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Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Giving Tops $26 Billion in 2018, Industry-leading Report Finds, up 11% Since 2016

In partnership with companies, CECP found in their annual Giving in Numbers: 2019 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet key societal needs around the world

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric: Three Sustainability Steps That Boost Business

Buildings have various environmental effects: GHG emissions, particle production, the release of volatile organic compounds etc. But, satisfying sustainability must be done in a way that boosts brand image, increases sales and cuts costs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Webinar: Pro Bono + The Inclusive Leader

For decades, companies have been tapping into the power of pro bono service to accelerate talent development and engage employees while lifting up the communities where they live and work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s.

Environment

Download Free Process Safety Management Ebook

Download Antea Group’s Free Process Safety Management Ebook!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Accelerating Access to Health Through Philanthropic Investment: Thinking Beyond the Initial Investment

Corporate giving is not a new concept. Most companies make philanthropic donations or contributions to causes that are important to them. MilliporeSigma is no exception — but I’d like to think that our process is unique

Environment

Stop and Thank Your Local Hard-Working Wetlands

Coastal wetlands work hard. They have many roles and functions that we hold valuable but don’t necessarily stop to think about.

Innovation & Technology

Alliance Data’s Vigilance and Continued Commitment to Cybersecurity

Every October, Alliance Data recognizes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month as an opportunity to remind our associates of cybersecurity best practices and reflect on our own security framework, protocols and governance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Call for Applicants to Support GRI’s Standard Setting

Opportunity to join the Global Sustainability Standards Board - the body responsible for setting the GRI Standards

Environment

The Corporate Elite Must Reconcile If They Are Wealth Hoarders or Climate Protectors. They Can’t Be Both!

Climate change has arrived sooner than we expected and the seriousness of this crisis cannot be overstated.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak Index - The Convergence of Health and Environment

Tetra Pak has revealed the findings from a global research study in partnership with Ipsos on the two most pressing consumer demands: the environment and health.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade Certified Produce Sales Up 30 Percent

Fair Trade USA® reports significant growth in its produce category, evidenced by a 30 percent increase in sales volume in 2018. Growth in the produce category included the introduction of 8 new Fair Trade Certified™ products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Critical Time for You and the ACLU to Protect People’s Rights

For nearly a century, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been our country’s leading defender of civil liberties.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Honored With Fifth Consecutive EPA SmartWay® Excellence Award, Third Consecutive High Performer Recognition

Whirlpool Corp’s Integrated Supply Chain org. is once again being honored for its leadership in the categories of freight supply-chain energy and environmental performance, being awarded the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for a fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Launches Third Annual Fundraising Campaign in Canada With Centraide

Gildan is excited to launch its third consecutive Centraide fundraising campaign within its Montreal offices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Minera El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Recognized for Lowering Carbon Footprint With Tire Recovery Program

Thanks to a new tire renewal program, Minera El Abra, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, was recognized for reducing its CO2 emission by 53 tons – or 35 percent.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Pricing Management Briefing – Complimentary Copy

Carbon markets are now seen as a way to drive efficiencies in the economies of countries and have grown momentum among countries and business to bring down emissions and drive investment into cleaner alternatives.

Environment

Major Environmental Groups Call on Businesses to Lead on Climate Policy

Eleven leading environmental and sustainable business organizations published an open letter in the New York Times today, urging the CEOs of Corporate America to step up their engagement on climate policy.

Sustainable Development Goals

This World Food Day, We Must All Take Action to Achieve Zero Hunger

On World Food Day, Fiona Dawson, Global President Mars Food, Multisales and Global Customers, reflects on our Food ecosystem and how we can make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Employees “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mohawk Industries employees recently gathered at locations in Calhoun, Ga. and Dalton, Ga. for the company’s annual Pink Out awareness events to celebrate their partnership with Susan G. Komen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ceres and WWF Add World’s Largest Berry Company to AgWater Challenge

Ceres and WWF are pleased to announce Driscoll’s is taking their water stewardship one step further, becoming the next company joining the Ceres-WWF AgWater Challenge.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives 10th EPA SmartWay® Award, Marking 100M+ Gallons of Diesel Fuel Saved and Notable GHG Reductions

Kimberly-Clark earned its 10th SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for leadership in environmentally responsible shipping.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Make a Difference in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. 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...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. 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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. 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...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  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. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...