Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Health & Healthcare

K-12 School District Enrolls in IWBI’s WELL Portfolio Program

Apr 7, 2020 4:10 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced has announced that the first K-12 school district has enrolled in the WELL Portfolio program, graciously funded by Serpentini Chevrolet Buick of Orrville.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Invites Design Community to “Revitalize Knowledge and Renew Well-Being” With Resourceful CEU Series

Apr 7, 2020 3:55 PM ET

For commercial architects and designers currently looking for learning and other professional development opportunities in the midst of a non-traditional workplace and social landscape, Mohawk Group is offering free digital CEU programming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Allstate Foundation Contributes $5 Million to Support Domestic Violence Victims, Youth in Need and Emergency Response

Apr 7, 2020 3:30 PM ET

As COVID-19 cases continue to grow across the United States, The Allstate Foundation is contributing $5 million to accelerate relief and recovery for domestic violence victims, youth in need, first responders and communities at large.

Health & Healthcare

Bristol Myers Squibb Expands Patient Support Programs to Help Newly Uninsured Patients in the U.S.

Apr 7, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced an expansion of its existing patient support programs to help eligible unemployed patients in the U.S. who have lost their health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Anatomy of a Home-Crafted Mask: Here’s How To Make One at Home

Apr 7, 2020 3:00 PM ET

With supplies of N95 masks at a critical low in hospitals all over the US, volunteers are helping to create new masks or extend the life of existing masks. One of our employees tells us how it works, as part of Legg Mason’s series on #InspireACTION.

Health & Healthcare

Red Cross Leverages Access to FedEx Network for Blood Distribution

Apr 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

To manage the distribution of their current available blood supply, Red Cross is using FedEx Priority Alert service in conjunction with their in-kind account.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third's Jeff Korzenik Offers Economic Outlook on COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 7, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Jeff Korzenik, Chief Investment Strategist for Fifth Third Bank, recently appeared on Fox Business News with Neil Cavuto on to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy and the markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PayPal Takes Action to Assist Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020 12:35 PM ET

PayPal has announced a set of relief measures to help its more than 24 million merchants around the world impacted by the coronavirus. They will be deferring repayments on business loans for some of its most affected small business customers.

Education

Boeing and Discovery Education Launch ecoAction Virtual Field Trip Diving into Earth-Friendly Engineering

Apr 7, 2020 12:15 PM ET

In preparation for Earth Day, Boeing and Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—present the ecoAction Virtual Field Trip, premiering on April 15, 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Blackbaud’s Social Good Customers Share Stories of Resilience During COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk House Rises in Midst of Coronavirus, Offers Pop-Up Mobile Market

Apr 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Mohawk House's Steve Scro has partnered with Sysco Metro NY to offer a pop-up market filled with everyday necessities, such as fresh and frozen produce, including fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, water, toilet paper and pastas.

Media & Communications

Corporations Respond to the Virus Crisis - Series From G&A Institute -- Excellence in Corporate Citizenship on Display

Apr 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

As the coronavirus infections continued to spread into every corner of the globe, the players in three societal sectors moved into action – the public sector (governments), the private sector (in the main, corporations, public and private) and what the esteemed Professor Peter Drucker identified as the “Social” sector (i.e., not-for-profits, NGOs, academics, foundations, others).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donates an Additional 200,000 Meals to COVID-19 Hunger-Relief Efforts During Virtual Live Concert of Hope and Thanks

Apr 7, 2020 11:15 AM ET

The 200,000 meals will go to Feeding America and other nonprofit organizations throughout the county.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cox Impact: Helping Employees Strengthen Their Physical and Mental Well-Being

Apr 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

SMETA Social Audits Added to SCS Global Services’ Ethical Auditing Portfolio

Apr 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) is pleased to announce that it now offers SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) social compliance audits. SMETA is one of the world’s most widely recognized social compliance auditing programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Welcome to CoffeeTalk

Apr 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

CoffeeTalk is a series of virtual online conversations designed to discuss key trends, ideas, challenges, and opportunities in corporate social responsibility. Hosted by CyberGrants team members, tune in to hear from top leaders across industries...

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Partners With New York City to Fly Medical Volunteers to Help in COVID-19 Fight

Apr 7, 2020 11:00 AM ET

United Airlines is partnering with New York City to provide free round-trip flights for medical volunteers who want to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis, Part 1

Apr 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The COVID-19 virus was not caused by climate change. But this virus probably isn’t the last one that will spill over into the human population. It’s entirely possible that the next one will have that direct link to climate.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful: Watch Where You Toss Used Wipes and Gloves!

Apr 7, 2020 10:10 AM ET

National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent call today for all Americans to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), including used sanitizing wipes, masks, and plastic gloves. These belong in the trash, not on the ground.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E7: Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org’s Senior Director of Tech for Social Impact, joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to discuss Salesforce.org’s response to coronavirus, including pro bono support for nonprofit and education partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Market Insight: What Does the Sustainability & Climate Change Profession Look Like During, and After, COVID-19?

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Communication and transparency are important right now. It is useful to share perspectives and information.

Energy

Aiming for Carbon Neutral by 2050; Building the Rocket Ship for the New "Moon Shot"

Apr 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Decarbonization is a hot topic and can be considered the new “moon shot” of the 21st century. In a recently contributed article to Power Engineering magazine, power industry professionals Leslie Ponder and Kevin Cornish explore the future of decarbonization, and what it will take to get us to a future of net-zero carbon emissions or carbon-free energy goals in a rapidly decentralizing marketplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Volunteering: Creative Ways to Do Good in a Time of Crisis

Apr 7, 2020 9:20 AM ET

As we cope with a global pandemic, volunteering is going to have to look a little different. Accenture Canada, Dolby Laboratories and VolunteerMatch offer insights into how to reimagine volunteering, in small but meaningful ways.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Immediate Financial Goals Clash with Long-Term Purpose, What Gives?

Apr 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

COVID-19 has made the going considerably tougher for business in 2020. We don’t know yet precisely how each purpose-driven business leader will net out after this tumble-dry cycle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus

Apr 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to help deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.