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Corporate Responsibility

The Expanded Role of Companies in Empowering Civic Action

As the 2020 election approaches, hear from the ACLU, Levi Strauss & Co. and Benevity on how to empower your people to support the issues they care about, combat misinformation, and make their votes count.

Philanthropy

FedEx Express Backs Student-Run Startup, Echooo

FedEx Express has awarded its signature FedEx Access Award to student-run company Echooo, from Belgium at the JA Europe Company of the Year Competition, hosted as a virtual event for the first time on 22nd-24th July 2020.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Citizen and The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Launch the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund for Nigerians by Nigerians

Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a fund for Nigerians by Nigerians to combat the devastating effects brought on the people of Nigeria by COVID-19 and its associated restrictions.

Volunteering & Community

MilliporeSigma Virtual Volunteering: Sharing Knowledge About Covid-19 with Students

Dr. Tobias Hertzig, regulatory affairs manager at MilliporeSigma, led two virtual virology sessions at the European School Frankfurt and the Metropolitan School Frankfurt, in the frame of the SPARK™ virtual volunteering initiative.

Corporate Responsibility

Olympic Movement Stronger Together to Mark One Year until Tokyo 2020 Games

23 July marked one year to go until the postponed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 begins in 2021. Throughout the day, the Olympic Movement came together to mark this key date through a series of activities taking place worldwide on digital channels.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Fat Tire Amber Ale is the First Nationally Distributed Carbon Neutral Beer in the U.S.

In celebration of International Beer Day, SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has certified New Belgium Brewing’s iconic Fat Tire Amber Ale as America’s first nationally distributed carbon neutral beer.

Research & Reports

The GRI Universal Standards: What's Changing and Why?

In June, we announced a major update to the reporting at the heart of the GRI Standards. The planned revisions to the Universal Standards are significant because they will affect every organization that uses the GRI Standards, supporting them to more effectively report their most significant impacts on the economy, environment and people.

Philanthropy

We Are Citizen Philanthropists - Ireland Giving Network

At VMware, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute to our society. Our culture of service influences the way we interact with others – inside and outside of work. As such, we are all Citizen Philanthropists, empowered to support...

Research & Reports

Does Climate Change Top Corporate ESG Agendas in 2020?

The momentum in 2019 was undeniable, with a record number of companies making commitments to climate action.

Energy & Infrastructure

Arrow Electronics Supports Local School District's Emergency Relief Efforts

Arrow Electronics is supporting the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund, which has addressed critical needs of students and their families in the Denver metro area during the coronavirus crisis.

Health & Healthcare

World Mask Week Aims to Inspire Global Movement to Wear Face Coverings in Public to Help Stem Exponential Spread of COVID-19

The Pandemic Action Network, WHO, Africa CDC, CDC and CDC Foundation, Facebook, Google, Global Citizen and 40+ partner organizations announced today the launch of World Mask Week from August 7-14, an effort to increase the use of face coverings in public across the globe.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

From Crisis Comes a Shared Vision for Face Shields

French hospitals struggled to find face shields for doctors and nurses—until local companies turned to 3D printing for a solution.

Media & Communications

In Focus: Climate Change Challenges for Financial Sector Players and the Companies They Provide With Capital - Measuring and Managing the Risk

Several encouraging developments for you from the (1) capital markets community and (2) the corporate sector and (3) the combining of forces of each.

Philanthropy

CIT Funds Greenhouse Construction at Tarzana Community and Cultural Center

CIT Group Inc. today announced that it has made a donation to Tarzana Community and Cultural Center for the construction of a greenhouse in the organization’s Children’s Teaching Garden, a community need identified by a customer of CIT’s Southern California retail bank OneWest Bank as part of the company’s Acts of Caring initiative.

Corporate Responsibility

Land Betterment Corporation Recognized in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to announce its recognition by Indianapolis Monthly.

Environment

International Paper Joins Savannah River Clean Water Fund

International Paper has joined the Savannah River Clean Water Fund (Fund), a coordinated effort to permanently protect and responsibly manage forests – nature’s water filter – in the Savannah River watershed.

Corporate Responsibility

The People at Sappi Remain Central to Sustainability Strategy

Safety is the top priority at Sappi. Across all regions, we are committed to zero workplace injuries.

Health & Healthcare

The Role of Design, Test & Security in Today's Healthcare Advancements

Technology has always played a critical role in the healthcare industry. However, recent advancements are driving a revolution in capabilities and opportunities to improve the health and wellness of people around the world.

Philanthropy

Bayer Stands by Kenya and Uganda in Fight Against Desert Locust Devastation

Farmers in Kenya and Uganda currently fighting a devastating locust invasion and looming food security crisis are receiving help from Bayer thanks to a donation of 170,000 liters of Decis ULV insecticide. 120,000 liters will be shipped to Kenya...

Corporate Responsibility

How Companies Can Provide Immediate Assistance to Employees Impacted by COVID-19 and Other Disasters

Childcare. Utilities. Medical bills. To many of us, these are just typical, everyday costs of living and working. For others, these are a few common causes behind serious financial hardship, often forcing someone to choose between medicine, electricity, food, or shelter.

Volunteering & Community

ViacomCBS Community Day Goes Virtual

Our annual ViacomCBS Community Day might look different this year, but the reasons we give back remain the same. Thousands of employees around the world are excited to use this opportunity to volunteer from home – here’s why.

Health & Healthcare

United Now Cleaning Flight Decks with UVC Lighting

United Airlines is now cleaning pilot flight decks with Ultraviolet C (UVC) lighting technology on most aircraft at its hub airports to disinfect the flight deck interior and continue providing pilots with a sanitary work environment.

Environment

A New Recipe for Corporate Sustainable Agriculture

Soil and water are intricately linked. From how they are protected to how they are managed to how they are valued across economic sectors, there is a clear connection. The decisions we make about one can have big impacts on the other.

Latest Campaigns

Social Progress

Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Policy and Regulation

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

Nutrition and Health

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

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...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...