Research, Reports & Publications

Porter Novelli Featured in IPR Top 14 PR Research Insights

Feb 7, 2020 10:15 AM ET

We are thrilled to share that Porter Novelli was featured in IPR's Top 14 Public Relations Research Insights of 2019!

Education

Reduce Barriers to College Entry With Scholarship Support for Your Students

Feb 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Scholarships are a valuable resource that can help ease the path to higher education. The scholarship application process is critical, but may be unfamiliar to students and their families.

Media & Communications

Best of Super Bowl Ads Feature Inclusive Messages, Highlight Sustainability Practices and Urge Us to Donate

Feb 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Take a look at our roundup of Purpose-driven Super Bowl campaigns that caught our eye.

Media & Communications

Activated and Engaged: How to Grow and Retain Your Workforce by Sharing Purpose

Feb 7, 2020 9:45 AM ET

Coming off another year when job growth outpaced national unemployment totals, companies looking to recruit top talent have never been under more pressure to differentiate themselves.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Video: Hershey's Almond Story

Feb 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

"We want this land to stay good, strong, and viable." Watch this video about the full cycle of the California almonds used in Hershey Chocolate.

Events, Media & Communications

Transparency That Drives Impact – Where Next for GRI

Feb 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

GRI continues to deliver the most effective global sustainability standards, while it is focused on doing even more to support companies to provide high quality, accessible and impactful reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Helps Find Homes for Pets in Need at 2020 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will continue its mission to unite pets with loving homes by hosting adoption events during the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Receives Three Industry Awards from Environmental Business Journal

Feb 7, 2020 8:45 AM ET

In January 2020, Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) recognized Tetra Tech with three industry awards for the company’s work during 2019: Business Achievement—Large Firms, Business Achievement—Mergers & Acquisitions, and a Technology Merit

Green Infrastructure

VIDEO | Mohawk Group’s Owls: Seeking the Essence of Nature

Feb 7, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Designed by Jason F. McLennan in collaboration with Mohawk Group, the Owls collection reinterprets the essence of these North American birds of prey into the manufacturer’s latest Living Product collection through color and patterning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a Nonprofit Partner Supports Social Enterprises so Individuals Can Gain Relevant Skills

Feb 6, 2020 5:05 PM ET

According to a report by the International Labour Organization, 1.4 billion people globally are in vulnerable employment. This means they don’t earn enough money to support their families and often don’t have access to social safety net programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maintaining Climate Leadership

Feb 6, 2020 4:30 PM ET

We are proud to maintain our leadership score and of the areas in which we received an A—Governance, Opportunity Disclosure, Risk Disclosure, and Scope 3 Emissions; as well as the initiatives that helped us acquire this level of environmental impact.

Energy

Schneider Electric Joins the Climate Group EV100 Initiative to Fast-Track Shift of 100% Fleet to Electric Mobility

Feb 6, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, announces its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030

Environment

Post Davos: The Elite’s New Climate Narrative Has Dangerous Flaws

Feb 6, 2020 3:50 PM ET

As the Davos conference came to an end, the jet flying plutocrats seemed to unite around a new climate message. They are now warning us that dealing too quickly with climate change could lead to financial ruin.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What is Precycling?

Feb 6, 2020 3:15 PM ET

If recycling had a best friend, it would be precycling. Precycling is about reducing your impact on what goes into the waste stream by purchasing and using items that are unpackaged, reusable or recycled.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taking Flight Together, Celebrating Black History Month

Feb 6, 2020 2:40 PM ET

The stories of many trailblazers like Bill Norwood, the first African-American pilot for United Airlines, tell us something vitally important about where we came from and where we ought to be going.

Education

Qualcomm Champions STEM Education

Feb 6, 2020 2:35 PM ET

Qualcomm invents the foundational technologies for the things the world relies on. They also enable something else foundational: getting young minds excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Health & Healthcare

WELL Hits Major Global Milestone Supporting Healthier People and Better Buildings

Feb 6, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Energy

How Companies Buy RECs to Meet Their Sustainability Goals

Feb 6, 2020 2:10 PM ET

When the manufacturer UPM Raflatac wanted to eliminate carbon emissions, it didn’t have the luxury of building a solar or wind farm at its Henderson County, N.C., plant. But it did have another option: It could buy the ownership rights to...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

College Park Sees Success with Culture Initiative

Feb 6, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Alexion’s culture is rooted in integrity, inclusiveness, and our dedication to joining and supporting the communities in which we live and work. In a continuous effort to advance our people and our company, colleagues at our College Park...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impact Makers: Xcel Energy Foundation

Feb 6, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The Xcel Energy Foundation oversees all charitable activities and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries. Xcel Energy is a utility holding company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving more than 3.3 million electric...

Energy

UPS Tired of Waiting for Electric Vehicles, Decides to Make Its Own

Feb 6, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the new partnership is Arrival’s unique manufacturing model.

Instead of relying on large, centralized factories, the company plans to establish a number of “micro-factories.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Helps Pets in Need During 2020 Philadelphia Auto Show

Feb 6, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its ongoing Subaru Loves Pets initiative, the automaker will host pet adoptions during the 2020 Philadelphia Auto Show.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Bacardi and Mercy Corps Help Caribbean Businesses like Kaffeina Recover

Feb 6, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Thanks to generous support from partners including Bacardi, Mercy Corps’ Puerto Rico Ready 4 Business program made it possible for Kaffeina to come back to the industry stronger than ever.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How T-Mobile Brings Families Together

Feb 6, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Tech Community Coach Anthony “Tony” Smith, his wife Tana, a Customer Service Representative, and two of their children, Travis and Taneilya, share why they love working together as a family at T-Mobile.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Makers Of HORMEL® Chili Announce Limited-Edition Miami-Inspired Can To Help Raise Awareness For Childhood Hunger

Feb 6, 2020 11:30 AM ET

During the season-long Thursdays with Thielen campaign, Hormel Foods donated Hormel® Chili to Second Harvest Heartland in the Twin Cities for every yard wide receiver Adam Thielen gained on the field.