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Events

Durkan Kicks off BDNY With After-Hours Program at NYC’s Hottest New Cultural Venue—The Shed

Also highlighted was the flooring manufacturer’s commitment to delivering industry-leading customer tools that not only enhance the creative process, but also reduce environmental impact.

Philanthropy

PNC Foundation Announces $150,000 Grant To Replace Cincinnati’s Inwood Park Playground

The PNC Foundation announced today that it is awarding a $150,000 grant to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks as part of the 15th anniversary celebration of PNC Grow Up Great.

Research & Reports

Medtronic Highlights Leadership in Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in 2019 Integrated Performance Report

The Medtronic 2019 Integrated Performance Report Shares Progress on Pay Equity, Diversity in Management Roles, Access to Healthcare, Environmental Performance, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and More

Awards & Rankings

CBRE Gets Edmonton Office WELL Certified

Commercial real estate company CBRE announced that its Edmonton office has achieved WELL Certification at the silver level for new and existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Philanthropy

Human Rights Campaign: Making a More Inclusive and Accepting World for Everyone

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are truly equal

Socially Responsible Investing

Scotiabank to Mobilize $100 Billion by 2025 to Support the Transition to a Lower-carbon and More Resilient Economy

Recognizing the critical role that the financial services sector plays in the transition to a low-carbon, Scotiabank announced its Climate Commitments to support clients in the transition to a low-carbon economy and decarbonize its own operations.

Philanthropy

Changing the World One Leader at a Time

I have always counted myself lucky to be able to work in a field that directly impacts the lives of talented young people preparing themselves for a bright future.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Food Transparency and Traceability

Leafy greens, mashed potatoes, mangoes and shrimp are just some of the products farmers, food producers and retailers are tracing using IBM Food Trust, the leading blockchain solution for transparency and traceability within the food supply chain.

Environment

Aramark Launches New Eco-Conscious Apparel Line Made From Recycled Materials

Aramark is launching an exclusive new WearGuard® Eco Collection that offers an apparel solution for customers committed to minimizing their impact on environment, it was announced today.

Philanthropy

Family Compensation Fund Improves the Lives of More Than 800 Colombian Farmers

The Comfandi Family Compensation Fund is improving lives by providing affordable essential services to low-income people and creating employment opportunities throughout its company value chain.

Corporate Responsibility

Carnival Corporation Announces New Hires and Promotions in Ethics and Compliance Function

Carnival Corporation & plc announced 7 new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in August 2019 and led by Peter Anderson, chief ethics and compliance officer.

Environment

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With National Geographic Society, University of Georgia to Advance Citizen Science to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

Morgan Stanley, National Geographic Society and the UG announced a partnership to scale and enhance the citizen science movement to help prevent and reduce plastic waste in coastlines and waterways through support for the Marine Debris Tracker

Socially Responsible Investing

3 Ways Endowments Can Adopt Sustainable Investing

by Emily Lawrence, director of sustainable investing for the institutional client group, and Sharee Zlatkova, investment associate for sustainable investing for the institutional client group

Environment

Let’s Bee Real

Honeybees are a critical element of our food supply. Without them, we would see a devastating decrease in healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. If you’re not into those things, think about this: Even coffee beans require bees for pollination.

Education & Workforce Development

FCA Foundation Invests $1.6 Million to Advance Educational Opportunities for Detroit-area Students

Today, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, announced the recipients of its 2019 educational grants (totaling $1,650,000).

Philanthropy

Early Times® “Dogbassador” Graduates K9s for Warriors Program

Today, The Early Times® Kentucky Whisky “Dogbassador,” Earl, a one-year-old male rescue puppy, graduates the K9s For Warriors training program after completing the final step in his nine-month journey.

AI & Technology

Alexa, Make Me a Hero

Ready to become a hero? Just ask Amazon Alexa. DKMS continues to utilize technology to enhance the experience of joining the bone marrow registry even easier and accessible for all.

Socially Responsible Investing

A First Step for Place-Focused Foundations

During the next decade, local impact investment funds will be an essential asset for most place-focused foundations. Why? This new article informs us why...

Events

Subaru Unveils Inspirational Creative Campaign to Launch 2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event

Subaru of America, Inc. today released a new creative campaign to celebrate the launch of its 12th annual Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Corporate Responsibility

Building Networks for Second Chances

In a new op-ed for the Las Vegas Business Press, Holden and HOPE for Prisoners founder and CEO Jon Ponder explained why it’s critical for businesses and communities to unite around criminal justice reform.

Philanthropy

Rebuilding Together and Cost Plus World Market Announce Partnership to Support the Repair of Homes for People in Need and Revitalize Communities

Rebuilding Together today announced a new partnership with specialty retailer Cost Plus World Market, to provide critical home repairs to our neighbors in need and revitalize our communities.

Events

CEO Paul Hudson Speaks Out For World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day is tomorrow! To mark this event, our CEO, Paul Hudson, speaks about Sanofi's long-term commitment to diabetes care.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric's 2018-2019 Sustainability Report

We believe access to energy is a fundamental right. Our world is transforming rapidly, and our generation is facing a tectonic shift in energy transition and industrial revolution, catalyzed by accelerated digitization in a more electric world.

Awards & Rankings

Scheller College of Business Named a Top Three U.S. School in the Corporate Knights 2019 Better World MBA Ranking

Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business continues to be recognized as a leader in sustainability education in business. In the 17th annual Better World MBA Ranking, released by Corporate Knights on November 8, 2019, Scheller College is ranked #3 in the United States and #9 globally.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

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

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

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...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

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

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility