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Awards & Rankings

Carnival Cruise Line Named "America's Most Trusted Cruise Line" by Reader's Digest Magazine

The award is based on a poll of more than 4,500 of the magazine’s readers who were asked to rate products they trust across 40 different categories taking into account the areas of quality, value, and reliability. Carnival received more votes than any other cruise line. The awards are featured in the October issue of Reader’s Digest.

Environment

Caterpillar to Convene Thought Leaders on Degraded Lands Restoration

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will host the first national summit focused on catalyzing the industry of natural infrastructure restoration on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

Corporate Responsibility

NS: An Engine of Growth

Education & Workforce Development

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Ivan Kent

"The Amgen Scholars Program has helped me realize my true calling in life as a scientist."

Research & Reports

YourCause's "Industry Review" Report Helps Companies Improve CSR Impact

As global problems seem to grow even bigger every day, so do the ideas for solutions and benchmark measurements. The UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, adopted by 193 world leaders in September, reflect the growing ambition to resolve the big problems of our time in a big way. With its 17 goals and 169 specific targets, the SDGs need businesses to join governments and NGOs and do their part to improve the world.

Volunteering & Community

Employees Lead the Charge in Empowering Community

Thanks to the generosity of employees and in-house contractors from across the company, TransCanada’s second annual Get Empowered! campaign, held this September, raised over $730,000 for registered charities in Canada and the U.S. That's a 44 per cent increase over last year's campaign.

Events

Neil deGrasse Tyson's Science Talk Show 'StarTalk' Returns for New Season on Nat Geo Channel

Following a successful first season and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Informational Series, Neil deGrasse Tyson's science-focused talk show StarTalk returned for its second season on 21st Century Fox's National Geographic Channel on Sunday, October 25. The series, based on Tyson's popular radio show and podcast of the same name, features comedians, academics, and celebrity guests such as President Bill Clinton, Susan Sarandon, and Seth MacFarlane in conversation with Tyson about how science affects their lives and careers. StarTalk airs at 11/10c on Sundays on National Geographic Channel.

Energy & Infrastructure

Caterpillar Commits to Energy Access for Rural Indonesian Islands

The “500 Island Project” between Caterpillar, Fluidic and Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), will provide electricity to more than 1.5 million people which we believe would be considered one of the most ambitious rural electrification projects in the world, and will help the Indonesian Government achieve its ambitious rural electrification targets faster than otherwise possible.

Volunteering & Community

CSX Employees and Partners Volunteer at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia

CSX employees gathered at Grandview Elementary School in Charleston, W.V. on Saturday to spend the morning volunteering to improve the school. They were joined by CSX’s national service partners City Year, Action for Healthy Kids and Arbor Day Foundation, along with volunteers from the community and school.

Events

10 Reasons Why the 2015 FFA Convention Rocks

The Farm Credit team has their bags packed, and is ready to return to the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo this week in Louisville, Ky. Once again we’ll be rockin’ out with the next generation of farmers, ranchers and advocates for rural America at the Farm Credit booth (#1519).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Beyond Bloodstained Gems: New Science and Standards

The best way to ensure that your diamond is not bloodstained from conflicts is to buy an identical gem created by human science.

Volunteering & Community

Sanofi In Our Communities, Celebrating Diversity

Health & Healthcare

Team Training: When Everything Comes Together

Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) placed four service dogs with their new partners. These new service dog teams are the culmination of several years of training and countless hours by SSD's volunteers and staff.

Research & Reports

Legg Mason Issues 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Legg Mason is one of the world’s largest asset management firms. We have a local presence around the globe serving individual and institutional investors across six continents. We strive to be responsible global company in the asset management business that, through investing, meaningfully impacts the lives of all the constituencies with whom we interact.

Corporate Responsibility

Designing Workforce Development for the Next Generation of Leaders

A corporation is nothing without its people. They are the heart and soul of any company and can be the factor that sets an organization apart from its competitors. Developing that workforce in a way that helps maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace has become more critical than ever.

Research & Reports

Taproot Foundation Announces That Services Donated by Business Professionals are Valued at $150 Per Hour — a 25% Increase Over 2009 Rates

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation announces that the 2015 standard for the value of pro bono service has increased 25% to $150 per hour. The $150 valuation defines the average, per hour value of time donated by business professionals to nonprofit organizations through pro bono services including expertise in marketing, strategic planning, HR, and IT. This study was developed in partnership with CECP, a coalition of 150 CEOs of the world’s largest companies focused on societal engagement, and is based on an analysis of data included in the 2015 Salary Guides produced annually by professional staffing firm Robert Half.

Volunteering & Community

Join Republic Services in Supporting the American Red Cross

Our thoughts go out the victims and volunteers who are battling the severe flood damage in South Carolina caused by Hurricane Joaquin. Republic is proud to support ARC response and recovery efforts in South Carolina through our donation to the Red Cross on behalf of those affected by this recent disaster.

Health & Healthcare

The Life-Saving Impact of Biomedical Research

Advances in biomedical research are critical to fighting disease, and lengthening and improving quality of life. But today’s health challenges are too complex to be solved by any single organization – government, business, academia, not-for-profit organizations, patient advocates – working in isolation. That’s where the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) comes in.

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Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...