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Let?s get together: Intel?s 2030 commitments include ?shared? climate and social goals

GreenBiz

Make technology fully inclusive and expand digital readiness. Make technology fully inclusive and expand digital readiness. A major focus on addressing the digital divide and expanding access to technology skills. kilowatt-hours of energy from 2012 to 2020 (beating its goal of 4 billion kWh). . billion gallons of water.

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Food waste startup backed by Oprah Winfrey snags $250 million

GreenBiz

Apeel, which got its start in 2012 with a grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has attracted funding from many high-profile funds, such as Andreessen Horowitz, as well as several firms that have championed a focus on climate tech including S2G Ventures, DBL Partners and Powerplant Ventures. Pull Quote. Food & Agriculture.

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Access, Understanding and Trust: Breaking Down the Barriers to Women’s Participation in India’s Digital Finance Revolution

James Militzer

The digital gender divide has long occupied international development headlines, as gaps remain between men and women in both access to and usage of digital technologies in many emerging economies. This means that poor women in rural areas are almost entirely excluded from digital access. Access to Digital Services.

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Using Technology to Better Support Conflict-Affected Families in Nigeria

3BL Media

In 2017, Cisco and Mercy Corps came together to launch Technology for Impact – a 5-year partnership centered around the shared goal of delivering humanitarian aid and development assistance faster, better and to more people around the world through digital solutions. Now in its final year, Technology for Impact has reached more than 9.8

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Mondel?z 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Mindful Snacking

3BL Media

We help people snack mindfully in many ways – from on pack cues and information to brand-inspired tips, digital resources and programs, and health and nutrition professional community partnerships. 2012; Katterman et al., 2012; Katterman et al., z 2021 Snacking Made Right Report. 2014; Hendrickson et al., 2017; Camillieri et al.,

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Verizon Brings Free STEM Learning to Youth

3BL Media

Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, centers on four educational tracks: immersive media, smart solutions, digital product innovations and artificial intelligence. Since 2012, the initiative has committed $1 billion in market value to support digital equity, reaching over 7 million students.

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Virtual Conference Provides Free Professional Learning Opportunity for Educators on Election Day

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, October 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Educators can learn directly from leading edtech experts on Tuesday, November 8, at the inaugural Elevating Innovation virtual conference presented by Digital Promise and Verizon. Press Contact: Jessica Schuler Digital Promise 410-598-9848 jschuler@digitalpromise.org. ###.