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The Power of Humanity: Reflections From BSR19

Throughout BSR19, conversations investigated the current state of capitalism and reimagined the way we conduct business. Here are some of the trends that stood out during the week.

Corporate Responsibility

Domtar's Plymouth Mill Continues Its Sustainability Journey

Domtar’s major investments in Plymouth are testimony to its commitment to the mill’s future and ongoing support for its sustainability journey.

Research & Reports

Caterpillar Engineers Value Chains

Caterpillar is building capabilities to engineer its value chains just like the company engineers its products. Learn more about the synchronized system that maximizes quality, efficiency, value and speed to the customer.

Philanthropy

Liberty Tire Recycling to Match First $5,000 Donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day

Liberty Tire Recycling announced today that they will be matching the first $5,000 donated to The Ray on Georgia Gives Day, December 3, 2019.

Volunteering & Community

100 MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer at the Rise Against Hunger Event

Last week, almost 100 employees volunteered at our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event in St. Louis, MO to assemble 25,000(!) meals for those in need. Thank you to all our volunteers who contributed to the 200 hours of service during the event.

Education & Workforce Development

Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be

When natural disasters strike, people and corporations are generous, donating millions of dollars worth of food, medicines and other needed supplies. But often, the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.

Environment

Ken Yager Chats About the Yosemite Facelift

Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association teamed up to create the #DontFeedTheLandfills movement. Three iconic parks – Denali, Yosemite and Grand Teton – piloted the project.

Environment

How Marine Debris Impedes Coastal Tourism and Economic Development

Around the world, marine debris costs an estimated $13 billion a year, mainly through its adverse effect on fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.

Environment

Phil Ting: Policies for Clean Cars and Recycling

Can you imagine how hard it must be for legislators to know where to focus their energies?

Corporate Responsibility

This is How Partnerships Fuel Schneider Electric's Sustainable Success

Organizations need to digitize their business processes to be competitive; and at Schneider Electric, we see 4 global transformations impacting the world and businesses: Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization, Digitization.

Philanthropy

National Neighborhood Promise Year in Review: 23 Projects, $2 Million in Grants

It’s been said that charity starts at home, and for Republic Services, that means helping make a difference in the neighborhoods where our employees live and work.

Research & Reports

Arrow Electronics Promotes Year-Round Giving Through Arrow Charitable Platform

While charitable contributions typically rise during the holidays, Arrow Electronics encourages year-round giving through its Arrow Charitable platform.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

In Focus: Intel and Responsible Mineral Sourcing

Intel is recognized for its achievements on supply chain sustainability. The company has manufactured microprocessors that are conflict-free since 2013 and has been a leader in eradicating forced labor practices.

Philanthropy

Three Ways Funders Can Be Co-Strategists

Don't just fund the work. Three opportunities for philanthropic funders to be co-strategists.

Environment

The Glass Isn’t Half Empty: Reasons To Be Optimistic About Water Issues

Solving the water scarcity problem, especially as the impacts from climate change mount, can feel like a Herculean task. Despite our close connection to water, most people do not know how it gets to our taps or what is involved in that process.

Corporate Responsibility

Ecolab's Douglas Baker is the First Recipient of the Dayton Award

Douglas M. Baker, Jr., chairman and CEO of Ecolab Inc., has received the Dayton Award for Distinction in Moral Capitalism from the Caux Round Table for Moral Capitalism. The award, presented Nov. 22, recognizes Minnesota business leaders for corporate responsibility and celebrates big picture thinking about how business improves lives and societies.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact Connections Newsletter: Giving Tuesday Edition

This holiday season, support your favorite causes not just by donating, but also by sharing your skills and expertise! Learn how skills-based volunteering can have lasting effects on social impact organizations, plus other news from Common Impact.

Philanthropy

How Albertsons Is Redefining Flower Power

The retailer is adding a philanthropic component to its Debi Lilly Design line of floral and home décor. Now, when customers purchase one of the grocer's new Debi Lilly Design Extending Smiles floral designs at participating stores, $1 of the proceeds will be used to provide a pair of shoes, clean water or food to someone in need.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Embraces Sustainability as a “Fresh Start” and Profit Generator

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has found that sustainability isn’t just good for public relations. Along with a growing number of leading companies, the IT giant is discovering it’s also a profit generator.

Awards & Rankings

Grohe Is One of Germany’s Top Three Most Sustainable Big Companies

At the German Sustainability Award ceremony, GROHE secured a placement among the top 3 in the category "Germany's Most Sustainable Big Companies 2020” thanks to its 360-degree sustainability approach and, above all, its progress in saving resources.

Volunteering & Community

Comerica Volunteers Make Big Impact With Tiny Home

Volunteering & Community

Look Who's Joined The Billion Dollar Social Impact Club

There are many ways that PayPal supports good causes, from enabling nonprofits to raise money using online tools to powering corporate initiatives that encourage their customers to do the same. In 2018, 55.1 million people from over...

Philanthropy

AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation and LA Galaxy Foundation Host 16th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations’ Feast

AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation and the LA Galaxy Foundation recently hosted the 16th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations’ Feast at Dignity Health Sports Park’s American Express Club on Friday, Nov. 22.

Awards & Rankings

GM is a 2019 Global Energy Awards Finalist

S&P Global Platts recently named GM a finalist in the 21st annual Global Energy Awards. GM is a finalist in the Corporate Award – Green Initiatives category. The 2019 winners will be announced at a ceremony December 12 in New York City.

Awards & Rankings

Bechtel’s Peggy Mccullough to Receive the 2019 ASME Henry Laurence Gantt Medal

Bechtel senior vice president Peggy McCullough has been awarded the 2019 American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Henry Laurence Gantt Medal.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

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...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

TERC

Tire Emissions Research Conference Campaign

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

Sustainable Operations

As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...

GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...