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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Invests More Than $30 Million To Help Over 8 Million People Access Greater Financial Security

Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group®, exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bringing Innovation to the Age-Old Topic of Ethics

When you think of ethics, a concept as old as time, you may not think of innovation. But as Katie Lawler, senior vice president and global chief ethics officer at U.S. Bank, will tell you, evolving how we think about ethics is innovative itself.

Diversity & Inclusion

“I Truly Feel I’m Able To Be Who I Am at Boston Scientific”

For Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Lee talks to us about how her culture has influenced her career – and how Boston Scientific has supported her along the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Learn the Secrets to Showcasing Your CSR Impact

The increasing prominence of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting adds a new wrinkle to sharing the results of our social impact efforts. Download CSR and ESG: A Practical Guide to Social Impact Reporting to help you and your team propel your impact.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2023 Points of Light Conference Unleashes the Collective Power of Positive Change

The 2023 Points of Light Conference has 50+ educational workshops, leadership discussions and networking opportunities for CSR and social impact professionals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees in Kentucky Volunteer During May in Honor of Fifth Third Day

Fifth Third Bank employees in Kentucky are celebrating Fifth Third Day during the month of May by fighting food insecurity in the communities where they live and work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Diversity Council Inspires New and Ongoing Initiatives

Founded in 2021, the Quest Inclusion and Diversity Council (QIDC) is critical in informing and driving our I&D strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s Corporate Responsibility Governance

We’ve integrated corporate responsibility throughout our business, from our daily operations to our executive leadership and our Board of Directors (the Board).

Environment

Collaborating for Net Zero: Insights and Strategies for Sustainable Telco Networks

Join this webinar, Collaborating for Net Zero: Insights and strategies for sustainable telco networks, where Kim Arrington Johnson, Principal Analyst, ABI Research and Mike Murphy, CTO, Ericsson North America will discuss the fundamentals of Net Zero strategies

Environment

Decarbonization Through Emission Transparency: Introducing SAP Sustainability Data Exchange

Companies aim to be role models in the fight against carbon emissions by making public commitments to reduce emissions. Today, more than 400 companies worldwide have signed the Climate Pledge, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Pets of Aflac Wish You a Happy National Pet Month

At Aflac, we love our four-legged family members, so much so that there is an entire page on our intranet dedicated to the Pets of Aflac. In honor of National Pet Month, the pet owners of Aflac share their stories and tips for celebrating and caring for their pets.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ultragenyx Issues 2022 ESG Report, Continuing To Enhance Its Leadership on Corporate Responsibility

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel products for rare and ultrarare diseases, today released its second annual ESG report.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Hershey Company Releases 2022 ESG Report

On its journey to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, Hershey is embedding responsible and sustainable practices into its business transformation strategy to deliver its iconic brands for consumers to enjoy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Impact Strategy: Expert Advice and Key Insights

Substantial and sustainable change requires a strong vision; a vision defined and achieved through strategy. For organizations pursuing social good, social impact strategy encompasses the goals, actions, and assessment used to enact and measure positive change.

Environment

Madison Schools Increase Recycling and Reduce Food Waste

Students at an elementary school in Madison, Wisconsin, are turning their lunch time food scraps into compost.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enbridge Releases 22nd Sustainability Report

We released our 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the tangible progress Enbridge is making on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals we announced in late 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States according to an annual survey.

Energy

Accelera Marks the Start of U.S. Electrolyzer Production in Minnesota

Accelera ™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., has started operations for electrolyzer production in Fridley, Minnesota – its first electrolyzer production site in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer’s Grants4Ag Program Awards 21 Crop Science Research Grants for 2023

This year’s focus lies on research to support sustainability and the development of next-generation genomic tools in agriculture / Researchers will receive funding and mentorship resources from Bayer to further advance their pioneering work and grow with mentorship

Diversity & Inclusion

SEE's “Better Together” Podcast: Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In this episode of the “Better Together” podcast from packaging solutions company SEE (formerly Sealed Air), employee Angela Su talks about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which takes place in May.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Locations for Upcoming DICK’S House of Sport Stores

After opening its first three DICK’S House of Sport stores in Rochester, New York, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Minnetonka, Minnesota, DICK’S Sporting Goods plans to add more than 12 new locations in the next two years.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx and Operation Warm Receive 2023 Golden Halo Award

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, FedEx and Operation Warm received one of North America’s highest honors for corporate social impact initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Presents: Rocky Mountains and Keep the Party Safe Join Forces To Save Lives Across Colorado

AEG Presents: Rocky Mountains and Keep The Party Safe, Colorado’s awareness effort to prevent fentanyl overdoses, have launched a new partnership to help educate concertgoers in Colorado about the risk of fentanyl contaminated recreational drugs across the state.

Education

Alejandro Pliego’s Journey Into STEM

Alejandro Pliego is attending Princeton, class of 2027. He is smart and poised, but Princeton was hardly a foregone conclusion. The child of immigrants from Cuernavaca, Mexico, he is the first member of his family to go to college.

Events, Media & Communications

CECP Summit - The Age of Agility: A Defining Moment for Business

This week, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP) is bringing together 200+ senior social impact and corporate responsibility professionals from the world’s leading global companies for the 20th annual CECP Summit: The Age of Agility: A Defining Moment for Business.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...