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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Seizing the Opportunities Life Has to Offer

“Chance favours only the prepared mind.” This quote from the great French scientist Louis Pasteur is the motto of SH Chan, Managing Director - China of CLP.

Events, Media & Communications

Living Future unConference 2020 Open for Registration

The International Living Future Institute has opened registration for its 14th annual Living Future unConference in Seattle, Washington, on May 5-8, 2020 at the downtown Hyatt Regency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Measuring Energy Use: How Sappi Ensures Consistency and Accuracy of Environmental Metrics

Each year we survey our performance in important areas of environmental and social responsibility by monitoring key metrics for fiber, emissions, energy usage and the impact of our operations on air, water and solid waste.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac CSR Hero: Lindsay Carrick

One of the brave heroes honored is Lindsay Carrick, a child life specialist at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center — nicknamed “Superwoman” by a parent of a child facing cancer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pentair Celebrates Employee Volunteers on National Philanthropy Day

In honor of National Philanthropy Day, November 15, global water company Pentair celebrates its employees around the world that have rallied together as "Team Pentair."

Events, Media & Communications

Durkan Kicks off BDNY With After-Hours Program at NYC’s Hottest New Cultural Venue—The Shed

Also highlighted was the flooring manufacturer’s commitment to delivering industry-leading customer tools that not only enhance the creative process, but also reduce environmental impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation Announces $150,000 Grant To Replace Cincinnati’s Inwood Park Playground

The PNC Foundation announced today that it is awarding a $150,000 grant to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks as part of the 15th anniversary celebration of PNC Grow Up Great.

Research, Reports & Publications

Medtronic Highlights Leadership in Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in 2019 Integrated Performance Report

The Medtronic 2019 Integrated Performance Report Shares Progress on Pay Equity, Diversity in Management Roles, Access to Healthcare, Environmental Performance, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and More

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Gets Edmonton Office WELL Certified

Commercial real estate company CBRE announced that its Edmonton office has achieved WELL Certification at the silver level for new and existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Human Rights Campaign: Making a More Inclusive and Accepting World for Everyone

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are truly equal

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank to Mobilize $100 Billion by 2025 to Support the Transition to a Lower-carbon and More Resilient Economy

Recognizing the critical role that the financial services sector plays in the transition to a low-carbon, Scotiabank announced its Climate Commitments to support clients in the transition to a low-carbon economy and decarbonize its own operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing the World One Leader at a Time

I have always counted myself lucky to be able to work in a field that directly impacts the lives of talented young people preparing themselves for a bright future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named One of America’s Most Just Companies by Forbes and Just Capital

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Food Transparency and Traceability

Leafy greens, mashed potatoes, mangoes and shrimp are just some of the products farmers, food producers and retailers are tracing using IBM Food Trust, the leading blockchain solution for transparency and traceability within the food supply chain.

Environment

Aramark Launches New Eco-Conscious Apparel Line Made From Recycled Materials

Aramark is launching an exclusive new WearGuard® Eco Collection that offers an apparel solution for customers committed to minimizing their impact on environment, it was announced today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Family Compensation Fund Improves the Lives of More Than 800 Colombian Farmers

The Comfandi Family Compensation Fund is improving lives by providing affordable essential services to low-income people and creating employment opportunities throughout its company value chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Announces New Hires and Promotions in Ethics and Compliance Function

Carnival Corporation & plc announced 7 new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in August 2019 and led by Peter Anderson, chief ethics and compliance officer.

Environment

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With National Geographic Society, University of Georgia to Advance Citizen Science to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

Morgan Stanley, National Geographic Society and the UG announced a partnership to scale and enhance the citizen science movement to help prevent and reduce plastic waste in coastlines and waterways through support for the Marine Debris Tracker

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

3 Ways Endowments Can Adopt Sustainable Investing

by Emily Lawrence, director of sustainable investing for the institutional client group, and Sharee Zlatkova, investment associate for sustainable investing for the institutional client group

Environment

Let’s Bee Real

Honeybees are a critical element of our food supply. Without them, we would see a devastating decrease in healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. If you’re not into those things, think about this: Even coffee beans require bees for pollination.

Education

FCA Foundation Invests $1.6 Million to Advance Educational Opportunities for Detroit-area Students

Today, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, announced the recipients of its 2019 educational grants (totaling $1,650,000).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Early Times® “Dogbassador” Graduates K9s for Warriors Program

Today, The Early Times® Kentucky Whisky “Dogbassador,” Earl, a one-year-old male rescue puppy, graduates the K9s For Warriors training program after completing the final step in his nine-month journey.

Innovation & Technology

Alexa, Make Me a Hero

Ready to become a hero? Just ask Amazon Alexa. DKMS continues to utilize technology to enhance the experience of joining the bone marrow registry even easier and accessible for all.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A First Step for Place-Focused Foundations

During the next decade, local impact investment funds will be an essential asset for most place-focused foundations. Why? This new article informs us why...

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru Unveils Inspirational Creative Campaign to Launch 2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event

Subaru of America, Inc. today released a new creative campaign to celebrate the launch of its 12th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event.

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