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Philanthropy

American Airlines to Help Grant 95 Wishes to Mark 95 Years of Service

In honor of its 95th birthday, American Airlines is donating 10 million AAdvantage® miles to Make-A-Wish, the organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, to help grant 95 wishes.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Presents New Data From Psychiatry Portfolio at Virtual 2021 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) recently announced the presentation of new research from its psychiatry portfolio at the 2021 Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS), taking place virtually April 17-21, 2021.

Energy & Infrastructure

From Nuts to Clean Energy: Buying Renewable Energy Is Just Another Way to Bring Goodness to the World

In Camden, North Carolina, we are partnering with global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. to fund construction of Hershey’s first utility-scale solar farm on 218 acres, generating 20 megawatts (MW-AC) or 45,190 megawatt hours annually.

Environment

10 Easy Ways You Can Be Sustainable at Home and Make a Big Impact

10 Easy Ways When it comes to preserving and protecting our planet, it’s the little things we do every day that really add up and can make a world of difference.

Education & Workforce Development

Engaging Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Fields

Our programs have a strong focus on supporting women and underrepresented minorities. We implement many different programs in the communities where we live and work, with the objective of ensuring STEM education is accessible to all.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Vision Reinforces Sustainability Commitment

Johnson & Johnson Vision, a global leader in eye health, has announced that in 2022 100% of the electricity at its global headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida will come from solar power.

Awards & Rankings

World Environment Center to Award 2021 Gold Medal for Corporate Sustainability to Microsoft

The Jury recognized Microsoft for advancing global progress beyond its core business by its investment in carbon removal, its Climate Innovation Fund, and its public policy engagement on climate change.

Philanthropy

MENTOR Receives $1M Grant to Propel Racial Justice & Equity Efforts

MENTOR is thrilled to announce that the organization received a $1,000,000 grant from the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress Initiative. With this grant, MENTOR will advance its cross-sector, youth-centered approach to ensuring equitable access to the relationships that support the well-being of our nation’s youth.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Making Glass Bottles is High-Tech. Recycling Them is Super Simple

When you see the leading edge technology that O-I uses to make sustainable glass packaging, it’s downright impressive, and even a little mind-bending.

Corporate Responsibility

Rockwell Automation Launches Sustainability Audiobook and Highlights Environmental Commitments on Earth Day

In recognition of the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Rockwell Automation remains focused to meet its sustainability goals, which include committing to a carbon-neutral future within its own operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2030.

Environment

Protecting a Healthy Environment for Us All

We know that good health is the foundation for everything in life. There are clear connections between healthy people and the health of societies, economies and the planet.

Events

Join Host R&B Artist, Raheem DeVaughn and Panelist VolunteerMatch Chief Solutions Officer, Laura Plato

VolunteerMatch announces a reminder of the daily events to honor volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week April 18-24.

Inclusion & Opportunity

IOC Young Leader Rohith Maradapa: “It's the Right of Every Woman to Reach Her Potential”

Rohith Maradapa has always had strong female role models in his life. One of his grandmothers reported on cricket for a magazine in the 1950s.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Initiative Grows to 87 Investors Managing $37 Trillion, With the World's Three Largest Asset Managers Now Committing to Net Zero Goal

More of the world’s largest asset managers announced today that they are joining the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a clear sign that the global movement for a net-zero emissions economy is growing stronger and more determined.

AI & Technology

3D Design Opens Window on Cities of the Future

Find out how 3D simulation of building design helps improve project quality and efficiency from CLP’s experience.

Philanthropy

Supporting Youth Environmental Education With ZeroWaste Switzerland

Every year on April 22, the global community comes together to celebrate Earth Day by engaging in collective action and growing awareness for earth-friendly ways of living.

Health & Healthcare

New Project to Help Community Health Clinics Address Climate Risks Launched by Biogen, Americares and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

As part of Biogen’s Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives™ initiative, the biotechnology company is teaming up to address the impact that climate change has on community health clinics.

Research & Reports

General Mills Makes Meaningful Global Responsibility Progress to Shape the Future

General Mills today released its 2021 Global Responsibility Report, which highlights social and environmental progress made in the 2020 fiscal year, ending May 31, 2020. The annual update, which marks 51 years of reporting for the company, features actions and outcomes across four areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

Energy & Infrastructure

How Plant-Based Diets Can Help Restore Our Earth

Environment

Investing in a Regenerative and Sustainable Future: Cisco Foundation Adds New Focus on Climate Solutions

For 20 years, Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have supported nonprofits that are developing technology-based solutions to help underserved and vulnerable communities.

Environment

Taylor County High School Students Team Up With Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team From Foley Cellulose Mill

Taylor County High School Students Team Up with Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team from Foley Cellulose Mill

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finance as a Force for Nature - A Pioneering Approach to Investing

Biodiversity is an investment theme allowing investors to align their investments with their values. It inherently recognizes that we cannot continue to take from nature and not give anything back.

Environment

WWF, Sofia Vergara, and Marc Anthony Team up to Celebrate the Extraordinary Biodiversity of Latin America With the Animated Film “KOATÍ”

The global conservation organization WWF has joined forces with the team and cast of the much-anticipated animated comedy film ‘KOATÍ’ to bring to light one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Latin America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Employees Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability With Crystal Tree Awards

Kimberly-Clark teams around the world were recognized this week for exceptional sustainability leadership with the company’s annual Crystal Tree Awards.

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