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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Critical Time for You and the ACLU to Protect People’s Rights

For nearly a century, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been our country’s leading defender of civil liberties.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Minera El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Recognized for Lowering Carbon Footprint With Tire Recovery Program

Thanks to a new tire renewal program, Minera El Abra, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, was recognized for reducing its CO2 emission by 53 tons – or 35 percent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Honored With Fifth Consecutive EPA SmartWay® Excellence Award, Third Consecutive High Performer Recognition

Whirlpool Corp’s Integrated Supply Chain org. is once again being honored for its leadership in the categories of freight supply-chain energy and environmental performance, being awarded the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for a fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Launches Third Annual Fundraising Campaign in Canada With Centraide

Gildan is excited to launch its third consecutive Centraide fundraising campaign within its Montreal offices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Pricing Management Briefing – Complimentary Copy

Carbon markets are now seen as a way to drive efficiencies in the economies of countries and have grown momentum among countries and business to bring down emissions and drive investment into cleaner alternatives.

Environment

Major Environmental Groups Call on Businesses to Lead on Climate Policy

Eleven leading environmental and sustainable business organizations published an open letter in the New York Times today, urging the CEOs of Corporate America to step up their engagement on climate policy.

Sustainable Development Goals

This World Food Day, We Must All Take Action to Achieve Zero Hunger

On World Food Day, Fiona Dawson, Global President Mars Food, Multisales and Global Customers, reflects on our Food ecosystem and how we can make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Employees “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mohawk Industries employees recently gathered at locations in Calhoun, Ga. and Dalton, Ga. for the company’s annual Pink Out awareness events to celebrate their partnership with Susan G. Komen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ceres and WWF Add World’s Largest Berry Company to AgWater Challenge

Ceres and WWF are pleased to announce Driscoll’s is taking their water stewardship one step further, becoming the next company joining the Ceres-WWF AgWater Challenge.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives 10th EPA SmartWay® Award, Marking 100M+ Gallons of Diesel Fuel Saved and Notable GHG Reductions

Kimberly-Clark earned its 10th SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for leadership in environmentally responsible shipping.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Make a Difference in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Doing More to Waste Less

General Mills is a part of coalition of leading food makers, retailers and foodservice operators that have committed to minimize food waste within their own operations and also help society cut food waste levels in half by the year 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Both Consumers and Investors Expect Companies to Give to Charity, Survey Shows

Forty nine percent of American consumers believe it is more important for a company to make the world a better place than to make money for its shareholders, according to a new report.

Environment

Amazon Update With Christian Poirier

Over the past fifty years, around 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed, according to the World Wildlife Fund, but as this week’s guest on Sea Change Radio explains, with fires and deforestation out of control, the situation could get even worse before we see any significant improvement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sally McCrady Honored with American Banker Community Impact Award

PNC has always believed our company will thrive when our communities thrive. Sally McCrady leads the charge to bring our commitment to our communities to life – and American Banker recently honored her efforts with its 2019 Community Impact Award.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Provide "A Different Kind of Healing" to Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

At nine years old, Jaxson was an avid fisher who loved to ride his bike. Then his world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Leukemia

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact and Fidelity Investments Scale Impact Week to 9 Cities

Common Impact is collaborating with Fidelity Investments® to expand Impact Week, its 4th annual wide-scale flash consulting event where Fidelity Investments volunteers utilize their business expertise to support local nonprofit organizations in building capacity to serve their communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tap Into Pro Bono Support at Your Nonprofit This Pro Bono Week

If you work at a nonprofit, you may find yourself putting off projects & plans due to shortages in budget or in-house expertise. With the support of Taproot volunteers donating their professional skills, you can make those blue-sky plans a reality

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Powering the Future World of Work Through Digital Skills Education

The World Bank estimates that 60% of the world’s populations remains excluded from the digital economy. Corporations are in a unique position to contribute to the solution. Learn how SAP is helping.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council to Kick Off Legal Diversity Week, Recognizing Top 50 Women Lawyers

The National Diversity Council (NDC) will kick off Legal Diversity Week, announcing the 2019 Top 50 Women Lawyers on Tuesday, October 29 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Practical Reasons to Build More Inclusive IT Organizations

Diversity and inclusion—how diversity is embraced and leveraged—are just as good for IT as it is for businesses and employees.

Environment

Bison Released Onto Land in Badlands National Park That They Have Not Touched Since 1877

Just last week, Bison were released onto land in Badlands National Park that they have not touched since 1877.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Celebrates 20 Years of Employee Ownership

Thousands of Black & Veatch professionals across the company’s global operations are marking the 20th anniversary of its shift to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Diversity & Inclusion

Getting the Best From a Diverse Background at Domtar

As the generational transition in our workforce continues, Domtar embraces those who can bring their diverse background, experiences and skills to the table.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...