The Latest News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Apparently the World Is Craving Some Real Goodness Right Now

Benevity's "We Are We" movement to harness the power of collective action, fuels $2.3 million in donations to 812 nonprofits, through their Community Impact Portal.

Events

Spelling Out CLP’s Dedication to Reporting

Effective communication is crucial in today’s complex and fast-changing business world. We need to not only do our jobs well and efficiently, but also inform the public and our many stakeholders so they clearly understand our objectives and progress.

Philanthropy

SC Johnson and Save the Children Join Forces to Equip a Generation With the Life Skills to Battle COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats

With a goal of enabling this generation of children to better protect themselves and their communities, SC Johnson and Save the Children are partnering to educate and enable children worldwide to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research & Reports

OMV Publishes Sustainability Report 2019

On April 3, 2020 OMV, the international, integrated oil and gas company based in Vienna, published its 15th sustainability report – for the first time also in digital form, available here.

Media & Communications

#ThanksforDelivering

Logistics heroes globally are delivering critical personal protective equipment and life-saving medicines during this pandemic. Share your support for dedicated UPSers by visiting ups.com/thanks.

Corporate Responsibility

Mini Stories: How eBay Sellers are Supporting Their Communities Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Within the past month, we have seen the widespread impact of COVID-19 on families, but we also have heard stories from our eBay community lending a helping hand where they can during these extraordinary and challenging times.

Philanthropy

Aflac CEO Dan Amos and Wife, Kathelen, Discuss $1 Million Donation to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital

Aflac CEO Dan Amos joined Fox and Friends to discuss why he and his wife, Kathelen, recently donated $1 million to help Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Aflac’s hometown of Columbus, Georgia, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy

Area Food Firms Team up to Provide Groceries Amid Increasing Unemployment

The Catering Outfit and Sysco Foods have partnered to give laid-off restaurant workers groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI & Technology

Open Source Software Tool Helps Governments Monitor COVID-19

To combat COVID-19’s impact on communities now, and prevent and prepare for similar outbreaks in the future, America’s Charities has partnered with Feeding America and PATH.

Corporate Responsibility

Goodyear Auto Service, Just Tires to Remain Open Nationwide to Meet Critical Tire and Auto Care Needs

In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Goodyear announced changes it is making to meet current customer demand and to help protect the health and wellbeing of its Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires store teams and guests.

Philanthropy

Dine Out (or in) to Give Back – Dining Out for Life® Hosted by Subaru Is Now More Meaningful Than Ever

With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing dramatic changes to our lives and bringing devastating challenges to our restaurants and non-profits typically held on the last Thursday in April in cities across North America, will now be delayed in most cities.

Philanthropy

Stacy’s Pita Chips is Funding Microbusinesses through Whole Planet Foundation

Stacy’s Pita Chips is a repeat annual donor to Whole Planet Foundation in order to make a difference for the world’s poorest people who are ready to lift up themselves and their families through microcredit and the chance to start or expand a business.

Environment

Leadership in A More Complex World

In times of a global crisis, we know that leadership matters.

Health & Healthcare

Gildan Activewear to Start Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Gildan Activewear Inc. today announced that it has joined forces with various business partners to leverage its manufacturing facilities to produce PPE support of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Commits $75,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in Columbus

The funds will be deployed to meet the immediate needs of the Community Shelter Board, YMCA of Central Ohio, and YWCA Columbus.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Commits $10,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in West Virginia

The Fifth Third Foundation announced a $10,000 philanthropic commitment to help address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in West Virginia. The funds will be deployed to meet the immediate needs of the American Red Cross West Virginia Region.

Corporate Responsibility

Schneider Electric Reinforces its Sustainability Commitments as it Responds to the Covid-19 Crisis

Schneider Electric is recognized around the globe as an essential business providing service continuity to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centers, IT networks, the temperature-controlled food supply chain.

AI & Technology

"I Have Never Seen a Moment So Rich in Collaboration, Ingenuity and Acts of Bravery": Johnson & Johnson Announces It Has Identified a Lead Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate

The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the greatest challenges to our society in living memory.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investment Support for Communities Hit by COVID-19 Pandemic

​Investors are being encouraged to support communities in the developing world who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

IOC President to Doctors, Nurses, Health Workers and Volunteers: “You Are Our True Champions”

In a video message, IOC President Thomas Bach expressed his thanks to all the doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and volunteers who every day help and support those who are in need of medical treatment and assistance.

Health & Healthcare

Gratitude and 5 Other Steps to Happiness

Discovery Education guest blogger, Laura from Inner Explorer, talks about the importance of practicing happiness skills, particularly during the challenges of the global pandemic.

Corporate Responsibility

Five Ways to Engage the Private Sector in the SDGs

With the clock ticking on the deadline to complete the SDGs, governments need to do more to harness participation from both the public and private sectors

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Gender Equality and Climate Change: The Synergies

Climate change is a story that encompasses everyone. More diverse groups in business bring more to the table, & considering that climate change is the one of the most important problem humans must solve, diversity has a positive contribution to make.

Latest Campaigns

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

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...

Leadership

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

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...

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...

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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter

Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.

Impact in Action

At Motorola Solutions, creating a safer, more equitable world is at the heart of our mission. We unite our core corporate values with the...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...