Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Innovation & Technology

As Pandemic Exacerbates the Digital Divide, Comcast NBCUniversal Works to Close the Gap

Jul 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In today’s digital age, technology is the primary conduit to economic opportunity, and it is vital to how we work, play, learn, and connect with one another.

Media & Communications

Proof of Concept: In Time of Crisis, Sustainable Investing Stays Strong and in Favor With Investment Professionals

Jul 7, 2020 9:50 AM ET

It has taken some time for sustainable investing trends to capture wider investor attention and to persuade asset managers of the importance of ESG performance factors in normal times

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Outreach to Tanzanian Students During Pandemic

Jul 7, 2020 9:15 AM ET

When the pandemic forced Tanzania-based nonprofit Neema International to close its early education center and primary school, founder Mandy Stein worried about more than students falling behind academically.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Inclusive Economic Opportunity and Sustainable Growth

Jul 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Prudential’s 2019 Sustainability Report identifies on-going actions to support the urgent issues facing our country and our world including the climate crisis, the devastating health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and securing a future in which racism and unequal treatment play no part.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alexion's Commitment to Virtual Volunteering

Jul 6, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Alexion is committed to serving local communities through volunteerism, even when circumstances do not allow us to do so in person. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and local stay-at-home orders, Alexion has begun offering virtual volunteering...

Environment

Supporting the Biodiversity of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley

Jul 6, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Stretching from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV) consists of more than 24 million acres of forested wetlands with fertile alluvial soils.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way of Greater Portland: TD Bank 'Incredibly Proud' to Support Those Helping Others Amid COVID-19

Jul 6, 2020 11:00 AM ET

While United Way is helping others, who is helping them? Through the Paycheck Protection Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as part of the CARES Act, they were able to secure a $385,000 loan earlier this month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Gives Custom-Built, Cellular-Connected Laptops to San Diego United for Distance Learning

Jul 6, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In a bid to help close the digital divide, Qualcomm donated 900 custom-built, cellular-connected laptops to the San Diego Unified School District on Thursday to support continuing distance learning programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Arbor Day Foundation Appoints Ernesto Herrera, Mark Johnson, and Denise Naguib to Serve on Board of Trustees

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced three new members appointed to its Board of Trustees, including: Ernesto Herrera Guerra, Managing Director for Reforestamos México and President of the Mesoamerican Committee; Mark Johnson, CEO, Concord Servicing; and Denise Naguib, Vice President, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity for Marriott International.

Environment

#TtInspires: Shaun McKay, Environmental Scientist

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Shaun has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle and is excited about the opportunity Coffey, a Tetra Tech Company, gave him to develop professionally after a hiatus from consulting. We talked with Shaun as part of our #TtInspires campaign celebrating the passion of Tetra Tech employees. Follow #TtInspires on social media for more stories.

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering a Better Tomorrow, ON Semiconductor Publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report With the Comprehensive GRI

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

ON Semiconductor announces the release of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, marking the seventh year of this publication. As a testament to the company’s continued commitment to transparency, ON Semiconductor has advanced from incorporating the global reporting initiative (GRI) report core version to comprehensive version for a second year in their corporate social responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at Top of Global Agenda

Jul 6, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The annual review of progress achieved in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs) starts next week, with a virtual format meaning it will be the greenest and most inclusive yet.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Restorative Approach to Building a Culture of Belonging

Jul 3, 2020 10:30 PM ET

Taking a restorative approach and using equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as guideposts, doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. It does take a commitment to examine current organizational goals and find ways to embed EDI values.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Praise of Paper Ballots

Jul 3, 2020 1:00 PM ET

From concerns around vote hacking to the fear of exposure to COVID-19, states are under increased scrutiny about how they will handle this year’s election. There is one thing that provides a good solution for both concerns – paper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Employees With Red, White and Blue

Jul 3, 2020 12:30 PM ET

While Mohawk is a global flooring leader, our roots are firmly planted in American soil. To honor our employees and celebrate our heritage, Mohawk hosted a special American flag raising ceremony just in time for Independence Day 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in the New Digital Economy

Jul 3, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women & CW present an exclusive webinar with speakers including Qualcomm's Angela Baker, looking at how women entrepreneurs in low & middle income countries can be supported through digital technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tips for Celebrating the Fourth of July in a COVID-19 Environment

Jul 3, 2020 10:10 AM ET

With the likelihood of increasing personal, smaller fireworks displays following some cancellations of public displays around Independence Day, we are sharing some tips to stay safe while keeping the environment in mind.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ottawa's Spending Spree Was the Right Thing to Do, Economists Say

Jul 3, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The economic impact of the pandemic on households and businesses would also have been worse without the stimulus, with unemployment reaching 15% as opposed to the anticipated 13%, the report says.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Committed to Being Safer and Stronger Together

Jul 3, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Throughout June, our employees displayed their commitment to being Safer and Stronger Together, making our 10th annual Safety Month a huge success.

Events, Media & Communications

Know Your Data: Eating the Digital Elephant One Byte at a Time

Jul 2, 2020 7:00 PM ET

Rezatec and Black & Veatch would like to invite you to the final webinar in our co-hosted series ‘KNOW YOUR DATA'.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Addressing Needs of Low-Income Populations

Jul 2, 2020 5:30 PM ET

By supporting organizations like United Way and NCCHCA, we aim to help reach the individuals and families who need it most – at the time of their greatest need.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Are Citizen Philanthropists – Learning Through Service in Costa Rica

Jul 2, 2020 5:00 PM ET

This month we asked Business System Analyst Raquel Achio to share what this quote means to her and to tell us more about her Service Learning experience with the nonprofit Aldeas SOS in Costa Rica.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Indigenous History Month - Shawn Hunt and 'Flipping the Bird'

Jul 2, 2020 4:30 PM ET

TD has a long-standing commitment to working with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Technologies Donates Hundreds of Always-Connected Personal Computers to San Diego Unified School District for Distance Learning Support

Jul 2, 2020 3:45 PM ET

The district has received 900 new PCs with built-in cellular connectivity, as part of a grant from Qualcomm Technologies that supports the district’s migration to distance learning and aids its efforts to close the connectivity gap.

Events, Media & Communications

Announcing the July Coffee Talk Series with US Bank and the Levi Strauss Foundation

Jul 2, 2020 3:35 PM ET