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Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Celebrates Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting perfumer Gwen Gonzalez and designer Katria Judkins and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life.

Events, Media & Communications

Jewel-Osco to Give 50 Moms Surprise Grocery Deliveries

Inspired by the achievements of mothers throughout its market area of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, Jewel-Osco and diaper brand Huggies have rolled out the MOMents at Jewel-Osco contest.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Marks 30 Years of VIVA GLAM With New MACximal Silky Matte VIVA GLAM Lipsticks & Expanded Mission

Meet M·A·Cximal Silky Matte VIVA GLAM Lipstick – the lipstick that still gives back 100%, but even better! We have refreshed the existing VIVA GLAM lipsticks that you know and love, and added a new shade to expand M·A·C VIVA GLAM’s fundraising efforts.

Environment

Dive Into Success: Mastering Your CDP Water Questionnaire Scores With These Expert Tips

Utilizing CDP's platform for disclosure empowers you and your organization to embark on ambitious corporate action. This practice helps monitor global advancement towards an economy that serves the well-being of both people and the planet. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard: The Future of … Data for Good

The Mastercard Newsroom spoke to Singh and Danil Mikhailov, the executive director of data.org, about tackling the challenges facing the nascent field of data for social impact, why diversity is crucial in developing the talent pipeline and where they’re seeing success.

Events, Media & Communications

Driving Sustainability Excellence: Insights From Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, SSCI Benchmark Leader

Welcome to a unique knowledge-sharing experience where the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) opens the doors to a dynamic series of webinars.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo Partners With Somos do Bem Indaiatuba To Help Create a More Accessible, Inclusive World

According to UNICEF, about 10% – approximately 236.4 million – children aged 0-17 years have moderate-to-severe disabilities globally. Lenovo believes every child, regardless of ability, should have access to enriching opportunities to learn, grow and feel empowered.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fidelity Investments and Common Impact: 20 Years of Unwavering Support for Underserved Communities

Fidelity’s commitment and Common Impact’s expertise in crafting social impact programs have created a powerful force for good. The enduring partnership is a shining example of how cross-sector collaborations can play a pivotal role in addressing society’s most pressing challenges

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: Meet the Cybersecurity Expert Who Believes in the Importance of Living Life “Out Loud”

Terri Oscar is an Army veteran, a military spouse and a mother. Her resume includes being stationed at the Pentagon as part of a cybersecurity incident response team. These experiences have shaped who she is today.

Innovation & Technology

How To Bring Ideas for Sustainable Solutions to Life – With Henkel and “The Do School”

In this episode, Janine talks to Anna Rojan, Senior Program Designer at “the Do School”, and Aleksandra Zolkowska, Digital Marketing Specialist at Henkel, about how we can explore new opportunities, create impact and drive sustainable change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids’ Annual Garden Grant Application Window Now Open

Whole Kids, dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness, has opened its annual Garden Grant window to offer financial support to schools and nonprofits that wish to start or expand edible education spaces.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why You Need a Sustainability Expert in Your Business

​Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) roles have been growing across businesses globally over the past few years. Many organisations are seeing the benefits of hiring a sustainability specialists in-house. How could they add value to your business?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strength in Unity: How The Home Depot’s Homer Fund Helped a Store Associate Expand His Mobility

Stephen was paralyzed after a tree fell on his neck in 2010, requiring him to use a wheelchair. He recently partnered with an organization that helped pay for a new power lift but still needed assistance for the remaining balance.

Health & Healthcare

TCS goIT Monthly Challenge: Inviting K-12 Students To Make a Global Impact on Indigenous Peoples’ Health

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Indigenous Peoples face greater health disparities, increased disabilities, diminished quality of life, and shorter lifespans compared to their non-indigenous counterparts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Eric Perry's Growth and How Principle Based Management Helped Guide Him

“Integrity is not just about doing the right thing when others are watching; it's about doing the right thing even when no one is.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Look Into Comfort Colors’® Pigment Pure™ Dyeing Process With Product and Textile Leaders

Comfort Colors’® proprietary dyeing process, Pigment Pure™, made an exciting new debut at the Impressions Expo last week.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future

The logistics and transportation sector contributes more than one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the IEA.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making a Sustainable Impact in a Supply Chain Career

As someone who started their career as a Design Engineer and later transitioned into Supply Chain at Schneider Electric, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of embracing change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Teammates Discuss Best Practices for Homebuying and Programs to Help Make Home Ownership Easier

Recently, KeyBank Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS# 1097632, Raul Gongora and Corporate Responsibility Officer Mattie Jones-Hollowell appeared on “New Day Cleveland” on WJW-TV to discuss Key’s commitment to its hometown of Cleveland and ways banks can help make homebuying easy.

Education

Duke Energy Florida Donation Connects Pinellas County High School Students With Powerful Opportunity at St. Petersburg College

Duke Energy Florida announced a $50,000 donation to St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) Promise Scholarship program to provide 2024 graduates of eight Pinellas County high schools with the opportunity to attend SPC at no cost to them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Job Gains Continue Among U.S. Small Businesses To Start 2024

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, January marks the 34th consecutive month of job growth for U.S. small businesses.

Events, Media & Communications

How To Navigate Social Responsibility Commitments & Communicate Impact in 2024

As 2024 unfolds, it is clear that brands will continue to navigate a world in which their actions, statements, and policies are scrutinized not only for their economic impact but also for their social impact.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric's Saundra Wilson: Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey

Saundra Wilson, Senior Fleet Manager, received Exelon’s Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, the organization’s highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, for her work with Loving Our Cities.

Events, Media & Communications

A New GRI Biodiversity Standard Will Help Ensure Accountability on Impacts To Build Back Biodiversity

GRI North America is excited to announce that after two years of development, GRI will release GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024, which updates, expands, and replaces GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016.

Energy

5 Things To Know About Vogtle Nuclear Plant

We are building a clean energy future by investing in projects like Georgia Power Company's Vogtle Units 3 & 4. Learn how the newly built nuclear units are leading us to a brighter tomorrow.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  6. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  9. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  10. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. 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...
  13. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...