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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Supports Susan G. Komen in 2020 Through Ongoing Cause Marketing Efforts

Despite the postponement of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day® series to 2021, Mohawk continues to double down on its commitment to the organization in its fight against breast cancer as the organization engages with the 3-Day community virtually this year.

Energy

Underscores its Commitment to the Clean Energy Transition with Launch of National Grid Renewables

National Grid, through its competitive, non-regulated National Grid Ventures unit, today announced the launch of National Grid Renewables, the new brand name for its US renewable energy business which includes solar, onshore wind and battery storage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital, Earning the Highest Ranking in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Merck is honored to be named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, earning the highest ranking in pharmaceuticals & biotech and the top spot among the industry for customers. This is the fourth year in row that Merck has been recognized...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Companies Demonstrate Commitment to Include Refugees in Post-Covid Recovery by Joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

On October 6, 28 companies demonstrated their commitment to integrating refugees as the world responds to the Covid-19 pandemic, by joining the Tent Partnership for Refugees

Education

America's Top Young Scientist of 2020: 14-Year-Old Researches Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2 Virus to Develop Novel Antiviral Drug to Combat Spread of COVID-19

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu from Frisco, Tex. the winner of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Reporter's Notebook: Milestones, Markers and Still Fighting COVID-19

Columbus-based insurer Aflac is the latest recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award, which is awarded by a network of Georgia business leaders with the aim of spurring corporate giving and good acts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program 2021 Application Period Begins

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Motors Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

Forbes and JUST Capital published the annual Forbes JUST 100, showcasing the companies doing right by all their stakeholders. GM ranked number one in the automotive industry and first for environment in the automotive sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2020 Citizens Award

T. Rowe Price has been named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award in the “Best Community Improvement Program” category.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

S&P Global Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) was recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies in the annual Forbes JUST 100, published today by Forbes and JUST Capital.

Diversity & Inclusion

Anita Defrantz: “It Was One of Those Moments That Changed the World”

Twenty-five years on, as the United Nations celebrates this historic blueprint, IOC Vice-President Anita DeFrantz shares her recollections from the event and looks at the progress that has been made in the past quarter of a century.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact Present the Third Annual Making Good Happen at Work Conference

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation & Common Impact announce the 3rd annual Making Good Happen At Work conference, a free virtual event to help CSR leaders build employee engagement & philanthropy programs in response to changing community needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Nonprofit Foundations Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Local and Global Communities

Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic Foundations have combined forces to kick off the Communities Campaign today, a two-week drive to raise awareness and funds, enabling shoppers to join the retailer in efforts to alleviate global poverty, improve children’s nutrition and increase healthy food access in communities facing barriers.

Media & Communications

GreenMoney Journal Announces Strategic Partnership With Climate & Capital Media

GreenMoney Journal is pleased announce our Strategic Partnership with Climate & Capital Media - https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com a global media company that connects investors and entrepreneurs working on climate change solutions.

Education

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect Lead the Resources Supporting Discovery Education's Initiative to Keep You Connected to Curiosity

Discovery Education today launched Keeping You Connected to Curiosity, a new initiative keeping the continuity of curiosity alive for teachers and students everywhere.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rising Trust in Sustainability Reporting Around the World

Research across 27 markets has found that trust in how companies communicate their sustainability performance has increased to a record 51% this year, with significant variations by country.

Environment

2021 Offers a Narrow Window To Tackle Interconnected Global Challenges and Set the World on Pathway Towards Positive Future

A growing line-up of multinational corporations, ranging from General Mills, Target and Walmart to Olam International and Patagonia, are exploring regenerative approaches across their value chains and beyond.

Sustainable Development Goals

Improving Health Outcomes in Papua New Guinea

Tetra Tech’s Amy Gildea explains how an understanding of the social economy, politics, and culture in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is crucial to improving health outcomes on the island in the Western Pacific.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Concrete Plan for a More Sustainable World

Our Chairman & CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire, gives his views on the key factors that can help us build a true sustainable world.

Environment

EarthxConservation: How Humans, Wildlife, and Nature Co-Exist in Today's World

EarthX introduces EarthxConservation, a new virtual conference to be hosted on October 19-21. Sessions will explore how humans, nature, and wildlife are co-existing in today’s world and how we can find even greater health and biodiversity through...

Events, Media & Communications

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Community Health Systems: Join SAP, Medtronic Foundation, and Leading Nonprofits in Community Health (Thurs, 10/15, 12 - 1 EDT)

Join SAP, Medtronic, National Association of Community Health Centers, Iowa Primary Care Association, and PYXERA Global on October 15, 12pm-1pm EDT.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Honored With Two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial N.V. has received two 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for outstanding achievement in the following categories: Collaborative Innovation and Operational Excellence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

24 Years on eBay: Transforming a Love of Hot Wheels Into Enduring Friendships, Connections

In celebration of eBay’s 25th anniversary, we’re spotlighting a seller every week from our global community in our Mini Stories column.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg to Offer MSCI ESG Research Data on the Bloomberg Terminal

Bloomberg announced today that MSCI ESG Ratings by MSCI ESG Research LLC is now available via the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg Terminal users can access this MSCI data and use it alongside Bloomberg’s broader functionality across the Terminal, complementing Bloomberg’s existing ESG data sets.

Sustainable Development Goals

Accenture Sets Industry-Leading Net-Zero, Waste and Water Goals

WE ACT FOR IMPACT: Announcing Accenture’s next-level commitments to Responsible Business and Sustainability

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