Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Uber Donates 100,000 Meals to Albertsons Companies' Nourishing Neighbors Program for Thanksgiving Season

Nov 22, 2021 7:10 PM ET

Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. announced their support of grocery partner Albertsons Companies, Inc.'s Nourishing Neighbors program to give 100,000 meals to families in need this Thanksgiving.

Diversity & Inclusion

Financial Women's Association Celebrates 2021-2023 President Hermina 'Nina' Batson During Its 65th Anniversary Year

Nov 22, 2021 6:35 PM ET

The Financial Women’s Association of New York celebrates Hermina ‘Nina’ Batson, the FWA’s first Black president during its 65th Anniversary, with a Giving Tuesday Campaign, and FWA headline events and sponsorships extending across her two-year term.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Launches Pin of Solidarity, Supporting New UNCF Scholarship Program

Nov 22, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Ralph Lauren recently introduced the Ralph Lauren Pin of Solidarity – a timeless, tangible symbol of allyship and unity with Black, African, and African American communities.

Education

Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

Nov 22, 2021 4:50 PM ET

The Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education today announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership that will increase student access to high-quality STEM instructional resources, as well as instructional materials and other supports to enhance career and technical education programs across the state.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Refresh and Reset: A Pro Bono Website Upgrade

Nov 22, 2021 4:35 PM ET

“The team really listened to us and thought to learn about how this supported our work organizationally in order to create a platform that will work for us and grow with us,” said Emily Ashton, Chief External Affairs Officer at America Needs You.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute #28: Reflection on COP26 With Lee Green of The Consumer Goods Forum

Nov 22, 2021 4:25 PM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites

Education

Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

Nov 22, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Discovery Education today announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership that will increase student access to high-quality STEM instructional resources

Environment

Why We Should Be Paying More Attention To Water Consumption - An Oil Palm Perspective

Nov 22, 2021 3:45 PM ET

While water conservation might not seem like a pressing issue, it’s important to recognize that higher rainfall does not equate an abundant water supply.

Environment

Better Planet: Creating More Sustainable Products and Services

Nov 22, 2021 2:30 PM ET

As part of our commitment to supporting green building and environmental design, Kohler has over 5,000 Environmental Product Declarations available — more than any other building products manufacturer.

Environment

Hershey Is Reducing Their Emissions - Find Out How

Nov 22, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Learn the latest on how we’re reducing Direct & Indirect emissions by 50% and Value Chain emissions by 25% by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cigna CEO David Cordani and FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith Join Together to Highlight the Unique Value Veterans Bring to the Workforce

Nov 22, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Cigna CEO & President David Cordani & FedEx Chairman & CEO Frederick W. Smith have joined together to promote a powerful message: companies that recruit, hire, support & retain veterans will benefit from their unique skillsets & perspectives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing Porter Novelli Focus: Health Equity

Nov 22, 2021 1:15 PM ET

In this research, we explore American perceptions and understanding of inequities in our healthcare system – and which organizations are responsible to solve for these inequities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Illumina's Shanghai Employees and Families Help Conserve Wetland Reserve

Nov 22, 2021 1:15 PM ET

On October 23, more than 30 Illumina employees and their families volunteered at Shanghai Chongming Dongtan Wetland Reserve, cleaning up marine litter and plastic bottles and learning about wetland biology and the severity of marine litter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy's Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation

Nov 22, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards.

Innovation & Technology

Holiday PSA: How to Thank Someone Best? Just Text!

Nov 22, 2021 12:15 PM ET

A simple text, research shows, can help us feel more connected and boost feelings of well-being, thereby making people feel less lonely — truly positive news after the last two years of so many of us being separated and feeling so apart.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Donates Meals to Houston-area Healthcare Workers

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

To show its appreciation for the herculean efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, CITGO is providing 5,000 meals to healthcare workers at Ben Taub Hospital in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Harris Health System.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Media Alert: Ready for What's Next: Palo Alto Networks Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance Supplement

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

“Our business vision and ESG strategies are closely aligned. By respecting our planet, investing in our people, uplifting our communities, and advancing our industry, we believe we can make the world safer and more secure.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Recognized at 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions

Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Alliance Data is honored to have been recognized at the Nov. 10 Women’s Forum of New York Breakfast of Corporate Champions for surpassing the 35% threshold for female directors on our corporate board.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections From Pentair’s Charting Career Paths Panel Hosted by the Pentair Women’s Resource Group

Nov 22, 2021 11:55 AM ET

The Pentair Women's Resource Group recently hosted three notable women from its Board of Directors to offer insights on navigating careers. Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and CSRO Karla Robertson shares key learnings from the discussion.

Environment

Major Companies Are Calling for Federal Standards Ensuring Open Access and Simple Payment Methods for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Nov 22, 2021 11:50 AM ET

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance are calling on the U.S. government to establish federal standards and protocols that will streamline and speed the adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring that publicly-funded

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Week 2021: Taproot Foundation Doubles Impact for Social Good

Nov 22, 2021 11:05 AM ET

This year to celebrate Pro Bono Week, Taproot set out to create 100+ pro bono connections, doubling our average weekly impact. We are thrilled to announce that YOU helped us surpass our goal! Learn more about how Taproot Foundation celebrated Pro Bono Week 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

My Path to Champion NortonLifeLock's Black Employee Resource Group

Nov 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

NortonLifeLock's LeShawn Woods discusses her path to co-leading NOBLE (NortonLifeLock Black Life Empowerment) Employee Resource Group, and how she is taking action to create space, fellowship, and support for Black employees.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS Is Prioritizing Mental Health

Nov 22, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Media & Communications

COP26 - Five Years on From the Paris Agreement, Where Are We?

Nov 22, 2021 10:05 AM ET

This week the COP26 news reports coming out of this city seem to be everywhere. The Conference of the Parties (“COP”) is the annual gathering sponsored by the United Nations (this is the 26th) of world leaders in public, private and social sectors

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donation Helps Fight Hunger in Chicago

Nov 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Fontanini Foods, the local manufacturing facility owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, announced that it has donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger in the community as part of the company’s Hunger Action Month efforts.