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Herbalife Nutrition Australia Receives the DSA's Giver: Industry Heart Award

Herbalife NutritionAustralia received The Giver: Industry Heart Award at the Direct Selling Australia’s 2020 Industry Awards event. This is the highest award presented by Direct Selling Australia (DSA), the country’s leading representative body...

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher Establishes Four New Responsible Business Priorities

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has today launched its Responsible Business Report, along with four new responsible business priority areas.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife 2019 Sustainability Report: Strengthening Our Workforce

At MetLife, we have spent over 150 years keeping our promises with employees, making sure we are always there and navigating change with confidence and purpose.

Environment

NPCA, Subaru Honored For Working To Reduce Landfill Waste

Subaru of America, Inc. and the National Parks Conservation Association have been awarded the 2020 Silver Halo Award in the ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ category by Engage for Good.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow's Expertise Enables Recyclable Polyolefin-Based Fabric Decorations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Creating a unique look and feel for any major sporting event – especially the Olympic Games – typically calls for signage and banners, to customize the experience and build the event atmosphere for athletes and fans alike.

Education

How JetBlue Helps Children Soar with Reading

Reading not only fuels knowledge, it inspires creativity and transports us to new worlds. In 2011, we created Soar with Reading, a program designed to stimulate the imagination by putting books into the hands of kids who need them most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Metro Atlanta Nonprofits Invited to Compete for $250,000 in Marketing Services to Advance Racial Equality

Ideabar is accepting nominations for the Empowering Equality program now through Sept. 30. One metro Atlanta nonprofit will win $250,000 of in-kind marketing services to advance racial equality and social justice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Replacing Problematic Terminology

Here at VMware, building a more inclusive and diverse workplace is a company priority. We understand that words matter. What we say (and write), even without ill-will, can have a profound impact on others based on their cultural backgrounds.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact and Fidelity Investments Expand Impact Week 2020 to Support COVID-19 Relief and Racial Justice Movement

Common Impact, a nonprofit recognized as a national leader in skills-based volunteerism, is partnering with Fidelity Investments to expand the company’s fifth annual Impact Week, dedicated this year to racial justice and COVID-19 response support.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

General Mills Believes Farmers Have a Massive Role To Play in Solving Climate Change

Healthy soil is critical in mitigating climate change. Yet, our soil is not healthy. Every year, the United States loses 10 billion tons of fertile soil, which is far faster than nature can replenish it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Expands Education Initiatives to Provide Millions of Students Nationwide With Distance Learning Resources

As remote learning and the need for support continues, Verizon unveils new resources for teachers and students that address emerging education inequities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Webinar: How to Build Lasting Business Success on a Finite Planet

Reducing humanity’s ecological footprint while simultaneously improving social well-being is an economically-beneficial and robust path forward for any organization.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kimberly-Clark Reinforces Commitment to Plastics Footprint Reduction as Founding Activator of US Plastics Pact

Kimberly-Clark knows that strategic partnerships are critical to unlocking new opportunities for sustainability, innovation and growth across its value chain. More importantly, consumers of its trusted brands, including Kleenex®, Cottonelle®...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Combating Food Insecurity During a Pandemic

In the United States, 15.9% of people are food insecure, meaning they do not have access to a sufficient source of food.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Spotlight on Franz Maikisch: Former Nurse Volunteers to Care for COVID Patients

Although his nursing license had expired, Franz is still able to provide his valuable skills to help monitor COVID-19 patients in the ICU. He’s working nights and weekends while continuing his work with Stanley Black & Decker.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Circular Solutions in a COVID-19 World

Environment

Under Pressure: Jeremy Hance

These dark and troubling times have left very few of us stress and anxiety free. So we thought we'd check in with an expert on germophobia and anxiety.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Paper: A Driving Force for Political Change

Environment

New Senate Special Committee Report Urges Financial Regulators to Tackle Climate Change As a Systemic Threat to U.S. Economy

A major report released today by the U.S. Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis urges financial regulators to protect the U.S. economy from the systemic risk of climate change

Responsible Production & Consumption

Less Is More: Small 3D-Printed Parts Boost Marine Fuel Efficiency, Lower Emissions

Koch engineers have harnessed 3D metal printing to redesign large carrier ships' engine fuel atomizers, a small metal component that boosts the efficiency of a carrier’s propulsion system and lowers its emissions

Green Infrastructure

Ironrock Green Squared Certification on All Products

Ironrock is pleased to announce the expansion of the Green Squared certification to all of their quarry tile and thin brick products, including Metropolitan Ceramics® Quarry Tile, Metrobrick® Thin Brick, and Royal Thin Brick®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webinar Explores Tasty Ideas for Pandemic PR and Beyond

In the end, customers want to do business with companies they have a relationship with, Hernandez-Blades said. Creative, purpose-driven companies build relationships despite the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safeway Raises $454,018 As Part Of Feeding America's 2020 Great American Milk Drive

Safeway and Safeway Foundation partnered with Feeding America®…and raised $454,018 through this year’s Great American Milk Drive. Safeway stores in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware collected customer donations at check stands to help alleviate childhood hunger.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Local Student Saves Life Through DKMS Stem Cell Donation

"I knew what is was like to rely on someone outside of your family to give your loved one the gift of life and I wanted to be available to return that favor if it ever came up.”

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  13. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  14. 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...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...