Environment

Pushing Progress Together, Accelerating the Return of Hemp as a Commodity Crop in North America

Jun 23, 2020 3:00 PM ET

New Holland Agriculture, a global agriculture brand of CNH Industrial, recently planted 15 acres of industrial hemp for education and testing at its site in New Holland, Pennsylvania.

Diversity & Inclusion

We Are Stronger Together

Jun 23, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Climate Action 100+ Investor Signatories Achieve Major Gains During 2020 U.S. Proxy Season

Jun 23, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Proposals filed by Climate Action 100+ investor signatories calling on major oil and electric power companies to disclose lobbying activities and improve governance on climate change garnered record levels of support at this year’s U.S. Proxy Season.

Health & Healthcare

LIXIL Introduces the SATO Tap, a Novel Handwashing Station that Aims to Improve Hygiene for Millions in Developing Economies

Jun 23, 2020 1:45 PM ET

In light of the global spread of COVID-19, LIXIL’s goal is to provide a rapid response to the populations in need of improved hygiene, while also supporting longer-term solutions for handwashing behavior change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Makes Top 10 in 100 Best Places to Work Survey by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld

Jun 23, 2020 1:00 PM ET

IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld announce International Paper as a 2020 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation.

Health & Healthcare

VF to Help COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Relieve Stress

Jun 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Record numbers of healthcare workers are experiencing distress, anxiety and depression as they work to battle COVID-19. The VF Foundation will match your donations for HERO RECHARGE, an outdoor adventure program specifically designed to bring a welcome, healing break to frontline workers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ekō Included in NACCED's Membership Newsletter

Jun 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites has been included in NACCED’s membership newsletter.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Winter Is Coming. Is Your CEO Prepared?

Jun 23, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Last week, I spoke on a NIRI Webinar, Leveraging the Power of Retail Investors: Your Company’s Invested Ambassadors.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Note From Moody's CEO and Leadership: Our Commitment to Supporting Equal Justice

Jun 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Like so many across the country, we are angered and saddened by the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. Our Black community is hurting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and East Side Riders Bike Club Come Together to Serve More Than 1,000 Meals in Watts, Los Angeles

Jun 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Prudential Financial: Going Above and Beyond Through Pro Bono Service

Jun 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

What can corporate pro bono service look like? Prudential began to develop their pro bono consulting program in earnest in 2017; just a few years in, Prudential employees have provided more than 8,000 hours of service to more than 70 organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring Our Intersectional Pride

Jun 23, 2020 11:00 AM ET

We know that we have a lot more to learn and we are committed to doing so with the goal of ensuring that Biogen is a truly inclusive workplace in all our locations. Together, our voices and actions carry weight and hope for meaningful change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2020 National Finalists

Jun 23, 2020 10:30 AM ET

3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists in the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, these young scientists submitted outstanding projects utilizing the power of STEM to improve the world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Need for Speed: Scaling up Participation in a Sustainable Economy

Jun 23, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Over the past few years, as better data has made the risks and opportunities associated with climate change more apparent, investors and businesses have begun to invest in sustainable activities and rethink investment in fossil fuels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keep Ghana Beautiful Becomes First African Community Improvement Nonprofit to Affiliate with Keep America Beautiful

Jun 23, 2020 10:05 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced the certification of Keep Ghana Beautiful, which becomes Africa’s first affiliated organization with Keep America Beautiful.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E14: Lacy Caruthers, Google.org

Jun 23, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Google.org Director of Global Employee Programs Lacy Caruthers joins host Danielle Holly to share how her organization is leveraging funding, technology, products and expertise to support racial justice organizations and provide COVID-19 relief.

Energy

Edison International 2019 Sustainability Report: Clean Energy

Jun 23, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Our Energy Supply SCE is a national leader in clean energy. An estimated 48% of the power we delivered to customers in 2019 came from carbonfree sources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

It's Time to Re-think your CSR Portfolio

Jun 23, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Executing citizenship programming comes with a very distinct tension – that employees and people leaders feel they have to choose: achieve the bottom line or create social impact. It doesn’t have to be a choice. Read the full blog here.

Research, Reports & Publications

Understanding Your Impacts During COVID-19

Jun 23, 2020 9:25 AM ET

What is COVID-19 teaching us about the need for organizations to show greater accountability and transparency?

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today's Global Health Challenges

Jun 22, 2020 7:05 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen and the European Commission Announce Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - the Concert Hosted by Dwayne Johnson on June 27

Jun 22, 2020 5:30 PM ET

Global Broadcast Special to Combat the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Marginalized Communities

Media & Communications

New Bacardi Limited Website Gives Inside Look at Unique Culture

Jun 22, 2020 4:30 PM ET

A revamped Corporate Responsibility (CR) section highlights goals and programs tied to each of the five Good Spirited pillars: Marketplace, People, Environment, Responsible Sourcing, and Philanthropy & Community Investment.

Events, Media & Communications

Social Impact Leadership Conference 2020: Key Takeaways from the Virtual Summit

Jun 22, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

How a Father and His Teenage Daughter Bonded Over a Motorcycle Retrofit

Jun 22, 2020 4:10 PM ET

Over the course of a month, Gwen and John Jessup completely revamped a 1982 Harley-Davidson together — and received a coveted award in recognition of their efforts.

Energy

Energy Efficiency of Cisco Products

Jun 22, 2020 4:00 PM ET