Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaboration Drives Water Stewardship Forward in the Food Sector

Sep 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Hormel Foods, a founding member of the AgWater Challenge, is one company that’s upping its goals and expanding what it means to be a water steward while mitigating its own risk.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM Awarded for Global Sustainability Leadership Award

Sep 8, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Dane Parker, GM’s Chief Sustainability Officer, a Sustainability Hero in the 2020 Sustainability Awards program. In addition, General Motors was awarded as a Leader in Sustainability for their Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion vision for the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HPE Donates Technology to Enable Remote Learning for Disadvantaged Youth During Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:35 PM ET

Donation of 300 laptops to Boys Hope Girls Hope helps the organization bridge the digital divide and maintain its investment in youth rather than spend on IT, amidst COVID-19 crisis

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Makes FedEx Packaging Sustainable?

Sep 8, 2020 2:30 PM ET

When it comes to future-proofing the planet for generations to come, we’re all responsible for stepping up.

Health & Healthcare

How Olympic Medallist Leon Taylor Is Helping People Boost Their Mental and Physical Health During the Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Since retiring from competitive diving, Olympic medallist Leon Taylor has become a huge advocate of physical and mental wellness and is now helping people all over the world to improve their health, happiness and performance through the Olympian & Paralympian Online Experiences

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Educators Engage Remote Students With Hands-On STEM Activities in Connected Learning Environment

Sep 8, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Qualcomm is committed to engaging students in the world of STEM and its everyday applications. Our Thinkabit Lab continues to evolve and support the amazing network of instructors to make this vision a reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Going Above and Beyond: Recognizing Companies for Their Care and Compassion Efforts During the Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:00 PM ET

PEOPLE Magazine and Great Places To Work Survey Results Identify Top U.S. Companies that Stand Out in Support of Employees and Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Strengthens Commitment to Provide Laptops to Low-Income Students

Sep 8, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business Live” to Progress the Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 8, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Uniting Business LIVE is a virtual event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High Level week convened by the UN Global Compact

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 11th Annual Responsible Business Awards 2020 Shortlist Announced

Sep 8, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Kimberly Clark, ReNew Energy, Maersk, The NatWest Group, Aviva, Dow, UPS, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ABN AMRO are among 80+ nominees being shortlisted for this year’s The Responsible Business Awards

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs Through Three New Partnerships

Sep 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Also a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone’s support for these three organizations will strengthen the company’s commitment to the mission of the Paralympic Movement by championing adaptive athletes, increasing accessibility to sport.

Green Infrastructure

Five Home Energy Hacks to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Sep 8, 2020 11:40 AM ET

If the world is to meet the ambitious goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, including having 121 nations achieve net zero emissions by 2050, we need to reinvent the way we consume energy in our homes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Within Our Reach - Equitable Local Economies Through Action and Investment

Sep 8, 2020 11:10 AM ET

The intersection of a global pandemic and reinvigorated demands for racial equity and social justice has created a gut-check moment for communities across the country, one that calls for a “new model” of place-based philanthropy.

Green Infrastructure

Land Betterment Corporation Featured in Think Realty Magazine

Sep 8, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to announce its recognition by Think Realty Magazine.

Media & Communications

Global Citizen and Headcount Announce 'Just Vote' Campaign to Mobilize Young Voters

Sep 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount today announced the launch of the Just Vote campaign to engage young Americans to check their status, register and vote in November and elections beyond.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Clean Care Infographic: Manufacturing Facility Dispenser Placement

Sep 8, 2020 10:35 AM ET

Here's the Tork Clean Care program guide to safely manufacturing facility dispenser replacements

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Accounting for a Sustainable World: Why Quality Disclosure Is Required

Sep 8, 2020 9:45 AM ET

The unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 have reminded us that we are an interconnected global community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hybrid Metrics: Connecting Shared Value to Shareholder Value

Sep 8, 2020 9:15 AM ET

Today, investors are able to identify “good” companies and “profitable” companies but not companies doing the most good most profitably which is a missed opportunity for business, investors and society.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Infographic | Alternative-Fuel Vehicles on the Move

Sep 8, 2020 8:50 AM ET

Our “rolling laboratory” is always growing, adding more vehicles, and traveling more miles using alternative fuel and advanced technologies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impact Investment Opportunities in India for Catalytic Investors

Sep 8, 2020 7:00 AM ET

On the surface, India’s impact investing ecosystem is thriving. But are there areas not benefitting? We interviewed 20 leading impact investors to learn about exciting new opportunities to target some of the most vulnerable populations in India.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation Through Adversity: How Tetra Pak Is Driving Innovation Through Virtual New Product Development During COVID-19

Sep 7, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Innovation often thrives in periods of adversity. It's a lesson from history, and during the past few months it has been proven to be right yet again. When Covid-19 was spreading globally, so was innovation; germinating where it was needed most and proving that humanity can respond smartly and swiftly to even the most elusive of challengers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods Participating in Carbon Disclosure Project

Sep 7, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How a Dog Daycare Owner Is Getting Back on Her Feet With a PayPal Empowerment Grant

Sep 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Bridgett Jeffries has dedicated her life to caring for other people’s furry family members as if they were her own.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Clean Care Infographic: Handwashing Procedure

Sep 7, 2020 9:05 AM ET

Within manufacturing, both businesses and people are under immense pressure. It’s necessary to keep staff safe by supporting employees and practicing proper hygiene in production facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Supports Young Talent

Sep 4, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Earlier this year, the Engineering Shop team at CNH Industrial’s site in New Holland was able to support students from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (TSCT) in Lancaster who were working on a unique project for a national design competition.