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Education

Camden Idea Center Offers Kids an Arts Oasis During the Pandemic

There are nights that Cynthia Primas lays awake wondering how she’ll make lease and utility payments for her beloved IDEA Center, which opened at a new downtown location in Camden on Sept. 24.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Cisco Live to Networking Academy: A Donation of Pi-Top Laptops Engages Students at a Tribal College

"I teach most of the IT workshops here, so most of these students were enrolled in my classes, and you could see a tremendous difference in attendance and engagement. Students were participating in group discussions, which was awesome."

Education

MilliporeSigma Partnership Spotlight: Discovery World

MilliporeSigma sat down with Bryan Wunar, president and CEO of Discovery World, to highlight the impact Discovery World is making on visitors of all ages and the communities throughout Wisconsin.

Health & Healthcare

Global Corporate Covid-19 Response

The major challenge faced in the vast majority of countries around the world continues to be responding to the pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Leader Calls for Continued Innovation in All Technologies to Reach Environmental Goals

Innovation in both internal combustion and alternative technologies is the best way to achieve important environmental benefits today and a carbon-neutral future, a Cummins leader told a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CARNATION® Dairy Processing Facility Becomes First in the U.S. to Achieve Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

Nestlé USA today announced that its Carnation facility in Modesto, California is the first dairy processing facility in the U.S. to earn certification under the rigorous Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard.

Environment

5 Questions on Responsible Forestry for a Family Landowner

Across the country, family landowners proudly pass their forests on from generation to generation. These landowners are passionate about preserving the land and the wildlife that depend on it, but they don’t always know where or how to start.

Environment

Wisconsin Takes Proactive Approach to PFAS Regulation

Tetra Tech’s Erica Lawson and Meleesa Johnson, the Director of Solid Waste Management for Marathon County, Wisconsin. wrote this piece to discuss the how the solid waste solutions and wastewater industries work together with state agencies to develop an action plan for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Call for Sponsorship at Reuters Events: Responsible Business 2021

We’re delighted to announce, HRH The Prince of Wales will be opening this year's Reuters Events Responsible Business 2021.

Energy

Renewable Energy to Responsible Energy: A Call to Action

How can the growing renewable energy (RE) sector fully live up to its potential to drive positive social and environmental outcomes?

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Foundation Matches Micro Loans to Invest in Women Entrepreneurs

Principal Foundation contributed more than $200,000 to match loans made on International Women’s Day, through Kiva to support women entrepreneurs around the globe.

Energy

Houston Furniture Bank and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Celebrate New Solar Array

The Houston Furniture Bank and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club today celebrated the completion of a new solar array with the inauguration of a new mural at the Mattress Recycling Dropoff entrance.

Education

The CNH Industrial Foundation Supports STEM Education

The CNH Industrial Foundation is committed to Civic & Community Empowerment, including providing funding to support the education of today’s youth.

Media & Communications

Time for a Reset

Spring has arrived on time in Washington, DC. Tender yellow and white buds poke out of forsythias and magnolias. Warm sunshine and fresh, earthy smells fill the air. Nature is renewing itself like clockwork.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Its Growing Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined the IWBI membership program. The continued growth of the program signifies an increasing global emphasis on improving health and well-being through the spaces where we live, work and play.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Pays Tribute to the Talented Women in Our Ranks

March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. At SAIC, our organization comprises women who are critical to our success and our customers’ missions. Our female professionals go above and beyond each and every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empower Your Beauty: Challenging Society's Drive for Perfection

My hope is to inspire people to improve their self-confidence, provide a fresh outlook on what “beautiful” means and feel empowered to define your own sense of beauty.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Happiness League: Honor America's Superhero Teacher with LG and Experience Happiness Partners

Starting on International Happiness Day, we’re recognizing America’s superhero teachers for going above and beyond for our kids’ mental well-being.

Sustainable Development Goals

What Makes Sustainability so Powerful?

What makes sustainability so powerful? Frank O’Brien-Bernini, Chief Sustainability Officer, shares his thoughts.

Environment

World Water Day: On the Frontlines - Esma Talu, Marketing Manager and Sustainability Leader for Dow Industrial Solutions

What does valuing water mean to you? We asked that question of Dow people who are on the frontlines of implementing the company’s water strategy. See what they had to say.

Health & Healthcare

RESOLVE Launches Faith & Vaccines

RESOLVE announces the launch of Faith & Vaccines, a new initiative which partners with faith-based organizations to support equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Awards Two Women-Led Nonprofits With Its Inaugural Women Empowerment Grants

More than 55 percent of the progress in the fight against hunger over the last 25 years came from improvements to the social situation of women, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Environment

International Paper Helps Conserve Pearl Mussels in Dordogne, France

Our IP Forêt Services team in France collaborated with FSC France and World Wildlife Fund to develop tools and a new website to facilitate the identification, management and monitoring of high conservation value forestry areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

2021 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program Announced

Today, The Walt Disney Company and the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced the 2021 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program, supported by a new $1 million commitment from Disney over three years to aid 50 scholars.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Halo Award Finalists Announced

Please join us in congratulating this year's Halo Awards finalists!

Now in its 19th year, the Halo Awards are North America’s highest honor for corporate social impact initiatives that successfully engage consumers and/or employees.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Motorola Solutions, our customers are everyday heroes, and our philanthropic arm, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is dedicated to paying it...
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  3. Fifth Third Day 2025
    Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 19,000 employees celebrate the annual “Fifth Third Day” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity within their...
  4. 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...
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  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They're the people who build websites, run restaurants, and offer classes online. But their impact has gone largely unnoticed. Our mission is to...
  7. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
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  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...
  10. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  11. 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...
  12. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  13. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  14. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...