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Responsible Production & Consumption

Ecocentricity Blog: The Prodigal Species

We have a problem with excessive consumption. Our species has become prodigal, and we are spending not just our inheritance, but that of countless generations yet to come.

Energy

I Am … a Turnaround Subject Matter Expert

Dolly Boden is a turnaround subject matter expert for Chevron’s complex process facilities team.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mid-Course Correction Revisited - Profitable & Sustainable Business

Recently the Ray C. Anderson Foundation updated and republished Ray’s first book because bringing his story to the present day could inspire a new generation of business leaders. Also the book looks at how far Interface has come since 1998 and why the company became more successful with its commitment to sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VICKS Long Way Home #TouchOfCare

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation Named a Leading Company on 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

Whirlpool Corp. is recognized among the top companies engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion on the 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index; one of only 15 organizations named as a Leading Inclusion Index Company out of 148 participating organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Can We Create a ‘Future of Work’ that Works for Women?

How can businesses navigate the broader changes taking place in the world of work in a way that accelerates women’s workplace participation? BSR sets out to answer this question in its latest report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators

For Fast Company‘s inaugural Best Workplaces for Innovators list, we set out to find companies that empower all employee—not just top executives, scientists, or coders—to create new products, improve operations, and take risks.

Innovation & Technology

A First in Argentina: IVECO Is the First Company in the Country Authorized to Sell Compressed Natural Gas Powered Commercial Vehicles

Compressed natural gas (CNG) technology is at the heart of CNH Industrial’s (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) commitment to bringing proven, and ready-to use alternative population technologies to market.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Looks to Employee Data to Tackle Gender Diversity

When Scotiabank was looking to find new ways to close the gender gap, it turned to what it had been deploying in nearly every other facet of its business: technology.

Education

Intel Foundation Supports the First U.S. WiSci STEAM Camp for Middle School Girls

There’s no doubt critical young minds will help create the innovations of tomorrow. And with programs like WiSci, the Intel Foundation is committed to increasing access to technology for girls, particularly in underserved and diverse communities.

Education

Comerica Bank, Living and Learning Enrichment Center Eye Talent Through Exceptional Academy

The new program, which launches in September, trains adults with disabilities on skills in high demand by local companies.

Media & Communications

As Investors Suggested Tying Executive Compensation to Progress in ESG / Sustainability – Can This Be Factored Into Today’s Corporate Pay Programs?

For several decades now, investors have increasingly focused on issues involving executive compensation. Remember Graef S. Crystal?

Energy

Black & Veatch Appoints Dynamic Industry Veterans to Power Business Leadership Team

Following the announcement of Black & Veatch’s global Power business restructuring in July, the company today announced the completion of its global Power leadership team.

Education

Lockheed Martin’s Annual Ethics Case Competition

Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Our success also depends on our commitment to operating with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Commits to Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to support partners in our Manila office who hosted the Community Business Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Network’s Philippines roundtable.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) 2019

In recognition of #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, America's Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter From Chairman & CEO Jim Umpleby

Caterpillar’s efforts to drive sustainability across the company in 2018 led to outstanding business performance, which allowed us to invest in sustainable solutions that enhance communities and protect the planet.

Energy

Smithfield Foods’ “Manure-to-Energy” Project to Inject Renewable Natural Gas Directly to Milan, Missouri Distribution System

Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects in Missouri are part of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts, and key to achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages

At Pfizer, we discover and develop novel vaccines that help protect people around the world from deadly viruses and bacteria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It's All About the Community

On June 19th, KitchenAid celebrated its tenth year of hosting a volunteer project called the “Day of Caring.” Almost 200 employee volunteers in Southwest Michigan and more than 300 employees globally, participated this year.

Environment

Jeannette Company Becomes Leader in Recycling Biopharmaceutical Waste

Triumvirate Environmental has a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry recycle plastic waste.

Education

SCS Global Services Is Now a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider

Bonsucro, a global non-profit organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world, last week announced that SCS Global Services (SCS) has qualified as a Licensed Training Provider.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 27: Kathleen LaValle, Dallas CASA

In honor of International Youth Day on August 12th, Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast is revisiting a past episode with Kathleen LaValle, President & CEO of Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bancorp to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $18

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour for approximately 4,900 employees beginning Oct. 28.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Solving the Skills Gap With Second-Chance Hiring

Each year, approximately 700,000 people finish their time in prison and reenter communities across the United States.

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...