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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is Your CSR Impact Reporting Agile Enough for What Lies Ahead?

When reflecting on the events of 2020, the word that leaps to many of our minds is “unprecedented.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sweet Relief: A Small-Business Owner Gets Back on Her Feet

Culpeper, Virginia, resident beekeeper and small-business owner Felecia Chavez has had a difficult year. Her business lost 90% of its revenue. She couldn’t pay her employees. Her landlord raised her rent. And she contracted COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Water Mission Deliver Aid to Flood Victims in Central Vietnam

Events, Media & Communications

Expanded Membership and Progress on Action Tracks Cap the End of Year One for ICSI

The International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure demonstrates its intention to put engineers at the heart of climate action and further expands with the addition of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Humane Society International's Global Efforts to Protect All Animals

Help Humane Society International fight for all animals across the world. Through #WorkplaceGiving, you can protect farm animals and wildlife, help animals affected by disasters, and save dogs from meat trade.

Research, Reports & Publications

United Nations More Trusted Than Any Other Governmental Organization

In the year 2020, in which the United Nations (UN) celebrates its 75th birthday, half of the world population (47%) trusts the UN and only 29% do not have trust in the UN.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dow: How We're Honoring the Trans Community

Many companies are working towards creating workplaces that reflect the diversity of the society around them, and that requires effort, a great deal of awareness, and it requires change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Working Together for Change and Mutual Benefit: Black Girls Code

BGC carried out a virtual Hackathon, drawing participants from California’s Bay Area, Detroit, and New York. Upward of 100 girls participated, along with roughly the same number of mentors, two of whom were Keysight employees based in California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Sponsor of New JA Colonial Group Discovery Center in Savannah

Junior Achievement of Georgia (JA) is proud to announce a gift of $100,000 to the capital campaign of the JA Colonial Group Discovery Center of Savannah. Their commitment will fund the renovation and launch of the facility on the Armstrong campus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

La Banque Scotia figure au palmarès 2020 des cultures d'entreprise les plus admirées au Canada de Waterstone Human Capital

La Banque Scotia a accédé au palmarès 2020 des cultures d'entreprise les plus admirées au Canada dans la catégorie des organisations de grande envergure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scotiabank Named One of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020 by Waterstone Human Capital

Scotiabank has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020 in the Enterprise Category by Waterstone Human Capital.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

California Diversity Council Announces the Top 50 Northern & Southern California Diverse Leaders

The California Diversity Council announces the Top 50 Northern and Southern California Diverse Leaders, a distinctive list of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TD Named One of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index's Most Sustainable Companies in the World

For the seventh consecutive year, TD Bank Group (TD) has been listed in the DJSI World Index, a benchmark for environmental, social and economic performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

L'indice mondial de durabilité Dow Jones inclut la TD à sa liste des entreprises les plus durables du monde

Pour une septième année consécutive, le Groupe Banque TD (TD) figure sur la liste de l’indice mondial de durabilité Dow Jones, un indice de rendement environnemental, social et économique.

Health & Healthcare

Improving the Mental Health of Young Refugees in Uganda Through Sport

World Mental Health Day 2020 was a moment to recall the importance of addressing mental health issues at a time when close to 1 billion people live with a mental disorder, and when billions of people around the world have seen their mental wellbeing affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Supports Sustainable Efforts Among SMEs

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) form the majority of businesses globally, and as such play a crucial role in creating a more sustainable economy, environment and society.

Environment

Tetra Tech's Dr. Arie P. Kremen Discusses the Role of PFAS in the Solid Waste Industry

Arie Kremen is a civil and environmental engineer with more than 25 years of experience in solid waste engineering and water resources, with an expertise in leachate management and disposal. His academic background is in beneficial reuse of reclaimed wastewater, including biological nutrient recovery.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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Diversity & Inclusion

5 Black Tech Leaders Making a Difference

The tech industry has long been a beacon for change agents. But the disruptors, the innovators, and the inventors most lauded for their work are a reflection of the racial biases of our broader culture — that is, they are white, and usually men.

Education

Fair Trade USA Contributes Resources to Students Learning From Home

This year’s Back-to-School season has been one like no other — parents, teachers, and students have all resorted to working and learning from home during a global pandemic amidst civil unrest, inspiring a deeper cultural reflection on social justice. To create impact in Fair Trade USA’s local community and continue driving the back-to-school spirit “at home,” the nonprofit organization partnered with the Oakland Unified School District to develop an essay contest for middle and high school students challenging them to define the fair trade mission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Levelling the Odds for Caribbean Children With Cancer

In several regions around the world, the risk of poor clinical outcomes for cancer and serious blood disease patients is determined by ongoing economic challenges, limited access to essential medicines and specialized diagnostic services, and not enough health care professionals with specialized training.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Claims Michigan Battle of the Buildings Top Honors Among Financial Services Competitors

Michigan Battle of the Buildings honored Comerica Bank as its financial services category winner in the statewide energy reduction competition.

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