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Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm 5G Summit Schedule

Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Names Raymone Jackson as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) announced today that Raymone Jackson will join the firm in late October as global head of diversity and inclusion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Elects Kim Nelson to its Board of Directors

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that it has appointed Kimberly “Kim” A. Nelson, former Senior Vice President, External Relations of General Mills, Inc., to its Board of Directors effective October 13, 2020.

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation Highlights Its Environmental Restoration of Coal Mines in Indiana

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to highlight its environmental restoration of land associated with certain decommissioned thermal coal mining land in southern Indiana.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Koch Pro Bono Initiative Delivers Aid to Those Who Need It Most

For some Americans, just one criminal misstep early in life can cascade into an endless stream of trouble — trouble getting a job, affording a home and even supporting a family.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

EHS and the Transforming Global Supply Chain

American supply chains have been transformed - and EHS professionals must adapt to the compliance and business continuity implications. Now, supply chain dynamics are transforming again as global disruption sets in. What does this mean... Read here.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pandemic Has 49% Of Employees Rethinking Benefits: Aflac Survey

The annual open enrollment season is nearly underway, and U.S. employees will be making benefits decisions during an unprecedented and challenging time.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Launches to Accelerate Climate Solutions

This week marks the launch of a long-term, multi-stakeholder climate initiative in Georgia - one designed to bring business and industry, municipal leadership, NGOs and others together to accelerate climate solutions in Georgia.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Veronica Cuello Discusses a Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Veronica Cuello is a cybersecurity leader specializing in risk management and program transformation. She has been supporting clients for more than 20 years, consistently improving their security posture.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Partners Commit $350,000 to Alleviate Global Poverty

Each October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Local Communities: Our COVID-19 Response

We all need to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help those who are experiencing significant medical or economic impacts from the virus. Being a good neighbour is integral to Eldorado Gold’s identity, and we’re helping out by...

Responsible Production & Consumption

Grocery Retailers Helping Customers Protect Tropical Forests

Luckily, many grocery retailers recognize the impact they can have and are doing something to make sure their sourcing and your purchasing decisions make a positive impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Japan Changes the World with Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls!)

Do you know the global activity called TABLE FOR TWO (TFT)? The literal translation of "TABLE FOR TWO" is dining table for two people. The concept is that we in developed countries and children in developing countries share meals.

Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric: Innovation Summit World Tour 2020

With the world changing at an unprecedented pace, companies today must respond quickly, responsibly. Discover the best strategies and latest technologies to help you thrive in the new normal.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a Pandemic

We are currently halfway through Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month that has historically dominated the cause marketing scene, but this year is a bit different. With almost 8 million cases of coronavirus in the U.S., it’s important to remember the fact that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Which begs the question, how do you fundraise for a health crisis that isn’t COVID-19? This week, we will examine three companies that have gotten creative to ensure their Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts shine through.

Health & Healthcare

Pink: More Than Just a Color

Mohawk Group participates all year long in a special program called Specify for a Cure, in which we donate proceeds from a select group of products to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC Named One of 50 Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

The list showcases U.S. companies that are doing right by all of their stakeholders and recognizes them for their commitment in the categories of serving workers, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders.

Innovation & Technology

FPT Industrial Is a Key Partner in Innovative European Union Backed Sustainability Projects to Reduce Emissions in Truck and Coach Transport

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial, is spearheading research into the evaluation, testing and use of alternative fuels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust: Giving Our Time and Talents

Community engagement is an important part of Northern Trust's culture. Through our volunteer programs, our employees listen, learn and work closely with our communities to address their specific needs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PYXERA Global Launches 9th Global Pro Bono State of the Practice Survey

We are proud to announce the launch of PYXERA Global’s 9th Global Pro Bono State of the Practice Survey, sponsored by SAP. Since 2010, the Global Pro Bono (GPB) State of the Practice report, formerly called the International Corporate Volunteerism Benchmarking survey, has delivered an overview of program formats, implementation methodologies, evaluation techniques, and best practices in Global Pro Bono.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America and Philadelphia Union Announce Garden for Good at Subaru Park

Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union today announced they will be donating 25,400 servings of organic fruits and vegetables to Chester, PA-area food banks over the next year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Putting Purpose Into Action: Sustainability Strategy

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about our sustainability strategy in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Health & Healthcare

#DidYouWashYourHands? LIXIL Global Handwashing Campaign Celebrates the Tap

You may not think twice about turning the tap on, applying soap & washing your hands. But this simple act remains a privilege for many. 3 billion people, or 40% of the world’s population, do not have access to a facility to wash their hands at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

College Students Explore the Final Steps of Making a T-shirt Responsibly in Episode 6 of “Crop to Campus” Minidocumentary

In the sixth episode of filmmaker Rod Murphy’s “Crop to Campus” minidocumentary on apparel sustainability, college students exploring the supply chain of Hanes ComfortWash T-shirts get a behind-the-scenes tour of a screen-printing facility in North Carolina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dealing with Disaster Season

Among T-Mobile’s crisis-response specialists, this time of year is known as “disaster season” — the stressful weeks when hurricanes threaten America’s Gulf and Atlantic states, and wildfires typically devastate communities across the American West.

Latest Campaigns

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