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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura: Information for T‑Mobile and Metro by T‑Mobile Customers

If you are in an area that could potentially be impacted, we encourage you to follow any evacuation orders that may be issued by local authorities and hope that you stay safe over the coming days.

Environment

Keep Lee County Beautiful Aids in Mangrove Restoration

Following a maintenance error that resulted in the unpermitted removal of local mangroves, a Florida municipality partnered with Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) to restore the affected area. One year ago, the municipality’s staff was approved to remove mangroves that were impeding a local waterway but unfortunately went beyond the permitted section resulting in a mandate to restore the area.

Innovation & Technology

Technology leader Irvin Bishop Jr. Named CIO of Black & Veatch

With an increasing focus on digital transformation, analytics, robust customer experience programs, and the acceleration of distributed projects, assets and workforces, Black & Veatch today announced Irvin Bishop Jr. as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | Mohawk “Crashes” Atlanta-Area School with New Carpeting for Learning Spaces

Last year, Mohawk and Georgia United Foundation’s School Crashers® program transformed learning and administrative environments at seven schools across the Peach State.

Education

Connecting Kids to Bright Futures

From the moment Milton Hershey founded a school for orphaned boys in 1909, Hershey has continued our founder’s legacy of helping children succeed and reach their full potential.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Las personas a las que prestamos servicios son, en efecto, financieramente invisibles'

Nací en México y llegué a EE. UU. de niño. Estábamos indocumentados y solo podíamos hacer trabajos ocasionales en el mercado de pulgas local para poder llegar a fin de mes. Durante muchos años, vivimos en las sombras de la sociedad, con miedo de ser capturados, detenidos y deportados.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Companies Support National FFA Organization's Efforts to Connect Agricultural Education with the Food Value Chain

General Mills, PepsiCo and Bob Evans Restaurants have recently partnered with the National FFA Organization to educate students on the importance of regenerative agriculture, support personal growth and promote the FFA programs that currently exist.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Our Best Climate Solution Is Circular

Embracing circularity principles as part of natural climate solutions must be a part of the COVID-19 recovery. International Paper explains how it is helping to do just that.

Research, Reports & Publications

Business Lessons From a Small Virus on a Big Planet

It is the essence of Schneider Electric’s strategy but it also applies to any other business that wants to invest into its own longevity. It is the logical reaction to the shifting context of ecological overuse.

Diversity & Inclusion

We Support Campaign for Equal Dignity. So Can You.

Cox Enterprises has contributed $125,000 to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ Campaign for Equal Dignity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Water and Pandemics

The water industry now needs to consider the resilience of this essential service in the light of future risks while recognizing the importance of water for the well-being of our societies and economies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Enhances ESG Analytics Capabilities With New Environmental Data Categories

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced recently it has further developed its environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposure analytics capabilities to include new reporting for key environmental data categories.

Diversity & Inclusion

'The People We Serve Are in Effect Financially Invisible'

"In the current COVID-19 reality, our work takes on a new urgency. Soon after the stay-at-home orders were given in March, we heard from clients anxious about losing income, not knowing how they were going to pay rent, buy food, and keep up with their monthly bills."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Pathfinder: She Blazed a New Trail, Now She Helps Others Find Theirs

Every October, Kelly Robinson fields questions from eager young grads at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s annual Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics and Quest Diagnostics Foundation Launch Initiative to Reduce Health Disparities in Underserved Communities

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, today announced a wide-ranging initiative to address and reduce health disparities in underserved communities, including those impacted by COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Eugenie's Story

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Charter for Sustainability Action in South Asia

Efforts across the South Asia region to raise ambition for sustainable development have been boosted following the agreement of a new sustainability charter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Jacksonville Recognized for Environmental Excellence by Wildlife Habitat Council

At the Bacardi Bottling Corporation site in Jacksonville, an all-volunteer employee team proudly adds gardener and wildlife caretaker to their duties – all for the sake of environmental sustainability.

Energy

Spotlight on Stanley Inspection: South African Team Helps Power the Nation

15 plants power all of South Africa, so it’s critical that every power station remains operational, efficient and safe to supply consistent, reliable power to the country’s infrastructure. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand has only increased.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Barley Milk Might Just Be the Most Eco-Friendly Alt-Milk on the Market

"Up until now, spent barley grain has gone to feed livestock or ends up in landfills.” Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a way to give this powerhouse plant protein a second life, she thought? And then she did it.

Health & Healthcare

Sunscreen Tips for Summer

Using sunscreen during the summer is vital to reducing the risk of skin cancer and melanoma. Check out these facts about sunscreen from the American Cancer Society that can help protect you from harmful UV rays

Energy

From Sugar, Comes Energy. Case IH Supports Bioenergy Production in Tucumán, Argentina

A sugar rush. A sugar hit. An instant energy boost. Athletes and parents the world over know the impact that sugar can have on human energy levels.

Research, Reports & Publications

Where the Vulnerable Jobs Are in U.S. Cities

As COVID-19 disrupts local economies, cities and states are assessing the impact on workers and strategizing how to rebuild more equitably. Minimizing the number of low-wage, no-benefits jobs will be a priority. A new tool can help.

Media & Communications

How Aflac Is Rethinking the Duck, and Pausing Humor During Covid

In this week's episode of On Brand, we speak with Shannon Watkins, SVP of brand and the Aflac Studio (IHA) at Aflac.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  4. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  5. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  6. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  7. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  10. 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...
  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. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. 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...
  14. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  15. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...