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Corporate Responsibility

Solving the Skills Gap With Second-Chance Hiring

Each year, approximately 700,000 people finish their time in prison and reenter communities across the United States.

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 27: Kathleen LaValle, Dallas CASA

In honor of International Youth Day on August 12th, Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast is revisiting a past episode with Kathleen LaValle, President & CEO of Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Corporate Responsibility

Fifth Third Bancorp to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $18

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour for approximately 4,900 employees beginning Oct. 28.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

What’s Old Is New: Why Cisco Wants Its Products Back

Cisco’s products power networks and shape the way we live, work, play, and learn. However, they also shape the world in many other ways. We extract natural resources to make and ship our hardware, and our customers rely on this same pool of resources to make their own products and run their own businesses. We can’t keep taking, without giving. It doesn’t last. But as a business, as a society, as a species, that is exactly what we’ve been doing. And it’s not sustainable.

Research & Reports

Comerica Shows the Way to a Thriving Future

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) recently released its 2018 Comerica Corporate Responsibility Report which can be found at www.comerica.com/sustainability. Comerica President and CEO Curtis C. Farmer stated, “Corporate responsibility is a fundamental part of Comerica’s culture. Our Corporate Responsibility Report provides insights on how we support a successful business climate, the environment and our communities, all of which combined put us on a path towards a thriving future.”

Environment

SC Johnson Shares Year-end Sustainability Update

Having completed its 2018/19 fiscal year at the end of June, SC Johnson is sharing key metrics related to its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.

Philanthropy

General Mills Gives Back to the Community Through Child Nutrition Initiatives

In India, General Mills has modeled its corporate social responsibility policy in line with its purpose.

Research & Reports

How Gen Z Is Redefining Their World Through Technology

Gen Z expects tech to be integrated in their daily lives in a way that’s different from any other generation before them. And why shouldn't they?

Environment

FCA Community: Motor Citizens Keep Detroit Waterways Beautiful by Land and Sea

Even with the threat of precipitation for the second straight year for FCA’s annual volunteer cleanup of Belle Isle in Detroit, FCA Design Engineer Brad Jackson and dozens of his colleagues were ready to invest some “sweat equity” for a good cause.

Awards & Rankings

Healthcare Diversity Council Announces 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations

The Healthcare Diversity Council and the National Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations. Theses two prestigious awards highlight a list of achievers and innovators who impacted the healthcare industry. The awardees were honored during the inaugural National Healthcare Diversity Conference in Houston, Texas on July 24, 2019.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One-planet Prosperity

By July 29, 2019, humanity’s demand for nature will exceed what Earth’s ecosystems can replenish during the entire year.

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives Highest Rating of 3 Trees on WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard

The purpose of the WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard is to encourage transparency in sourcing and shine a light on companies who are committed to sustainably sourcing timber products. It tracks progress towards 2020 sustainability targets.

Corporate Responsibility

Doing Good to Do Well—Is It Really Possible?

“I’d love to have a job making a difference, but somebody has to pay the bills.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you said it?

Socially Responsible Investing

Morgan Stanley Launches Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ – A Sustainable Investing Analytics and Reporting Application

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced the launch of a new sustainable investing analytics and reporting application, Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ (Morgan Stanley IQ)

Corporate Responsibility

Retail Revival: Empowering Small Businesses, Adding New Jobs in Baton Rouge

eBay reinvigorates small businesses and spurs job creation by expanding Retail Revival programs into Louisiana’s capital city.

Corporate Responsibility

Two Major Cities Are Testing Home Delivery for Sustainable Household Goods to Help Save the Planet

A new zero-waste e-commerce platform called Loop started testing in New York City and Paris in May, so many residents in those cities no longer have to worry about stacking up empty detergent containers and shampoo bottles in the recycling bin.

AI & Technology

Leveraging Technology

Chevron is investing in emerging technologies with a $100 million commitment to its Future Energy Fund.

Environment

How to (Safely) Prank Coworkers Like Jim Halpert

A hilarious blog from Jim Halpert’s desk, encouraging funny but safe pranks on your co-workers, with EHS tips along the way.

Socially Responsible Investing

The Case for Investing in Sustainable Buildings

Buildings are a big part of the sustainability challenge, and thus a huge opportunity. The construction and operations of buildings account for 40% of global energy use, 30% of energy-related GHG emissions, approximately 12% of water use, nearly 40% of waste, and employs 10% of the workforce.

AI & Technology

HPE Panel Discusses the Future of Technology, Smart Cities

Mark Potter, chief technology officer for HPE and director of Hewlett Packard Labs, discussed the future of smart cities, which are cities with infrastructure integrated with modern tech to enhance the citizen experience and encourage tapping into the potential of an area.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Hallmark Launches Four New Multicultural Card Lines

Hallmark is continuing to give people even more ways to emotionally connect with others through four brand new multicultural card lines celebrating Chinese, Indian, African American and Latino cultures.

Corporate Responsibility

Majority of Small Businesses Show Customer Appreciation by Giving to Communities, TD Bank Study Finds

According to a recent survey, 73 percent of small businesses provide support to local charitable and communal causes to show their commitment to giving back and to express appreciation to customers and the community.

Environment

IOC-Supported Guide Outlines How Sustainable Venues Can Help Conserve Nature

Developed as part of a partnership between the IOC and IUCN, the guide, Sport and Biodiversity: Guidelines for mitigating biodiversity impacts of new sports venues, was released at the United Nations Environment Assembly taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Interview With Hannah George, Engineer, Information Communications and Technology

Hannah George is a project manager who specializes in information and communications technology (ICT) and security. She joined Tetra Tech in 2012 and applies her 17 years of experience to high performance buildings for health, education, office, and retail.

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Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

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

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

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