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Energy

Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods Invest Half Billion Dollars to Become Largest Renewable Natural Gas Supplier in U.S.

Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods announced today the companies are doubling their investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the U.S. to $500 million through 2028.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In the Homestretch: NPHY Closes in on Housing Expansion Campaign Goal

With the initial backing from Sands Cares and the JBJ Soul Foundation, NPHY has a goal of raising $500,000 through the Housing Expansion Campaign and will use funds to develop new multi-family property to flexibly house homeless and at-risk youth.

Environment

Carter Rubin: Traffic in Transition

Do you ever find yourself driving down a familiar street and suddenly encounter an unfamiliar right turn only sign that diverts all traffic off your intended route?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Honored with Board Diversity Award

At its annual Sandra Day O'Connor Board Excellence Award luncheon this year, DirectWomen presented its 2019 Board Diversity Award to PNC for illustrating a strong commitment to diversity in our boardroom, C-suite and across the company.

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, Hawthorne Gardening Company and National Farm to School Network Launch New Hydroponic School Garden Project

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, Hawthorne Gardening Company and National Farm to School Network launched a new pilot project to integrate indoor growing systems into underserved schools across the country.

Health & Healthcare

New Virtual Reality Training from Tork is a Game Changer for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance

Tork—a brand of leading global hygiene and health company Essity—is one of the first to launch an interactive virtual reality (VR) hand hygiene training simulation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Metrics Included in Harvard Business Review Top CEO's List 2019

The Harvard Business Review (HBR) just released its prestigious ranking of the 100 best-performing CEOs in the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Capacity Commons

Capacity Commons, a newly launched one-stop shop for skills-based volunteerism, is addressing both the lack of access to pro bono resources and the know-how to effectively deploy them.

Innovation & Technology

Envisioning the Future at XPRIZE Visioneering: Why Not?

Earlier this month, Intel helped the XPRIZE Foundation celebrate 25 years of solving massive problems at their annual Visioneering Summit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 118: How Companies Can Engage on #GivingTuesday

In this super-sized episode, Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson talks to both Gary Levante, senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility & Culture at Berkshire Bank and Icema Gibbs, director of Corporate Social Responsibility at JetBlue.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Recognizes Outstanding Leaders in Asia for Advancing Health and Wellness in Buildings and Communities

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced a group of Asia-based leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing health and well-being for people through WELL projects.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Afore XXI Banorte Adopta el Código de Conducta Profesional de Gestores de Inversión del CFA Institute

Afore XXI Banorte adoptó hoy el Código de Conducta Profesional del Gestor de Inversiones del CFA Institute, con lo que se convierte en la primera Afore en México en adherirse a este marco.

Environment

Troy Bernal Joins Antea Group Remediation Team

Troy Bernal joins Antea Group as Sr. Consultant with management experience in environmental risk assessment, toxicology, industrial hygiene, emergency response and more.

Research, Reports & Publications

90 Percent of Gen Z Tired of How Negative and Divided Our Country Is Around Important Issues, According to Research by Porter Novelli/Cone

Nearly nine-in-10 (87%) of Gen Zers are worried for the environment and the planet, according to the 2019 Porter Novelli/Cone Gen Z Purpose Study.

Environment

Rethinking Where We Grow Our Food: Delta Farmers Are Up for the Challenge

California produces more than 1/3 of the vegetables and 2/3 of fruits and nuts that are grown in the United States today. However, the warming climate makes the farming landscape in California less certain in the future as the state will likely suffer from more chronic weather (e.g. increased droughts) and severe weather (e.g. heavy rains, flooding and freezes) in the years to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Named Brand of the Year by PRWeek

Stanley Black & Decker was recognized for delivering on its ambitious corporate social responsibility program, including its efforts to address the manufacturing skills gap and to create innovative products that help build a more sustainable world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Investing in Food Security in Mississauga

We’re using an innovative model that aims to enable local know-how and leadership, with the partnership of United Way, to advance and sustain lasting solutions to hunger and lack of food access in Mississauga.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Seven Down, Many More to Go

RayDay meant something to this child. I can’t tell you with certainty what he did that day, but I know that it was good and wholesome. I also know that his experience brought him closer to nature.

Energy

New Battery Hub at Mirafiori Speeds FCA Electric Product Plans

FCA announced today it will build a new battery assembly complex in Turin as part of its overall e-mobility strategy. The new "Battery Hub" will be located in the Mirafiori complex and preparations will begin in early 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Haiti Now: Changing Communities Through Donated Time and Kindness

This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

International SRI Mutual Funds: Calvert, Green Century, Praxis, Mirova

Check out a number of the International SRI Mutual Funds, which invest in companies outside the United States, including from Calvert Research and Management, Green Century Funds, Praxis Mutual Funds, and Mirova.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Capacity Commons: Scaling Pro Bono in the Social Sector

Skilled volunteering offers a transformative opportunity for organizations with capacity needs with over 70% of nonprofits reporting that pro bono service would enable them to increase their impact. Capacity Commons is helping them make it happen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Responsible Business Alliance Announces Compass Awards Winners

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the winners of its 2019 Compass Awards program recognizing corporate social responsibility (CSR) excellence across three categories: Leadership, Innovation and Implementation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Subaru Loves the Earth Recycling Program Expands to More Than 160 REI Stores Nationwide

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that stemming from the overwhelming success of its Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, the automaker is bringing its robust recycling program in-store to REI retailers nationwide

Research, Reports & Publications

Symantec Pushes for a Safer Tomorrow, Releases 2019 CR Report

Symantec is proud to share its 12th annual CR Report, as it highlights the progress made in delivering on its CR commitments

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