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Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Donates $100k for Tornado and Flood Relief in the South

The Wells Fargo Foundation today announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of tornado and flood relief efforts across the southern U.S.

Philanthropy

United Airlines Employees Convert Cargo Facilities Into Food Distribution Centers

United Airlines today announced that it has transformed one of its cargo facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into a food distribution center to aid the Houston Food Bank's efforts to feed families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Philanthropy

Smithfield Foods Announces $100 Million Responsibility Bonus as Part of #ThankAFoodWorker Initiative

The $100 million Responsibility Bonus, named for Smithfield’s preeminent guiding principle, is on top of a previous $20 million commitment. Employees who miss work due to COVID-19 exposure or diagnosis will receive the Responsibility Bonus.

Health & Healthcare

BrightFarms Feeds America

Research & Reports

Outcomes-Aligned Incentive Structures for Investment Managers and Their Employees

We are experiencing a transition to an era where total social benefit is becoming an increasingly important metric for the perceived value of products and services.

Education & Workforce Development

HP Inc. Launches Digital Learning Partnerships to Support Students and Schools Impacted by COVID-19

HP Inc. today announced HP Turn to Learn, a new program that will deliver educational content curated from leading scientific, publishing and media companies to support teachers and students in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

100% of Ocean Spray's Cranberries Verified Under FSA as Sustainably Grown

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, announced it is the first major fruit cooperative worldwide to achieve 100% sustainably grown verification for its Ocean Spray cranberries

Awards & Rankings

Arbor Day Foundation Announces 2020 Arbor Day Award Winners

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2020 Arbor Day Awards, recognizing five individuals and organizations for their exemplary tree planting and environmental practices.

AI & Technology

ATMP Facilities: The Cost of Manufacturing a Magic Bullet

It’s a thrilling time to be part of an advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) project. You’re working on a new frontier of scientific discovery, using some of the fastest-evolving and most complex techniques available to potentially cure our most malignant diseases.

Health & Healthcare

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E9: Margaret McDonnell, UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets

In recognition of World Malaria Day on April 25, host Danielle Holly speaks with Margaret McDonnell, Executive Director of the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign, the world's largest and most powerful community committed to defeating malaria.

Philanthropy

Whole Kids Foundation Invests $1.65M for 550 New Edible Gardens for Schools & Nonprofits Serving More Than 260,000 Students

Just in time for Earth Day, Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, announced today that 550 garden grants are being awarded to schools and school garden-support organizations to sustain edible educational gardens.

Corporate Responsibility

Unlocking Benefits of Sustainability Reporting in South Asia

An engagement program with stock exchanges and regulators in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is enabling GRI to support more listed companies to improve how they report on their sustainability impacts.

Corporate Responsibility

RCS Global and Responsible Minerals Initiative Partner to Support Cobalt ASM Producers

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and RCS Global Group (RCS Global) have announced a new strategic partnership

Awards & Rankings

“Subaru Share The Love” Award to Support Community Connections’ Inclusion Efforts

On March 25, Jim Morehart, of Morehart Subaru and Subaru of America, awarded Community Connections an $11,000 donation.

Research & Reports

General Mills and its Foundation Enable 5.5 Billion Meals, Commit to Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s long-term global commitments. The annual update, which marks 50 years of reporting for the company, outlines significant progress against and investments in four priority areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

Research & Reports

New Global Compact Network UK Report Explores Pros and Cons of Corporate ESG Transparency

Today the Global Compact Network UK publishes their briefing ‘Debating Disclosure: the pros and cons of corporate transparency’.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Smart, Sustainable Dehumidifiers and Air Conditioners Expand LG ENERGY STAR Air Care Portfolio

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA has expanded its award-winning portfolio of energy-efficient residential air care products to include the new LG PuriCare™ dehumidifier, a 50-pint† unit with drain pump for effortless everyday use.

Corporate Responsibility

A Grocery Store Inside A Restaurant? Perhaps The New Reality Of A Post-Coronavirus World

Major foodservice-only distributors like Sysco have already started helping their restaurant customers create these new mini markets.

Events

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: April 20--24

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community for an array of virtual panels...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Acre Support London CIV in Strengthening Senior Management Function with Key Head of Responsible Investment Appointment

Our banking and finance team are proud to have partnered with London CIV, who today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Jackson as their Head of Responsible Investment.

Research & Reports

Don’t Count Out 2020 Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 crisis has complicated our daily lives and is now impacting the 2020 census.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial and IVECO. Solidarity Across Continents. Solidarity Across Generations.

Mr. Xiaowei Huang, Deputy Head of the Harbin Economic and Technology Development Zone (Pingfang District) Government, visited CNH Industrial’s agricultural equipment plant in Harbin, China which produces Case IH and New Holland Agricultural machinery

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Keeping the American and Global Economy Moving

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today detailed a comprehensive set of actions it has taken to fight COVID-19 and to keep the American and global economy moving.

Research & Reports

General Mills and its Foundation Enable 5.5 Billion Meals, Commit to Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

General Mills released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress on its long-term global commitments. The update outlines significant progress against & investments in 4 priority areas: Food, Planet, People & Community.

Latest Campaigns

Southwire 2025 Sustainability Report

Since 1950, Southwire has powered progress, from bringing light to rural communities to enabling the infrastructure that drives modern life. Today, we...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

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...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Nutrition and Health

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

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...