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NatureVest Celebrates a Decade of Impact

For over a decade, TNC’s NatureVest team has mobilized private capital to drive large-scale conservation. Explore the 2024 NatureVest Impact Report: Investing in Nature, to learn more!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Funds Greenhouse Construction at Tarzana Community and Cultural Center

CIT Group Inc. today announced that it has made a donation to Tarzana Community and Cultural Center for the construction of a greenhouse in the organization’s Children’s Teaching Garden, a community need identified by a customer of CIT’s Southern California retail bank OneWest Bank as part of the company’s Acts of Caring initiative.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Recognized in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to announce its recognition by Indianapolis Monthly.

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Environment

International Paper Joins Savannah River Clean Water Fund

International Paper has joined the Savannah River Clean Water Fund (Fund), a coordinated effort to permanently protect and responsibly manage forests – nature’s water filter – in the Savannah River watershed.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The People at Sappi Remain Central to Sustainability Strategy

Safety is the top priority at Sappi. Across all regions, we are committed to zero workplace injuries.

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Health & Healthcare

The Role of Design, Test & Security in Today's Healthcare Advancements

Technology has always played a critical role in the healthcare industry. However, recent advancements are driving a revolution in capabilities and opportunities to improve the health and wellness of people around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer Stands by Kenya and Uganda in Fight Against Desert Locust Devastation

Farmers in Kenya and Uganda currently fighting a devastating locust invasion and looming food security crisis are receiving help from Bayer thanks to a donation of 170,000 liters of Decis ULV insecticide. 120,000 liters will be shipped to Kenya...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Companies Can Provide Immediate Assistance to Employees Impacted by COVID-19 and Other Disasters

Childcare. Utilities. Medical bills. To many of us, these are just typical, everyday costs of living and working. For others, these are a few common causes behind serious financial hardship, often forcing someone to choose between medicine, electricity, food, or shelter.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ViacomCBS Community Day Goes Virtual

Our annual ViacomCBS Community Day might look different this year, but the reasons we give back remain the same. Thousands of employees around the world are excited to use this opportunity to volunteer from home – here’s why.

Health & Healthcare

United Now Cleaning Flight Decks with UVC Lighting

United Airlines is now cleaning pilot flight decks with Ultraviolet C (UVC) lighting technology on most aircraft at its hub airports to disinfect the flight deck interior and continue providing pilots with a sanitary work environment.

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Environment

A New Recipe for Corporate Sustainable Agriculture

Soil and water are intricately linked. From how they are protected to how they are managed to how they are valued across economic sectors, there is a clear connection. The decisions we make about one can have big impacts on the other.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Infographic | Driving Solutions for Sustainable Shipping

Customers often want to make their shipping more environmentally sustainable. We offer a range of solutions to ensure a lower-carbon journey.

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Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists in a New Way

The Biogen-MIT Biotech in Action: Virtual Summer Lab is a free, online learning program with cutting-edge technology, immersive scientific experiences and mentoring experiences for students.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Preparing for the 2020 Hurricane Season

We are better positioned than ever before, with our combined T-Mobile and Sprint resources, to quickly respond and support our customers in communities that are most affected by hurricanes.

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Environment

World Wildlife Fund Announces Investment in Seaweed Farming Through Ocean Rainforest

In a first for World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with generous support from The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, the organization announced an $850,000 investment in Ocean Rainforest, to accelerate growth of offshore seaweed production

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Education

Financial Education Helps Build Stronger Communities

Financial education helps build stronger communities. This is why Fifth Third Bank has invested over the years in various financial education programs to meet the needs of all age groups, from elementary school students to adults.

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Energy

Asia Reassesses Energy Transition Strategies, Accelerates Digital Transformation

Economic and social developments present grid modernization and expansion opportunities in Asia

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Events, Media & Communications

JUST LAUNCHED: Reuters Events Responsible Business Europe 2020

Reuters Events Sustainable Business is excited to share with you the launch of the Responsible Business Europe 2020 [22-23 October]

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Chance to Apply! Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards Next Week

There are 13 categories up for winning at Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards. Winners will be announced at the inaugural Virtual Awards Ceremony on October 8th

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion For Every Future

At the inaugural BlackNorth Initiative Summit, Scotiabank reaffirmed its commitment to combatting racism and discrimination of all forms to enable better futures for its employees, customers and communities at large.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alexion Supports NAACP Empowerment Programs

Alexion is proud to support the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) by investing in the NAACP Empowerment Programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes as One of America's Best Employers for Women

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced in July it has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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Environment

Four Dozen Ohio Businesses Call for Repeal of House Bill 6

A group of nearly 50 businesses, investors, trade associations, and employers in Ohio sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine and members of the Ohio Legislature today urging the immediate repeal of House Bill 6.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NCRC Supports Pandemic-Related Housing Needs in 15 States, Funded by Wells Fargo Foundation

Nonprofit housing counseling organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in 15 states will receive unrestricted grants and resources from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), thanks to funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The VF Foundation Announces $7.3 Million in Community Investments

The VF Foundation recently announced the recipients of its gifting cycle totaling $7.3 million in investments to 80 organizations around the world. The investments include $5 million in support of environmental justice and protection, social and economic equity, and community impact grants, and more than $2 million for disaster relief and global COVID-19 support.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash Can

They’re on beaches, in parking lots and on sidewalks. You probably won’t catch the coronavirus from a discarded mask, but the litter poses a risk to the environment.

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