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Tapestry Career Spotlight: Eric Chavous, Senior Manager, Counsel

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Environment

Guardiola Sala Foundation To Address Sustainable Water Management

The Water Challenge Catalonia initiative closely aligns with the UN’s water-related Sustainable Development Goals, seeking to inspire action to address Spain’s water challenges.

Education

How Stanley Black & Decker Is Enhancing Skills to Revitalize Communities

At Stanley Black & Decker, every October is devoted to Maker Month—working to empower makers and tradespeople around the world and inspire individuals to pursue trade skills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount

Kimberly-Clark was recently named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media). The award recognizes companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: A Message from the Chairman & CEO

Our philosophy of doing well by doing good will continue to guide our ESG actions and ultimately lead to generating sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Values-based Initiatives Come Out on Top at Cannes Lions 2021

Today we highlight three top campaigns we had on our radar that are now being recognized for their breakthrough, values-based initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

How Mars Used Technology to Center Purpose During the Pandemic

Mars operates under its purpose statement, “The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.” In 2020, the company’s bold ambitions were put to the test as the world was faced with an unprecedented level of uncertainty and change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Veteran-Led P&G Supplier Gives Back

Magellan Transport Logistics is leveraging the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting veterans to help P&G achieve our veteran employment diversity goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pioneering an Inclusive Future: Inclusive Capitalism Delivers Positive Change Through Long-Term Investing.

Legal & General has launched its 2020 Sustainability and Inclusive Capitalism Report, mapping out how it will deliver its vision of inclusive capitalism against the three elements of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice.

Education

Comcast brings Lift Zones to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metro

Terry Johnson shares his experience with bringing Comcast’s WiFi-connected Lift Zones to Boys and Girls Clubs in Oregon and SW Washington.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru Loves Cooper University Health Care Subaru Presents Gift Card Bundles as Part of Loves to Care Philanthropic Program

Representatives from Subaru of America, Inc. presented “thank you” care bundles to support departments at Cooper University Health Care and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper for their outstanding efforts during the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named to The Civic 50 List for Commitment to Community

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being recognized for its commitment to community support and transformation. For the ninth consecutive year, Freeport-McMoRan has been named as a Civic 50 honoree.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch Inaugural Sustainability Report Highlights Workplace Equity, Safety and Net-Zero Carbon Commitments

Engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch today announced the availability of its inaugural sustainability report. The report details the company’s efforts across seven environmental, social and governance commitment areas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Health & Healthcare

Welcome In! T-Mobile Is First in Wireless To Greet Customers and Employees at Stores and Buildings With Well Health-Safety Seal

T-Mobile is the first wireless provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety seal, which is based on a new global rating for ensuring spaces and places adhere to science-backed standards that put health and safety first.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial India Announces Vaccination Drive for All Employees

In an effort to safeguard its employees and ensure the continuity of its operations in India, the CNH Industrial team in India has begun a national vaccination drive for employees at its manufacturing sites in the country.

Energy

Electric Police Motorcycles Help Florida City Meet Sustainability Goals

The Largo Police Department in Florida just got more efficient. The force recently added two new Zero electric motorcycles to its fleet, part of the city’s transition to all-renewable energy.

Environment

'Food Systems Are Paramount to the Challenges We Face': Why COVID-19 Must Prompt a Food Production Overhaul

In the month of June 2021, Global Citizen launched its joint partnership with the BKMC on elevating agriculture adaptation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sharing Voices from our Partners: Field Officer Awards in West Africa and the Middle East

WPF launched the Field Officer Appreciation Award in 2014 and it remains one of my favorite annual milestones.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ViacomCBS Employee Honored for 'Life-Changing' Veteran Empowerment

Betty Diaz, director of programs and operations at ViacomCBS Veterans Network, was recently honored with the Community Service Award by SUNY Oswego.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Fireside Chat: You, Me, and ESG - Uniting Sustainability and Finance

Sustainability leaders want to drive ESG reporting to meet stakeholder needs. Meanwhile, finance teams need to know that ESG data will be held to the same level of scrutiny as financial data in every disclosure.

Responsible Production & Consumption

It Doesn't Have to Be so Complicated: How to Engage Consumers in Sustainability

In a March survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans said they’re willing to pay more for sustainable products, but most (74 percent) don’t know how to identify them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Refusing Limits with Liz Ruetsch

Two years into the electrical engineering program at Rutgers University, Elizabeth (Liz) Ruetsch called her father in tears. She told him that she wanted to quit the program. The problem was, as her father pointed out pragmatically, she didn't have a plan B.

Environment

Decarbonization Series Part 2: How to Implement Renewable Energy in Your Organization

One of the most impactful ways for a business to reduce its carbon footprint for the energy it uses is to purchase renewable energy. There are many possible solutions outlined in the blog and their applicability to different situations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data and the Trevor Project Partner to Save Young LGBTQ Lives

Alliance Data has announced an ongoing partnership with The Trevor Project - the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined the IWBI membership program, an expanding program that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $325,000 to Combat Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles

The Home Depot Foundation announced today its commitment of $325,000 toward the construction of a new permanent housing facility in Los Angeles for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness, in partnership with the Weingart Center Association.

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