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Research & Reports

Hershey Releases 2019 Annual Sustainability Report Celebrating 125 Years of Shared Goodness

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to shared goodness as Hershey celebrated a milestone of 125 years.

Corporate Responsibility

CNH Industrial Has Implemented a Robust Safety Protocol to Keep All Employees Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CNH Industrial (N.V.) is continuing to develop a refine its health and safety protocols for all of its global employees.

Events

Points of Light 2020: Join PYXERA Global and Points of Light to Learn How to Eradicate the Sidelines Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

Join Points of Light 2020 on Thursday, June 11 at 1:30pm–2:30pm EDT and hear from PYXERA Global as we share our 30+ years of experience and learnings in building bridges through cross-sector collaboration.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Letter From Frederick W. Smith and Raj Subramaniam to All FedEx Team Members and Global Leadership

You have our commitment that at FedEx, we won’t rest in our pursuit of a world where everyone is treated equally and given the respect they deserve.

AI & Technology

Making It Count: Digital Transformation in the Face of a Crisis

In trying to reduce barriers to participation, the U.S. Census has spent the past decade modernizing its’ operation. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. and like many organizations, the Census Bureau had to adapt.

AI & Technology

Necessity Really Is the Mother of Invention: Meet Two Nurses Working on Clever Innovations to Keep Moms and Babies Healthy

“With 2020 designated by the World Health Organization as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, we were very excited to launch the Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge in Maternal and Newborn Health," says Lynda Benton, Senior Director, Global Corporate Equity at Johnson & Johnson.

Research & Reports

Putting it all Together: ESG Integration

Philanthropy

Shelter In Place Increases Risks for Domestic Violence Victims And Survivors

As communities across the world continue to “shelter in place” to help decrease the spread of COVID-19, data suggests people experiencing domestic violence are facing increased dangers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Top Tips for Getting a Job in Impact Investment

Impact investment is the fastest growing sector of the financial industry. In a 2019 deal that signalled the scale and potential of the sector’s future, the British asset manager, Schroders (with over $400 billion of assets under management) acquired a majority stake in BlueOrchard.

Education & Workforce Development

TGR Foundation and Discovery Education Launch New Digital Professional Development Series

TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity, and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources empowering educators with new strategies to support student’s success in school and beyond.

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E12: Jim Alvey, Good360

Host and Common Impact Danielle Holly is joined by Jim Alvey, Director of Partnerships at Good360, for a conversation on disaster relief, storm season, COVID-19 and the importance of needs-based donations.

Corporate Responsibility

Help at Hand to Understand GRI's Waste Standard

Following the launch of a standard that enables organizations to minimize waste impacts, two virtual events are taking place to highlight how companies can make the most of this global best practice for waste reporting – and how it can unlock circularity benefits.

Research & Reports

Teva Showcases Global Impact in 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance Progress Report

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today published its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report, demonstrating the company’s social impact and responsibility performance. The report includes 2020 goals for specific topics and clear alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For the first time, an external reviewer validated select report content.

AI & Technology

HP Empowers the Future of Work with the Ultimate Office Experience at Home

HP Inc. today introduced new additions to its Personal Systems portfolio designed to help people stay productive – whether they continue working from home or prepare to return to the office.

Events

PNC Financial Services Helping Businesses Re-Emerge and Thrive in the Pandemic Environment

PNC’s Office of the Regional Presidents and Women’s Business Development are pleased to partner with The Acceleration Project (TAP), an award-winning business consulting firm, to present the Re-Emerge and Thrive Webcast Series.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bloomberg Opens Data Submission Period for 2021 Gender-Equality Index

Companies can submit their gender-related data via Bloomberg's Gender Reporting Framework as of June 1. By putting data forward using Bloomberg’s Gender Reporting Framework companies will be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Inclusion & Opportunity

A Call for Unity

Leading in an inclusive way is more important than ever, and that means listening with open minds and hearts to understand those around us, being a courageous and proactive ally and ensuring we have a diversity of leaders and voices at the table.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Sidelines Are Not an Option: Intel Pledges $1M to Address Social Justice, Racism

Intel CEO Bob Swan sent the following memo to company employees in response to the recent senseless acts of racism and violence in the United States.

Philanthropy

Hurricane Season Begins Today, But Bacardi Supports Recovery Year Round

June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season and serves as a reminder that the recovery after a storm is a long journey. One that family-owned Bacardi Limited continues to support year round through its collaboration with Mercy Corps.

Philanthropy

Simón Bolívar Foundation Announces $1 Million in Humanitarian Health Grants

The Simón Bolívar Foundation, the charitable, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, has entered into grant agreements with the following three prominent international nonprofit organizations.

Corporate Responsibility

Offering Secure and Reliable Working Conditions for Cleaners in Colombia

Media & Communications

There, in the Company's 401-K Plan - Do You Have the Choice of ESG Investments? Ah, That Would Have Been Good for You to Have in the Recent Market Downturn...

As many more institutional investors move into ESG / sustainable investing instruments and asset classes, the question may be asked: What about the individual investor…the family huddling to discuss what to do in the midst of the virus crisis?

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Leadership

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Collective Action

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...