Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Working Together to Build Stronger Communities

Dec 23, 2019 3:05 PM ET

At Comcast, we’re not afraid to tackle some of society’s toughest challenges. All year long, our passionate employees and incredible nonprofit partners collaborate to create opportunities for more individuals and communities to thrive.

Innovation & Technology

Heuliez Bus Brings Innovation and Sustainability to The Netherlands’ Streets.

Dec 23, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Bringing us towards a brighter future, Heuliez Bus has brought sustainability and innovation to the town of Groningen, The Netherlands in the form of a large-scale order for 49 units of fully-electric buses with on-board pantographs.

Health & Healthcare

Grocery Store Gameplan: Aramark RDs Offer Heart-Healthy Eating And Grocery Shopping Tips

Dec 23, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Aramark, a leading employer of dietitians, is helping Americans to make healthier food and nutrition choices, both when dining away from home, and when shopping in the grocery store for ingredients they prepare in their own kitchens.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Season's Greetings from Schneider Electric

Dec 23, 2019 12:50 PM ET

Follow this link to the Schneider Electric holiday e-card and share to donate a solar lamp to a family in need. For every 10 shares, Schneider Electric will donate one Mobiya Lite to a family with limited access to energy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Waste? Domtar Plant Achieves Its Zero-Waste Goal

Dec 23, 2019 12:10 PM ET

When Mark Clack joined Domtar in 2016 as the manager of the Delaware, Ohio, personal care facility, he noted that an impressive 80% of the manufacturing byproducts was being beneficially used or recycled. He made it his goal to reach 100&.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Its Growing Membership Program

Dec 23, 2019 11:55 AM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce the continued growth of its membership program. The most recent members to join the growing global network of product manufacturers, research institutes...

Media & Communications

How Communications and Marketing Help Fuel the Ethics Agenda in Leading Companies

Dec 23, 2019 11:00 AM ET

As 2019 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on several of ON Semiconductor’s accomplishments. One large achievement was the designation as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the fourth year in a row.

Education

Check Out These Personal Accounts from the 2019 Amgen Scholars Program

Dec 23, 2019 10:35 AM ET

Do some of these personal accounts from the 2019 Amgen Scholars Program participants pique your interest? 2020 applications are now open!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Surprises Schools by Tackling Lunch Debt in Its Plant Communities This Holiday Season

Dec 23, 2019 10:30 AM ET

The company is contributing over $28,000 to help the schools and families in six of its plant communities, with plans to help its other plant communities in the future. In the majority of these schools, the donation will erase all school lunch debt.

Health & Healthcare

How IBM Technology Improves Access to High-Quality Healthcare Worldwide

Dec 23, 2019 10:00 AM ET

IBM works with a range of nonprofit, academic and government entities to explore how information technology can help improve access to high-quality healthcare worldwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Spreads Cheer With U.S. Veterans During Annual Season of Giving

Dec 23, 2019 10:00 AM ET

AEG employees spent the afternoon volunteering at U.S. Vets in Inglewood, Calif. in celebration of the company’s annual Season of Giving, AEG’s holiday initiative that encourages its employees to engage in charitable activities in their communities

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Is What Our Inventions Can Do For People

Dec 23, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Power of your Holiday Purchase: Part I

Dec 23, 2019 9:55 AM ET

From December 1-31, select Whole Foods Market suppliers are donating a portion of sales to support microlending programs in the U.S. and around the globe through Whole Planet Foundation.

Health & Healthcare

Transforming Humanitarian Aid in Hemophilia

Dec 23, 2019 9:35 AM ET

Sanofi Genzyme’s vision is to help transform the way hemophilia care is delivered in the developing world, where the vast majority of people with hemophilia have limited or no access to diagnosis and treatment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Community Foundation Awards $445,000 in Grants to Nonprofit Organizations Throughout United States

Dec 23, 2019 9:00 AM ET

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that it has awarded $445,000 in grants to eight non-profit organizations in the United States through the AEG Community Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

St. Vincent de Paul Receives Large Donation From Albertsons, Safeway and Hormel Foods for Food Drive

Dec 23, 2019 8:15 AM ET

Albertsons, Safeway and Hormel Foods Corporation, have partnered up to donate over 1,000 Hormel half hams, and over 12,000 jars of peanut butter to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Surprises Allayah with a French-inspired Wish Reveal

Dec 23, 2019 8:00 AM ET

While Allayah continues to build up her strength, her doctors say she isn’t quite ready to travel yet. So, Make-A-Wish® and partner, Subaru of America Inc., brought Paris to Allayah – with a French-inspired wish reveal.

Research, Reports & Publications

Subaru of America, Inc. Releases Inaugural Corporate Impact Report

Dec 20, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today released its inaugural Corporate Impact Report. The report details the company’s efforts to address its environmental impacts; to impact the communities where Subaru employees live, work and serve.

Environment

BSR Conference 2019: Roald Lapperre, Vice Minister for the Environment, Netherlands

Dec 20, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Roald Lapperre shared the latest sustainability and circular economy goals in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration with businesses, on the plenary stage at the BSR Conference 2019.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alliance Data Named a Best Workplace for Diversity

Dec 20, 2019 1:30 PM ET

Alliance Data has been named a Best Workplace for Diversity by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE for the fourth consecutive year!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Food Gardens Underway at Head Starts Nationwide

Dec 20, 2019 12:45 PM ET

Ten Head Start programs across the country will soon be growing something greater next spring thanks to a grant from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and National Head Start Association

Events, Media & Communications

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States, to Serve as Keynote Speaker at the 30th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast

Dec 20, 2019 11:30 AM ET

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States, will serve as keynote speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Minneapolis Armory.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP’s 2020 Look Ahead

Dec 20, 2019 11:30 AM ET

As companies settle in this world of “corporate purpose”, 2020 will focus on what those purpose statements mean—moving from words to action.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

Dec 20, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Hormel Foods came in at No.100 on the inaugural list of 300 companies recognized.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's Focus on Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Dec 20, 2019 11:00 AM ET

As Caterpillar and its customers work to build traditional infrastructure, the Caterpillar Foundation is focused on building human infrastructure. Learn how the Caterpillar Foundation makes a difference.