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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Direct Relief Team Up to Deliver Aid to Lebanon

More than 60 tons of critical aid will offer needed relief to medical personnel in Beirut, Lebanon. FedEx Corp. transported the emergency supplies via a dedicated charter flight to help health facilities responding after a deadly explosion ripped through the city earlier this month, putting significant strain on the medical system.

Health & Healthcare

Sewing Mohawk's Support for Medical Workers

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, people and organizations everywhere are looking for ways to help however they can. As a manufacturer of carpets and rugs, Mohawk realized that we could put industrial sewing equipment to work to produce vitally needed medical gowns for healthcare providers.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Proves Fertile Ground for Ecological Innovation on I-85 in Georgia

UGA Researcher, Matthew Quirey is examining the various ways that The Ray's Landscape Lab on Interstate 85 is utilizing experimental planting designs in the right-of-way, producing not only environmental benefits, but also potential financial outcomes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Commits $10M To Support Small Businesses In Pittsburgh

Underserved Pittsburgh neighborhoods & struggling small business owners will benefit from 3 programs significantly supported through a $10 million program-related investment announced today by PNC Community Development Banking & the PNC Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading in a New Environment: Adapting to a Quarantined Workplace with Technology at the Forefront

With remote work serving as the norm until further notice, business leaders won’t be able to lead in the ways they’re accustomed to. Hiring and retaining an engaged remote workforce will require a shift in leadership strategy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vistra and CompUDopt Partner to Provide Technology Access to Chicago Students

With just a few weeks until the start of the new school year, 1,000 students from Chicago’s 10th Ward have been given computers from Vistra's retail electricity brand, Dynegy, and Comp-U-Dopt. On Aug. 21, pre-selected families received laptops...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Responds to 2020 California Wildfires

As wildfires unfold across Northern California, we are keeping a close eye on any network impacts and our teams are ready to respond. Our thoughts are with impacted communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Meet Sensegrass: India Impact Grand Prize Winner for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation. In its fourth year, this online competition awards...

Diversity & Inclusion

NRG Women Making History

Continuously improving our business, these women solidify the importance of placing inclusion and diversity at the center of who we are and what we do.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VMware Global Response to COVID-19

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and partners is always our top priority.
VMware is actively monitoring the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 outbreak and taking precautions to address the safety...

Education

Violet Takes Flight

Our ORD Polaris Lounge recently hosted a virtual book launch for Violet Takes Flight, by author Kenyatta Scott and aviation educator Tammera L. Holmes. The story follows Violet on her first plane ride where she meets the pilot, a Black female role model who looks just like her.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Partners Bring Science Lessons to Elementary Students in St. Louis

Virtual learning hasn’t stopped our partners, KIPP Wonder Academy and STEMpact, from engaging the next generation of scientists. Learn how they’re providing weekly science lessons to tens of thousands of elementary students in the St. Louis region through "Teaching in Room 9, Science”:

Education

Certified Training for the Sustainability Profession

Individuals working in sustainability reporting and sustainable development roles have more opportunities for professional development, as GRI’s learning options are increasingly made available virtually.

Sustainable Development Goals

Social Media for Social Good: Raising Awareness of Jordan's Water Crisis

Hanan Ahyad is a resident of Amman, Jordan’s capital and largest city. She is a domestic customer of the local water utility company, Miyahuna, and has always been aware of her country’s limited water resources.

Events, Media & Communications

Three Ideas from Subaru on Producing Zero-Waste Events

Subaru of America’s marketing messaging centers around the Subaru Love Promise, and one of those promises is “Subaru Loves the Earth.”

Energy

Watch: How Solar Energy is an Economic Catalyst

Did you know solar energy is good for our economy because it creates jobs, supports community services and provides income through land leases?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands Named to Forbes' List of America's Best-in-State Employers

On August 24, Sands was officially named to Forbes’ second annual list of America’s Best-in-State Employers. Based on an independent survey of more than 80,000 workers, the list recognizes the top employers of more than 500 people within their U.S. operations.

Environment

Timberland Pledge to Plant 50 Million Trees Supports the Launch of 1t.org's US Chapter

Timberland has long been a fan of trees. While the brand’s logo has been a tree, since its founding in 1973, the connection runs deeper than that.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

RE100 Leadership Awards Shortlist: Companies Going Above and Beyond on Clean Energy

We’re proud to be shortlisted for Best Green Catalyst for our Eclipse Platform in the RE100 Leadership Awards! Many of our suppliers are already using renewable energy, and we’re sharing our learnings to support others to do the same.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Durkan Expands Creative Partnership with Virginia Langley Through PDI Tile Program

Durkan announced today that the hospitality flooring manufacturer has partnered with longtime collaborator Virginia Langley to design print carpet tile exclusively for its PDI (Precision Dye Injection) platform.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CITGO Foundation Opens New Round for Proposals to Aid COVID-19 Efforts in Venezuela

The Simón Bolívar Foundation, the non-profit, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, today announced an open call for proposals exclusively focused on mitigating the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela by providing Personal Protective Equipment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

An Alliance to Fight Food Waste and Food Insecurity in Colombia

Every second, 41 tons of food are wasted around the world. This is a shocking number, especially when placed next to the figure for food insecurity, which indicates that they do not have sufficient or stable access to their daily nutritional needs...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vistra Computer Giveaway to Address Digital Divide in South and West Dallas

As the pandemic continues to expose a deep digital divide in our education system, TXU Energy and Comp-U-Dopt are partnering with the City of Dallas to give away 400 computers. Dallas families with at least one middle school student...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates $2 Million To Connect Thousands of Students to Virtual Learning as School Year Resumes

This grant will provide funding for wireless hotspots to better connect students in rural areas as well as address long-term internet access solutions for disadvantaged communities.

Events, Media & Communications

BET News Presents: “A March for Action” Friday, August 28 at 11am ET on BET

Hosted by Marc Lamont Hill, the LIVE two-hour production will look to address the issue of police brutality, and provide coverage of the National Action Network Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  2. 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...
  3. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. 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...
  6. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  7. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  8. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  11. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  12. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  13. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  14. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  15. 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...