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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Drive Out Hunger Supplies 1.15 Million Meals to Food Banks

Seven food banks are receiving a total of $385,000 from the annual Drive Out Hunger golf event, held by Alliant Energy’s Foundation. These funds will purchase 1.15 million meals to fight hunger and provide food for local families.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading Black Clergy Announce Historic Partnership to Address COVID-19 in the Black Community

Today, a group of the Nation’s renown Black clergy led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III, announced a historic partnership with United Way of New York City, the Nation’s preeminent community mobilization agency, to launch the Choose Healthy Life Black Clergy Action Plan to address COVID-19 and other health disparities in the Black community.

Events, Media & Communications

HACR To Host Programs Virtually in 2021, Will Resume In-Person Events in 2022

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will continue to host its programs and other events virtually through 2021.

Innovation & Technology

A Virtual Field Trip Inspiring Student STEM Curiosity

As a middle school educator, I know the critical importance of engaging my students in STEM. Research shows that this is the age kids, especially girls, opt out of STEM pursuits.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Talking About Racism Isn't Brain Surgery - It's Harder'

Viewpoints: Undoing systemic racism in the U.S. means replacing the paradigm that some people matter more than others and lifting up the vision of a human-centered nation, writes Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow, CEO of First Alaskans Institute.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Over 50,000 People Across The Globe Are Calling on World Leaders to #ActTogether to End COVID

We are working against the clock to beat this pandemic. Effective tests, treatments and vaccines are being developed as we speak — but world leaders need to work together to distribute them globally to save millions of lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Addresses Systemic Racism through New Initiatives and Community Partnerships

The events of 2020 have sparked a deeper societal conversation about the impact of systemic racism in the United States.

Events, Media & Communications

Google Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week

From November 13th to the 19th we observed Transgender Awareness Week – a time used to elevate transgender voices, build awareness and call attention to the many challenges transgender individuals face. This year, there have been significant wins for the transgender community, but even with this progress, the community still faces stigma and even acts of violence. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which serves as a day to honor the victims of that brutality.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial and Zasso Deliver Chemical Free Weed Control

CNH Industrial N.V. has recently strengthened its partnership between its accelerator for tech startups, AGXTEND, and Zasso Group by completing its acquisition of a minority stake.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and Ørsted Sign Landmark MOU for U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Transition

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind development, announced today a landmark initiative with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the labor organization representing more than 3 million skilled craft professionals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Investing in Children's Nutrition: How You Can Make a Difference

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s Casa Program supports nonprofit organizations that leverage local initiatives and partner with existing charities to provide healthy meals and nutrition education to children and families around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Comerica Bank today announced a $100,000 donation to longtime community partner Capuchin Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that has served Detroit for more than 90 years with a mission to support and feed those in need within the community

Energy

Crown Becomes First Metal Packaging Manufacturer to Activate Renewable Power in 100% of Its U.S. And Canadian Beverage Can Plants

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) is now operating all 14 of its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada on renewable energy.

Environment

Climate Change Strategy at Northern Trust

Northern Trust recognizes that the long-term viability of our business and our clients is tied to the health and well-being of our planet. We therefore commit to protecting the environment and mitigating any negative environmental impacts from our operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief and FedEx Team Up to Bring Relief to Central America After Hurricanes Eta and Iota

To date, Direct Relief has dispatched seven emergency shipments, with support from FedEx, to on-the-ground partners in Honduras and Nicaragua, totaling 62 pallets and with a value of almost $10 million.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feeding Kids and Fueling Dreams During a Pandemic

When schools across the country closed due to COVID-19, there was concern that as many as 30 million kids who rely on government-subsidized school meals could be left without access to those meals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Big Interview: Giorgio D'Aprile, Senior Marketing Director EMEA, Timberland

In the time since joining Timberland as its EMEA senior marketing director in April 2016, Giorgio D’Aprile has since experienced a shift in digital retailing. This has particularly been the case in last eight months or so, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Ranks on Forbes Magazine's 2020 World's Best Employers List

Freeport-McMoRan earned a first-time spot on Forbes magazine's World's Best Employers List, ranking No. 366 out of 750 multinational and large corporations headquartered in 45 countries.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation's Stakeholder Day Spotlighted

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, announces another recognition from the Middle Tech Podcast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Newport Mill Awards $50,000 Grant to North Vermillion School Corporation

The International Paper Newport Mill has awarded the North Vermillion Community School Corporation a $50,000 capital campaign grant from the International Paper Foundation.

Health & Healthcare

Mohawk Group Talks Health, Safety and Sustainability in the COVID Era

In this episode of interiors+sources' I Hear Design podcast, Mohawk Group's Royce Epstein and Ramie Vagal offer their insights into the role that net positive carpet can play in protecting the health of people and the planet in the COVID era.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Podcast: COVID-19 Supply Chain Insights From Ware2Go CEO Steve Denton

Ware2Go, a UPS company that provides businesses of all sizes with access to warehousing, logistics and fulfillment services, is shaping the supply chain of the future.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Technology, Relationships & Planning Shaping Supply Chains During the Pandemic and Into the Future

Keysight's Shidah Ahmad was recently interviewed by IndustryWeek, discussing the technology, relationships, and planning that are guiding global supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Adopts Underprivileged Schools in India

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children's welfare.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Acts of Caring: Mobilizing CIT Employees, Customers and Others to Give Back

CIT is committed to giving back in communities it calls home. Each year, the company spearheads an annual employee volunteer initiative in June called CIT Cares Month.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. 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...
  3. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  4. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  7. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...