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Research & Reports

CECP Launches 2019 Industry-Defining Giving in Numbers Survey

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, is celebrating the launch of the 15th annual Giving in Numbers Survey, in partnership with hundreds of the world’s leading companies.

Volunteering & Community

Alexion Employees Build and Donate Wheelchairs to Boston Medical Center

At Alexion, a core component of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is Serving Our Communities. Recently, our General Managers (GMs) from around the world came together in Boston for a multiday leadership development workshop.

Philanthropy

Las Vegas Sands and Clean the World Partner for Disaster Preparedness Event

Each year Sands Cares and Clean the World host a global, all-volunteer event to help build disaster relief kits for community members in need. In 2019, we brought the American Red Cross on board and turned the event into a kit build and blood drive.

AI & Technology

New Decade, New Tech: Sustainability Innovations to Watch at CES 2020

CES features nearly 200 exhibitors in the category of sustainability this year, along with presentations from industry leaders on topics including energy efficiency and revolutionizing package design.

Philanthropy

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Opens 2020 Grassroots Grants with KidsGardening to Get More Kids Growing, Learning Outside

Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and national nonprofit KidsGardening opened its Gro More Good Grassroots Grants, an annual grant program designed to get more kids outside through the development of youth-based garden and greenspace programs.

Volunteering & Community

New Holland Agriculture Helps Keep Turkey’s Tractors in Top Condition

The periodic maintenance of tractors that work continuously throughout the year is essential for numerous reasons, namely to ensure safe operation and productive farming which produces high yields.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Finding and Using Best Practices For Working Forests

The fiber used to make our products comes from working forests. These are forests that are harvested sustainably and then replanted over and over.

Volunteering & Community

Tackling Plastic and Poverty in Costa Rica

Xylem volunteers joined forces with Costa Rica Makes Me Happy (CRMMH) to help combat plastic pollution and to provide a family living in Tamarindo with clean water and a roof over their heads.

Corporate Responsibility

Bloomberg: Bringing Sustainability in House

Michael Barry, Head of Sustainable Business Operations at Bloomberg discusses the company's sustainability initiatives and approach, especially with regards to its 731 Lexington Avenue headquarters in NY in CoreNet Global's latest insite newsletter

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Timberland Announces Move to Source Leather from Regenerative Ranches

Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland announced a new partnership with Other Half Processing to build a responsible leather supply chain sourced from ranches that employ regenerative practices.

Environment

We’ve Entered a New Chapter of Consumer Sustainability Expectations. Is Your Organization Poised to Deliver?

What does the newest chapter in consumers’ changing, eco-focused mindsets mean for your company or your role as a sustainability leader?

Environment

"Teeming" for Wildlife in Pennsylvia

For more than 20 years, this Domtar mill has been using organic and nutrient-rich wastewater treatment residuals and acid-balancing lime residuals to rejuvenate old mine site

Environment

Keysight: Building a Better Planet for Today and Tomorrow

Keysight strives to build a better planet for today’s and tomorrow’s generation. To achieve our vision, we align our industry leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world.

Volunteering & Community

Pay It Forward by Giving Back: Families of Fallen American Soldiers

All too often U.S. military service members give their lives in service to their country. What if there was a way to give back to the families of those soldiers?

Environment

JetBlue Prepares its Business for a New Climate Reality

JetBlue announced that it will offset CO2 emissions from jet fuel for all domestic flights beginning in July 2020, making it the first major U.S. airline to take this critical and measurable step toward reducing its contribution to global warming.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Breathing New Life Into Old Lab Equipment

In light of growing concern over the accumulation of single-use and disposable products, new recycling solutions have emerged.

Health & Healthcare

College Snacking Trends 2020: From Midnight Munchies to Ethical Snacking

Whether it is the Midnight Munchies or Grab & Go between classes, college students ace snacking.

AI & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

To help Schmidt reclaim his independence and drive again, engineers at Arrow Electronics modified a Chevrolet Corvette to create a smart, connected vehicle that he can operate safely and independently.

Research & Reports

CECP’s Investing in Society: Focus on Performance

Investing in Society is the must-read source offering practical evidence of the corporate sector’s shift toward being increasingly purpose-driven.

Corporate Responsibility

Rayuwa: Translating John Deere’s Purpose Into Practice

“We work with, fund, and have seen lots of other programs. We have never seen anything like Rayuwa. It is truly integrated. The progress the Rayuwa team has made in just a few months and the level of engagement by the community is incredible.

Corporate Responsibility

Tae Yoo, Cisco’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs on Cisco’s CSR Philosophy

The following is an excerpt from Cisco’s 2019 CSR report. Tae Yoo leads Cisco’s social investments and stewards CSR and sustainability across the business. She directs Cisco’s business, technical, and financial assets to accelerate global problem solving to positively impact people, society, and the planet.

Events

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Helps Corporations Discover Purpose

Corporate citizenship is rapidly changing. In recent years, corporate citizenship has transformed from a nice–to–have to a must–have for the largest multinational corporations.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Industrial Joint-Venture Plant in Erenler, Turkey, Achieves Silver Level Designation in World Class Manufacturing

CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) announces that its joint-venture TürkTraktör manufacturing facility in Erenler, Turkey has become the latest plant to be certified Silver Level in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program.

Research & Reports

Aflac Survey Says Majority of Consumers Want Companies to 'Take a Stand'

According to the 2019 Aflac Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility, consumers and investors reflect a distinct and growing tendency to increase pressure on American corporations when it comes to serving the social good.

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2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

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

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Leadership

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