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Adobe boosts AI video tools & unveils USD $10m fund

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Adobe unveils expanded AI video tools for Premiere and After Effects and pledges USD $10m in new Film & TV Fund grants for creators.
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Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
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Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.
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Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
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Solera Foundation marks year of boosting women's leadership in insurance

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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The Solera Foundation celebrates a year of advancing women's leadership in insurance, expanding its global network across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality & boosts female leadership ranks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Logicalis has reached carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and increased female senior leadership to 34%, advancing its global sustainability and diversity goals.
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TELUS expands Buy One, Give One to support care leavers

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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TELUS expands its Buy One, Give One scheme, donating phones and plans to Canadian youth leaving care during Black Friday purchases.
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Culture Amp secures ISO42001 for responsible AI governance

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Culture Amp has earned ISO42001 certification, confirming its AI governance meets global standards for accountability, transparency and responsible management.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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Check Point Software earns spot on TIME's best companies list

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.
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AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.
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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
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NCP recommends Genetec elaborate human rights policy after NGO's Iran market claims

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Canadian NCP urges Genetec to publish a clear human rights policy after two NGos raised concerns over alleged use of its products in Iran.
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LG accelerates emissions cuts, recycling ahead of 2030 goals

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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LG Electronics advances towards its 2030 sustainability goals, cutting emissions and boosting recycling, as detailed in its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report.
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Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Blackline Safety has won the 2025 Calgary Award for Social Impact - Business, recognising its commitment to community and worker safety worldwide.
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Sandrine El Khodry named new EVP of Global Sales at ALE

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise names Sandrine El Khodry EVP of Global Sales and Marketing, aiming to boost sustainable growth and market presence worldwide.
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The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.