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Innovation & Technology | Logitech

Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

eBay Joins EPA's Green Power Partnership

In our efforts to help advance a sustainable future, at eBay we strive to integrate environmental best practices in the communities where we work and live.

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Research, Reports & Publications

MSD Issues 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Values.

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Events, Media & Communications

Accelerate the Clean Economy at VERGE 20

Climate change is the most significant global threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profitably.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Finds New Ways to Engage Employees During the Pandemic with its 23rd Annual Serv-a-palooza

Over 150 employees pull on their boots to help strengthen local communities through in-person or online volunteer events

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Stretch Your Professional Skills While Making a Difference

Make a difference alongside social causes you’re passionate about from the safety of your own home by volunteering your professional skills virtually. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's free Pro Bono Week webinar on October 28.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

First-of-its-kind Report Finds U.S. Banking Sector Far More Exposed to Climate Risk Than Previously Understood by Stakeholders, Disclosed by Banks

The U.S. banking sector is far more exposed to the systemic and financial risks of climate change than previously understood by investors or disclosed by banks—according to a major new report released today from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

S&P Global/AARP Report: Companies Expanding Family Care Leave Due To COVID-19; Pandemic Severely Impacting Women in the Workforce

Nearly 60% of employees working for large U.S. companies are spending increased time on childcare and family caregiving since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new joint study commissioned by S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and AARP.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra and Dynegy Donate $100,000 to Fund Critical Urban League Programming in Chicago and Pittsburgh

Vistra (NYSE: VST) and Dynegy have announced two $50,000 donations to the Chicago Urban League and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The donations are part of a $10 million commitment from Vistra to support organizations that grow...

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

FedEx Distributes $1 Million #SupportSmall Grants to Entrepreneurs

Two-hundred business owners were chosen out of almost 50,0000 applications to receive a $5,000 check as well as a $500 credit for FedEx Office® print and business services to help support their small business during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Making Luxury Goods Sustainable: 3 Challenges and 3 Leaders

You could be forgiven for failing to join the dots between luxury brands and sustainability. How can the latest season’s must-haves be friendly to the planet?

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Energy

Green Mountain Energy Launches New “Riding on Sunshine™” Initiative to Advance Clean Transportation

Green Mountain Energy is rolling out Riding on Sunshine™, an initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption by offering customers in Texas two new electricity plans, an EV-shopping tool and a free EV charger to promote home charging through the use of emission-free solar energy.

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm 5G Summit Schedule

Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Names Raymone Jackson as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) announced today that Raymone Jackson will join the firm in late October as global head of diversity and inclusion.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Elects Kim Nelson to its Board of Directors

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that it has appointed Kimberly “Kim” A. Nelson, former Senior Vice President, External Relations of General Mills, Inc., to its Board of Directors effective October 13, 2020.

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Environment

Land Betterment Corporation Highlights Its Environmental Restoration of Coal Mines in Indiana

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to highlight its environmental restoration of land associated with certain decommissioned thermal coal mining land in southern Indiana.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Koch Pro Bono Initiative Delivers Aid to Those Who Need It Most

For some Americans, just one criminal misstep early in life can cascade into an endless stream of trouble — trouble getting a job, affording a home and even supporting a family.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

EHS and the Transforming Global Supply Chain

American supply chains have been transformed - and EHS professionals must adapt to the compliance and business continuity implications. Now, supply chain dynamics are transforming again as global disruption sets in. What does this mean... Read here.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pandemic Has 49% Of Employees Rethinking Benefits: Aflac Survey

The annual open enrollment season is nearly underway, and U.S. employees will be making benefits decisions during an unprecedented and challenging time.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Launches to Accelerate Climate Solutions

This week marks the launch of a long-term, multi-stakeholder climate initiative in Georgia - one designed to bring business and industry, municipal leadership, NGOs and others together to accelerate climate solutions in Georgia.

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Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Veronica Cuello Discusses a Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Veronica Cuello is a cybersecurity leader specializing in risk management and program transformation. She has been supporting clients for more than 20 years, consistently improving their security posture.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Partners Commit $350,000 to Alleviate Global Poverty

Each October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Local Communities: Our COVID-19 Response

We all need to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help those who are experiencing significant medical or economic impacts from the virus. Being a good neighbour is integral to Eldorado Gold’s identity, and we’re helping out by...

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Grocery Retailers Helping Customers Protect Tropical Forests

Luckily, many grocery retailers recognize the impact they can have and are doing something to make sure their sourcing and your purchasing decisions make a positive impact.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Japan Changes the World with Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls!)

Do you know the global activity called TABLE FOR TWO (TFT)? The literal translation of "TABLE FOR TWO" is dining table for two people. The concept is that we in developed countries and children in developing countries share meals.

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Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric: Innovation Summit World Tour 2020

With the world changing at an unprecedented pace, companies today must respond quickly, responsibly. Discover the best strategies and latest technologies to help you thrive in the new normal.

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    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. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  6. License to Operate
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  7. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...

  8. 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...

  9. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
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  10. 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...

  11. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...

  12. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...

  13. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...

  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

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    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...