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Sustainable Development Goals

A New Way to Address Inequality: Announcing the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

With the goal of making significant progress toward solving one of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time, The Aspen Institute (the Institute) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center) today announced....

Events, Media & Communications

Tokyo 2020: LIXIL First Presenting Partner for Paralympic Torch Relay

As a Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner, LIXIL has been orchestrating activities to make better living a reality for everyone, such as the ‘Universal Run’ program for children to experience what it’s like to use a prosthetic leg for sports.

Research, Reports & Publications

For a Safer Tomorrow

Our 2019 CR Report highlights the progress we’ve made in delivering on our commitments and the legacy of impact made possible by our dedicated CR team, executive champions, employee volunteers, consultants, and nonprofit partners.

Environment

Fires in the Amazon: Why Investors Are Calling on Companies to Help End Deforestation

Images of the Amazon rainforests engulfed by smoke and flames that spread across the globe in recent months were a clear signal about the growing urgency to tackle devastating deforestation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Supporting Wells Fargo to Create a Strong, Sustainable Future

NRG is proud to announce a ten-year structured renewable energy agreement with Wells Fargo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Art Spark Texas: Sparking the Creative in Everyone

Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) challenges perceptions of people with disabilities and ignites confidence, ideas and courage to make a difference.

Events, Media & Communications

The Responsible Business Summit New York Returns for 2020

The Responsible Business Summit New York Returns for 2020 with CEOs from Hanesbrands, Firmenich and Williams joining the East Coast flagship

Sustainable Development Goals

30 Companies and Institutional Investors Commit to Take Action to Secure a Healthy and Productive Ocean

30 companies and institutional investors have signed up to the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles committing to take action to secure a healthy and productive ocean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Data Sets up Nonprofit’s Sobriety Program for Long-term Success

While many organizations can capture client service delivery data, accessing that data efficiently and interpreting it in new and creative ways often presents a significant challenge for nonprofits.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Plant; Many Stories

For more than 50 years, Whirlpool Corp's Findlay Operation has been producing dishwashers. The plant was the first one built by Whirlpool, as well as the first plant to utilize wind power. With more than 2,600 employees, it’s the top employer in Hancock County.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Foundation Donates $9 Million to Local Housing Affordability, Neighborhood Revitalization Programs

The Wells Fargo Foundation today announced $9 million in grants to more than 60 nonprofits across the United States in support of large-scale neighborhood revitalization and housing affordability solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

An Inclusive Workforce Makes Domtar a Better Business

Domtar’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee's objective is to promote a culture of inclusivity, and to help increase the representation of women and minorities within the company’s talent pipeline.

Energy

Republic Services Expands Natural Gas-Powered Fleet

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today the continued expansion of its natural gas-powered fleet as it makes progress toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Events, Media & Communications

CECP Announces Abercrombie & Fitch Co. CEO Fran Horowitz to Join Board of Directors

As part of its continuing efforts to empower companies to drive long-term business success through positive societal impact, CECP announced that Fran Horowitz, CEO, Abercrombie & Fitch, has joined the organization’s distinguished Board of Directors.

Education

OneWest Bank Donates 2,500 Hours of Tutoring to Local Boys & Girls Clubs

OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California retail bank division, today announced it is contributing 2,500 hours of homework assistance to three select local Boys & Girls Clubs as a result of its recent “Bank on Building a Brighter Community” campaign.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Employee Spotlight: Natalie Randolph

As part of our employee spotlight series, we’re sitting down with Natalie Randolph, Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab coordinator at MilliporeSigma, to learn more about the work she’s doing to spark curiosity in the next generation of scientists.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Purpose: How Hallmark CMO Lindsey Roy Found Meaning Through Trauma (Part 2)

Hallmark Cards CMO Lindsey Roy’s life changed forever when a tragic boating accident almost took her life–and left her with an amputated left leg, severely injured right leg and injured right arm.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prudential Financial: A Commitment to the Community of Pro Bono

This Pro Bono Week, Taproot Foundation is spotlighting nonprofits, business professionals, and companies who are playing key roles in bringing the impact of pro bono to life in communities around the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Awards Over $305k in Grants to 19 Nonprofits Globally

Each year, ON Semiconductor fund sprojects and programs in order to create social value and maximize our impact on communities through workplace giving and community grants. In 2018, we invested over $2 mill USD to support of communities worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Clean Care: Hygiene Tips for Food Service Staff

The Tork Clean Care program provides a wide range of expertise and hygiene solutions for the food service industry, making sure that both your guests and employees, as well as your image – are well taken care of.

Sustainable Development Goals

Reporting SDG Impact - Briefing

It’s almost been 5 years since the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted but what advancement has been made and how can companies make real progress on tackling the goals by 2030?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SPLC Fights Voter Suppression Across Deep South

In his testimony before Congress in July, Special Counsel Robert Mueller pointedly warned the nation about Russia’s ongoing attempts to meddle in our nation’s elections.

Events, Media & Communications

From the Headlines to the Main Stage: BSR19 Speakers Take on Gun Reform, Climate Change, and More

BSR19 welcomes business, sustainability, and civil society leaders to share their creative ideas and practical solutions for a sustainable world. This year, we will explore the transformations that are creating a new climate for business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Announces $40M in Series C Funding From General Atlantic and JMI Equity

Investment from General Atlantic and JMI Equity will further Benevity’s unmatched reach and innovation in the corporate purpose technology sector.

Latest Campaigns

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  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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  8. 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...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
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