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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Opens Scholarship Applications for Diverse Engineering Students

Applications are now being accepted for National Grid’s “Charging Our Future” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engineering Scholarship Program for high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing engineering degrees and exploring rewarding careers in energy,

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Recognize Dow for 3rd Consecutive Year Among 100 Best Companies To Work For®

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has earned a place on the Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the third consecutive year, moving up ten places from #99 last year to #89.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nasdaq Collaborates With World Federation of Exchanges on Launch of Green Equity Principles

After environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has moved into the mainstream over the past couple of years, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is launching the WFE Green Equity Principles, a global framework for identifying and appointing shares as green.

Education

Discovery Education Celebrates DNA Education on DNA Day With Curated Free Resources

Discovery Education presents a curated collection of free standards-aligned resources empowering educators nationwide to incorporate DNA education into teaching and learning in celebration of National DNA Day.

Sustainable Development Goals

FedEx Recognized As Environmental Leader in Transportation by JUST Capital

We are honored to have our environmental leadership in the transportation industry recognized by JUST Capital for Earth Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Ways To Start Engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility

Every day, businesses are making a difference in the world by partnering with nonprofits, schools, advocacy groups, and other charitable organizations dedicated to public good.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Approach to Operational Resilience

In 2022, we expanded our ISO 50001 certification to our Singapore and Wuxi manufacturing facilities. ISO 50001 is the global standard for energy management systems, which demonstrates the commitment of our leadership to efficiently use energy in our manufacturing facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Rewards of Giving Back: Meet Erin Walsh-Beguin

I am a Director on the Talent Acquisition team, looking after all things Recruiting Operations (processes, tools, systems, projects, recruiting coordination, etc.). In 2021, the Employer Brand function came under my area of responsibility, as well.

Diversity & Inclusion

High School Branch Experience Gives Students Confidence in Future Successes

When Ruby Saldivar was a junior at Mountain View High School in El Monte, part of Los Angeles, and making plans for her senior year, one thing she set her eyes on was working at the Union Bank student branch at her school.

Environment

LA Galaxy Celebrates Earth Month With MLS Greener Goals Initiative

In celebration of Earth Month and MLS WORKS Annual Greener Goals Initiative, AEG’s LA Galaxy organized programming to engage and inspire the local community to take action to protect the planet.

Education

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources To Help Children and Families Prepare for School and Life With Support From PNC Foundation

New resources created to help parents, caregivers, and educators enhance learning opportunities for children by celebrating their uniqueness, exploring how we’re all connected, and building awareness of community.

Environment

Clayton® Extends Its Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation To Restore, Reforest Critical US Ecosystems

For the second year in a row, Clayton, a national builder of attainable housing, is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 1 million trees in strategic reforestation projects that span 11 states.

Education

Showcasing Hands-On Engineering at Community Science Events

At Keysight, our work to build a better planet involves investing in our communities and the future of science and engineering education. We support science events because they help students develop critical thinking skills and promote curiosity about how things work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation To Fund More Than 750 New Housing Units for Veterans Facing Homelessness

The Home Depot Foundation will add more than 750 units of supportive housing for veterans facing homelessness through $10.4 million in grants to its nonprofit partners.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation Supports NCGrowth in Creating Sustainable and Equitable Opportunities

On a recent episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and Mark discuss and envision an economy that has opportunities for everyone to prosper.

Research, Reports & Publications

STMicroelectronics Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today releases its annual sustainability report detailing 2022 performance, strategy, and ongoing action plans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nielsen Receives MRC Accreditation for Its National TV Audience Measurement Service

Nielsen, a leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced that it has met the Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation standards for its National TV Audience Measurement service, once again becoming the only TV audience measurement provider to be accredited.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Just and Regenerative Tomorrow With Forum for the Future

What does a sustainable future look like? Leading international sustainability nonprofit Forum for the Future works to tackle this very question.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What National Volunteer Month Means to Cisco Habitat Champions

Cisco employees have been supporting Habitat for Humanity since the 1990s. When it became clear that this would be a valued relationship for years to come, Cisco began tracking employee volunteerism in Habitat builds in 1998.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Tornado Relief

Entergy Arkansas is working with its longtime partner, the American Red Cross of Arkansas, to support tornado recovery efforts with a $50,000 donation, following the March 31 tornadoes that left a trail of devastation in parts of the state.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gilead Sciences Releases Inaugural ESG Impact Report

Gilead Sciences recently released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Raising the Bar: How Women Mixologists Are Stirring Up India’s Alco-Bev Industry

Women trade ambassadors for Bacardi in India share their experiences as top mixologists in the country, while advocating for greater gender diversity in the workforce and explore ways to create a more inclusive environment for women to thrive in.

Events, Media & Communications

Ready for Our Close-Up: Production and Event Safety Starts at the Site Selection EHS Review Process

You’re invited to join our Health & Safety experts for our webinar, Ready for our Close-Up: Production and Event Safety Starts at the Site Selection EHS Review Process, on Thursday, May 4th, at 2:00pm EDT.

Green Infrastructure

Satisfy Your EV Curiosity During Earth Month

Recognizing that the Earth deserves more than just one day of celebration, Edison International is sponsoring three events as part of Drive Electric Earth Day. Which, contrary to the name, is a month-long campaign.

Health & Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Selects T-Mobile As Primary Wireless Provider Through 2032

As the VA’s primary wireless provider, T-Mobile will be the link between VA healthcare providers and veterans — enabling critical medical support like telehealth visits and remote patient monitoring.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  3. 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...
  4. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...