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Research, Reports & Publications

Letter from Connie L. Lindsey and Michael G. O’Grady, Northern Trust's Enduring Principles for CSR

Since the time of our founding, Northern Trust has been shaped by a deep belief in the enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. From our roots as a Chicago-based trust bank to our global presence today, these principles have served as the foundation upon which our company was built. Northern Trust values corporate responsibility as an essential element of our corporate culture and inextricable underpinning of our enduring principles.

Environment

American Express and Parley for the Oceans Announce First-Ever Card Made Primarily With Reclaimed Plastic From Parley and Launch a Global Campaign to #BackOurOceans

Today, American Express is proud to announce an expanded commitment to combat marine plastic pollution through several company-wide programs

Environment

Interview With Martin Pleau, Process Control Expert

Martin Pleau holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University with a specialization in process control. During his 25 years with Tetra Tech, he pioneered the development of Csoft®, a model-based control software designed to improve the management of urban drainage systems and protect human health and the environment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Launches Disaster Response Program to Help Communities Prepare for and Recover from Crises

A new disaster response and resiliency report from Common Impact details how the private sector can take a larger, more strategic role in disaster preparedness for communities through skilled volunteerism.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenBiz Names 2019 VERGE Vanguard Award Winners

GreenBiz Group today named the 2019 VERGE Vanguard, honoring 20 dreamers, pioneers, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, business leaders, policymakers and investors on the cutting edge of sustainability and technology.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens and Vitamin Angels Reach 200 Million Women and Children with Life-Changing Vitamins

Walgreens and non-profit Vitamin Angels announced today that they have supported more than 200 million women and children in the U.S and around the world through their partnership to improve child and maternal health.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A With Erika Carrillo Lopez, HR Generalist at Gildan

This week marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. In honor of this event, we interviewed Erika Carrillo Lopez who works at our yarn-spinning facility in Salisbury, North Carolina to find out about her career growth at the company and what her heritage means to her.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sell Globally, Grow Locally: Tech Can Boost Small Businesses, Expand Marketplace

eBay launched its Retail Revival program in January 2018. Retail Revival is a comprehensive 12-month program executed in partnership with select cities focused on connecting their Main Street businesses to the global marketplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck Foundation Launches Five-Year Initiative to Reduce Disparities in HIV Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Southeastern US Communities

The Merck Foundation (the Foundation) has launched HIV Care Connect, a $7 million, five-year initiative to help reduce disparities in access to care and improve health outcomes for persons with HIV living in vulnerable and underserved Southeastern U.S. communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Launches Principles for Sustainable Ocean Business

The United Nations Global Compact today launched a set of nine Sustainable Ocean Principles, calling on companies around the world to commit to securing a healthy and productive ocean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Awards Over $267k in Grants to 15 Nonprofits Globally

Part of the community impact work that ON Semiconductor supports is through its Global Corporate Giving (GCG) Program, which strategically leverages our resources, talent and efforts to support non-profits and educational institutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric: Time for Climate Impact Disclosure

Introducing a new standard to disclose and measure climate impact for capital goods and consumer durables

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Donates $600,000 for Revitalization Efforts in Los Angeles County

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $600,000 in donations to local nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood revitalization for Los Angeles residents.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Empower Metro Detroit Youth

With each Detroit Lions first down gained this season at Ford Field, Comerica Bank will aid Winning Futures and the empowerment organization’s mission to prepare youth in metro Detroit for the workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Arts Organizations to Receive $1.2 Million in Grant Funding Through PNC Arts Alive Initiative

Entering its 11th year, PNC will support large and small arts groups in the Philadelphia, Delaware and Southern New Jersey region. The grants cover a wide range of disciplines, audiences and participatory experiences.

Education

Local Students Learning STEM Through Curiosity Cube Mobile Science Lab

With an expanding workforce that calls for more graduates to fill the pipeline, MilliporeSigma is engaging students in STEM learning through its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Brings 75th LIFT Homeownership Program to New Jersey

NeighborhoodLIFT® program is part of a $1 billion commitment by Wells Fargo over six years to address U.S. housing affordability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quick Consult: Jumpstart Your Corporate Storytelling

Telling a good story is powerful. Brands know that telling authentic, real stories engenders trust and inspires engagement with consumers.

Innovation & Technology

Why Koch Is Investing Billions in Emerging Technology

Koch Industries has invested more than $17 billion in technology companies beyond its traditional businesses since 2013, according to a new report.

Education

Subaru Car Care Center at Discovery Children’s Museum

Subaru of Las Vegas executives and the Discovery Children’s Museum officially unveil the Subaru Las Vegas Car Center, an Eco City exhibit at the museum, in Symphony Park Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank, Entre Las 10 Empresas DE América Latina a Favor DE La Equidad DE Género

Scotiabank fue reconocida por la empresa de consultoría Aequales como una de las diez instituciones más comprometidas en América Latina con la equidad de género en el marco de la quinta edición del.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Champion Hannah Mills Launches #BigPlasticPledge

Rio 2016 sailing gold medallist Hannah Mills has launched the big plastic pledge – a global campaign to unite athletes and fans around the issue of plastic pollution

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Employees Inspire Energy Savings

Plant managers invited employees to contribute ideas to improve processes to conserve energy – and they delivered.

Environment

The Buzz on Why PSE&G Studies Bees

Since 2016, PSE&G has been creating habitats on its rights of way by planting custom seed mixes for bees, butterflies and other wildlife – primarily in underdeveloped areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Pet Pig and a Lifetime of Lessons on the Farm

Learn how Ramona Kastenbauer, who grew up on a farm in rural central Minnesota, today uses life lessons she learned on the farm in her role as administrative services coordinator at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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. 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...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  14. 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...
  15. 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...