Responsibility

Charles River Laboratories Publishes 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the publication of its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report , which includes progress and results from 2022 and 2023.

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  • Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the publication of its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report , which includes progress and results from 2022 and 2023.
  • The 2023 report demonstrates Charles River’s priorities and commitments across its strategic Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) areas of focus: Accelerate Life-Saving Therapies; Lead with Integrity; Inspire our People; and Protect our Planet.
  • The 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report was prepared in accordance with the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards, as well as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Standard.
  • Visit the Corporate Citizenship section of Charles River’s website to read the 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report in its entirety and learn more about the Company’s ESG disclosures.

Principal® Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Banking, Construction & Property, REIT, Professional Services, Alternative Energy, Environment, Insurance, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Finance, Sustainability, Principal, Electricity, GHG, Partner, Certification, Real estate, Organization, Responsibility, Sale

Principal Asset Management℠ , through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • Principal Asset Management℠ , through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.
  • For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners .

Ventas Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) today announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • This distinguished recognition marks Ventas’s second consecutive year earning ENERGY STAR’s highest honor and reflects the Company’s fourth consecutive year winning the Partner of the Year Award.
  • In addition, more than 175 Ventas owned buildings received ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, the most certified properties of any Healthcare REIT.
  • “We are proud of this important recognition from the ENERY STAR program for our industry-leading energy management practices," said Kelly Meissner, Ventas Vice President, Corporate ESG & Sustainability.

OneTrust Joins Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence, today announced that it has joined the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute (RAI Institute), the prominent non-profit enabling global organizations to harness the power of responsible AI.

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  • OneTrust partners with RAI Institute to contribute to its development of tangible governance tools for trustworthy, safe, and fair Artificial Intelligence
    ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence , today announced that it has joined the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute (RAI Institute), the prominent non-profit enabling global organizations to harness the power of responsible AI.
  • As AI adoption accelerates, OneTrust recognizes responsible AI practices are critical for building trust and unlocking AI's full potential across industries.
  • "We're delighted to welcome OneTrust as a member of the Responsible AI Institute," said Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac, Head of Global Partnerships & Growth at Responsible AI Institute.
  • Through its own expert-led OneTrust for AI Governance Masterclass webinar series , OneTrust enables compliance and technology professionals alike to mature their technology-driven AI compliance programs and foster responsible AI practices across their businesses.

TrustArc Announces Groundbreaking AI & Privacy Innovations

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrustArc, a leader in data privacy management and governance solutions, is proud to announce two revolutionary product innovations set to transform the privacy landscape – Responsible AI Certification and NymityAI. Both will be available beginning March 27, 2024.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrustArc, a leader in data privacy management and governance solutions, is proud to announce two revolutionary product innovations set to transform the privacy landscape – Responsible AI Certification and NymityAI.
  • The TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification is the first AI certification focused explicitly on data protection and privacy.
  • TrustArc proudly announces its participation in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., on April 2 - 4.
  • TrustArc invites all attendees to visit Booth 316 at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit to discover firsthand how the company is shaping the future of AI and privacy technology.

Bell installs aerial alarms on its network to help fight copper theft, resulting in local arrests

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Earlier this year, Bell started installing aerial alarms across its network, with plans to expand deployment to more locations.

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  • Earlier this year, Bell started installing aerial alarms across its network, with plans to expand deployment to more locations.
  • On February 26, 2024, an aerial alarm in Fredericton, New Brunswick successfully notified the local RCMP of a cable cut.
  • We're enhancing the security measures to our network – including the installation of aerial alarms – to better protect our critical infrastructure from vandals and hold them to account.
  • Bell is calling on provincial and federal governments to help communications providers improve the resiliency of Canada's telecommunications networks.

Google Cloud Announces New Generative AI Advancements for Healthcare and Life Science Organizations

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at HIMSS24, Google Cloud announced several new solutions to help healthcare and life sciences organizations enable interoperability, build a better data foundation for their businesses, and deploy generative AI (gen AI) tools to improve patient outcomes.

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  • These search and question-answering capabilities now integrate with MedLM , Healthcare Data Engine (HDE) and Cloud Healthcare FHIR APIs , making it easier for healthcare and life science organizations to build the data analytics and AI solutions needed for next era health systems.
  • Configurable cloud APIs: Healthcare application developers can integrate the medically-tuned search directly into the clinician workflow tools using configurable cloud APIs.
  • "Not all generative AI is created equal, and in healthcare, the stakes are particularly high," said Aashima Gupta, global director for Healthcare Strategy & Solutions, Google Cloud.
  • For more information on these technology advancements for healthcare and life sciences, stop by the Google booth #2512 at HIMSS24 , and please contact your Google Cloud sales team to learn more.

Hyro and Disruptive Innovations Partner to Create a Voice-AI-Based Blueprint for Healthcare Call Centers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyro, a leading provider of Responsible AI-Powered Communications for healthcare, and Disruptive Innovations, a renowned digital business and technology consulting firm specializing in healthcare, today officially announced their existing, long-term strategic partnership.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyro , a leading provider of Responsible AI-Powered Communications for healthcare, and Disruptive Innovations , a renowned digital business and technology consulting firm specializing in healthcare, today officially announced their existing, long-term strategic partnership.
  • Disruptive Innovations, known for its expertise in crafting customized solution blueprints for forward-thinking health systems, identified Hyro as an ideal partner due to its industry-leading voice AI technology.
  • Enhancing patient experience: Natural language understanding (NLU) and personalized responses offered by Hyro's AI assistants create more engaging experiences, minimizing friction and improving overall satisfaction.
  • "Disruptive Innovations is thrilled to formally announce our strategic partnership with Hyro, a leading Responsible AI-Powered Communications platform in the healthcare space," said David Wright, Founder & CEO of Disruptive Innovations.

New consortium of healthcare leaders announces formation of Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), making safe and fair AI accessible to every healthcare organization

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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New AI capabilities have the potential to transform the healthcare industry by enabling better care outcomes, improving efficiency and productivity, and reducing costs.

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  • New AI capabilities have the potential to transform the healthcare industry by enabling better care outcomes, improving efficiency and productivity, and reducing costs.
  • Enabling registration of AI used for clinical care or clinical operations through a secure online portal.
  • "By working together, TRAIN members aim to establish best practices for operationalizing responsible AI, helping improve patient outcomes and safety while fostering trust in healthcare AI."
  • "We are excited to join our TRAIN partners in the journey to accelerate AI innovation in an ethical, responsible and safe way."

Businesswoman and women’s advocate Samantha Mostyn to be Australia’s next governor-general

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Announcing Mostyn’s appointment on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mostyn was a “modern and optimistic leader for our modern and optimistic nation”.

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  • Announcing Mostyn’s appointment on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mostyn was a “modern and optimistic leader for our modern and optimistic nation”.
  • Mostyn is the second woman to hold the post, following Quentin Bryce who was appointed by the Rudd Labor government.
  • Trained as a lawyer, Mostyn has had extensive experience in business, especially in telecommunications and insurance locally and globally.
  • She presently is chair of AWARE Super and Alberts Music Group and is on the Mirvac board.
  • Mostyn has been a strong advocate on climate change and on women’s issues and has long had strong Labor connections.
  • I spent time listening carefully to single mothers and domestic violence survivors, and shared coffees and stories in men’s sheds.


Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.