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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Guardian Angel Meter Reader Saves Baby Leo

It’s a day PSE&G Meter Reader Al Maldonado will never forget.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering for Good: Global Collaboration, Local Impact

FedEx donated the costs of shipping 50,000 food boxes internationally to GFN member food banks, serving 200,000 families.

Environment

Community Offshore Wind Collects 900 Pounds of Garbage at Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY

On Friday, June 10, members of the Community Offshore Wind team collected 900 pounds of garbage and debris from Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, NY.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: Silencing the Shame on Mental Health

Founder of Silence the Shame, Inc., and former music executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director, Crystal D. Woods discuss the harmful effects of neglecting one’s mental health on the SOPOD Network.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Pride Spotlight: Looking Forward, but Honoring the Past

Diversity & Inclusion

Elevating the Voices of Our AAPI Community

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our SAIC colleagues tell their personal stories and share experiences.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human Rights the Qualcomm Way

Our Company has long been strongly committed to respecting human rights throughout our value chain. This commitment is articulated in The Qualcomm Way: Our Code of Business Conduct, our Supplier Code of Conduct and our Human Rights Statement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The GRI Perspective: Lobbying, Influence and Accountability

From net-zero emissions to fair pay, climate change mitigation to diversity, commitments to sustainability by organizations are on the rise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

THE PICTURE: A Closer Look at How Koch Hires

When Cara Chennault-Reid flew in for her first job interview at Koch Industries’ corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, she didn’t know exactly which job she was applying for, which company it was with or even where the role was based.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rent vs Buy: Fifth Third Bank Supports American Dream Of Homeownership, Offers Tips for Renting Versus Buying

When you own a home, it helps grow equity and you may be able to deduct mortgage interest on your taxes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Just Ran Period Workshops in Schools in South Africa & Nigeria. Here's What Happened.

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program, powered by BeyGOOD, provides young people with opportunities to gain experience working on social impact projects through a paid year-long fellowship.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Home Depot Survey Reveals the Top Gifts for Dad This Year

In a new survey conducted by The Home Depot and Wakefield Research, 63% of dads say they’re difficult to shop for, and 78% admit they’ve received a Father’s Day gift they didn’t plan on using.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Resource Efficiency

The global consumption of resources contributes to a growing scarcity of materials and an increase in emissions. At Essity, we have longstanding experience of working with resource efficiency.

Green Infrastructure

Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Fleet

Making capital investment in your fleets makes sense, but many smaller fleet operators can’t afford this large investment. Fortunately, there are many ways fleets can become more sustainable with little to no investment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow's Project Ybá in Brazil Enriches Amazon Communities, Conserves Biodiversity and Keeps the Forest Standing

Like other projects developed in the Amazon region, Project Ybá has the power to drive social transformation through collaborative partnerships that focus on development combined with sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFANZ Releases Guidance on Credible Net-Zero Transition Plans and Seeks Public Input To Accelerate Action

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) invited public comment on its draft Net-zero Transition Plan (NZTP) framework for the financial sector.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How To Recycle Almost Any Household Electronic Device

The average American household now has about 25 connected devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, video streaming devices, fitness trackers, gaming consoles, and voice assistants.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Sponsors LA Pride 2022

M·A·C Cosmetics was a proud sponsor of LA Pride 2022! M·A·C showed its pride loud and proud on a Keith Haring VIVA GLAM Lipstick-themed float during the parade on Sunday, June 12th.

Green Infrastructure

Water Reuse To Achieve Resiliency

As the economy-wide shift toward sustainability continues with rapid speed, water utilities increasingly are focusing efforts on reinforcing resiliency of water supply. In this effort, water reuse is becoming their tool of choice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Anthem, Inc. Releases Its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report, Featuring Its Dedication to Whole Health

Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM), a leading health company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler, recently released its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States for Ninth Consecutive Year

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank as a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections During Pride Month: How Cisco Employees Are Creating a More Inclusive Future

During June, you see rainbow flags flying and celebrations in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Study Finds Fairtrade Certification Enhances Farmer Resilience and Sustainability but Major Threats Like Climate Change and COVID-19 Are Jeopardizing Decent Livelihoods

Fairtrade America – part of Fairtrade International, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability – has announced the results of a decade-long study

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Named One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US for Fifth Consecutive Year by Points of Light

Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2022 Honorees of The Civic 50 and Releases Key Insights

Today, Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022.

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