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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

17 Tons of Fun Pulling for Children With Cancer

When people pull together, no challenge is too great — even moving a 35,000-pound firetruck! On Saturday, April 1, 35 Aflac Group employees participated in Curing Kids Cancer’s 10th Annual Fire Truck Pull, presented by Aflac, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Give Back and Gain Experience

Join Taproot's free National Volunteer Week webinar on Tuesday, April 18 for a guide to giving back and gaining experience through Taproot’s skilled volunteering opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Work for Humankind and Embracing Equity

The Work For Humankind initiative is a project that invited volunteers on a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a long-lasting difference on the remote island of Robinson Crusoe, while working from our tech-enabled Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Role of Technology in Evolution of ESG Reporting

Registration now open for free webinars on April 26, where anyone can attend to discover more about GRI licensing and the benefits of becoming a Licensed Software partner.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+’ Employees by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What ESG Issues Do Consumers Really Care About?

Research has more than made the case for linking environmental, social and governance 
(ESG) strategies to corporate profitability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ASCSC Community Foundation, LA Galaxy Foundation, Kings Care Foundation, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, Kinecta Federal Credit Union and AT&T Hosted Becca’s Closet’s “Yes! That’s My Dress” Pop-Up Prom Dress Giveaway at Dignity Health Sports Park

On April 12, 2023, AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation, LA Galaxy Foundation, and Kings Care Foundation, teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, and AT&T to host Becca’s Closets’ pop-up prom dress giveaway.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC Tackles Trash With Community Litter Picking as Part of Keep Britain Tidy

A restaurant in Reading is taking the battle against rubbish to the streets. The KFC on Oxford Road is working to tackle the scourge of litter by taking matters into its own hands… or pickers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Accepted to U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge

National Grid was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as an industry partner for its SkillBridge program. DOD SkillBridge provides career development opportunities to service members approaching the end of their military commitment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Return to Sport: Rising Costs the Main Barrier to Sport Access for Canadian Kids

COVID-19 has had far-reaching and long-lasting impact on sports and recreation across Canada. In 2020 the impact was immediately felt, as research showed Canadian kids lost over 277 million hours of sport participation.

Environment

Celebrating Earth Day With Resources From Discovery Education

In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship.

Innovation & Technology

Better Surfaces Through Nature (and Lasers)

By closely examining the sizes, shapes, and spacing of many biological surface structures, Fusion Bionic is harnessing these insights to create super-performing materials that mimic the wonders of nature and replacing costly traditional methods of finishing surfaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia’s Commitment to Community Investment

The strength of Covia is fundamentally rooted in our people and the relationships they create with the communities that they live and work in by investing time, talent, and financial resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of 100: Entergy Mississippi Donates $100K to Extra Table

What is the perfect menu to commemorate a century of powering Mississippi? Red beans and rice. The healthy and nutritious meal is part of a year-long effort Entergy Mississippi has launched for its 100th anniversary to invest in poverty solutions.

Education

Otis, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation Partner to Further STEM Learning

Otis Worldwide and the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation announced a partnership to advance career prospects for girls and women in China by supporting education and innovation related to STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank’s Presence in Western Michigan Grows with Opening of New Office and Community Support in Grand Rapids

KeyBank has officially opened its permanent office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A commitment to transformative philanthropy and community support is central to KeyBank’s purpose in Western Michigan as well as in all its markets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Celebrating Women and Investing

Stella Tai, Stewardship Investing Impact Manager at Praxis Mutual Funds interviews Lori Scott, Managing Director of Impact Credit at Lafayette Square to reflect on the contributions and achievements of women in the field of investing. Lori has 25 years of experience in finance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Generation Change's Hands Off Presents: Heather Fisher

Generation Change (GenChange) is an audience-inspired, audience-led initiative at Paramount designed to elevate and empower young people who are driving change around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy: Being a Lineworker Suits Georgia Hummel Perfectly. Here’s Why

Hummel and other lineworkers build and maintain power lines and equipment that carry about 6,300 megawatts of electricity from a diverse mix of power plants to nearly 890,000 Hoosier homes and businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Benevity Report Finds DEI Initiatives Remain Top Priority for Employees

The 2023 State of Workplace DEI report reveals just how high of a priority diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains for employees, despite the current economic outlook, and how DEI plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talent.

Innovation & Technology

Woodall’s Campground Magazine Features Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions' Gateway Park Model

Woodall’s Campground Magazine features ekō Solutions Gateway Park Model, a state of the art eco-friendly repurposed shipping container dwelling.

Health & Healthcare

Meet Three Boston Scientific Employees Dedicated to Helping People With Parkinson’s Disease

Boston Scientific employees across the globe are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

Environment

Cisco’s Sustainability 101: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Global Warming, and Climate Change

We hear the term “climate change” often these days: what is it, and what do greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have to do with it?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Banco CNH Industrial and New Holland Agriculture Support 31st Curitiba Festival

Last week, Banco CNH Industrial and New Holland Agriculture presented the 31st Curitiba Festival, the largest theater festival in Latin America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Generation Change's Hands Off Presents: Evie Marie

Changemaker Evie Muir delivers a message thanking her mother, highlighting the importance of supporting Black queer survivors and addressing the importance of racial equity within the feminist movement.

Latest Campaigns

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    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  2. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  3. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  4. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  5. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  6. 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...
  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  9. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  10. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  13. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  15. 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...