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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Give to Schneider Electric's Tomorrow Rising Fund on Giving Tuesday

Today May 5 is #GivingTuesdayNow – a global day of giving and unity that will take place as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Announces Florida CRA Rating of ‘Outstanding’

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Florida is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

Health & Healthcare

Virus Vocabulary

Drawing on decades of experience in designing and engineering the production of vaccines and pharmaceutical therapies, CRB is actively supporting the global fight against COVID-19.

Research, Reports & Publications

ClearBridge Addresses Environmental Risks and Potential Solutions With Publicly-Traded Companies

In its annual Impact Report, released today, ClearBridge details its efforts to engage companies on climate change, carbon emissions, plastic waste, water usage and sustainability disclosure standards as well as other ESG issues such as gender equality and the opioid crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On #GivingTuesdayNow, American Express is Expanding Its Global Support in the Fight Against COVID-19

On #GivingTuesdayNow, we’re proud to recognize and support the heroic efforts of organizations, essential workers and others who are putting in countless hours to care for and provide relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rewarding Excellence in Education. Investing in the Futures of Employees’ Children.

CNH Industrial has recognized the academic prowess of 14 sons and daughters of company employees in China with academic scholarships.

Health & Healthcare

UPS Supports Edwards Lifesciences’ Distribution of Critical ICU Monitoring Equipment and Other Medical Technologies

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced as part of its longstanding relationship with Edwards Lifesciences, it continues to help the med-tech company get necessary equipment to hospitals around the world in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.

Education

This Year's Teacher Appreciation Week Elevates Recognition of Teacher Contributions Like Never Before – Companies Have a Role to Play in Supporting Them

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States, and it sure will be a memorable one! As I write this, UNESCO estimates that more than 70% of students around the world are impacted by educational institution closures due to COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“I Really Felt Like I Had a Duty to Come Back.”

Dr. Kuffner’s inspiring act was made possible as part of the J&J COVID-19 Medical Personnel Leave Policy, which allows employees to donate their time and expertise on the frontlines.

Green Infrastructure

PYXERA Global Announces “Paradigm Shift” a Guide on Solutions Towards a Circular Economy

PYXERA Global is proud to announce the release of “Paradigm Shift” a guide on solutions towards a circular economy and webinar this Thursday, May 7th, titled, “Circular Economy: A Paradigm Shift.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck Commits Additional $10 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts to Help Disparately Impacted Patients and Communities

Merck and the Merck Foundation announced the company will make an additional commitment of $10 million in support of COVID-19 relief efforts to help address health disparities and inequality among patients and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Ways to Optimize It Team Productivity During Difficult Times

Rich Gilbert, senior vice president and chief digital information officer at insurance provider Aflac, says the current crisis forced him to reinvent the way his agile teams work.

Responsible Production & Consumption

National Grid Warns Customers of Latest Payment Phone Scam

National Grid is warning customers to beware of a new phone scam where imposters are demanding immediate bill payment and threatening service disconnection

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cox Joins Local Organizations to Support Georgia Gives Day

Cox Enterprises is sponsoring Georgia Gives Day, an event organized by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN) on Giving Tuesday Now, the global day of giving developed in emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bechtel Group Foundation Establishes Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund in Partnership with GlobalGiving

The newly established Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund will support local nonprofit organizations that provide vital services to people in areas where Bechtel Corporation maintains offices and project sites.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

NAIHC Collaborates With Wells Fargo Foundation to Award Home Repair Grants to Tribal Communities

The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) and Wells Fargo Foundation are pleased to announce over $600,000 in grants to tribal housing programs to carry out housing repairs for senior homeowners in tribal communities.

Media & Communications

Confluence: Coronavirus Crisis, Climate Change, Global Warming, Sustainable Investing, Corporate Sustainability & Citizenship…Shaping These Times

Over the past several weeks we have been witnessing an important confluence of events, something we might call a critical inflection point for the sustainability and well-being of our planet, people, plants, and yes, profits going forward.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Launches Enhanced ESG Analytics

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has enhanced its analytical capabilities to provide pension funds and other global institutional investors with heightened insights and transparency over their environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposures.

Health & Healthcare

American Express, Hilton and World Central Kitchen Partner to Support Frontline Healthcare Workers with Daily Meals

American Express (NYSE:AXP) and Hilton (NYSE:HLT) recently teamed up to donate up to 1 million hotel room nights to medical professionals on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.

Health & Healthcare

Safe at Work: COVID-19 Healthcare Toolkit from Tork

As new and former healthcare workers are entering the workforce to meet increased demand, it's more important than ever to reinforce proper hand hygiene to control the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Comprehensive Sustainability Program at NRG

Achieving an A- rating in Climate Change, Water Security, and Supplier Engagement, this designation affirms that our continued dedication to our sustainability program is signaling change across our sector and places NRG at the forefront of what is possible for our industry.

Events, Media & Communications

The Role of Managed Access in a Time of Crisis: A Case Study on How Novartis is Making Critical Impact – Webinar 5/20 at 11am ET

Paul Aliu, Global Head of Medical Governance, Chief Medical Office at Novartis, will share how Novartis was able to quickly mobilize their managed access program to effectively respond to the COVID-19 crisis, managing high volumes of both individual

Environment

Global Environmental Expert Ma Jun: “Market-based Solutions Are the Best Way to Balance Economic Recovery and Climate Action.”

As the globalization of manufacturing has accelerated over the past decade, it has become clear that the greatest share of a company’s environmental footprint is in its global supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Launches #GivingTuesdayNow Campaigns to Support Charities That Rely on Travel

United Airlines today launched new, Giving Tuesday Now campaigns aimed at helping non-profits that rely on travel during the COVID-19 crisis.

Environment

HP Announces the World’s Most Sustainable PC Portfolio

As a business community and as a society, we are at our best when we come together to solve tough problems and enable social progress. That’s exactly what we’re seeing right now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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