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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Debuts Their New EarthXTV Channel During Climate Week Six Days of Programming Showcase

With the mission of becoming the foremost streaming platform for environmental and sustainability programming, EarthX has announced a robust schedule of programming for Climate Week on EarthXTV.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Watch: Jewel-Osco Raised $100,000 to Help in the Fight Against Cancer

"Thank you to our friends at Jewel-Osco who always step up to the plate to help our families. $100,000 to support our Hope44 program which provide grants for cancer families to pay everyday household expenses. We are so incredibly thankful for your continued support, especially during these difficult times!"

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regional Carriers Donate Transportation to Help International Paper Deliver Boxes to Food Banks

September 13-19, 2020 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and International Paper is grateful for the generosity of three regional trucking companies that stepped up to #HelpFillTheBoxes through their transportation services – FirstFleet, Truck One, and FAB Express.

Innovation & Technology

DesignFWD Podcast | Let's Talk Innovation in the Design World (Ep. 01)

Welcome to DesignFWD, a podcast series presented by Mohawk Group, where we discuss innovations in design, performance, and sustainability that positively impact the built environment.

Green Infrastructure

PT Freeport Indonesia Reduces the Use of Plastic Water Bottles to Almost Zero

At Freeport-McMoRan’s operation in Papua, Indonesia, plastic water bottle use went from almost 5 million bottles a year to zero thanks to the implementation of drinking water stations and a successful awareness campaign.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Last-Mile Investment in Malawi: A Whole Planet Foundation Interview with GGEM Farming's Ko Chijota

The Whole Planet Foundation team is excited to introduce our new partnership with GGEM Farming, a young social enterprise operating out of Nkhotakota, on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fahe Receives $300,000 Grant to Support Central Appalachia

Fahe today announced a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, which will enable the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to respond to the crisis in Appalachia, one of the most persistently poor regions of the country.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton and its Specialist Investment Managers Achieve High Sustainability Grades From PRI

In keeping with the newly-expanded company’s commitment to sustainability and good corporate governance, Franklin Templeton is proud to report high marks from the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

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Environment

IP Is Committed to “Building a Forest Positive Future”

“International Paper is one of the largest packaging and paper companies in the world. As such, we are one of the largest fiber buyers in the world which means our entire business model depends on the sustainability of forests," said Beckham, International Paper’s chief sustainability officer

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bayer and Partners Break New Ground on Certifying Value Chain Greenhouse Gas Impacts With SustainCERT

SustainCERT announces that the Bayer/Soil Health Partnership Conservation Innovation program, initiated by Bayer, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and other partners to reduce value chain or “Scope 3” GHG emissions has achieved...

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Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third to Present at ESG Panel During Climate Week, Sept. 23

Panelists are expected to share examples of customers & partners who have aligned business & sustainability with great success as well as recent COVID learnings that shed light on the increasingly essential role of ESG in business model resilience.

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Innovation & Technology

Bright Ideas: GoCreate Provides the Tools to Accelerate Members' Ideas

From heirlooms to efficient energy to COVID-19 response and job opportunities, here are just two stories of how members are turning ideas into reality at GoCreate.

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Innovation & Technology

Providing Peace of Mind

Product donation is one way NortonLifeLock supports the nonprofit community. CAIR-Oklahoma, a chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, works to protect the rights of the Muslim community in the state.

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Innovation & Technology

Kansas City Independent School Deploys Black & Veatch's Rapid Modular Health System Unit to Combat COVID-19

The Barstow School’s use of the facility for coronavirus screening supports safety of students, faculty and staff.

Innovation & Technology

Wireless Solutions for Artisanal Marine Fishermen in India

With help from Wireless Reach, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services & MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, a new generation of fishers are using wireless technology to earn their livelihoods in a safer & more profitable manner.

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Health & Healthcare

New Tork Website Helps Businesses Secure the New Hygiene Standard

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces Multiyear Effort to Roll Out 1,000+ WiFi-Connected 'Lift Zones' in Local Community Centers Nationwide

Working with its network of thousands of nonprofit partners and city leaders, Comcast will provide WiFi in facilities they have identified to help students get online, participate in distance learning, and do their schoolwork.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA Earns Spot On Latina Style “Best Companies for Latinas” List

The editors of Latina Style magazine have selected FCA as one of the 2020 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Every Cup of Nespresso Coffee Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2022

Nespresso today commits that every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by 2022.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 15

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 15 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Environment

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Joins Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB), a role intended to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda toward its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Virtual Support From an Army of Skilled Volunteers

Join Taproot Foundation’s webinar on 9/29 for all the tools you need to get started on Taproot Plus, the cost-free online platform that connects charitable organizations in the UK, EU, India, and US with skilled volunteers for pro bono projects.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business LIVE” to Tackle COVID-19 Recovery and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, will host Uniting Business LIVE a unique online event from 21–23 September, the week world leaders would normally converge on New York for the start of the UN High-Level week.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HP Inc. Deepens Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Launches Distance Learning Business Challenge

HP Inc. announced the launch of its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business Challenge designed to engage and attract Black students seeking careers in business and technology.

Environment

Reducing Our Footprint at Mohawk

Across Mohawk, we are approaching the final year of work toward our 2020 goals, set in 2010, to decrease energy, GHG, water and waste-to-landfill intensity by 25%.

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