Social impact press releases
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- Through the pro-bono IBM Sustainability Accelerator program, the organizations worked together on two projects to enable policymakers to identify energy and infrastructure needs for communities in developing regions.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,...
Nov 14, 2024
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 monthsBusiness 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...
Nov 12, 2024
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...
Oct 24, 2024
- 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.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.
Sep 17, 2024
- Alabama Community College System, Bay Area Community College Consortium, Colorado Community College System, and Louisiana Community and Technical College System will offer students access through IBM SkillsBuild this fallIBM unveiled two new IBM SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics, which have been piloted and designed with community colleges. These new IBM SkillsBuild...
Jul 22, 2024
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,...
Jul 15, 2024
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,...
Apr 11, 2024
Collaboration through IBM SkillsBuild will create access to technology training for thousands of young people from communities historically underrepresented in technologyCollaboration through IBM SkillsBuild will create access to technology training for thousands of young people from communities historically underrepresented in technology AUSTIN, Texas, March 7,...
Mar 7, 2024
- New data from The Futurum Group (1) 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 last 5 yearsNew 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...
Mar 6, 2024
- 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.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...
Mar 6, 2024
- Three-quarters (76%) of surveyed executives agree that sustainability is central to their business, but nearly half (47%) say they struggle to fund sustainability investmentsThree-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...
Feb 28, 2024
Winning teams from Hexaware Technologies, Persistent, and The University of Sydney develop AI-powered solutions to help overcome sustainability challengesBOULDER, 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...
Dec 6, 2023
- 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 expand application of IBM's geospatial AI technologies to urban heat island mapping, reforestation and climate resiliency in aviation.-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...
Nov 30, 2023
Expanded relationship integrates IBM’s Envizi ESG Suite with Deloitte’s GreenLight Solution, fosters new offerings for end-to-end environmental needsNEW 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...
Nov 27, 2023
- 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); and Water Corporation (Australia)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);...
Nov 16, 2023- New text classification capabilities can help to automatically categorize thousands of lines of spend data using natural language processing (NLP)
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...
Sep 20, 2023 
Learners will benefit from a new generative AI course roadmap and collaborations with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) worldwide.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...
Sep 18, 2023
- 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 societyIBM'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...
Sep 13, 2023
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...
Jul 18, 2023
- With cyberattacks on the rise across schools, IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants have already benefited more than 350,000 students globallyIn 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.
May 23, 2023IBM (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,...
Apr 24, 2023
• The two companies are developing a new systems engineering and asset management combined software solution to support traceability and sustainable product development – linking domains including mechanical, electronics, electrical and software engineeringSiemens 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...
Apr 18, 2023
- Executives cite inadequate data (41%) as a top barrier holding back ESG progressExecutives 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...
Apr 17, 2023
Consumer products leaders are focusing on improving supply chain operations, leveraging analytics, AI and other technologies in an effort to drive greater efficiencies and help achieve sustainability goalsARMONK, 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...
Apr 12, 2023
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...
Apr 11, 2023
- 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 ecosystems, increase sanitation management, and reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcityIBM 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...
Mar 14, 2023
Aims to accelerate etisalat by e& sustainability initiatives using IBM softwareAims 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...
Mar 9, 2023
- Help clients manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, work together to build business strategy and demonstrate positive correlation between purpose and financial performanceLONDON, 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...
Mar 8, 2023
- As global respondents look to change jobs in the next 12 months, awareness of career and training options is lowAs 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...
Feb 14, 2023
AI Center of Excellence will focus on finding carbon neutral solutions for existing energy resources and improving access to new AI technologies for Arabic speakersAbu 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...
Jan 18, 2023
Innovative Industry Collaboration on Bundling Keeps Consumers at the Forefront, Adding to The Weather Channel Packages Already Available with Tripadvisor and USA TODAYARMONK, 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...
Dec 21, 2022
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 Foundation for this IBM Sustainability Accelerator environmental cohortThe initiative will support organizations such as United Nations Development Programme, Sustainable Energy for All, Net Zero Atlantic, Miyakojima City Government, and Environment Without Borders...
Nov 10, 2022
Grant recipients selected in Ireland, United Arab Emirates, and in California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, and VirginiaGrant 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...
Oct 24, 2022
- 66% of consumers surveyed say they'll be more concerned about the economy this holiday season.- 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...
Oct 17, 2022
Program to Prepare, Certify and Position Latinos for the Future through Tech Ed and Job SkillsWASHINGTON, 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...
Oct 11, 2022
HBCUs will work with IBM to establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers, giving students and faculty access to IBM training, software, and certifications at no cost.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...
Sep 21, 2022
IBM Will Demonstrate How Technology Can Help Align Sustainability Goals To Business ObjectivesCAIRO, 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...
Sep 14, 2022
Next generation LinuxONE servers extend IBM’s capabilities to help clients across industries, including Citibank, reach sustainability targetsNext 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...
Sep 13, 2022
New consortium to focus on sustainable development goalsARMONK, 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...
Jun 2, 2022Today 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...
Jun 2, 2022
Collaboration will focus on three key pillars: Natural Language Processing (NLP) including Arabic, AI applications in the healthcare industry, and sustainabilityCollaboration 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,...
May 25, 2022
- Mission to help democratize access to spaceSofia, 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...
May 25, 2022
- 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.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....
May 24, 2022
The annual Think conference unveils an expanded roadmap for quantum computing and plans for 4,000+ qubit system in 2025The 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...
May 10, 2022
IBM collaborates with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Specialisterne Foundation, and six Historically Black College & Universities to train underrepresented communities on technologyARMONK, 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...
May 10, 2022
Leaders determined to make supply chains more sustainable and resilient; turning to data and new technologies to achieve itLeaders 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...
Apr 28, 2022
Companies can help break down barriers to meet a potentially sharp increase in consumer, investor and employee demandCompanies 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—
Apr 13, 2022
'IBM Impact' Aims to Create a More Sustainable, Equitable, and Ethical Future'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...
Apr 12, 2022
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...
Feb 22, 2022
- Non-profit organizations around the globe can now apply to the 2022 RFP, focused on clean energyIBM (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...
Feb 17, 2022