Social impact press releases

COP29 BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 14, 2024 – At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announce new,...

Business leaders see the benefits of investing in IT for sustainability, with 88% planning to increase investments in IT for sustainability over the next 12 months 90% of executives surveyed...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that its Envizi environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Suite received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization. Designed to...

UNDP and IBM developed two new interactive models for UNDP's Data Futures Exchange's GeoHub: the AI model Electricity Access Forecasting and the statistical geospatial model Clean Energy Equity Index.

IBM unveiled two new IBM SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics, which have been piloted and designed with community colleges. These new IBM SkillsBuild...

ARMONK, NY; July, 15 2024 - IBM (NYSE:IBM) and JLL (NYSE:JLL) today announced a sustainability solution powered by IBM Envizi technology and delivered by JLL’s sustainability services team,...

ARMONK, N.Y., April 11, 2024 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the release of its 2023 Impact report. The report summarizes the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives,...

Collaboration through IBM SkillsBuild will create access to technology training for thousands of young people from communities historically underrepresented in technology AUSTIN, Texas, March 7,...

New data from Futurum1 suggests that the mainframe skills pool is growing, with 65 percent of university leaders surveyed reporting more skilled mainframe talent available today as compared to the...

IBM will increase investment in the IBM Sustainability Accelerator by 50%, committing up to $45 million in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years. New RFP will align with United...

Three-quarters (76%) of surveyed executives agree that sustainability is central to their business, but nearly half (47%) say they struggle to fund sustainability investments Organizations that...

BOULDER, CO., Dec. 6, 2023 – Today, Call for Code Creator, David Clark Cause, Founding Partner IBM (NYSE: IBM), Charitable Partner United Nations Human Rights, and Program Affiliate the Linux...

-IBM collaborating with Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Government of Kenya and the United Kingdom's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre to...

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 — Deloitte today announced a global collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) that will leverage the two companies’ leading sustainability solutions, which together can help...

New sustainability projects: including collaborations with The University of Sharjah (UAE); The University of Chicago Trust (India); The University of Illinois (U.S.); Instituto IGUÁ (Brazil);...

New text classification capabilities can help to automatically categorize thousands of lines of spend data using natural language processing (NLP) ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM...

Learners will benefit from a new generative AI course roadmap and collaborations with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) worldwide. NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To help close the...

IBM's continued involvement in the U.N. effort builds on a long legacy of research and action on global challenges in collaboration with governments and civil society IBM will demonstrate the...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) is using the IBM Envizi ESG Suite to collect, analyze and report on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance...

In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM announced it will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that it is collaborating with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data,...

Siemens Digital Industries Software and IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced they are expanding their long-term partnership by collaborating to develop a combined software solution integrating their...

Executives cite inadequate data (41%) as a top barrier holding back ESG progress Only 4 in 10 surveyed consumers feel they have enough data to make environmentally sustainable purchasing (41%) or...

ARMONK, N.Y. and Paris, France April 12, 2023 – According to a new global study by IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) 61% of consumer goods leaders are purposefully aligning...

ARMONK, N.Y., April 11, 2023/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the release of its 2022 IBM Impact report, which includes the company’s information about its environmental, social and...

IBM will support projects that can help improve access to safe drinking water for all, improve water quality by reducing pollution, increase water-use efficiency, protect and restore water-related...

Aims to accelerate etisalat by e& sustainability initiatives using IBM software DUBAI, UAE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and etisalat by e&, announced that the company will...

LONDON, 8 March 2023. The EY organization (EY) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announce a global collaboration to focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions that aim to help...

As global respondents look to change jobs in the next 12 months, awareness of career and training options is low To tackle these misconceptions and bring STEM education closer to underrepresented...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 18, 2023 - Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) formally launched an AI Center of...

ARMONK, NY (December 21, 2022) – Subscriptions have become commonplace in the digital world, and bundling is designed to help lower both pricing to the consumer and investment from the brand. To...

The initiative will support organizations such as United Nations Development Programme, Sustainable Energy for All, Net Zero Atlantic, Miyakojima City Government, and Environment Without Borders...

Grant recipients selected in Ireland, United Arab Emirates, and in California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, and Virginia ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools...

- 66% of consumers surveyed say they'll be more concerned about the economy this holiday season. - 58% plan to start holiday shopping before November. - 73% said they are considering...

WASHINGTON, DC – October 11, 2022 –The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced today its collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) which includes leveraging IBM SkillsBuild – a free education...

HBCUs will work with IBM to establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers, giving students and faculty access to IBM training, software, and certifications at no cost. WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022...

CAIRO, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 – IBM – a leading hybrid cloud, AI, and business services provider – has been named technology partner of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or...

Next generation LinuxONE servers extend IBM's capabilities to help clients across industries, including Citibank, reach sustainability targets ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM...

ARMONK, N.Y. – June 2, 2022 – Today Object Management Group® (OMG®) announced Responsible Computing (RC™), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address...

Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) and SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG), Manhattan's largest office landlord, announced that SL Green is leveraging IBM sustainability software to help advance their company's...

Collaboration will focus on three key pillars: Natural Language Processing (NLP) including Arabic, AI applications in the healthcare industry, and sustainability ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,...

