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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Get Your Free ESG Investment Briefing With Insides From BlackRock, JP Morgan and J&J

There is increasing pressure on companies to disclose accurate data on impacts against material social and environmental issues - plus the future risks and opportunities that the company faces.

Diversity & Inclusion

This Group of Changemakers is Making the World More Inclusive Through Video Games

Social Cipher's team of game developers, autism advocates, and social entrepreneurs is on a mission to make neurodiverse inclusion a reality through representation, self-advocacy, and empowerment through their video game, Ava.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Rural Students Be 21st Century Ranchers

While many high school students likely spent last fall playing video games and making TikTok videos, a group of teenagers in rural Colorado learned to use technology provided by Arrow Electronics to improve local ranching operations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial South Africa Donates Vehicle and Supplies to Gift of the Givers

Employees of CNH Industrial South Africa worked together during the holiday season to support Gift of the Givers the largest disaster response NGO of African origin on the African continent.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP Inc.'s Sustainable Impact 2019 Highlights

HP is focused on creating a sustainable impact on the planet, its people, and our communities around the world. Here's a look at just a few of our accomplishments in 2019.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Named 'Most Sustainable Company in Consumer Technology' by World Finance Awards

We’re proud to announce that Logitech has been honored for its sustainability efforts by World Finance magazine in its first-ever Sustainability Awards.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

5 Corporate Social Responsibility Trends to Follow in 2020

2019 was a pivotal year in Corporate Social Responsibility as the concepts of corporate responsibility and sustainability received significant media attention, and the trends that I identified last year at this time remained timely and relevant.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

January Is National Poverty in America Awareness Month

Hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, disabilities, restricted access to participation in the democratic process.

Environment

What If You Could Rescue Landscapes That Have Been Deforested...With a Tree?

The Inga is a tough tree that helps restore nitrogen in soil and has a fruit that tastes like ice cream. What’s not to love?

Sustainable Development Goals

Tsunami Evacuation Shelters: Solutions for At-Risk Communities in Developing Nations

As part of Bechtel’s commitment to contribute 100 ideas to support the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we examine the opportunity of providing shelter for developing countries susceptible to natural disasters.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Vision for Business to Accelerate Progress on the SDGs

Business and policy representatives from around the world have shared their views on the changes needed to ensure companies can actively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how reporting and partnerships supports this process.

Education

Subaru Encourage Reading, Reaches Forester SUV Milestone

Subaru of America is partnering with the American Association for the Advancement of Science for the Subaru Loves Learning initiative.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FCA Community: Employee Takes a Shot at Ending Hunger

Hometown hero, Marvin Skipper, had all the right moves when growing up in Detroit. A Pershing High School graduate, he earned a basketball scholarship to Eastern Michigan University.

Environment

On the Eve of the Earthquake’s 10th Anniversary, Timberland Reflects on a Decade of Investment in Haiti

At Timberland, we are doing just that. Our investment in Haiti began in 2009 with a commitment to plant five million trees in five years. That commitment led to an ongoing journey of learning, discovery and positive impact that we couldn’t have imagined at the time.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) announced today that it has joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Sustainable Development Goals

Be Well. Do Well. Aramark's Plan for People, for Planet

Aramark's purpose revolves around its mission to enrich and nourish lives: Aramark strives to create a better world by considering the company’s environmental, economic, social and ethical dimensions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Test Your Circular Economy Knowledge with a Quiz from Schneider Electric

With the adoption of #CircularEconomy practices, $1 trillion could be saved globally each year by 2025. Take our quiz to see what does all this and more.

Green Infrastructure

Xylem Expands Regional Headquarters in Singapore With New Technology Hub

Work at the center will be supported by Xylem’s ongoing partnership with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to address challenges brought about by climate change and increasing water demand.

Health & Healthcare

Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?

Screens are an increasing fact of family life — the average age kids get their first mobile phone is now 10.3 years — but all of us need to power-down from time to time. Here’s how to keep digital insanity at bay for a healthier, happier family life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts in Australia

The General Mills Foundation is providing monetary support to the Australian Red Cross to help impacted families and WIRES Inc to support emergency animal rescue, including koalas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help Humane Society International (HSI) Care for Animals Caught Up in the Australian Wildfires

Wildlife in Australia is being devastated from the horrific fire emergency.

Innovation & Technology

Using Data-Driven Insights to Help Revive a Historic New Orleans Neighborhood

Historic Claiborne Corridor in New Orleans boasts cultural roots dating back to the Mardi Gras Indians and slavery era artisans. “It was the cradle of jazz,” said Jonn E. Hankins, former executive director of New Orleans African American Museum...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications

MetLife, Inc. today announced that it has become the first life insurance company to earn Fitwel certifications for its commitment to healthy workplaces.

Innovation & Technology

Looking Ahead to the Future of Work Around the Globe

There was a brief moment in October when the U.S. Democratic presidential candidates turned away from debating the headline issues of today to a looming challenge: the future of workers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Names Nathalie Marin-Gest Head of Fresh Goods to Focus on Evolution and Growth

Fair Trade USA®, the leading third-party certifier of fair trade products in North America, has named Nathalie Marin-Gest as Head of Fresh Goods, overseeing the Fair Trade Certified™ produce, floral, and seafood product categories.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. 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...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...