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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Companies All-In on #GivingTuesday During Uncertain Year

Dec 4, 2020 4:15 PM ET

With the economic strain of the pandemic causing people to give less and in different ways, events like GivingTuesday are even more important than ever. While point of sale donations may be seeing a decline, the virtual nature of GivingTuesday means individuals can donate from their laptops or in their homes, which is especially important as COVID cases rise. Today we explore three companies that contributed to areas of greatest need and extended efforts past just this Tuesday.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Media Names VF Corporation One of the “Top 75 Companies for Executive Women”

Dec 4, 2020 4:15 PM ET

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has been named one of the 2020+ Top Companies for Executive Women by Working Mother Media (WMM).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Appoints Ricardo Crisantes as New Board Chair

Dec 4, 2020 3:50 PM ET

Crisantes, a Fair Trade Certified™ grower, will help the nonprofit launch a major technology transformation initiative to deepen its impact with almost 1 million farmers and workers around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

FPT Industrial and Artissima, Promote the FPT for Sustainable Art Award to Support Sustainability in Contemporary Art

Dec 4, 2020 3:30 PM ET

FPT Industrial, a leader in the powertrain industry and a brand of the CNH Industrial, consolidates its commitment to contemporary art and its vision linked to sustainability, promoting, in collaboration with Artissima, the first edition of the FPT for Sustainable Art award, a fusion of sustainability, innovation and art.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America Receives Platinum Rating From Ecovadis

Dec 4, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Sappi North America, Inc. has been awarded a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating, alongside the company’s regional counterparts Sappi Europe and Sappi Southern Africa.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Coalition Aims To Close The Opportunity Gap In Bioscience

Dec 4, 2020 3:00 PM ET

BIIG was formed after a forum hosted by the organizations outlined critical practices for advancing representation of women & minorities. The participants are committed to change and will share proven practices to develop solutions for the sector.

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Day To Celebrate Volunteers and a Lifetime of Thanks

Dec 4, 2020 2:35 PM ET

Despite the challenges of 2020, IBM volunteers have so far logged over 1,750,000 hours of time helping others; activity that resulted in nearly 2,000 organizations receiving IBM grants.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Find More Kindness This Holiday With Gifts That Give Back

Dec 4, 2020 1:55 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Powered by Purpose Podcast: “It Does Allow Us That Little Piece of Mummy and Me Time.”

Dec 4, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Dorothy has a beautiful relationship with her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan Helps Bring Renewable Water Resources to Arizona Communities Through Joint Pipeline Project

Dec 4, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Freeport-McMoRan's Sierrita operations and Farmers Investment Co are celebrating the completion of a pipeline that will deliver Central Arizona Project water for agricultural purposes and help restore the local aquifer in the Sahuarita/Green Valley area.

Diversity & Inclusion

Consumer Goods Retailers and Manufacturers to Drive Workplace Equality and Inclusion Through The Consumer Goods Forum

Dec 4, 2020 12:05 PM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today confirmed its ambition to create a world where the workplace ensures equal opportunity and inclusion for all, valuing differences between people, including those of different genders, races, ethnicities, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caine College of the Arts Interior Design Students Finalists in National Competition

Dec 4, 2020 11:55 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Receives Its 13th FUNDAHRSE Seal for ESG Work in Honduras

Dec 4, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced today that it is once again a recipient of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Seal by the Fundación Hondureña de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (FUNDAHRSE) in Honduras. This is the 13th consecutive year that Gildan receives this award.

Environment

Climate Change Laggards Put the Planet - and Their Businesses - at Risk

Dec 4, 2020 11:15 AM ET

The issue of climate change presents one of the most difficult decision-making challenges a CEO might face - a case study in balancing uncertainty with costs to bring about changes that will require significant lead times.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help Us Donate $20,000 This Giving Tuesday!

Dec 4, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Last day to help @Arhaus donate $20 for #GivingTuesday! Leave a comment with the name of your favorite charity and they’ll select 4 to receive a $5,000 donation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wellist's Covid-19 Response Programs Recognized by MassTLC's Tech Top 50 Award

Dec 4, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Wellist, a consumer navigation programs provider, has been recognized for their COVID-19 Response efforts by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) Tech Top 50.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Encouraging and Empowering Our People To Influence the Climate and Culture Inside Qualcomm

Dec 4, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We engage our people in supporting and enriching our communities through volunteering, matching grants, community and board service grants, and other giving and community outreach efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3 out of 4 Americans Built Up Their Home Improvement Skills in 2020, CRAFTSMAN® Built@Home Survey Finds

Dec 4, 2020 10:00 AM ET

CRAFTSMAN is making donations to Rebuilding Together and Feeding America to help strengthen American homes impacted by COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Movement Accelerates Transition to Sustainability

Dec 4, 2020 9:50 AM ET

The transition towards sustainable sport is gaining pace as more and more National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs), supported by the IOC, take action to address the environmental, economic and social challenges within their organisations and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2020

Dec 4, 2020 9:45 AM ET

GDP and other economic measurements do not fully reflect current state of affairs and future development potential.

Environment

Communicating With Nematodes for Better Farming

Dec 4, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Pheronym increases the effectiveness of commercially available beneficial nematodes, allowing for a widespread adoption of a proven organic farming technique.

Diversity & Inclusion

Companies That Focus on Disability Inclusion Grow Faster Than Their Peers

Dec 4, 2020 8:35 AM ET

Our new global research finds companies that fully include employees with disabilities grow faster. Yet, employees with disabilities are 60% more likely to feel excluded than their colleagues. Learn how to build a more inclusive culture for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Hong Kong Site Celebrates Responsibility & Inclusion Week 2020

Dec 4, 2020 8:05 AM ET

With only single digit daily new COVID-19 cases, the Hong Kong human resources team decided to plan special activities tied to the company’s Responsibility & Inclusion Week.

Diversity & Inclusion

Immanuel Uses Communications to Make a Global Impact

Dec 4, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Immanuel Umoren has been a communicator all his life. Growing up in Nigeria, he starred in plays, performed in shows, and emceed events every chance he got. Communicating with people has been a common thread throughout his life -- he's always loved the stage.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Textile Exchange's Benchmark Program to Cover Nature Impacts for the First Time

Dec 3, 2020 6:30 PM ET

Textile Exchange’s Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark (CFMB) program is launching a new tool to help the fashion and textile industry take urgent action on biodiversity.