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Responsible Production & Consumption

Breaking Down Local and National Efforts to Improve Food Security in the U.S.

Jul 10, 2019 10:45 AM ET

As of 2017, estimations indicate that 1 in 8 Americans suffer from food insecurity—some 40 million people, including 12 million children. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the population of food insecure people has declined in the United States. Food insecurity is off from its peak during the Great Recession of 2008 and continues to decline. Nonetheless, the decline hasn’t reached the pre-recession level, and work remains to address hunger and food security in America.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Walk in the Woods

Jul 10, 2019 10:30 AM ET

It was beautiful. I took such joy in seeing my child drinking up all of nature’s wonder in that forest. It was as if the trees were speaking an ancient language to him, one he’d known all of his short life, telling him stories that left him spellbound.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

More and More Employees Want to Support Causes Across Borders—Here’s Why (and How!) Companies Are Getting Involved

Jul 10, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The demand for employee giving and volunteering programs that stretch across borders is growing. How do we know? Last year, we saw a whopping 85% increase in the adoption of the Benevity OneWorld™ international solution. It’s clear that employees want to give, and not just to causes next door or down the street.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dell Technologies Publishes Its FY19 Corporate Social Responsibility Report & Demonstrates Early Completion of Much of Its 2020 Plan

Jul 10, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Today Dell Technologies released its final progress report against our 2020 Legacy of Good Plan. You’ll recall we established this plan back in 2013 to put our technology and talents to work where they can do the most good for people and the planet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Commercial, Industrial Manufacturers Press for Sustainability, Rethink Energy Options

Jul 10, 2019 10:00 AM ET

The changing energy landscape is prodding businesses to rethink how they use and manage electricity, and 3M Co.’s aggressive shift to renewable energy illustrates that thirst for sustainability.

Energy

SVP NRG Stresses the Need to Build a Framework That Incentivizes Innovation

Jul 10, 2019 9:40 AM ET

Every retail energy executive aspires to be in tune with the most innovative trends permeating the industry. Understanding that, Robert Gaudette, Senior Vice President with NRG Energy, offered a perspective on ‘the next big thing.’ Gaudette articulated the inflection point the industry is facing in relation to customer-facing power solutions during his remarks at a recent retail energy forum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Serving Our Tiniest Consumers: Meet Susan Ludwig

Jul 10, 2019 9:10 AM ET

Susan Ludwig and the team that developed diapers for preemie babies have kept these tiny consumers at the center of our diaper innovation since 2002. In heartbreak, she realized the company's unique ability to deliver hope.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Work to Repurpose 5 Billion Pounds of Green Waste Annually

Jul 10, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Every year, we work with communities to recycle 5 billion pounds of green waste into beneficial soil products for gardeners. This keeps it out of local waste streams and returns valuable, often local, nutrients back into the soil. It also makes ScottsMiracle-Gro one of the largest green waste recyclers in the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 25: May Malik, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

Jul 10, 2019 7:00 AM ET

In this episode of Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast, host Danielle Holly is joined by May Malik, Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, to talk about how the city, local nonprofits and dedicated volunteers are working to promote the wellbeing of immigrant New Yorkers.

Environment

Mark Coleman on Mindfulness and Nature

Jul 9, 2019 8:50 PM ET

The last time you went for a little walk around the neighborhood, did you take a few moments to drink in the natural beauty around you, even in the most unlikely of places, like a timid squirrel, a blossoming tree or a unique cloud formation or did you choose to zone out with a podcast, talk on the phone or text someone?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Act Locally: Israel’s Maala Shows How National Standards Can Move the Needle on Global CSR

Jul 9, 2019 6:15 PM ET

Global reporting systems have become a mainstay of major multinational companies seeking to track their progress on human rights and environmental impact.

