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Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Fizzy Pumpkin Play Doh

Chemical reactions and play doh? Watch this science experiment video by MilliporeSigma to learn how to make both using supplies from your kitchen.

Health & Healthcare

Delivering PPE to the Front Lines in Louisiana

Environment

Jeep® Getting Greener; Wrangler’s Environmental Impact Reduced by 15 Percent

In its continuing efforts to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles, FCA has completed its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coronavirus: Providing a Snack Break for Health Care Workers & Food Banks

Crewmember volunteers delivered dozens of boxes of snacks and Eat Up boxes to the heroes who are working around the clock to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help House and Train Homeless Veterans and People with Disabilities

COSIG, Inc. provides homeless veterans and people with disabilities housing and job training. The miles raised through Miles On A Mission will help send them back to their families or loved ones after completing career path training.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Link the GRI Standards With the SDGs

An updated resource is now available to assist companies to report on progress in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the GRI Standards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Disclosure #1 Topic of Engagements in 2019 Between T. Rowe Price and Company Managements

In an era of rising concerns about climate change, T. Rowe Price reported today that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure issues became the number one topic in its voluminous engagements with the managements of companies around the world in 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Diana Stamogiannos, Manager of Corporate Accounting at Gildan

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight one of the many amazing moms at Gildan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Citi Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Citi today released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report builds upon Citi’s Global Citizenship Report, which Citi had been publishing since 2001.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Commits $75,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in Toledo

The funds from the Fifth Third Foundation have been deployed to meet the immediate needs of individuals in the community that seek assistance from Connecting Kids to Meals and Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc.

Diversity & Inclusion

Refreshing Perspective on the Value of Male Allyship, From a Qualcomm Executive

At Qualcomm, Steven Gray, SVP, Engineering, isn’t just a male ally. As a member of Qualcomm’s Diversity Task Force, he is an active role model for men and women who want to be allies to women at work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Back to the Fundamentals of Human Trust with Schneider Electric

As we all grapple with how we can collectively beat COVID-19, I reflect on what has changed in our world, how our perceptions and interactions are being shaped in this new reality. This unique time in history reminds us of the true fundamentals of human life.

Events, Media & Communications

Masterclass on Women in Supply Chains by Business Call to Action and Oxfam – May 14 at 8am ET

What are the barriers faced by low-income women as workers and producers? This session will explore why this human rights issue is a problem for business and why there needs to be stronger worker voices and transparency in supply chains.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coping During COVID-19: Tips for the Hardworking Moms out There

Every day, I aspire to ensure the safety of more than 2,000 workers across North America which, during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now more important than ever.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Donates Carpet to Three Schools Through Georgia United Foundation’s School Crashers Program

Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce Mohawk Industries will donate Mohawk Group commercial carpeting to three deserving schools as part of the Georgia United Foundation 2020 School Crashers® program.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media ‘Learn from Home’ Live Event, Wednesday May 13: Corporate Citizenship and Reputation, Featuring Sustainability and Comms Leader Dave Stangis

Join 3BL Media and Dave Stangis, CEO & founder of 21C Impact and former chief sustainability officer, vice president, public affairs and corporate responsibility for Campbell Soup Company on Wednesday May 13 at 1 p.m. ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quakes to Coronavirus: Red Cross Delivers Relief With Help From FedEx

For many years FedEx has provided donated shipping services to the Red Cross to help transport various items including communications and IT equipment in preparation for and in response to disasters.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Recognized Among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity

Aramark has been named #23 on DiversityInc’s listing of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, up six spots from 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safeway Delivers Thousands of Tulips for Nurse Appreciation Week Amid COVID-19

Safeway of Albertsons Companies celebrated National Nurses Day and Nurse Appreciation Week with the help of its customers. Safeway delivered 7,000 bunches of tulips to hospitals across Washington, northern Idaho and Alaska Wednesday.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Recognized in the U.S. by ENERGY STAR as a “Partner Leader on Climate"

On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, I am proud to share that J&J is recognized in the U.S. by ENERGY STAR as a “Partner Leader on Climate”.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Applegate Farms, LLC Unveils WELL CARVED™ Product Line To Cater To Conscientious Carnivores

Applegate® introduces a new line of organic blended burgers and meatballs designed to satisfy consumers who are mindful of their meat intake and its nutritional, ethical and environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named a Top 50 Company for Diversity

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, food safety and infection prevention technologies and services, has been recognized as a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, a leading diversity publication.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Corporate Accountability

Through its Cocoa for Good program, Hershey aims to promote sustainable agricultural goals while supporting communities in which cocoa is sourced.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Black & Veatch-Managed Customer Care, Billing System Implementation Projects Get Coveted CS Week Awards

Black & Veatch’s Management Consulting business announced today that two client projects in Maryland and Canada were awarded coveted 2020 CS Week recognition

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comerica Bank Processed Approximately 13,000 Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications for Customers, Funding of $4.1 Billion

Comerica Bank announces today that it has processed and submitted approximately 13,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications, all of which have been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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