June 1, 2022
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As employees return to the office, it remains critical for companies and businesses to ensure that the work environment embodies inclusiveness so everyone can thrive.
March 31, 2022
Check out conversations from thought leaders and executives on female leadership and activism, along with discussions on everyday issues that many women face, such as navigating work while seeking eldercare and childcare support, as well as experiencing full inclusion and equity in the workplace.
March 25, 2022
Mentorship and sponsorships offer critical support Black women and underrepresented individuals. Vanessa Okwuraiwe, principal at Edward Jones, outlines how companies can help build this critical network and foster an inclusive environment for all.
March 22, 2022
Carol Juel, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operating Officer of Synchrony, outlines tangible solutions for businesses trying to stop the exodus of women leaving the workplace.
March 21, 2022
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Harlem Cycle, a boutique indoor cycling studio based in New York City, was founded on the belief that everyone should have equal access to wellness. This past year, the spin studio was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) to support this growing community of riders.
December 16, 2021
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Here are a few examples of how the private sector, in tandem with NGOs and the federal government, is investing in innovations focused on the end-of-life recovery of plastics.
October 21, 2021
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The global business community has reached a new era: climate action is now an economic imperative rather than a philanthropic activity.
October 15, 2021
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Last month, the U.S. Chamber Foundation hosted roundtables with innovators across the plastic value chain to understand the challenges and opportunities related to innovation and investment into sustainable plastics in the U.S. Here’s a sneak peak of what we heard.
August 26, 2021
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As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s fellow leading their work in sustainable plastics innovation, I had the honor of judging the Plastic Industry Association’s ReFocus Sustainability Innovation Awards. This year, the association received a landmark 52 entrants across three categories: Design, Materials, and End-of-Life. Here are a few of the innovations that were featured.
May 25, 2021
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The U.S. Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce a new sustainable plastics initiative to help us harness the full potential of plastics while ensuring we plan for their end-of-life management. This initiative will explore innovations across the plastics value chain, all the way from material science to end-of-life reuse and repurposing.