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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Supports Communities in Italy During COVID-19 Crisis

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, is responding to the needs of communities in Italy in the face of COVID-19.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper è orgogliosa di sostenere la comunità in Italia durante la crisi di Covid-19

International Paper, in risposta alle necessità della comunità italiana a causa della diffusione di Covid-19, ha donato migliaia di scatole in cartone ondulato a ospedali, unità mediche e organizzazioni benefiche

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Add to Subtract: How Kimberly-Clark Is Boosting Sustainability With a Simple Addition to Product Packaging

The sustainability teams at Kimberly-Clark know that small innovations to reduce waste can add up when it comes to protecting the environment.

Environment

Hormel Foods Continues to Make a Difference Through its Environmental Stewardship Efforts

In 2019, Hormel Foods not only made a difference in the countless lives of people throughout the world through our hunger relief efforts, we also made significant progress with our environmental stewardship efforts.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Commits Additional $50 Million to Community Hunger Relief in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Albertsons Companies today announced a $50 million commitment to hunger relief across the 2,200+ neighborhoods it serves in 34 states and the District of Columbia through its Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief campaign.

Environment

Mohawk Industries Shares Highlights on Latest Sustainability Initiatives

Mohawk Industries’ commitment to sustainability is year-round, so the Company is shifting how it shares its sustainability story with a global audience.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Don’t Lose Sight of Climate Risk

While the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments and the private sector globally to take drastic measures, many commentators are pointing out the analogies with climate change. There is a key difference: climate change won’t come as a surprise.

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Environment

Our Commitment to Sustainability: Earth Day and Beyond

For more than a decade, Legg Mason has taken the time each year to celebrate Earth Day. Beginning with the founding of our Corporate Social Responsibility function in 2008, our annual Earth Day activities have become increasingly important.

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Energy

Tomorrow Rising Web Series by Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric presents Tomorrow Rising: a web series showcasing our international energy training program for determined people and young entrepreneurs from underprivileged backgrounds.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

MilliporeSigma Makes Strides Toward Smaller Footprints

MilliporeSigma is working year-round, not just on Earth Day, to provide customers with the widest range of solutions to help minimize their environmental footprint—something the company is also investing in itself.

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Environment

Every Day is Earth Day at Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch celebrates Earth Day 2020 and shares ways you can participate from your own home.

Environment

The Walt Disney Company Honors Our Planet and Inspires Action Through Earth Day Content from Across its Portfolio of Brands

Wednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which has become the world’s largest civic event and inspires more than a billion people each year to protect and honor our planet in a variety of ways.

Environment

Intel Reaches 1 Billion Gallons of Water Restored

The projects we’ve supported have restored approximately 1 billion gallons of water to our local watersheds in the U.S. over the past two years. That’s enough water to support more than 9,000 U.S. homes for a year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GivingTuesday NOW - Join the Movement

May 5th is just around the corner, and we wanted to ensure you knew about this groundbreaking day of giving and unity in support of communities affected by COVID-19. We also want to share the tools you need to make this day as successful as...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 2: What it Takes to Create a Coronavirus Vaccine in Record Time

This week, Lisa Ling speaks with three leading scientists who have been on the frontlines of Zika, malaria and HIV to give you the inside scoop on the latest in the development of a coronavirus vaccine, and the process of going from lab to clinic.

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Health & Healthcare

Powering Good. FPT Industrial Produces Face Shields for French Healthcare Professionals

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial, has a long history of innovation, with many pioneering technology firsts to its name.

Environment

Earth Day: PayPal’s Commitment to the Planet

This Earth Day, PayPal is committed to doing right by the environment as the company understands there is a tie between its mission to help the financially underserved and climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting the Healthcare Industry in the Battle Against COVID-19

In response to the global spread of COVID-19 affecting communities, colleagues, partners and customers, HPE Aruba in secure connectivity kits for the immediate provisioning of pop-up clinics, testing sites and temporary hospital facilities.

Environment

How Do We Shape the Future?

Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I planned to be with thousands on Washington, DC’s National Mall, calling for action on climate and sustainable development.

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Education

Toyota and Discovery Education Ignite Innovation and Exploration for Homebound Students Through Virtual Field Trips

To enhance virtual learning and ignite innovation, TeenDrive365 offers students a series of interactive field trips that share with them remarkable experiences and amazing places, without ever leaving their home.

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Environment

Happy Earth Day From The Hershey Company

We’ve long known that our business relies on ingredients that come from a healthy earth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Timberland's 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Just in time for Earth Day… global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland releases its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance data, broken down by its three sustainability pillars: Better Product, Greener World, and Stronger Communities.

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Green Infrastructure

Silver Oak Winery: World’s First Production Facility to Earn “Living Building” Certification

Silver Oak and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) announced today that the winery has become the largest certified Living Building in the world.

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Environment

Yum! Brands Celebrates Earth Day 2020

Over the years, Yum! has made big and small steps to advance our sustainability journey.

Environment

Confronting Global Challenges on Earth Day’s 50th Birthday

Earth Day 2020 is a chance to reflect on the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about the Earth, our environment, and ourselves.

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