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Philanthropy

Mini Stories: Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Essential Workers

In the new era of COVID-19, essential workers are encouraged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves to prevent the transmission of the virus. Yet often these items are in short supply or are difficult to obtain.

Corporate Responsibility

10 Tips for Operating Construction Sites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the era of COVID-19, construction companies across America are trying to find the best way forward. There are a host of new challenges that every construction organization has to deal with.

Corporate Responsibility

UPS Calls for Justice and Reform to Advance Equality

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.

Media & Communications

Will We Ever See SEC Rules/Guidance for Corporate ESG Disclosure and Reporting? The Question Hangs in the Wind...

Questions: What about the dramatically-increasing corporate ESG / sustainability / responsibility / citizenship disclosure and reporting?

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E13: Natalye Paquin, Points of Light

Points of Light President & CEO Natalye Paquin joins host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly for a conversation on the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism in improving our communities, especially in crises like COVID-19.

Environment

Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Exploring Environmental Management at Gildan: Q&A With Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment

In honour of World Environment Day, we spoke with Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment at Gildan, to get her perspective on the role that strong environmental practices play on driving Company performance.

Corporate Responsibility

Leaders Call on UK Prime Minister to Create Socially Just and Green Recovery From COVID-19

A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday 9th June calls on his government to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame Covid-19 recovery plans.

Philanthropy

United Employees Volunteering to Help Those Facing Hunger Worldwide During Pandemic

In partnership with international hunger relief non-profit Rise Against Hunger, United employees across the country are volunteering to package over 300,000 meals for vulnerable communities around the world.

Volunteering & Community

Racial Injustice: A Letter to Our Customers and Communities

The recent death of George Floyd and racial violence following in the aftermath have left many reeling, hurting and searching for answers.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Commits $500,000 in Support of North American Organizations Dedicated to Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Scotiabank today announced a $500,000 commitment to several organizations recognized for their leadership in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination within Canada and the U.S.

Environment

CNH Industrial Engages in a Global Tree Planting Initiative for World Environment Day

CNH Industrial N.V., a global leader in capital goods, is engaging with the 2020 theme, Time for Nature of the United Nations’ World Environment Day. The current Covid-19 pandemic has increased our awareness of the interdependence between people and nature, and the importance of protecting biodiversity and the environment.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One Planet Prosperity

Partnership between Global Footprint Network and Schneider Electric aims to highlight the powerful competitive advantage of one-planet compatible companies

Health & Healthcare

Our Partners: Tarik Daniels Focuses on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Through Art, Advocacy and Affirming Care

Tarik Daniels, founder and Executive Director of the mental health awareness group Whatsinthemirror?, believes art has the power to do more than entertain – it can heal.

Corporate Responsibility

Media Advisory: Heads of State to Join Business Leaders and UN Chiefs to Discuss COVID-19, Inequality and Climate Crises at the UN Global Compact 20th Anniversary Leaders Summit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia will join dozens of Chief Executive Officers and UN chiefs at the United Nations Global Compact’s Leaders Summit next week to address the private sector’s response to three global crises – health, inequality and climate.

Philanthropy

Yum! Brands Pledges $3 Million to Advance Equality and Social Justice

The last few weeks have taught us that what we, as individuals and a community, choose to do at this time will define the world in which we live.

Awards & Rankings

International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Health-Safety Rating for all Building and Facility Types

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the launch of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types, an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols

Inclusion & Opportunity

PayPal: Standing With Black Employees, Customers and Partners

PayPal is donating $500,000 to organizations including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, National Urban League, and other local community groups across the country that are doing meaningful work to build toward racial equality, healing and reconciliation

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Marks World Oceans Day by Joining WWF's ReSource: Plastic Team

On World Oceans Day today, Kimberly-Clark joined the ReSource: Plastic team, a group launched last year by WWF to bring together companies and find solutions to the plastics problem.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Making a Wave of Change With Recycled Plastics

An interactive, large-scale sculpture built almost entirely from upcycled materials by Brooklyn-based artist Basia Goszczynska, Overflow represents plastic pollution in our oceans while celebrating ingenious recycling technologies that help minimize our waste stream.

Research & Reports

Xylem Reports Broad Sustainability Advances, Beats Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target by More Than 40%

Xylem’s 2019 Sustainability Report revealed that it has achieved a 28.3% reduction in GHG intensity, against a target of 20% set in 2014. The report also demonstrated over-achievement or material progress on all of its 2019 sustainability targets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whoa Nellie Farm - Making Regenerative Agriculture Work for All

As Woody Tasch argues in his article, re-localization is the answer to a more sustainable food systems in our communities. We can start by buying more from local farmers in locally-owned stores & restaurants to really make a difference where we live

Environment

Igniting Student Innovation for a Healthy Planet Through STEM-Focused Digital Resources

Marine biology and human life are inextricably linked, and the oceans may hold the secrets to many of our most pressing issues.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

One Year in, Major Companies Come Together in an Unprecedented Step Toward Transparency on the Global Plastic Waste Crisis

ReSource: Plastic's Transparent 2020 report examines the plastic footprints of five leading global companies and provides a detailed look at the challenges and potential solutions for tackling the plastic pollution problem.

Latest Campaigns

Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth

At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Collective Action

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

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...

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation

There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...

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...