Month: July 2024

Did you know that even today, more than half of the people on Earth wash their clothes by hand? That’s more than 6 billion people, often women and girls, who sacrifice up to 20 hours a week that could have been spent furthering their education, employment, and wellbeing.

Earlier this year, our team at Carol Cone ON PURPOSE (CCOP) helped launch a new collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) to address this little-known social issue. Together, they will deliver thousands of manual washing machines worldwide over the next five years, impacting an estimated 150,000 people who rely on washing clothes by hand. In addition to Whirlpool Foundation’s philanthropic donation, the foundation will support TWMP through its distribution channels and with manufacturing, using the expertise of Whirlpool’s engineers.

Nav Sawhney, founder and CEO of The Washing Machine Project, brought this innovation to life. His story is moving: After quitting his job as a Dyson engineer, Nav moved to India to innovate and build affordable cookstoves for families. While living there, Nav met a woman named Divya and learned of the arduous nature of hand-washing clothes and how much time—the equivalent of a part-time job—she devoted to the chore. He promised to create a hand-crank washing machine to lessen the physical burden on her while reclaiming the time she was losing—time that she could have been utilizing to pursue an education or career to support her family’s future.

Named the Divya in her honor, Nav’s invention is the world’s first flat-packable, electricity-free machine. It reduces wash time by 75% and halves water usage. Click here to watch a video about the initiative.

Nav is not alone in this endeavor. This groundbreaking initiative pairs NGO solutions with aligned corporate giving, employee engagement, and operational resources to create impact at scale. Over the last two years, Nav’s team has worked hands-on with the Whirlpool Foundation to refine and manufacture the Divya and architect the entire initiative, from strategy to rollout. The Whirlpool Foundation is standing beside him in this significant collaboration, and we are so proud to be their partner.

When the team touched down in Puducherry, India, last April to help Nav fulfill his promise to Divvya, there wasn’t a dry eye among the team. As transformational as this investment and relationship will certainly be for those who will receive the machine and reclaim an estimated collective 17 million hours, it has been equally life-changing for all those involved.

This collaboration is a testament to what can be achieved when compassion meets technology. Together, they’re set to revolutionize laundry practices globally, paving the way for a more equitable and prosperous future. Learn more about the Divya and what’s next for The Washing Machine Project here.

Did you know that even today, more than half of the people on Earth wash their clothes by hand? That’s more than 6 billion people, often women and girls, who sacrifice up to 20 hours a week that could have been spent furthering their education, employment, and wellbeing.

Earlier this year, our team at Carol Cone ON PURPOSE (CCOP) helped launch a new collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) to address this little-known social issue. Together, they will deliver thousands of manual washing machines worldwide over the next five years, impacting an estimated 150,000 people who rely on washing clothes by hand. In addition to Whirlpool Foundation’s philanthropic donation, the foundation will support TWMP through its distribution channels and with manufacturing, using the expertise of Whirlpool’s engineers.

Nav Sawhney, founder and CEO of The Washing Machine Project, brought this innovation to life. His story is moving: After quitting his job as a Dyson engineer, Nav moved to India to innovate and build affordable cookstoves for families. While living there, Nav met a woman named Divya and learned of the arduous nature of hand-washing clothes and how much time—the equivalent of a part-time job—she devoted to the chore. He promised to create a hand-crank washing machine to lessen the physical burden on her while reclaiming the time she was losing—time that she could have been utilizing to pursue an education or career to support her family’s future.

Named the Divya in her honor, Nav’s invention is the world’s first flat-packable, electricity-free machine. It reduces wash time by 75% and halves water usage. Click here to watch a video about the initiative.

Nav is not alone in this endeavor. This groundbreaking initiative pairs NGO solutions with aligned corporate giving, employee engagement, and operational resources to create impact at scale. Over the last two years, Nav’s team has worked hands-on with the Whirlpool Foundation to refine and manufacture the Divya and architect the entire initiative, from strategy to rollout. The Whirlpool Foundation is standing beside him in this significant collaboration, and we are so proud to be their partner.

When the team touched down in Puducherry, India, last April to help Nav fulfill his promise to Divvya, there wasn’t a dry eye among the team. As transformational as this investment and relationship will certainly be for those who will receive the machine and reclaim an estimated collective 17 million hours, it has been equally life-changing for all those involved.

This collaboration is a testament to what can be achieved when compassion meets technology. Together, they’re set to revolutionize laundry practices globally, paving the way for a more equitable and prosperous future. Learn more about the Divya and what’s next for The Washing Machine Project here.

Illumina ranks 5th overall and is the top-ranking company in the U.S. and the biotechnology industry in TIME’s ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024’ list. 

