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Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A With Erika Carrillo Lopez, HR Generalist at Gildan

This week marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. In honor of this event, we interviewed Erika Carrillo Lopez who works at our yarn-spinning facility in Salisbury, North Carolina to find out about her career growth at the company and what her heritage means to her.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sell Globally, Grow Locally: Tech Can Boost Small Businesses, Expand Marketplace

eBay launched its Retail Revival program in January 2018. Retail Revival is a comprehensive 12-month program executed in partnership with select cities focused on connecting their Main Street businesses to the global marketplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Merck Foundation Launches Five-Year Initiative to Reduce Disparities in HIV Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Southeastern US Communities

The Merck Foundation (the Foundation) has launched HIV Care Connect, a $7 million, five-year initiative to help reduce disparities in access to care and improve health outcomes for persons with HIV living in vulnerable and underserved Southeastern U.S. communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Launches Principles for Sustainable Ocean Business

The United Nations Global Compact today launched a set of nine Sustainable Ocean Principles, calling on companies around the world to commit to securing a healthy and productive ocean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Awards Over $267k in Grants to 15 Nonprofits Globally

Part of the community impact work that ON Semiconductor supports is through its Global Corporate Giving (GCG) Program, which strategically leverages our resources, talent and efforts to support non-profits and educational institutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric: Time for Climate Impact Disclosure

Introducing a new standard to disclose and measure climate impact for capital goods and consumer durables

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Donates $600,000 for Revitalization Efforts in Los Angeles County

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $600,000 in donations to local nonprofits to support housing, education and neighborhood revitalization for Los Angeles residents.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Empower Metro Detroit Youth

With each Detroit Lions first down gained this season at Ford Field, Comerica Bank will aid Winning Futures and the empowerment organization’s mission to prepare youth in metro Detroit for the workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Arts Organizations to Receive $1.2 Million in Grant Funding Through PNC Arts Alive Initiative

Entering its 11th year, PNC will support large and small arts groups in the Philadelphia, Delaware and Southern New Jersey region. The grants cover a wide range of disciplines, audiences and participatory experiences.

Education

Local Students Learning STEM Through Curiosity Cube Mobile Science Lab

With an expanding workforce that calls for more graduates to fill the pipeline, MilliporeSigma is engaging students in STEM learning through its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Brings 75th LIFT Homeownership Program to New Jersey

NeighborhoodLIFT® program is part of a $1 billion commitment by Wells Fargo over six years to address U.S. housing affordability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quick Consult: Jumpstart Your Corporate Storytelling

Telling a good story is powerful. Brands know that telling authentic, real stories engenders trust and inspires engagement with consumers.

Innovation & Technology

Why Koch Is Investing Billions in Emerging Technology

Koch Industries has invested more than $17 billion in technology companies beyond its traditional businesses since 2013, according to a new report.

Education

Subaru Car Care Center at Discovery Children’s Museum

Subaru of Las Vegas executives and the Discovery Children’s Museum officially unveil the Subaru Las Vegas Car Center, an Eco City exhibit at the museum, in Symphony Park Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank, Entre Las 10 Empresas DE América Latina a Favor DE La Equidad DE Género

Scotiabank fue reconocida por la empresa de consultoría Aequales como una de las diez instituciones más comprometidas en América Latina con la equidad de género en el marco de la quinta edición del.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Champion Hannah Mills Launches #BigPlasticPledge

Rio 2016 sailing gold medallist Hannah Mills has launched the big plastic pledge – a global campaign to unite athletes and fans around the issue of plastic pollution

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Employees Inspire Energy Savings

Plant managers invited employees to contribute ideas to improve processes to conserve energy – and they delivered.

Environment

The Buzz on Why PSE&G Studies Bees

Since 2016, PSE&G has been creating habitats on its rights of way by planting custom seed mixes for bees, butterflies and other wildlife – primarily in underdeveloped areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Pet Pig and a Lifetime of Lessons on the Farm

Learn how Ramona Kastenbauer, who grew up on a farm in rural central Minnesota, today uses life lessons she learned on the farm in her role as administrative services coordinator at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Releases Ninth Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced the release of its ninth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The latest report outlines key priorities for governance, citizenship and operations, employees, shared values and sustainable products / services. The report highlights achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Health & Healthcare

Humanity 2.0 Lab Publishes Innovative White Paper on Improving Maternal Health Worldwide

Humanity 2.0 Lab – the pioneering maternal health platform – published its first white paper on the state of maternal health worldwide. The paper identifies toxic environments as critical factors in hindering maternal health...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Hosts Backpack Giveaway and Back to School BBQ for Camp Fire Victims

Tetra Tech is supporting the town of Paradise, California, to rebuild after the town was destroyed by fire, providing both technical support and charitable outreach.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch The Trailer for "Moments of Joy" Featuring My Special Aflac Duck®

The talented filmmakers at Chispa House have been filming a documentary celebrating the special stories of brave young heroes facing cancer, and it will make its debut at The Atlantic Festival this month.

Events, Media & Communications

Don't Miss 3BL Media's Climate Week Event!

3BL Media and BBMG invite professionals from all industries to hear about the transformation underway in apparel and fashion.

Green Infrastructure

The Place Makers Episode 3 - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Watch Amanda Steele, CBRE’s Executive Managing Director, Property Management, chat with Pauline Goh, CBRE’s Chairman – South East Asia, on the importance of green space and the wonderful culture of placemaking in Singapore

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