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Philanthropy

Electronic Payments Allow Charities to Focus on the Things That Matter

When was the last time you sent someone a letter in the mail? Has it been a while? By contrast, when did you send your last email just by pushing a button? Technology and its ability to automate routine tasks is not only changing our lives, but also transforming the way we support meaningful causes. Writing a check is like writing a letter when there’s email. It’s wildly less efficient than using electronic payments. The global movement toward electronic payments is far more than just a “flavor of the day.” According to the latest survey done by the AFP (Association of Finance Professionals), 80% of North American companies are transitioning their B2B payments from paper checks to electronic payments, and several large countries have already ceased using checks completely.

Education & Workforce Development

CTU and AT&T 2016 V4 Hackathon Winners Celebrate

Team Babble won the US$10,000 grand prize at the CTU and AT&T* 2016 V4 Hackathon. The team created the winning mobile app during the 24-hour development contest.

Awards & Rankings

National Grid Congratulates Boston for Ranking as Nation’s Top Start-Up Community

The Innovation That Matters 2016 report, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Chamber’s FreeEnterprise.com, and 1776, builds out a one-of-a-kind index comparing key statistics in 25 cities to show how well they are turning capital into successful tech industries.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bliss Dance: A Message of Women Empowerment

She is a breathtaking, 40-foot-tall sculpture at The Park, indeed, but also a powerful statement about female strength. Learn about the story and message behind Bliss Dance at www.mgmthink.com.

Environment

Geophysicist Ole Kaven on Man-Made Earthquakes

Apparently things are moving and shaking in Oklahoma, literally. In the past 8 years earthquakes in the “Sooner State” have increased from 2 a year to 2 a day. Is the expansion of gas and oil exploration during that same period of time a mere coincidence?

Volunteering & Community

My First Comcast Cares Day

Research & Reports

GM Strengthens Business, Communities Through Mobility

The rules of vehicle use and ownership are changing rapidly, according to GM’s latest Sustainability Report (gmsustainability.com) released Tuesday. Connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles are key elements toward a future of safer, cleaner and more efficient mobility options for customers.

Volunteering & Community

Honda Canada Foundations Raises $200,000 For Alberta Fire Relief and Recovery

The Honda Canada Foundation along with Honda Canada Dealers combined to raise $200,000 to aid in the relief and recovery for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Canada

AI & Technology

A One-Stop-Shop for Grants & Employee Engagement Isn’t What Corporate Philanthropy Needs

There is an argument being made by many in the industry that corporate grants and employee engagement should be fully integrated and from one vendor.

AI & Technology

From Weapon of War to Beacon of Hope

Roads were the biggest problem. So what if you could get around roads altogether?

The people at Zipline have backgrounds in building reliable robotics systems. They’ve seen first-hand how technology can make the impossible, possible. They knew there had to be a better way to deliver medical care to a region where lives depend on finding a better solution.

Environment

Xylem: Let's Solve Water

The demand for water will increase 5 times by 2050 but the amount of fresh drinkable water on Earth always stays the same. Xylem finds ways to efficiently save, protect and control water. It's what we do every day.

AI & Technology

How 5 Atlanta-based Companies are Leveraging Local Startups to Foster Innovation

Five Atlanta-based companies are shrinking the gap between startup entrepreneurs and established businesses.

Research & Reports

Sustainability Report Outlines GM’s Efforts to Strengthen Business, Communities through Mobility

The 2015 Sustainability Report, Accelerating Ahead, uncovers how GM is sustainably moving the world through connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles.

Environment

3 Steps on the Path to More Sustainable Palm Oil

Palm oil is a versatile ingredient, found in many household and food products, including from General Mills.

Events

Laura Asiala of PYXERA Global Will Give a TEDx Talk in Traverse City, Michigan

Listen, learn, link, and prepare to leave in order to be an effective leader and global citizen. Laura Asiala, Vice President of Client Relations and Public Affairs at PYXERA Global will give an inspirational TEDx talk May 11 in Traverse City, Michigan entitled The Five Habits of Effective Global Citizens, drawing on these five principles.

Awards & Rankings

Prudential’s Lata Reddy receives Salute to the Policy Makers Award from Executive Women of New Jersey

Lata Reddy, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and president of The Prudential Foundation, was honored on Thursday, May 5 at the Executive Women of New Jersey’s “Salute to the Policy Makers” award dinner. The award recognized the contributions of 38 of the most accomplished and influential women leaders who live and/or work in New Jersey.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Reaffirms Commitment to Western New York with Grants of More Than $1.7 Million to Lift Low- to Moderate-Income Communities

KeyBank today reaffirmed its commitment to helping communities thrive in Western New York with several major philanthropic announcements for Buffalo. KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Beth Mooney said today’s announcements are further examples of KeyBank’s investment in New York as part of the pending merger with First Niagara Financial Group.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

Research & Reports

At K-C Argentina, Sustainable Management is Based on Innovation, Quality and Service to Communities

K-C Argentina has published its Sustainability Report which provides an overview of its economic, social and environmental performance from January to December 2015.

Awards & Rankings

Boise City Enjoys the Benefits of Investing in Safety and Compressed Natural Gas

Republic Services of Idaho recently presented the City of Boise with a check for $117,000 to launch the City’s first electric vehicle fleet. During the presentation, David Bedford was also recognized as NWRA’s National Driver of the Year (Industrial LOB).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Seven Creative Ways to Convey the Value of EHS to Tech Execs

More than one environment, health, and safety (EHS) manager – when frustrated about their tech companies' wavering focus on EHS – has warned executives that they might go to jail for insufficient attention to regulations. This "stick" approach may be needed on occasion, but today the strategic and creative "carrot" approaches to garnering full-company commitment to safe and responsible behaviors are winning out.

Health & Healthcare

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation Bring VGo Robots to Rush Children's Hospital

Starlight Children's Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation are partnering to advance children's health and education through technology with the placement of two VGo robots at Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Patients, staff and representatives from Astellas USA Foundation gathered at the facility today to officially unveil and celebrate the new technology.

Volunteering & Community

Paving the Way for Economic Development

Sanofi Pasteur executive Phil Hosbach volunteers his time and expertise toward responsible economic development in the Poconos.

Latest Campaigns

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Thermal & Specialized Solutions

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Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

Collective Action

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

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

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...

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.