The list ranks the top 500 companies out of more than 3,000 reviewed, based on various environmental metrics, including energy intensity, emissions, employee turnover, and work safety.

TIME’s announcement highlighted Illumina’s work to reduce packaging by 90% with the NovaSeqTM X Series, showcasing that manufacturing companies can also be sustainability champions. Illumina’s inclusion demonstrates the work being done by our employees to make our operations, supply chain, and products more sustainable, including:

Overall decrease in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and emission intensity (emissions per revenue)100% of global electricity consumption came from renewable sources, including purchased renewable electricity, onsite solar, and renewable energy credits8% decrease in water usage (YoY)53% reduction in packaging (since 2019)

At Illumina, we are driven by the power of genomics to positively impact the world and shape a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We know that improving human health is tied to creating a healthier planet. By making bold environmental commitments, and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals, we are bringing our mission to life.

Learn more about our commitment and progress to integrating sustainability into our business here.

Illumina ranks 5th overall and is the top-ranking company in the U.S. and the biotechnology industry in TIME’s ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024’ list. 

The list ranks the top 500 companies out of more than 3,000 reviewed, based on various environmental metrics, including energy intensity, emissions, employee turnover, and work safety.

TIME’s announcement highlighted Illumina’s work to reduce packaging by 90% with the NovaSeqTM X Series, showcasing that manufacturing companies can also be sustainability champions. Illumina’s inclusion demonstrates the work being done by our employees to make our operations, supply chain, and products more sustainable, including:

Overall decrease in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and emission intensity (emissions per revenue)100% of global electricity consumption came from renewable sources, including purchased renewable electricity, onsite solar, and renewable energy credits8% decrease in water usage (YoY)53% reduction in packaging (since 2019)

At Illumina, we are driven by the power of genomics to positively impact the world and shape a more sustainable and equitable future for all. We know that improving human health is tied to creating a healthier planet. By making bold environmental commitments, and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals, we are bringing our mission to life.

Learn more about our commitment and progress to integrating sustainability into our business here.

Ranked # 8 out of 500 U.S.-based companiesListed for the second consecutive year, highlighting Keysight’s continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionKeysight significantly surpasses many of its goals, fostering an inclusive environment

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024. Keysight was listed for the second consecutive year, earning the 8th ranking out of 500 U.S.-based companies.

The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Companies are assessed on both personal and public recommendations cutting across age, gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as general diversity in the workplace. This is also coupled with extensive independent research looking into company metrics and how this fared across a range of diversity-related best practices.

Keysight remains committed to delivering an inclusive and high-performing culture and has continued to advance its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through hiring, representation, training, and employee communities. In FY23, Keysight exceeded many of its DEI targets with full details in the Corporate Social Responsibility Report. This includes surpassing goals for diverse hiring, with 61.1% of U.S. new hires being underrepresented minorities, women in executive roles grew to 27.6%, and Keysight delivered over 1,000 STEM kits.

Ingrid Estrada, Chief People and Administrative Officer at Keysight, said: “We are proud to be recognized as a top ten best employer for diversity. While our 2023 DEI results are encouraging and we have remained steadfast in our approach, we know our work is not done. DEI is a journey, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique talents. We continue to enhance our processes, programs, and partnerships to create opportunities for all.”

The Best Employers for Diversity 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.

Resources:

Keysight DEI WebsiteKeysight 2023 CSR Report

About Keysight Technologies

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Ranked # 8 out of 500 U.S.-based companiesListed for the second consecutive year, highlighting Keysight’s continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionKeysight significantly surpasses many of its goals, fostering an inclusive environment

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024. Keysight was listed for the second consecutive year, earning the 8th ranking out of 500 U.S.-based companies.

The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Companies are assessed on both personal and public recommendations cutting across age, gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as general diversity in the workplace. This is also coupled with extensive independent research looking into company metrics and how this fared across a range of diversity-related best practices.

Keysight remains committed to delivering an inclusive and high-performing culture and has continued to advance its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through hiring, representation, training, and employee communities. In FY23, Keysight exceeded many of its DEI targets with full details in the Corporate Social Responsibility Report. This includes surpassing goals for diverse hiring, with 61.1% of U.S. new hires being underrepresented minorities, women in executive roles grew to 27.6%, and Keysight delivered over 1,000 STEM kits.

Ingrid Estrada, Chief People and Administrative Officer at Keysight, said: “We are proud to be recognized as a top ten best employer for diversity. While our 2023 DEI results are encouraging and we have remained steadfast in our approach, we know our work is not done. DEI is a journey, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique talents. We continue to enhance our processes, programs, and partnerships to create opportunities for all.”

The Best Employers for Diversity 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.

Resources:

Keysight DEI WebsiteKeysight 2023 CSR Report

About Keysight Technologies

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.