Sofia, Bulgaria – May 25, 2022 -- EnduroSat, leading provider of software-defined NanoSats and Space services for business and academia, announced that open source, hybrid cloud and AI...

Thanks to IBM Service Corps volunteers, IBM will provide in-kind cybersecurity support to schools across the United States, as well as Brazil, Costa Rica, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates....

The annual Think conference unveils an expanded roadmap for quantum computing and plans for 4,000+ qubit system in 2025 ARMONK, N.Y., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today kicked off...

ARMONK, N.Y., May 10, 2022 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced education initiatives with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Specialisterne Foundation, and six Historically Black...

Leaders determined to make supply chains more sustainable and resilient; turning to data and new technologies to achieve it More than half (53%) of surveyed CSCOs say their digital supply chain...

Companies can help break down barriers to meet a potentially sharp increase in consumer, investor and employee demand Key study highlights: Almost half (49%) of respondents said they paid a premium—

'IBM Impact' Aims to Create a More Sustainable, Equitable, and Ethical Future ARMONK, N.Y., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Impact, a new framework for the...

Worley (ASX: WOR), ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on helping energy companies build and operate green hydrogen facilities...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida announced this week a new collaboration with tech giant IBM (NYSE: IBM) to launch a comprehensive skills program designed to extend UF’s vision to...

At NRF 2022: Retail's 'Big Show', the IBM (NYSE:IBM) Institute for Business Value, in association with the National Retail Federation, the world's largest retail trade association, released their...

Created to combat water quality-related deaths, the Saaf Water sensor and analytics platform for rural localities wins 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge Technology using AI, Blockchain, and...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Watson Health today announced its 2022 Fortune/IBM Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals list, naming the top-performing U.S. hospitals for inpatient cardiovascular...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the Call for Code Honoring Everyday Heroes Challenge for enterprise developers to encourage the development of new technology...

According to the findings of a new global consumer study released by IBM's (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV), respondents are feeling slightly more festive for the 2021 holiday season...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled a groundbreaking commitment and global plan to provide 30 million people of all ages with new skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow by 2030. To achieve this goal,...

IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite combines weather, climate, and operational data and environmental performance management into a single solution Helps companies anticipate and respond to...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is providing no-cost, online coursework and a digital badge credential in a collaboration with Adobe. The collaboration is designed to help prepare...

Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that its 21st century apprenticeship program has earned official recognition from the American Council on Education (ACE) which, for the first time, will allow IBM apprentices to translate their 12 months of on-the-job training for up to 45 college credits

Integration is designed to help streamline the validation of air travelers' COVID-19 health documentation, reducing friction during check-in, and supporting airlines as the industry works to...

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2021 -- Smallholder coffee and cocoa farmers and their cooperatives in Honduras are harnessing the power of technology to access new markets and make better business decisions...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the availability of Reigniting Small Business from IBM, a program aiming to provide no-cost, education and coaching designed to help small businesses run their...

At VivaTech today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna announced a new collaboration with 30 global organizations including governments, community colleges, non-profits, and employment agencies,...

New York, NY, June 15, 2021 – Ocean research non-profit ProMare and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have announced the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) is now in international waters as it attempts to cross...

Despite a year of intense global focus on social justice issues, nearly half of lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans recently surveyed by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV)...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has selected six school districts to receive its IBM Education Security Preparedness Grant, which totals $3 million. The in-kind grant was created to help United...

LOVUND, NORWAY and ARMONK, N.Y., June 1, 2021 -- With animal welfare, sustainability, and food safety becoming increasingly important for consumers, Nova Sea announced it is joining the Norwegian...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today it has extended its IBM Global University Program with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to 40 schools. IBM is now working with the American...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today introduced a new Software as a Service (SaaS) version of IBM Cloud Pak for Security, designed to simplify how organizations deploy a zero trust architecture across...

IBM [NYSE: IBM] and Raise Green, an impact investment marketplace for clean energy projects, announced their collaboration to develop Raise Green's software solution deployed using Red Hat...

New partners including Heifer International and charity: water join IBM developer ecosystem and open source community to take on climate threat ARMONK, N.Y., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --...

A new study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV) revealed that one in four consumers surveyed globally plan to switch employers in 2021. Even as the economy saw the loss of...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis. The company will accomplish...

Focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-COVID-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new IBM (NYSE: IBM)...

Harris-Stowe State University announced today a multi-million dollar collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) on a comprehensive program designed to develop diverse and high demand skill sets that align...

Many corporate IT leaders say their organizations are not prepared for the future IT needs of the business and nearly all are moving to advance their transition to cloud infrastructure, according...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced its working with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and World Wide Fund for Nature to launch the Sustainability Teacher Resources Channel on...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expansion of the company's IBM Z skills initiatives to include a new nationwide IT Infrastructure apprenticeship accelerator program – establishing an onramp...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that P-TECH, a groundbreaking public education model to strengthen education equity and career development opportunities in primarily underserved communities, is...

SYDNEY, October 28, 2020 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) is partnering with the NSW Department of Education’s STEM Industry School Partnerships Program and the NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node to bolster...

Commitment to "good tech" solutions helps clients address environmental challenges ARMONK, N.Y., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM's (NYSE: IBM) operational CO2 emissions have been reduced by...