Health & Healthcare

Advancing Human Health Through the WELL Portfolio program

Jul 9, 2019 4:45 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today celebrated the leading companies who have been involved in developing the WELL Portfolio program, which enables organizations to enhance their spaces and improve human well-being at scale by applying the WELL Building Standard (WELL), the world’s leading health-focused building standard. These early participants were involved in the WELL Portfolio pilot, working to develop and evolve the program alongside IWBI. Today marks the launch of WELL Portfolio as it is transitioned out of the pilot phase.

Research, Reports & Publications

Briefing: Tech for Good With Google, ABInBev and Microsoft

Jul 9, 2019 3:00 PM ET

Climate change is our starkest challenge: could artificial intelligence help us meet it head on? Many of our most challenging problems are incredibly complex, new tools for monitoring the environment and climate mitigation are needed to help business join the dots, helping you make better decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Iveco Czech Republic, a.s. Awarded as One of Six Most Successful Companies in the 30-Year History of the AutoSAP Competition “Company of the Year”

Jul 9, 2019 3:00 PM ET

In early June, with participation of members of the government headed by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, representatives of foreign embassies, guests from the AutoSAP board, and especially of member companies, a gala evening was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Automotive Industry Association - AutoSAP.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru Celebrates Third Year of Subaru Ambassador Day of Caring

Jul 9, 2019 2:30 PM ET

We're celebrating for the 3rd year #SubaruAmbassadorDayOfCaring where our Subaru Ambassadors are doing something good in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ESPN’s Annual ESPYS Auction Benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research Returns for its 15th Year on eBay

Jul 9, 2019 2:00 PM ET

ESPN’s annual ESPYS Auction benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research is once again teaming up with eBay for Charity for its 15th year. Bidding for the 80+ VIP packages and experiences is now available on eBay and will remain open through July 10.

Environment

Here's How JetBlue Is Helping to Restore Puerto Rico's Marine Habitats

Jul 9, 2019 1:40 PM ET

JetBlue is working with (and offering financial support to) The Ocean Foundation, to help restore seagrass and mangrove habitats at Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, near Ponce. The project is helping preserve the environment and draw tourists and naturalists alike, boosting the island’s economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Create a Balance Between Grants Management and Business Impact

Jul 9, 2019 1:35 PM ET

The win-win outcome is the most ideal situation in business, especially when it comes to corporate social responsibility, and particularly grants management.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Introducing Our 2030 Social Impact Vision: Progress Made Real

Jul 9, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Today Dell Technologies released its final progress report against our 2020 Legacy of Good Plan. You’ll recall we established this plan back in 2013 to put our technology and talents to work where they can do the most good for people and the planet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Applegate Kicks Off National Hot Dog Month With Animal Welfare Certified Franks

Jul 9, 2019 1:15 PM ET

July is National Hot Dog Month and with Americans set to down 150 million of them on Independence Day alone, Applegate, the producer of the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, announced that its iconic The Cleaner Wiener™ hot dogs will carry a premier mark of higher animal welfare standards: the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) seal.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Global Poverty Through Microcredit

Jul 9, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Learn more about Whole Planet Foundation microfinance partners and our global poverty alleviation in 75 countries and 17 U.S. cities in our 2018 Annual Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Future Lineworkers Earn Scholarships

Jul 9, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Education

Why Businesses Need to Tackle the Education Gap

Jul 9, 2019 11:15 AM ET

Bill Gates once said that the first five years of a child’s life have a lot to do with how the next 80 will turn out. I couldn’t agree more. Early childhood education doesn’t drive cable news. It won’t appear in your Instagram feed. Yet it’s critically important to the future of our country. What happens to the development of a child’s brain during the first five years is unparalleled later in life. This window is critical to their future success as adults.

Environment

Recycling Biopharma Plastics into Lumber Products

Jul 9, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Global biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has partnered with specialty waste management company Triumvirate Environmental to recycle the commingled single-use plastic scrap into saleable lumber products.

Responsible Production & Consumption

John Lanier at Climate One - Triple Bottom Line Thinking for Businesses: Weak or Strong?

Jul 9, 2019 10:30 AM ET

John Lanier of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation talks about the triple bottom line at a Climate One panel and podcast.