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Inclusion & Opportunity

Adobe Joins the Valuable 500 Movement to Put Disabilities on the Business Leadership Agenda

Disability inclusion is on the agenda at the World Economic Forum this week, and Adobe is honored to highlight our commitment to unlocking the potential of individuals with disabilities by joining The Valuable 500.

Philanthropy

FedEx Team Donates Transportation of Earthquake Relief to Puerto Rico

In response to the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico, FedEx is donating transportation of 46 pallets of hygiene kits provided by International Medical Corps and Heart to Heart International.

Research & Reports

GM Included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

GM has once again been named one of 325 companies across 50 industries in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The GEI tracks the financial performance of public companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation and transparency.

Media & Communications

Allstate Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements in reducing its environmental footprint, increasing the diversity of its workforce and building strong communities.

Environment

Leading with Purpose and Action in the Climate Decade

The climate solutions that exist have the potential to be unlocked and scaled by businesses willing to do things differently. My latest blog post captures the direct actions HP is taking to help change the course for the future of our planet and generations to come.

Inclusion & Opportunity

ON Semiconductor Named to Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has been included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI). ON Semiconductor was included in this year’s index for scoring above the global threshold established by Bloomberg.

Philanthropy

Innovating Incredible: FrontDoor

The vision for FrontDoor was born during the first-ever CyberGrants Nonprofit Council meeting in 2017. When asked what would be the most impactful thing that we could work on together in the next 12 months, those in attendance agreed...

Awards & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Again Tops Industry Ranking in FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies List

Arrow Electronics has again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, topping the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the seventh consecutive year.

Energy & Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation Joins Ocean Plastics Leadership Network as Charter Member

Carnival Corporation announced it is a charter member of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN)

Awards & Rankings

Fortune Names Merck One of the 2020 World’s Most Admired Companies

Merck was named one of the 'World’s Most Admired Companies' by Fortune magazine. The publication ​​ranked Merck among its 'All-Star' companies.

Awards & Rankings

HanesBrands Scores a Superior A- Grade for Continued Environmental Stewardship in the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report

Demonstrating continued achievements in environmental stewardship, HanesBrands today announced it earned a leadership level A- score for the second year in the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report.

Events

New Swiss Data Center Label to Decarbonize Nationwide Digital Infrastructure

Today, at the WEF Meeting, an alliance of academia & industry representatives announced the Swiss Data Center Efficiency Label with the initial goal to decarbonize data centers in Switzerland and significantly reduce their overall energy consumption.

Environment

Schneider Electric: Containing Global Warming to 1.5C is possible. Here's How.

To limit climate change to 1.5C, there is no other option than a drastic change in our consumption and production mode: in our buildings and cities, in our industries, and across infrastructure.

Awards & Rankings

CBRE #1 Real Estate Company on Fortune’s Most Admired List for Second Consecutive Year

CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it was the top-ranked real estate company on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Company roster for the second year in a row. It is the eighth straight year that CBRE has been named a Fortune Most Admired Company.

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates its 2019 Heroes

Each year, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) supports organizations working around the world to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet.

Philanthropy

Sixth Annual Comerica Bank Dallas Prom Dress Drive Begins February 1

Comerica Bank will host its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive, benefitting Dallas CASA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, during the month of February. Six Dallas-area Comerica banking centers, including its newest location in the Snider Plaza area, will serve as drop-off locations for new or gently-used, cleaned formal dresses and accessories.

Corporate Responsibility

What Do Working Dads Really Want? Johnson & Johnson and Working Mother Worked Together to Find Out

Johnson & Johnson supported just-released research on the office benefits fathers most wish they had. Can you guess what factor influences dads to be 20% more likely to take time off to be with their families?

Environment

Gildan Reaches Leadership Level in CDP's 2019 Scores for Corporate Transparency and Action on Climate Change

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to have been included in the leadership band in CDP’s 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change.

Events

Tech for Good: Innovating for a Better World

MIT Solve and The Tech Interactive, eBay co-hosted the MIT Solve challenge design workshop in San Jose, California, bringing together Bay Area technologists and innovators to brainstorm the most pressing global challenges around sustainability.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Family Farming Legacy From South Africa to Canada

Ray Lourens grew up on a farm in South Africa before relocating with her family to a remote farming community in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her family’s operation was recently selected to be a part of our Regenerative Agriculture Oat Pilot program.

Education & Workforce Development

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at How and Why LabXchange Was Created

Dr. Robert Lue, principal investigator of LabXchange,said the new platform greatly expands support for science learners, which could lead to important discoveries and broader scientific literacy.

AI & Technology

Tetra Pak Launches First Virtual Marketplace for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Tetra Pak has today unveiled the food and beverage (F&B) industry’s first full-scale virtual marketplace.

Awards & Rankings

Northern Trust Included on Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies 2020

We're proud to be included on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2020, including a top-ten ranking in the financial services industry.

Philanthropy

When We All Vote and MTV Team up to Launch the "2020 Prom Challenge" Rewarding Creative Voter Registration Drives in High Schools Nationwide

When We All Vote, in partnership with MTV, announced the official launch of the 2020 Prom Challenge - a grant competition that will recognize high schools from across the country committed to boosting voter registration in their communities.

Latest Campaigns

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

Caesarstone ICON: Innovating Today for a More Sustainable Future

Innovating today for a more sustainable future. Crafted with decades of commitment to exceptional design and quality, Caesarstone ICON advanced fusion...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute