Wells Fargo Foundation has upped its initial $2 million in grants to relief organizations to $5 million, broadening support to homeowners and the small business community.
Many people today feel disconnected; from institutions, from their neighbors, and from a sense of meaning in their work. Corporate volunteering is a practical, human-centered response to this challenge.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has completed a series of employee-led community cleanups, collectively removing approximately 360 kilograms of litter.
My friend and fellow Guiding Stars blogging colleague, Allison Stowell, and I recently returned from the world’s largest dietitian conference, the annual conference of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Women running small businesses are changing their approach to digital technology. Instead of expensive transformations, they’re choosing concrete step-by-step actions, supported by other women and well-chosen tools.
Your child’s latest birthday photo, that cute dance video. Share them on social media and they add to your family’s digital footprint. And depending on the settings you’ve chosen, AI could use them.
When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.
Over the last three months, bushfires in Australia have ravaged the country, destroying homes and millions of acres of land. Throughout the nation, people and businesses are coming together to support those impacted.
A new report from BSR and the United Nations Global Compact presents aggregate findings of the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool, an online platform used by more than 2,000 companies to anonymously assess their gender equality performance.
To further its global commitment of providing growers with the most innovative, sustainable and technically-advanced agricultural solutions, Bayer has opened its new smart, state-of-the-art, automated greenhouse facility in Marana, Ariz.
eBay for Charity has announced a record-breaking year of fundraising for the 2nd year in a row. eBay’s buyers & sellers raised more than $112 million for charity organizations globally last year — an increase of 10 percent compared to the year prior
Qualcomm strives to bring mobile technology and 3G/4G-based Internet access to underserved schools in Myanmar, offering students the opportunity to leapfrog to a 21st century education through Connect to Learn.
Something changed recently when I saw a map comparing the air over China before and after the country went into lockdown in an attempt to contain the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
To connect more students to indoor gardening opportunities, the Scotts-Miracle Gro Foundation, Hawthorne Gardening Company and National Farm to School Network launched a project to integrate hydroponic growing systems into classrooms.
Goodyear is excited to announce that the results of their upcoming tire is their greatest opportunity to reduce GHG emissions and is rated Rolling Resistance "A" in the European Tire Labeling Regulation.
In Turkey, one out of 10 babies are born premature and struggle at the start of life. Prima (Pampers in Turkey) donates premature diapers to hospitals, and we collaborated with a foundation for parents of preemies, El Bebek Gül Bebek Charity, to help.
In Russia, the milk and dairy products consumption level is decreasing. In 1989, the milk consumption level was 396 kg/capita/year. By 2016 it had decreased to 236 kg. Many children do not get the nutrition that they need.
The Scotiabank Women Initiative released Financial Knowledge & Financial Confidence, Closing Gender Gaps in Financing Canadian Small Businesses that outlines unique insights into how women entrepreneurs approach the financing and growth of a business
Subaru of America announced its donation of more than $24 million to national and local charities resulting from the 2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event. Combined with participating Subaru retailer donations, the total climbed to $30.4 million in 2019
As Californians confront the challenges of increased wildfire risk and both planned and unplanned electricity outages, Southern California Edison is exploring whether microgrids can provide relief to customers.
Favia reveals how her experiences in Gildan's initiatives have supported her career-development while empowering her as the only woman working in Mechanics at her facility.
On Wednesday, March 11, Whole Planet Foundation launches its Annual Prosperity Campaign to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.
In light of coronavirus, we're encouraging companies to continue their service efforts virtually and to consider how they can use skilled volunteering to prepare for and mitigate the effects of outbreaks and other man-made and natural disasters.
Last year the Un-carrier reached new heights in its CSR efforts, increasing employee volunteering and, together with the T-Mobile Foundation, putting $15M toward empowering youth, protecting the environment, fighting hunger and more
In advance of the 50th Davos conference this past January, Forum founder & executive chairman, Klaus Schwab & the heads of Bank of America and Royal DSM sent a commitment - to do everything in their power to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it has renewed its partnership with CDP as an Accredited Provider of global sustainability consulting services.
A team of MIT students has been named a finalist for the 2020 Edison Best New Product Award for Hyperloop II. Arrow Electronics provided engineering mentorship, components sourcing and logistics support as part of its team sponsorship.
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