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Environment

National Grid Climate Leaders: Meet Julia Gold

Julia Gold is a Climate Leader both professionally and personally. She grew up green, inspired by her environmental campaigner parents from the start.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Provides $1 Million in Grants To Support Organizations Focused on Social Justice, Racial Equity in North Carolina

40 organizations receive grants to reduce disparate outcomes; increase civic engagement; reform criminal justice, training and policy; and provide legal assistance, including pathways to citizenship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches Scholarship Programs Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation today announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African and African American students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Innovation & Technology

First-ever 'State of Conservation Technology' Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

First-ever ‘State of Conservation Technology’ Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Chairman & CEO Named to 2021 NJ Business Hall of Fame

Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, was recently inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ (NJBHOF).

Health & Healthcare

Driven by Demand for People-first Places, WELL Uptake Soars Across Asia-Pacific

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced exponential growth of WELL programs across Asia-Pacific as COVID-19 continues to elevate the importance of health, safety and well-being in buildings, communities and organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Named to the 2021 CDP Water A and Climate A Lists

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP on its 2021 Climate and Water A Lists, marking consecutive appearance on the Climate A List for the seventh year and the Water A List for the fourth year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Recognized With CDP's Double 'A' Score For Global Climate and Water Stewardship

CDP recognized Stanley Black & Decker for being a leader on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide and demonstrating significant action on climate change and water security risks.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Presents the New Holland Smart Farm in Partnership With “Il Raccolto” Farm

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, announced today its partnership with “Il Raccolto” farm in Bologna, Italy, to demonstrate sustainable farming practices through a circular economy model and a connected fleet environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Announces Major Expansion to All Women-Owned Small Businesses Nationwide Starting in 2022

Comcast Corporation announces a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Employees Pledge More than $5 Million to United Way

Over $5 million was pledged to help United Way and its partner organizations improve the lives of families and individuals throughout the communities in which the bank serves.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Racial Equity: Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Surpass $12 Million Commitment

Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation announced they have surpassed their two-year, $12 million commitment to advance programs and initiatives that promote racial equity and economic empowerment for communities of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rural America: Philanthropy's Misunderstood Opportunity for Impact

Often overlooked by funders, rural America faces profound inequities, but also provides an untapped source of innovation. New FSG report highlights organizations working on rural issues and opportunities for funders to get involved.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation $20,000 Donation Supports Red Cross Efforts Following Deadly Tornado Outbreak

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has made a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts after at least 24 tornadoes ripped across six midwestern and southern states this past weekend.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute #30: How Housing Influences your Future and the Future of your Community With Ellen LaNicca of Fearless Public Relations

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #30 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Supports Financial Alliance for Racial Equity at Diversity Summit and Career Event

As part of the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) with the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE), Franklin Templeton’s talent acquisition team participated in the recent Diversity Summit and Virtual Career Event.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Le Groupe Banque TD engage des entreprises issues de la diversité pour piloter activement une émission d’obligations vertes de 500 millions de dollars américains, une première chez les émetteurs canadiens

Aujourd’hui, La Banque Toronto-Dominion (la « TD » ou la « Banque ») a conclu une émission d’obligations vertes d’une durée de trois ans, de 500 millions de dollars américains

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Simplicity Now: What Work Looks Like in 2022

Watch this LinkedIn Live session with Matt Kelly, M. Ellen Ourednik and Steve Soter of Workiva for insight into what work will look like in 2022!

Environment

Exclusive: Dr. Jane Goodall Needs Your Help on Her Most Crucial Mission Yet

Trees for Jane is a new global initiative launched earlier this year, with HP as a proud founding partner.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $1 Million to Communities Devastated by Tornado Outbreak

The Home Depot Foundation announced a commitment of up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in the communities impacted by the devastating tornado outbreak across the central United States.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

TD Bank Group Engages Diversity Firms to Actively Lead a US$500 Million Green Bond Offering - a First Among Canadian Issuers

Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" or the "Bank") closed a three-year US$500 million green bond offering through a syndicate of underwriters that includes minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises (MWVBEs).

Education

Taco Bell® Spices Up The Path To Higher Education With Lil Nas X

This year, newly appointed Chief Impact Officer Lil Nas X is helping the Taco Bell Foundation launch the Live Más Scholarship application to enable students from all backgrounds to pursue their passions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Season 3 Finale: 3 Ways You Can Be a Force for Good in 2022

In the Season 3 finale of the Pro Bono Perspectives podcast, host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly highlights three ways you can be a force for good in the new year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Again Recognized for Global Water Leadership on CDP A List

Ecolab has again been recognized for its corporate sustainability leadership by global environmental non-profit CDP, earning inclusion on CDP’s prestigious A List for tackling water security.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Leads Other Major US Chipmakers in Setting Net-Zero Goal

Chipmakers require tremendous amounts of energy and water, but U.S. chip producer QUALCOMM Inc. aims to reach net-zero emissions within the next 20 years.

Latest Campaigns

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    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.
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    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
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  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...