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Research, Reports & Publications

Musim Mas Strengthens Commitment to Livelihoods With a Robust Social Impact Framework

Musim Mas launches its first social impact report, detailing the impact of its programs that support community development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, disaster relief, and conservation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kotex and NGO Partners 'Ignite a New Cycle' to Champion a Better Future for Women and Girls

In partnership with Kimberly-Clark and other organizations, Menstrual Hygiene Day has provided over 1.6 million girls with education about menstruation, but it’s clear that there’s still a lot of work to do.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A World of Opportunity in Ireland

NortonLifeLock volunteers participated in the “World of Work Program” in Dublin, which aims to tackle retention rates in post primary schools, while concurrently developing a pipeline of talent for Irish businesses.

Innovation & Technology

FPT Industrial Signs Two Memoranda of Understanding With Landi Renzo Group for Joint Collaboration on Clean Fuel Projects

FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial and the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of low-impact sustainable engines, and Landi Renzo Group, a leading company in the design, production and distribution of Compressed Natural Gas,

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2021 Halo Awards Honor Top Corporate Social Impact Initiatives

Campaigns that helped teachers and students bridge the digital divide, repurposed sports stadiums into socially-distanced blood donation centers, built artificial intelligence programs to more efficiently serve LGBTQ youth and encouraged consumers to share – not hoard – toilet paper - all while building stronger businesses - were among the initiatives recently honored at the 19th annual Halo Awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

S&P Global Shares Progress on Corporate Sustainability Goals in New Impact Report

S&P Global today published its 2020 Impact Report, highlighting key milestones as part of its continued commitment to corporate sustainability and a focus on ESG factors.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods and the Social Gastronomy Movement Announce Independent Dialogue Series

Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in New York this September, Griffith Foods and the Social Gastronomy Movement (SGM) will hold six preparatory conversations of innovative food leaders from the private, public, and NGO sectors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3 Important Shifts in Corporate Citizenship

What is the key to making your employee volunteering programs scalable, measurable and meaningful? Best practices? Unlimited resources? RW's Chris Jarvis suggests 3 shifts in perspective and intention that make all the difference.

Environment

Jump Into Summer With These Sustainable Grilling Tips

Before firing up the grill, consider the implications of an outdoor party on the environment – a big gathering can generate a lot of waste, and it is important to know what to recycle and how you can be more sustainable!

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Provides Lifesaving Supplies to Sick Children in Canada

Early in the pandemic, FedEx committed to helping deliver prescriptions, medications, and medical devices to some SickKids patients as a part of the FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative.

Events, Media & Communications

Ørsted Is Official Partner of Copenhagen 2021 - Worldpride and Eurogames

Ørsted signs on as official partner of Copenhagen 2021 – WorldPride and EuroGames. The green energy leader sees the partnership as a natural extension of its commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Environment

Mohawk Group's Waterways Project Moves Design Forward Through Health and Wellbeing

Through new products, technologies and initiatives, Mohawk Group strives to improve understanding of river health and how rivers support life.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Business Resource Groups Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian & Pacific Islander business resource groups across Fifth Third have hosted a variety of events and activities to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Innovation & Technology

Essity Highlights Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

As a leading global hygiene and health company, Essity has an important role to play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

MSI, From Part-time Business to Nationwide Distributor

When Manu and Rika Shah emigrated from India to the United States in the 1970s, Rika searched for a flexible job that would allow her to stay at home with their kids.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Weathering the Storm, Together

In unprecedented circumstances, our critical priority is remaining engaged and responsive. During Winter Storm Uri, as both our customers and employees were impacted by the cold, we faced a familiar challenge...

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Joins TAAF's AAPI Giving Challenge

Our commitment to the AAPI Giving Challenge is another step in Ralph Lauren’s journey toward building a more equitable future, both within our Company and throughout our communities.

Innovation & Technology

How to Empower the Next, Diverse Generation of Inventors

Our society must take the harsh realizations uncovered by the pandemic and use them to fuel ambition and drive, to ensure access and opportunity for every student.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - May 2021

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued its quarterly newsletter, featuring stories from the foundation and its grantees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$1.5 Million Grant from KeyBank Foundation to MetroHealth Will Help Eliminate Potential Barriers to Health and Well-Being for Underserved Populations in Northeast Ohio

The KeyBank Foundation is making a $1.5 million grant to The MetroHealth System. This grant is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan and is symbolic of the bank’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Victory Garden at Camp Salute Provides Natural Outlet for Veterans

Camp Salute is a one of a kind veteran preferred affordable housing development. It is the first and only community in the U.S. to provide permanent housing to veterans, their families and surviving spouses of veterans.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Investment Fund Awards $1 Million in Grants to 100 BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses in Chicago and Cook County

Comcast announced 100 Chicago and Cook County small businesses owned by people of color that will receive $10,000 grants from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund.

Health & Healthcare

Simple Device Helps Address Childhood Malnutrition Challenges Globally

Strong partnerships are key for building health equity to effectively address health disparities, expand access to resources and remove barriers that prevent people from living healthy lives.

Environment

Becoming Carbon Positive

As part of our science-based target commitment, we seek to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions 100% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline, then move to carbon positivity, meaning our carbon capture is greater than our carbon emission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Donates $125,000 to Support YWCA Southeast Wisconsin's Racial Justice Programming

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin announced today that Rockwell Automation is donating $125,000 to strengthen its prominent racial justice programs and key events.

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...