Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to The Nature Conservancy for Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Dec 1, 2020 8:00 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to The Nature Conservancy to support nature-based climate solutions in sensitive “last chance” ecosystems in Indonesia.

Health & Healthcare

CAMA Launches Strategic Plan for Elimination of Malaria in Africa

Dec 1, 2020 8:00 AM ET

The Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) announced the launch of its strategic plan for 2021-2023, which sets out the blueprint for action for the next three years.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pure Strategies Joins Science Based Targets Network New Corporate Engagement Program

Dec 1, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Pure Strategies joined as a pioneer member of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) Corporate Engagement Program, to help advance corporate adoption of science-based targets for water, land, biodiversity, and oceans to complement the important work on science-based targets for climate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Saying 'Thanks' Could do $1 Million of Good

Dec 1, 2020 7:15 AM ET

Share a little, help a lot. That’s the recipe for Wells Fargo’s new campaign for the holidays which lets people use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to say “thanks” and do good.

Diversity & Inclusion

Raytheon Technologies Honors “GivingTuesday” With $25M Commitment Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dec 1, 2020 7:00 AM ET

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), a global aerospace and defense company, is joining millions of people in honoring “GivingTuesday” with a five-year, $25 million commitment to support marginalized individuals and communities through programs focused on racial justice, empowerment and career readiness.

Education

Verizon Supports Remote Learning in New York City With $43M Commitment, Impacting 39,000 Students

Nov 30, 2020 6:25 PM ET

As COVID-19 causes some New York City schools to temporarily continue to distance learn, Verizon is supporting efforts to provide digital learning tools to students

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alzheimer's Researcher Guided by his Grandmother's Experience

Nov 30, 2020 5:45 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

There is Power in Collective Action. Ready to be a Force for Good?

Nov 30, 2020 5:30 PM ET

At America’s Charities, empowering businesses and their employees to help each other and the community around them is what we do. That dual external and internal focus is where we excel.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Human Rights Campaign Foundation: Fighting for a World Where Every LGBTQ Person is Truly Equal

Nov 30, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Nov 30, 2020 4:50 PM ET

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced the company has been recognized on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), one of the world’s leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarks. VMware ranked in the 94th percentile...

Diversity & Inclusion

Navigating Life as a New Military Spouse

Nov 30, 2020 3:50 PM ET

As Veterans & Military Families Month comes to a close, a new T-Mobile employee shares her experience being married to the military, and how she found a support system inside the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support Hungry Kids During This Crisis & Beyond

Nov 30, 2020 3:30 PM ET

America’s children need you now more than ever. 1 in 4 kids in our country may face hunger this year because of the pandemic. With parents out of work and school cafeterias closed, too many children don’t have the food they need to learn...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Partners and Cisco Work Together, Great Things Happen

Nov 30, 2020 3:20 PM ET

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the old adage is true: necessity truly is the mother of invention. It’s also shown us that when we work together, not only can we adapt, but we can overcome challenges and even achieve things...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WETA Engages People of All Ages in the Joy of Lifelong Learning

Nov 30, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Honoring Native American Network Employees

Nov 30, 2020 3:05 PM ET

We’re honoring the rich culture and the contributions of our Native American Network employees. We’re inspired by their stories.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is Taking People from Poverty to Sustained Livelihood

Nov 30, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Family Races Against Time and Virus to Save Their Children

Nov 30, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Racing against time to save their children’s lives, Niclas and Jessica of Sweden weren’t going to let a worldwide pandemic nor international travel restrictions get in their way.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Communities Join Keep America Beautiful Affiliate Network

Nov 30, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Keep America Beautiful has more than 650 community-based affiliates across the United States that carry out our shared mission at the state, county, and municipal levels.

Health & Healthcare

Preparing for a Vaccine: American Cargo Operations Conducting Trial Flights From Miami to South America

Nov 30, 2020 1:40 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

The Future of Work Is Already Here. Here's How Always-Connected PCs Can Empower Business Across Sectors To Adapt

Nov 30, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Pivots Amid a Pandemic, Providing Hope and Healing to Seriously Ill Children and Families

Nov 30, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is Your CSR Impact Reporting Agile Enough for What Lies Ahead?

Nov 30, 2020 1:05 PM ET

When reflecting on the events of 2020, the word that leaps to many of our minds is “unprecedented.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sweet Relief: A Small-Business Owner Gets Back on Her Feet

Nov 30, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Culpeper, Virginia, resident beekeeper and small-business owner Felecia Chavez has had a difficult year. Her business lost 90% of its revenue. She couldn’t pay her employees. Her landlord raised her rent. And she contracted COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Water Mission Deliver Aid to Flood Victims in Central Vietnam

Nov 30, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Expanded Membership and Progress on Action Tracks Cap the End of Year One for ICSI

Nov 30, 2020 12:40 PM ET

The International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure demonstrates its intention to put engineers at the heart of climate action and further expands with the addition of the Institution of Civil Engineers.