Research, Reports & Publications

JetBlue Uses NextGen Systems to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Oct 25, 2019 10:00 AM ET

NextGen benefits lead to lower JetBlue fuel usage and carbon emissions. As climate change leads to more frequent and more intense weather events, we expect benefits to increase.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

'Working Mother' Names GM One of the 2019 100 Best Companies

Oct 25, 2019 10:00 AM ET

General Motors was named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother. The 2019 winners were recognized for focusing on inclusive benefits for families, including gender-neutral parental leave, gradual phase-back after leave and accessible, affordable childcare.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—Own IT: Understand Your Digital Profile

Oct 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Internet-based applications and devices are present in every aspect of our lives—at home, school, work, and on the go.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper to Continue Partnership to Reforest Communities

Oct 25, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper will continue their partnership to plant trees in forests and communities across the country.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet One of Our Cherie Blair Foundation Programme Partners: Qualcomm

Oct 24, 2019 6:50 PM ET

Qualcomm has been collaborating with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women since 2012. For our first collaboration, we teamed up to provide online mentoring support as part of the Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme in Malaysia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

eBay, Hank Willis Thomas, and Public Art Fund Launch Exclusive Sale of Iconic ALL LI ES MATTER Prints for Charity

Oct 24, 2019 6:25 PM ET

In the spirit of #Artober, shoppers can purchase this timely and important signed, limited-edition print knowing 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Public Art Fund of New York.

Innovation & Technology

Raising the Curtain on Breast Cancer Awareness

Oct 24, 2019 5:55 PM ET

The Tribeca X Award-winning VR film, The 100%, reveals the story of ballerina Maggie Kudirka, whose stage four breast cancer diagnosis at age 23 and continuing battle has made her an advocate for young people with the disease.

Energy

Schneider Sustainability Impact 2018-2020 Achieves 2019 7/10 Target a Quarter in Advance with a 7.08/10 Score

Oct 24, 2019 5:05 PM ET

Each quarter, Schneider Electric publishes 21 indicators from the Schneider Sustainability Impact, measuring progress towards its ambitious sustainability commitments for 2018 to 2020, in line with its COP 21 commitments and United Nations SDGs.

Environment

Paint Company PT Mowilex Becomes Indonesia’s First Carbon Neutral Manufacturer

Oct 24, 2019 4:55 PM ET

Leading Indonesian coatings company PT Mowilex Indonesia (PT Mowilex) announced that it has achieved carbon neutrality. The achievement is a first by any manufacturing company in Indonesia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Superheroes Do Exist! ON Semiconductor Celebrates Wonder Woman, Billie Johnson

Oct 24, 2019 3:55 PM ET

In the fall of 2019, Professional Women’s Magazine recognized Billie Johnson, Principal Physical Design Engineer at ON Semiconductor Pocatello, for her exemplary contributions to her communities both inside and out of the workplace.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ReFED Accelerates Action to Cut Food Waste in Half by 2030 at 2019 Food Waste Summit

Oct 24, 2019 3:45 PM ET

The 2019 Food Waste Summit will gather influential thought leaders and decision-makers from across sectors to share and discuss concrete strategies to achieve the national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Awards More than $253,000 in Environmental Grants to Support Projects in Greater Cincinnati

Oct 24, 2019 2:55 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ Continues to Champion Women Entrepreneurs at She's Next, Empowered by Visa

Oct 24, 2019 2:20 PM ET

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ participated in the first Visa Canada She's Next, Empowered by Visa workshop in Toronto yesterday, a global initiative to support and champion women business owners as they build, sustain and advance their businesses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tackling Local Issues Through Citywide Days of Skilled Service

Oct 24, 2019 2:20 PM ET

Companies are thinking more expansively about how to work with their neighboring businesses to target regional issues. Common Impact is facilitating these partnerships through Skills for Cities, its model for localized days of skilled service.

Education

Discovery Education & Corporate Program Partners Recognize Red Ribbon Week with New Resources to Aid in Substance Abuse Prevention

Oct 24, 2019 1:50 PM ET

Discovery Education continues to add to the portfolio of Corporate Education Partnership programs that provide students, families, and employees with cross-disciplinary resources to support educating students about the dangers of substance misuse.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bridgestone Wins the Mercedes-Benz Environmental Responsibility Award

Oct 24, 2019 1:10 PM ET

Bridgestone received the Mercedes-Benz Environmental Responsibility Award for the implementation of the Reused Water Project. The announcement of the winners took place on October 15, at an awards ceremony held in São Paulo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Montana Homeownership to Get $3.4 Million Boost From Wells Fargo

Oct 24, 2019 12:45 PM ET

The NeighborhoodLIFT® program is part of $1 billion commitment by the Wells Fargo Foundation over six years to address housing affordability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Domtar is Keeping Our Employees Safe and Well

Oct 24, 2019 12:25 PM ET

Active Awareness and Prevention Programs are in place across our locations, supported by dedicated safety and well-being experts, industry-leading methods and tools, and our leadership teams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Coca-Cola Company’s Natural Brands Believe Poverty is Unnecessary

Oct 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty is Unnecessary Annual Benefit & Auction on October 25 is supported by Presenting Sponsor The Coca-Cola Company's natural brands.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases Second Annual Social Responsibility Report

Oct 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Blackbaud has released its second annual Social Responsibility Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company’s global social responsibility, governance, ethical practices and dedication to sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

NxtGen Program Develops an Inclusive Workplace for Adults with Autism

Oct 24, 2019 11:35 AM ET

In partnership with Autism Speaks, we’re establishing the NxtGen Program: a community college curriculum focused on skills that will prepare people with autism to pursue skilled-labor jobs in manufacturing.

Environment

Zero-Carbon Transportation: Beyond The Tailpipe

Oct 24, 2019 11:35 AM ET

Zero-carbon transportation is not just a possibility. It is a necessity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Grants Aim to Improve Financial Health for Struggling Families

Oct 24, 2019 11:10 AM ET

With millions of Americans wrestling with financial insecurity, the Wells Fargo Foundation today announced $5.4 million in grants to nine organizations that help struggling households manage their finances, reduce debt, improve credit and gain access to other life-changing economic opportunities.

Health & Healthcare

VIDEO: FedEx & Safe Kids Halloween Safety Tips

Oct 24, 2019 11:05 AM ET

On Halloween, twice as many kids are hit and killed while walking than on any other day of the year. The sugar rush, yard-to-yard running and sense of community make it easier for a “rules no longer apply” mentality when trick-or-treating.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Give and Get: Developing and Inspiring Symantec’s Future Leaders

Oct 24, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Our engineers, salespeople, accountants, product managers, and others use their unique skill set to help nonprofits solve critical challenges, giving and receiving in the process.