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A corporate water strategy manifesto: We can and will do better

GreenBiz

Our observations and point of view for 2020 so far are: The pandemic has been an accelerator of trends, such as the digital transformation of the water sector, attention on lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, and the appalling underinvestment in water infrastructure in the U.S. Sponsored Article.

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Community investments pay dividends

GreenBiz

This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. Corporate community investment historically has been the realm of philanthropy and volunteerism departments, but there are a growing number of examples where direct investment by businesses benefits operations as well as the communities in which they serve.

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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

3BL Media

NEW YORK, October 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Small businesses that complete the application will be eligible for consideration to receive a $10,000 grant.

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DraftKings Announces Sponsorship of Military Research Associate Program Developed by Kindbridge Research Institute

3BL Media

“It is a privilege to be able to play a leading role in supporting the next generation of researchers while training veterans for new careers in concert with KRI,” said Chrissy Thurmond, DraftKings’ Senior Director, Responsible Gaming. Through the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. To learn more about KRI, please visit kindbridgeinstitute.org.

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All AI Work is Not Created Equal: Building an Ecosystem That Supports Not Just Jobs, But Employment in East Africa

James Militzer

In other words, there will always be a need for data annotation, and there will always be a need for similar digitally focused jobs — and this need could help generate the kind of stable, formal employment that can reduce poverty and drive lasting economic growth. How then do we as companies act as good partners?

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A $500 Billion+ Market Opportunity for Real Impact: Three Ways Corporations Can Engage in Social Procurement

James Militzer

The term refers to the practice of corporations buying products or services from social enterprises, thereby enabling them to scale their operations and their impact – while allowing the corporation to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. .

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How JJ Cummings Protects People in Ukraine From Cyberthreats

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: This blog is part of our series that focuses on the people behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Cisco. Cisco understands that the risks inherent in digital transformation must be constantly managed. What’s great is that any employee can get involved. It’s an amazing and humbling thing to see.