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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nonprofits Receive Over $345,000 From Alliant Energy's Foundation

A total of 139 nonprofit organizations are receiving community grants totaling over $345,000 from Alliant Energy’s Foundation. These fall cycle grants are supporting communities throughout Wisconsin and Iowa.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E25: Shalu Umapathy, IDEO.org

Shalu Umapathy of IDEO.org appears on Pro Bono Perspectives to share insights on people-centered design, what innovation means in the nonprofit sector in the context of COVID-19, and how it can be a path toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 19

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 19 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate Event - Mayors Panel Announced

Register today for Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerate 2020 where we’ll explore the most recent technology advances, business models, and lessons that can make the Smart Connected Cities and Connected Spaces a reality.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'Many hearts. One community.'

The perseverance of communities continues to be a shining light during these trying times, and Wells Fargo is celebrating the optimism and determination of our community anchors. From local food banks stepping up to meet the steep increase of people seeking assistance, to small businesses adapting to rapidly changing environments, to military service members and front-line workers committed to keeping our communities safe, Wells Fargo salutes those working together to support each other year-round, and especially during the holidays.

Events, Media & Communications

Author Andrew Winston, EcoVadis to Discuss a New Era of Climate Action

Register now for “A New Era of Climate Action: The ‘Scope 3’ Secret to Global Emissions Reduction,” taking place on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. EST.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ and Disruption Ventures Launch "RAISE & RISE" Competition for Women Entrepreneurs in Quebec

In collaboration with Disruption Ventures, The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its premiere RAISE & RISE event – a virtual pitch competition and conference that offers women entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash investment of $25,000 and more.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Love of Money

Can we align our values with our money while taking care of the poor, the planet and our financial well-being?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 15th Consecutive Year

Cummins has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for North America for a 15th consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IVECO Is Promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness in Brazil Through Its Blue November Web Series

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer amongst Brazilian men, and is the second leading cause of death among male cancer patients, according to the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA).

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg to Convene Third Annual Sustainable Finance Week

Bloomberg will convene the third annual Sustainable Finance Week (SFW) from November 30 till December 4 with five days of events and editorial insights to accelerate the mainstreaming of sustainable finance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork PeakServe® Recessed Cabinet Adapter Wins The Innovation Award For The Dispenser Category At ISSA Show North America 2020

Tork PeakServe® Recessed Cabinet Adapter, the latest paper hand towel dispenser innovation from Tork, an Essity brand, was named an Innovation Award Winner in the Dispenser Category at the ISSA Show North America 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black & Veatch Names Christopher Murphy Chief Technology Officer

Reflecting the increasing convergence of diverse technology platforms and the design, engineering and construction of critical infrastructure systems, Christopher Murphy has joined Black & Veatch as Chief Technology Officer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How ON Semiconductor is Bridging the Higher Education and Opportunity Gap

ON Semiconductor promotes and is a proud supporter of inclusive higher education, as it helps develop the skills and talents of society.

Health & Healthcare

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Announces $50K USD Pandemic Response Prize

More than ever, we, Cisco, believe in the power of technology to solve global problems. In recent history, never have we been more in need of innovative technology solutions that positively impact nearly every aspect of society.

Innovation & Technology

The Inclusive Growth Toolkit Helps Erie Rebuild

Natasha Pacley discovered a talent for cooking at a young age at her grandmother’s side. She had her sights set on sharing those recipes with the world, but life would intervene before she could get back to her love. Homeless at age 18, Natasha...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Fifth Consecutive Year

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) was named to both the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition highlights Republic's ongoing commitment to long-term economic...

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - November 2020

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." His foundation still has lots of stories to share in their quarterly newsletter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow's RENUVA™ Program Wins Sustainability Award From Chemical Week

Dow (NYSE: Dow), has won Best Sustainable Product for its RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program in Chemical Week’s Sustainability Awards.

Energy

Enbridge's Pennsylvania Project To Join New Jersey Facility in Supplying Solar Energy To Help Keep Natural Gas Flowing

Earlier this month, Enbridge announced a company-wide plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Today, in Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, we’re taking another important step on that journey.

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Makes 988 Emergency Lifeline's Critical Mental Health Support Services Immediately Available to Customers

T-Mobile has once again demonstrated its commitment to getting customers the essential connectivity they need at the most important times.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk's Employee Volunteers in Action

As Mohawk grows around the world, we bring with us a legacy of commitment to the communities in which our manufacturing facilities are located — the same communities our employees and their families call home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Business Resource Councils

In 2019, our BRCs launched global campaigns to increase collaboration across regions and strengthen the engagement of our employees worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS News | UPS Foundation Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Top Citizenship Award

When businesses create shared value — aligning corporate citizenship with business strategy, engaging their people to act with purpose, and leveraging their strengths to deliver good — they drive powerful, positive change. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized UPS for doing just that.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  5. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  6. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  7. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  8. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  10. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  11. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  12. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...