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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches $20 Million Invest Native Initiative for Native American Communities

Wells Fargo announces Invest Native, a $20 million commitment to advance economic opportunities in Native American communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brooks Running, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation Keep Young Athletes on Track

Supporting young athletes as they chase their athletic dreams is a shared passion for both The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Brooks Running. We’re proud of our partnership’s support of these young athletes and many others as part of this initiative.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Provides $500,000 to Western New York Customers in Need Following December’s Historic Blizzard

National Grid will contribute $500,000 to support western New York individuals and families who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that gripped the region in late December.

Education

Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges

Access to high-demand career fields is increasing for students at two tribally established colleges in North Dakota

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Adds New Automation and Autonomy Solutions to Ag Tech Portfolio

CNH Industrial debuted its latest automation and autonomy solutions at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona. New Driverless Tillage and Driver Assist Harvest solutions from Raven, and Baler Automation from Case IH and New Holland

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From the Chief Ethics Officer

What does it mean to work for a better world? At Paychex, it’s something we’ve been doing since we first opened our doors for business in 1971.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire Partners with Spring Health to Provide Mental Health Benefits

As the company seeks to sustain a culture that acknowledges the importance of mental health and wellness, Southwire has announced a partnership with Spring Health, a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Renewable Energy

Groundswell Selected for U.S. Department of Energy RACER Grant Funding for Development of Replicable Resilience Hub Model

Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power through equitable community solar projects, announced its selection to receive a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to advance community energy resilience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Helps Community Partners Protect the Environment Through $1M in Grants

Entergy is helping 19 local community partners protect the environment by contributing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank: Committed to Making an Impact in the Communities Where We Live & Work

Because philanthropy is such an important part of what Webster Bank’s Office of Corporate Responsibility oversees, they have launched a Community Investment Strategy, committing $6.5 billion over three years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

FedEx supports the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit one of the nation’s largest gatherings of African American business owners in the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Watch: ConferMED Brings More Equitable Access to Specialty Care with Grant from Quest Diagnostics Foundation

ConferMED, one of the nation’s leading eConsult companies, was recently awarded a grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation to address a leading cause of health inequity: lack of access to specialty care.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report Shows Challenges of 2022 Didn’t Slow Action on Global Issues by Consumer Goods Companies

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF’s) 2022 annual report demonstrates tangible progress in addressing some of the global challenges facing the industry such as food waste, plastic pollution, deforestation and human rights challenges

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $6.5 Million in 2022 Grants

Nine private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced grants totaling more than $6.5 million in 2022.

Energy

Kohler x Undaunted: Polar Explorer Robert Swan Reaches South Pole on Antarctic Expedition

Robert Swan, OBE, arrived safely at Geographic South Pole on Jan. 10, 2023, successfully completing his 2023 Undaunted Expedition across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources sponsored by Kohler.

ESG

How ESG Strategy Creates an Advantage for Startups

A powerful differentiator for startups is earning an ESG rating. This rating assesses an organization’s environmental, social, and governance performance. Achieving this rating does take some effort on the part of the business, but in the end, the effort pays dividends.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Which Is More Sustainable: Stainless Steel or Single-Use Systems?

When comparing the sustainability of stainless steel and single-use equipment for pharma manufacturing, it’s important to perform a comprehensive evaluation, which is most effective at the design’s onset.

Green Infrastructure

Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School Celebrate State's First Electric School Bus in Operation

Representatives from Mississippi Power and Forrest County Agricultural High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first electric school bus in the state of Mississippi began operating today in Brooklyn.

Research, Reports & Publications

Special Thomson Reuters Report - ESG: The SEC Point of View

In this 18-page report, exclusively written by Thomson Reuters, gain insights on the upcoming SEC regulations and what they mean for business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

2023 Outlook: Global ESG

Although fossil fuels are hard to quit, energy security fuels the green transition, climate commitments and carbon pricing. And, after the Great Resignation, employee-friendly companies gain a competitive advantage.

Energy

Adam Minter: The Promise of Autonomous Vehicles for Rural America

This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with author and Bloomberg Opinion columnist @AdamMinter about the world of autonomous vehicles to examine the impact autonomous vehicles might have on rural America https://www.cchange.net/2023/01/03/minter/

Diversity & Inclusion

Six New Companies Join Workforce and Justice Alliance

Six new companies have joined the Workforce and Justice Alliance (WJA), a groundbreaking coalition of businesses dedicated to supporting criminal justice reform measures that will expand the workforce and increase equitable hiring across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Recognized for Sustainability Leadership, Earning A- Scores in Both Climate Change and Water Security From CDP

HanesBrands has been recognized with an A- score on the global CDP annual sustainability disclosures across two key areas of environmental impact – climate change and water security.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch’s Ajay Kasarabada Appointed to Transportation Energy Partners Board of Directors

Ajay Kasarabada, Associate Vice President and Director of Environmental Solutions for Black & Veatch, is now a member of the board of directors for U.S. nonprofit Transportation Energy Partners (TEP).

Diversity & Inclusion

The 5–9 Series: Meet Sarah Smith

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  5. 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...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...