Events, Media & Communications

It's No Longer Business As Usual - DSM Event at NY Public Library

Oct 9, 2019 2:45 PM ET

What is the role of companies in addressing societal concerns such as climate change, biodiversity and inclusive economic growth? To discuss this DSM is gathered leaders from the public and private sectors as well as civil society at the NY Public Library for a multi-stakeholder event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reflections on Cisco Leader Day 2019

Oct 9, 2019 2:00 PM ET

I recently had a great experience attending Cisco’s third annual Leader Day which happened to fall on a pretty historic day for us — the day Cisco was named the #1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Places to Work. We took a moment to celebrate this exciting recognition, but then dove in to the full day’s session.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIVESTRONG: There Is Life After Cancer

Oct 9, 2019 12:45 PM ET

At LIVESTRONG, we fight for the more than 32.6 million people around the world affected by cancer, right now. We believe you become a survivor the moment you are diagnosed—it’s a mindset, not an outcome.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Foundation e-Newsletter Fall Edition: Celebrating Girls in Aviation Day Every Day

Oct 9, 2019 12:45 PM ET

The JetBlue Foundation encourages aviation-related education and helps ignites interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, especially among communities traditionally underrepresented in these areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Book Excerpt — Purposeful Profits: Inside Successful Businesses Making a Positive Global Impact

Oct 9, 2019 12:35 PM ET

To think that a multi-billion dollar company, with a presence in 130 countries, could position its impact akin to the other brands currently in the B Corp portfolio was almost preposterous.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Are CEOs Finally Becoming “Woke” to Their Societal Responsibilities?

Oct 9, 2019 12:30 PM ET

Why did the Business Roundtable promise to no longer make shareholder returns their primary focus? There’s a lot more to it than just trying to be a good corporate citizen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Businesses Have A Responsibility To Lead: My Never Stand Still Conversation With DICK’S Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack

Oct 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET

We recently hosted DICK’S Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack at PayPal’s VP+ leadership team meeting in San Jose. I knew I also wanted Ed to join me for a #NeverStandStill episode so that his inspiring message could be shared more broadly.

Environment

Inogen Member Spotlight--Mohamed Fahmy, SETTEC

Oct 9, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Antea Group spotlights Mohamed Fahmy, Managing Director of SETTEC Training & Consultancy Ltd., an EHS firm based in Cairo.

Events, Media & Communications

Comerica Bank Women's Business Symposium Provides Opportunities for Women Business Leaders to Learn, Connect & Grow

Oct 9, 2019 11:40 AM ET

Hundreds of women in business joined Comerica Bank for our national Women’s Business Symposium stop in Houston.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Donates $150,000 to Rose Hill, North Carolina Fire Department for New Ladder Truck

Oct 9, 2019 11:30 AM ET

The truck was purchased by the Rose Hill Fire Department, a volunteer fire department serving Duplin County, N.C., and was made possible with a $150,000 contribution from the Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods.

Research, Reports & Publications

Customer Demands are Driving Sustainability Goal-Setting Into a New Era

Oct 9, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Customers are the most important stakeholders influencing how companies set sustainability priorities, define goals and respond to external requests for environment, social and governance (ESG) information, according to a new report by NAEM.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices at Viacom: “Diversity and Inclusion Is About All of Us”

Oct 9, 2019 11:05 AM ET

It’s rare that Wincie Knight can make it through a conversation without mentioning the importance of inclusion in her workplace.

Environment

CSRHub’s Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2019

Oct 9, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Future in Review Oct. 8-11, 2019 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA, A Strategic News Service Presentation

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Things Brands Should Consider on Sustainability

Oct 9, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Michael Horn, chief data officer at Huge was speaking at a Campaign-Huge hosted dinner discussion on how marketers can be champions for more sustainability practices, and was chaired by Campaign US editor Lindsay Stein.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sustainability Champion Says Progress Requires Unlikely Collaborations

Oct 9, 2019 10:45 AM ET

Philip Morris International proclaims on its website that it is shifting resources to transform its business and become a smoke-free technology leader as quickly as possible with new offerings such as IQOS, a heated tobacco product.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Anglo American Employee Volunteer Program Awarded IMPACT2030 Innovation Award

Oct 9, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Anglo American’s employee volunteering program ‘Ambassadors for Good’ received high recognition during United Nations General Assembly week when IMPACT 2030 awarded it one of its top innovation awards.

Innovation & Technology

Ecocentricity Blog: The Time Traveler's Car Part II

Oct 9, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Lilium’s design produced something technically impressive and elegantly beautiful. That is nature’s way, and it shows what’s possible when we turn to the natural world for instruction and inspiration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Shows There is Another Way

Oct 9, 2019 10:05 AM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Mica and Minerals Initiatives Collaborate to End Child Labor and Improve Working Conditions

Oct 9, 2019 9:30 AM ET

The Responsible Mica Initiative and the Responsible Minerals Initiative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work toward ending the use of child labor and to improve working conditions in mica industry supply chains globally.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feed the Children: Making a Difference in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger

Oct 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

When the issue of childhood hunger is discussed, people usually imagine impoverished children in developing countries. But the truth of the matter is millions of children in America face food-insecurity. As you can imagine, hunger isn’t prejudiced.

Innovation & Technology

eGlobalTech, A Tetra Tech Company, Launches Auxilium AI Chatbot

Oct 9, 2019 9:00 AM ET

eGlobalTech, A Tetra Tech Company (eGT), recently launched Auxilium, a high-end artificial intelligence (AI) solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 9, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Legg Mason is pleased to announce the launch of UNIDOS, the newest Employee Resource Group (ERG), which represents the Hispanic and Latino Community within our employee base, clientele and the communities where we do business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Scotiabank Supports Employee Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Oct 8, 2019 11:10 PM ET

Scotiabank is adding two additional paid personal days for eligible Canadian employees in support of mental health and broader wellbeing.

Environment

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership In Turbulent Times

Oct 8, 2019 7:45 PM ET

What makes a great leader? This week on Sea Change Radio, we are honored to have Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin here to give us her take on that question.

Events, Media & Communications

2019 Fall CSR Conference Lineup: Meet up with America's Charities at These Events

Oct 8, 2019 6:10 PM ET

Can't attend one of these events, or want to meet with our team beforehand? Click here to request a call with our team.