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Philanthropy

International Paper Donates Boxes to The Global FoodBanking Network to Respond to COVID-19 in Turkey

In Turkey, 50,000 boxes are being distributed to GFN member food bank, Temel İhtiyaç Derneği (TIDER). These boxes will enable TIDER to distribute nutritious food to approximately 150,000 families – nearly double the number served pre-crisis.

Events

Register Now! Join us May 12th to Learn How to Create a Corporate Giving Program in the Time of COVID-19

Between workplace giving programs, employee assistance funds (EAFs), crowd-fundraising campaigns, and matching gift programs, employers have an arsenal of options for supporting their employees and the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery Hosts First Town Hall and Announces Three New Co-chairs

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the addition of Bryon Price, chair of the board of the Facility Management Association of Australia and Strategic Development Director of A.G. Coombs Group; ...

Awards & Rankings

Midwest Health System Deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to Combat COVID-19

Midwest health system deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to combat COVID-19. Application of rapid-screening capabilities could prove invaluable to communities across the United States.

Education & Workforce Development

As College Students Face Uncertainty – Hormel Foods Steps Up to Launch Virtual Internship Program for 60 College Students

With internships in flux at many corporations due the effects of COVID-19, Hormel Foods believed it was imperative to not only honor its commitment to their inspired summer interns, but rethink and revolutionize its entire program.

Philanthropy

Verizon Donates $1 Million to New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

Verizon’s total COVID-19 crisis commitment now stands at over $55 million in contributions and donations to nonprofits around the globe.

Environment

Leaders "Sustaining Hope Within Crisis" by Bringing Innovative Projects to Life

Living Future 2020 Online opened today showing how leaders around the world are “Sustaining Hope Within Crisis,” by bringing innovative projects to life.

Events

A Holistic Approach to Creating, Choosing + Improving Sustainable Products

LIVING FUTURE 2020 Session: Selecting responsible and sustainable buildings products continues to be a thorn in the side of well-meaning project teams, hampering industry progress toward both human health outcomes and climate-friendly building materials.

Research & Reports

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Its 2019 Highlights

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Volunteering & Community

Helping Youth Spark Connection and Create Community to Support Well-Being

During these past several weeks of social distancing, the topics of connection and well-being have come into sharper focus more than ever.

Research & Reports

NRG Energy Provides Progress on Net-Zero Goal in 2019 Sustainability Report

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, providing an update on the Company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy.

Philanthropy

Nominate a JetBlue Healthcare Hero

Across the country, healthcare workers have earned our love, our gratitude and some serious R&R. To thank them, we’re giving away 100,000 pairs of roundtrip flights - so they can take a vacation when the time is right.

Health & Healthcare

Caring for Yourself and Your Team During COVID-19

We are living in unprecedented and extremely stressful times. I feel like we’re extras in the movie, the “War of the Worlds.” Many liken it to the stress we felt during 9/11/2001, mixed with the stress of the market decline of 2008. However, I want to encourage you all to hold onto hope.

Philanthropy

Helping the Benton and Franklin County United Way Make a Difference

When the Bechtel Group Foundation, which is Bechtel’s philanthropic organization, created the Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund, UWBF was a natural choice as a partner in helping communities coping with the pandemic.

Education & Workforce Development

Nickelodeon Sees E-Learning Success as Employees Mentor Aspiring Animators

Nickelodeon and Burbank High School's Animation Partnership is proudly in its 8th year pairing students with our industry professionals. And thanks to a few key players, we’ve been proudly pushing on from home!

Philanthropy

LA Galaxy Team Up With LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to Deliver 1,000 Meals to Carson, Calif. Community at Dignity Health Sports Park

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with the LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to provide 1,000 meals to residents of the Carson, Calif. community at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 1, 2020.

AI & Technology

Remote Site Inspection Using Drones and Smart Glass Technology

Despite the current health crisis and responsibility for keeping people safe, EHS managers are still accountable for EHS business-related functions. Read more on how we can use drones & smart glasses in due diligence work & how Antea Group can help.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper Donates Boxes to The Global FoodBanking Network to Respond to COVID-19 in Mexico

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is taking action to address hunger and meet critical community needs during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper dona cajas a The Global FoodBanking Network para responder a la COVID-19 en México

International Paper está tomando medidas para afrentar el hambre y otras necesidades esenciales de la comunidad durante la pandemia del COVID-19.

Philanthropy

Harnessing the Power of Community Collaboration to Support Student Financial Education

Giving students what they need to achieve their dreams is a shared goal of many educators, leaders, and families. Yet financial education is too often left out of that equation, because talking finances can be intimidating and confusing.

Energy & Infrastructure

Battery Storage Incentives Available for Customers in High Fire Risk Areas

During California’s stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 emergency, many things have changed. One thing hasn’t: the need for critical work to prepare for the threat of wildfires.

Corporate Responsibility

Collaborative and Risk-focused Engagement (CaRE™) at Alkermes

In 2018, we significantly enhanced CaRE™, our proprietary risk mitigation program designed to encourage employees to preemptively identify and address EHSS risks and enhance sustainability.

Latest Campaigns

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Innovation at Chemours

Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...