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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tetra Laval Group Donates $734,000 Towards U.S. COVID-19 Relief Efforts

The donation will consist of national contributions to three organizations, Direct Relief, Team Rubicon and Feeding America, as well as a series of local contributions targeting the communities in which Tetra Pak, Sidel and DeLaval have operations.

Environment

From Global Crisis to Climate Turning Point

When future generations look back on how countries responded to the worst public health crisis and largest economic shock in a century, what will they see?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CNH Industrial. Lowering the Environmental Impact of Logistics

A deep dive into the subject of logistic processes would usually only appeal to a select group of professional experts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Clean Power Industry's Growth Offers Lessons for the Water Technology Sector

The need to expand reliable, affordable access to clean water has been thrown into sharp focus by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Accelerated action is more urgent than ever. The question is how.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Walmart's Sustainability Efforts Take to the Seas with MSC-Certified Sustainable Private Brand Canned Tuna

As of July 2020, achieving a key aspect of our original goal years in advance, Walmart is moving to source its U.S. stores Great Value canned tuna as either MSC-certified or from a time-bound FIP actively working toward certification.

Diversity & Inclusion

ON Semiconductor's Stance Against Racism and the Importance of Inclusion Within the Workplace

Many in my generation were hopeful that equality would be commonplace in America and around the world. Recent incidents serve as a reminder to all of us that this has not yet occurred and is an opportunity for us to help.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact Defines New Level of Ambition for Corporate Sustainability

The UN Global Compact is challenging companies to align with an initial set of business benchmarks to gauge whether their activities are aiming at the necessary level of ambition to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can Food Supply Chains Cope with COVID-19?

It’s a luxury easily taken for granted in the developed world – that we can expect diverse, healthy and safe food on our supermarket shelves. But this is only possible thanks to the complex global supply chains...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces $100 Million Multiyear Plan to Advance Social Justice and Equality

There will be $75 million in cash and $25 million in media that will be distributed over the next three years, in addition to the existing commitments our company currently makes to thousands of organizations supporting underrepresented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mini Stories: Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Essential Workers

In the new era of COVID-19, essential workers are encouraged to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves to prevent the transmission of the virus. Yet often these items are in short supply or are difficult to obtain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

10 Tips for Operating Construction Sites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the era of COVID-19, construction companies across America are trying to find the best way forward. There are a host of new challenges that every construction organization has to deal with.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

UPS Calls for Justice and Reform to Advance Equality

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.

Media & Communications

Will We Ever See SEC Rules/Guidance for Corporate ESG Disclosure and Reporting? The Question Hangs in the Wind...

Questions: What about the dramatically-increasing corporate ESG / sustainability / responsibility / citizenship disclosure and reporting?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E13: Natalye Paquin, Points of Light

Points of Light President & CEO Natalye Paquin joins host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly for a conversation on the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism in improving our communities, especially in crises like COVID-19.

Environment

Tennessee's State Forests Earn Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certification

All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Exploring Environmental Management at Gildan: Q&A With Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment

In honour of World Environment Day, we spoke with Rossana Gonzalez Carruyo, Director of Environment at Gildan, to get her perspective on the role that strong environmental practices play on driving Company performance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaders Call on UK Prime Minister to Create Socially Just and Green Recovery From COVID-19

A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday 9th June calls on his government to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame Covid-19 recovery plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Employees Volunteering to Help Those Facing Hunger Worldwide During Pandemic

In partnership with international hunger relief non-profit Rise Against Hunger, United employees across the country are volunteering to package over 300,000 meals for vulnerable communities around the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Racial Injustice: A Letter to Our Customers and Communities

The recent death of George Floyd and racial violence following in the aftermath have left many reeling, hurting and searching for answers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Commits $500,000 in Support of North American Organizations Dedicated to Eliminating Racial Discrimination

Scotiabank today announced a $500,000 commitment to several organizations recognized for their leadership in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination within Canada and the U.S.

Environment

CNH Industrial Engages in a Global Tree Planting Initiative for World Environment Day

CNH Industrial N.V., a global leader in capital goods, is engaging with the 2020 theme, Time for Nature of the United Nations’ World Environment Day. The current Covid-19 pandemic has increased our awareness of the interdependence between people and nature, and the importance of protecting biodiversity and the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One Planet Prosperity

Partnership between Global Footprint Network and Schneider Electric aims to highlight the powerful competitive advantage of one-planet compatible companies

Health & Healthcare

Our Partners: Tarik Daniels Focuses on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Through Art, Advocacy and Affirming Care

Tarik Daniels, founder and Executive Director of the mental health awareness group Whatsinthemirror?, believes art has the power to do more than entertain – it can heal.

Sustainable Development Goals

Media Advisory: Heads of State to Join Business Leaders and UN Chiefs to Discuss COVID-19, Inequality and Climate Crises at the UN Global Compact 20th Anniversary Leaders Summit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia will join dozens of Chief Executive Officers and UN chiefs at the United Nations Global Compact’s Leaders Summit next week to address the private sector’s response to three global crises – health, inequality and climate.

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    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
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    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
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    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
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    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
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