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Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Launches 2020 Industry-Defining Giving in Numbers Survey

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose © (CECP), is celebrating the launch of the 20th annual Giving in Numbers Survey, in partnership with hundreds of the world’s leading companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Make 2021 a Year of Giving Back

As social good organizations look to meet sky-rocketing community needs, it’s more important than ever to ensure that they have the resources they need. Learn how to give back to them through pro bono at Taproot's free 1/27 webinar.

Environment

Veto of Landmark Climate Bill Is a Misstep by Gov. Baker and Missed Opportunity for Massachusetts

The decision by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to pocket veto landmark climate legislation is “extremely disappointing and a step in the wrong direction for Massachusetts’ ability to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis

Education

Helping Students Stay Connected to Their School

Earlier this year, NortonLifeLock provided COVID-19 relief funding to several PTAs in Arizona. Four months later, we’ve begun to hear how these grants led to innovative relief.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Gives $3 Million to Fight for the Health, Education, and Financial Stability of People in Greater Cleveland and Greater Milwaukee

At the close of 2020, Rockwell Automation was proud to contribute more than $3 million to United Way agencies serving the greater Cleveland area in Ohio and Milwaukee and Waukesha counties in southeast Wisconsin.

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines Is First US Airline to Introduce Health Passport for All International Travel to US

American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to introduce an easy way to provide results from a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test and other completed documents required for international travel into the United States.

Innovation & Technology

Did the Holidays Bring a New TV or iPhone? Here's How to Safely Dispose of Old Electronics

We typically see an influx in e-waste at our facilities in early January. This increase is a result of holiday wishes granted, including exciting new phones, computers, and tablets. After the gifting season subsides, most are unsure...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

They Inspire Duke Energy's Work in the Hoosier State

Duke Energy Indiana is the state’s largest electric supplier, serving more than 850,000 customers in 69 of the state’s 92 counties. Customers are as diverse as homeowners and small businesses, farms and schools, factories and municipalities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Launches Guides in Apple Maps in Major Metro Areas to Help Activate 100MM Volunteers

VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network with the most volunteer opportunities, today announced the launch of new community-based Guides in Apple Maps to easily find great places to volunteer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

People of Packaging Podcast Features Fabien Thibault - Global Manager, Product & Packaging Sustainability for MilliporeSigma

Adam Peek, host of the People of Packaging podcast, sat down with Fabien Thibault, global manager, product & packaging sustainability for MilliporeSigma, to discuss his career in packaging and the sustainable strides he’s making at MilliporeSigma.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When and How to Speak Up: How Companies Can Communicate Their Corporate Purpose

Few of today’s CEOs earned their jobs because they were socially responsible and spoke out on hot topics. Yet now more than ever, key stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand on critical social issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 23

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 23 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Research, Reports & Publications

Floating Blue Ammonia Production: Creating a Zero-Carbon Emission Fuel

Golar, an industry leader in floating LNG, and Black & Veatch, a leader in oil, gas and chemical infrastructure, have released a free joint report, Floating Blue Ammonia Production: Creating a Zero-Carbon Emission Fuel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Homer Fund: Taking Care of Our People Through Tough Times

2020 brought many unexpected events, from the COVID-19 pandemic to a seemingly endless lineup of natural disasters. The Homer Fund ,funded by contributions from The Home Depot associates, for associates — offered support during times of need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

20 C-Suite Sustainability Champions for 2021

NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez is wise to the macro trends that favor clean energy, and has called sustainability "the glue that keeps all of our stakeholders working together toward a common goal with purpose."

Events, Media & Communications

Climate Action in 2021: The Year of Breakthroughs?

During this session, we’ll discuss how companies have successfully taken leadership on climate action. Walk away with clear, actionable steps to help you speed up on your climate journey and build resilience within your organization.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Launches Global Network of Advisors to Advance Health Equity Worldwide

The International WELL Building Institute today announced the launch of its new IWBI Health Equity Advisory to help accelerate its vision for everyone to have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. The Advisory will...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust to Invest $10M in Community Development Financial Institutions to Support Racial and Social Equity in Underserved Communities

The Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust today announced a commitment of $10 million to two Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFI) to support racial and social equity in underserved communities.

Environment

CNH Industrial India Helping To Overcome Challenges Associated With Stubble Burning in India

CNH Industrial India, in collaboration with IARI, is providing agricultural equipment (tractors, balers, mulchers, rakes), financial support and technical support to develop a holistic solution for straw and crop residue management.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Victory Hemp Launches Campaign to Finance Regenerative Hemp Production

Victory Hemp has partnered with Steward, the world's first CrowdFarming platform™, to launch a campaign to finance regenerative hemp grain production. Crowdfunding through Steward is set up as a loan, not a donation, so everyday people can invest in sustainable agriculture and earn healthy returns.

Education

2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes From Siemens Foundation and Discovery Now Open Offering Five Title 1 Schools $25,000 Total for STEM Initiatives

The 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five Title 1 K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Make a Difference: Volunteer

Virtual volunteering has emerged as an important way for people to connect to their communities. Hear from Kumar Lakshminarayan on how he continues to support Team Everest’s work to provide quality education to financially challenged children.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney General Entertainment Content Writing Program Names 2021 Participants

Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) proudly announces the 13 writers selected for its 2021 writing program and names the recipient of Disney Channel’s Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer’s Scholarship, established last year by the network in honor of the late writer/producer for diverse and aspiring comedy writers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  4. 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...
  5. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  6. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  7. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  8. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...
  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. 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...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. 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...