione Campania (Sala De Sanctis, Via Santa Lucia), eng. Felice Siciliano, President of the ITS MSTM Foundation (Sustainable Maritime Transport Mobility), and Neil Palomba, President of Costa Cruises, signed - in the presence of the Education Councillor Lucia Fortini - an important cooperation agreement: Costa Group will work with the ITS Foundation in the training of students who are preparing to become engineer officers.

Merck Named to National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Top Companies for Executive Women

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 16:30

Bristol-Myers Squibb Named to 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women Annual List

Mon, 03/11/2019 - 15:55

Bristol-Myers Squibb is excited to again be part of the 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women annual list. The company is committed to empowering women like Catherine Liu, Head of Finance, Intercon FP&A and South East Asia, through the development of female talent, career advancement and leadership opportunities at BMS. Learn more about the company’s inclusive culture.

Make Every Dollar Count: Is Your Cash Sleeping with the Right Partners?

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 10:35

Impact investing has emerged as a major force in philanthropy. Last year GIIN conducted a survey showing that the estimated value of the impact investing sector doubled between 2017 and 2018, increasing from $114B to $228B. There’s a growing demand for investments that actively produce measurable positive social and environmental outcomes.