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Education & Workforce Development

BuzzFeed Recognizes Three Solve for Tomorrow Winners for Changing the World

Volunteering & Community

The CSR Scoop - 9/18/2015

Common Impact is buzzing this Friday in advance of our 15th Anniversary celebration next week and that launch of Pro Bono Perspectives, a new resource to support companies and nonprofits in working together to solve complex community challenges. Stay tuned for the pro bono party!

In the meantime, check out what’s newsworthy this week: from Deloitte’s deep dive into Purpose Driven Talent, to new measurements of employee engagement, to an important perspective on the role of companies in addressing social challenges. This week’s Scoop gives you the lowdown you need as you head into the weekend.

Philanthropy

'Jazzin' It Up' for a Cause

As jazz music filled the halls of Posh at the Scranton Club, friends of VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur celebrated a successful fundraiser that will donate more than $200,000 to local charities.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Caterpillar Turns Fast Fail Into Sustainable Success

Socially Responsible Investing

New Tool Integrates Water Risk Considerations in Equity Valuation Process

Volunteering & Community

In Nashville, Aramark and Martha O'Bryan Center Teach Workforce Readiness

Aramark and the Martha O’Bryan Center teamed up in Nashville to create a hub for ongoing workforce education and training as part of Aramark Building Community Day.

Philanthropy

Students Kick off the School Year With Brand-New Books Through Support From Astoria Bank

Through its participation in CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program, Astoria Bank is funding 5,000 brand-new books for New York City schools. In partnership with education nonprofit First Book, Astoria Bank is providing the books to help students from Central Queens Academy Charter School and P.S. 361 The East Flatbush Early Childhood School start the school year off strong.

Events

An Emerging Gold Standard in Community Investment

There is a growing consensus on the needs of standards of proactive of how community investment, employee volunteering and giving programs are managed. This includes executive support, program planning, communications with key stakeholders and measurement.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

VIDEO: Farm Credit's Structure

An overview of Farm Credit's cooperative structure and unique funding model.

Events

Trane Residential Heating and Cooling Leadership on Display at Comfortech Expo

Trane is showcasing its leadership in home heating and cooling products and technology at Comfortech, the national HVACR, Hydronics and Plumbing Conference and Expo in St. Louis, Sept. 16-17.

Events

New Sustainability Webinar Series from SGS

The Webinar Series is composed of webinars which are designed to help organizations succeed in developing winning sustainability strategies and to support them in every step during the implementation.

Volunteering & Community

Take it From an Action Team Captain, Teens: Planning a Successful Volunteer Project is Only 7 Steps Away

Planning your own community service project can seem daunting. Whether you’re developing a project to meet a college requirement, or simply doing so out of a love for volunteering, take a deep breath; it’s a lot easier when you know that you’ve got a great team to help you hit a home run! Try following these easy steps to move your community service around the bases.

Environment

Understanding the True Cost of Water

For companies pursuing corporate water stewardship strategies, a common barrier to action is the perceived low cost of water “at the tap.” Water reduction, reuse, and recycling projects often do not meet investment hurdle rates or compare positively to other investments. This also acts to limit community and watershed engagement actions outside of the fence line as well.

Volunteering & Community

Eighth Annual Community Fundraiser Presented by VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur Awards Record $230,000

Tonight, at the 8th annual Lackawanna County Community Fundraiser, VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur executives announced that more than $230,000 has been raised for three local nonprofit organizations, which includes a significant donation made by VaxServe and Sanofi Pasteur.

Environment

At Subaru, Innovative Styrofoam Reuse Saves $1MM

Even the seemingly smallest idea can have enormous impact, on both the environment and the bottom line. Watch and see how one suggestion from a Subaru employee resulted in countless natural resources saved and an incredible financial windfall for Subaru.

Research & Reports

Banorte es la mejor experiencia para sus clientes y su comunidad

En Grupo Financiero Banorte cada mañana enfocamos nuestros esfuerzos en mejorar y fortalecer la relación con nuestros clientes, ya que sin duda ellos son nuestra razón de ser y por ello buscamos convertirnos en su aliado más fuerte y así crecer juntos.

Research & Reports

Banorte is the Best Experience for Clients and Community

Every day at Grupo Financiero Banorte we focus our efforts to improve and strengthen our relationship with customers, since without a doubt they are the reason we are here and that is why we seek to become their strongest ally and grow together.

Volunteering & Community

Books for Kids Foundation Library Renovated by Legg Mason

SCAN LaGuardia House Nursery at East River in New York City currently serves 60 children ages 2-5 in a full-day preschool program, and regularly utilizes a Books for Kids library in their day-to-day activities.

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Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...