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Celebrating the International Day of Education - How DP World Is Helping Prepare the Next Generation

3BL Media

In Ecuador, DP World has partnered with ESPOL University to deliver a port-focused technical qualification through the Academic Unit for Technical and Technological Training (AUFTT) in Posorja. Recognizing Academic Excellence Celebrating student success is just as important as creating opportunities.

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Should corporations be activists?

Corporate Knights

Her previous research on corporate social responsibility found that investors, though initially skeptical, ultimately saw value in corporate commitments to sustainability. I have always been intrigued by the gap between what companies say and what they actually do,” says Hawn. It is bigger than a business case.”.

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As corporate leaders pledge to embrace purpose beyond profit, are business schools keeping up?

Corporate Knights

Themes of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, inclusion and diversity weave through the curriculum. For an MBA course on sustainability-driven business, students examine the role of entrepreneurship in promoting social impact initiatives. Some academics successfully pivoted years ago.

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UC San Diego Students Cross Borders and Explore New Fields in STEM

3BL Media

This year, Illumina Corporate Foundation provided funding for 14 students as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program—one of the company’s main focus areas is increasing equitable access to STEM education. UC San Diego is globally recognized for its academics as well as for supporting diversity.

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Sustainable Apparel Coalition Expands Reach

3BL Media

Committed to sustainability, they practice green management to contribute to a sustainable future and actively embrace ESG-focused work processes to meet corporate social responsibility. “As Our SAC membership symbolizes our dedication to shaping a more sustainable and responsible future for the textile industry."

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Five Takeaways From Climate Week NYC 2024

3BL Media

Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area. Sustainability leaders in business, governments, civil society and the academic community all gathered to discuss the most pressing issues in the fight against climate change under the theme: “It’s Time!”

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The Business Roundtable’s statement of purpose, one year on

GreenBiz

There have been robust efforts for years among academics, NGOs, entrepreneurs and a handful of business executives aimed at reinventing capitalism and corporations. Corporate Social Responsibility. Leadership. Featured Column. Two Steps Forward. Sponsored Article.