Philippines' Sycwin Coating & Wires became the world’s first manufacturer to have its industrial paint certified lead-safe this week, according to IPEN, the global NGOs network dedicated to eradicating toxic chemicals.

Timberland has committed to building a sustainable leather supply chain through partnership with regenerative farming corporation Other Half Processing it announced today.

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Tech giant HP pledged to invest $200m over the next five or so years to develop water-based ink technologies for printing digitally on corrugated packaging and textiles, it announced this week.

For the first time employees have been given decision-making power on which good causes will benefit from the telco’s US regional grants programme, the T-Mobile Foundation announced yesterday.

LinkedIn launched team recognition features and employee notifications this week to help companies become more connected with their people online.

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Slack launched Workflow Builder, a tool designed to streamline routine functions in internal communications, today.

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