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Health & Healthcare

The Heart of Summer Calls for Heart-Healthy Grilling Tips

We tapped the culinary expertise of our Aramark certified chefs to create a list of proven summer tips to make healthier and more plant-forward meals that will have your guests asking for more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

State Prison Directors Honor Koch’s Holden for Justice Reform ‘Leadership’

The Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA) gave Holden its National Leadership Award at a gathering this week in Washington, D.C.

Green Infrastructure

Iveco Bus to Deliver 250 More Buses, Including Natural Gas Power Solutions, to the Ivory Coast

Following the order of 450 buses in January 2018, the Government of the Ivory Coast and the Abidjan Transport Company SOTRA confirm a new investment with CNH Industrial’s global bus brand for a total running fleet of more than 750 city buses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment Announces Release of its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Marking a Decade of Positive Impact

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment companies, today published its annual PEOPLE PLANET PLAY corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, marking a decade of positive impact in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Environment

Lockheed Martin’s Climate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Development

Changes to our climate require advanced and innovative technologies that can strengthen societies’ resilience to its impacts. Lockheed Martin is on the forefront of not only developing these technologies, but also utilizing the data and information collected to create value for global sustainable development.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sharon Schultz: Rebuilding Together Brings New Life to Still Meadows Community

Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County (RTAAC), a safe and healthy nonprofit housing organization, returned to Still Meadows last month when they partnered with recycling and disposal experts, Republic Services, Inc., to improve the quality of life in this community that is populated by many active and retired military personnel.

Diversity & Inclusion

FSG Releases New Primer on Advancing Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage

FSG’s new primer, Reckoning, Repair, and Change: How Business Leaders Can More Effectively Advance Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage is designed to help companies transform those pledges into action.

Environment

Major Investors and Companies Urge Colorado to Adopt a Strong Zero Emission Vehicle Program

Influential investors and companies called on the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission today to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power Of Purpose: How Procter & Gamble Is Becoming 'A Force For Good And A Force For Growth' Pt1

“I think that the 5 billion people in the world who we serve are looking around and saying, 'we need to make sure that we leave this world in a better place' and that has to come from the everyday household and personal care products that we use as well."

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Partners with Girls Who Code to Close the Gender Gap in Tech

Through its Summer Immersion Program, 40 students will spend 7 weeks in our NYC & SF offices learning the fundamentals of CS & gaining exposure to the tech industry.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Plan G

This 20-minute video covers four different climate stories in the state of Georgia. Even if you aren’t in Georgia, give it a watch – this is a great example of excellent climate communication.

Energy

Millions of Idle Power Plants

Combating climate change requires our economy to make a comprehensive transition to clean energy, where rooftop solar is part of the solution. The buildings all around us consume so much power and generate so much carbon. But the rooftops of those buildings have high technical potential to generate solar power right at the point where it is consumed.

Environment

5,400-mile Bike Ride Celebrates Green Jobs in Canada

This summer, Zac Wagman of Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada embarked on a cross-country adventure to celebrate and promote youth working in green jobs that include wildlife management, forest management, forest-based programs, conservation and environmental education.

Research, Reports & Publications

Food and Beverage Leaders Turn to Renewable Energy, Circular Solutions for Cost-Savings

From food safety and regulatory compliance to packaging and supply chain logistics, the food and beverage industry is constantly hunting for solutions that balance profitability and sustainability. With market share increasingly on the line – particularly for large consumer goods companies – food and beverage companies are being squeezed to analyze every cost.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines' Sharon Grant Named One of Corporate America's Most Influential Women

Savoy Magazine recently named Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle and business publication.

Innovation & Technology

Aflac Ducks Go to Kids With Cancer

American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, Ga., has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to provide a free duck to every child diagnosed with cancer in the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paige CR Magazine Announces Finalists for 2019 Responsible CEO of Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has announced the finalists for its annual excellence in leadership awards, presented at 3BL Forum on Oct. 29–30 at MGM National Harbor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Challenge has Highest Turnout Since Inception

As part of Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Week (BTWW) Challenge, 697 participants from more than 61 teams around the world cycled to work to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by Professional WOMAN’s Magazine as a 2019 Best of the Best Company

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized in the fall issue of Professional WOMAN’s Magazine (PWM) as a Top Employer, Top Supplier Diversity Program and Top LGBT-Friendly Company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quantifying and Evidencing Impact – Kering, HSBC, World Benchmarking Alliance and More

There’s increasing pressure on companies to provide verifiable evidence of positive impact and, where possible, quantifiable success.

Innovation & Technology

America’s Charities Acquires Causecast Giving Platform, Further Strengthening Its Support of the Social Good Sector

America’s Charities today announced that it has acquired the Causecast giving platform, further strengthening its ability to help employers achieve their giving, engagement, and social impact goals, and better help nonprofits fundraise unrestricted, sustainable dollars through the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paper Plays an Important Role in Braille Literacy

Three-year-old Lela Imhoff is a happy preschooler who is curious about the world around her. She also happens to be blind. For Lela, early exposure to braille literacy, particularly braille printed on paper, will ensure she’s ready to enter kindergarten, just like any other child.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Turns to Dollar Market for Its First Green Bond

Scotiabank moved ahead with its first green offering a month after a panel of experts appointed by the Canadian government released a set of recommendations for bolstering the green and sustainable bond market...

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists Through SPARK™ Volunteer Program

Throughout the year, MilliporeSigma employees volunteer their skills and expertise to make a difference in their communities across the globe.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  9. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...