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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Blood Centers of America Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Experience for Use During Blood Donation

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Blood Centers of America are unveiling an innovative new mixed reality experience for use during blood donation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$200,000 in Grants Available for Newark-Led Organizations Advancing Fresh, Healthy Food Access and Community Health; Application Window Now Open

Whole Cities Foundation announced today that Newark-based organizations can apply for $200,000 in grants through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant from January 23 through February 23, 2023.

Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Launches Black Perinatal Mental Health Training

Seleni Institute launches a new CE-accredited Black Perinatal Mental Health training and 200 scholarships, funded by kate spade new york. The training is designed for mental health and other health professionals to better support birth outcomes for Black birthing individuals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Common Impact Names Lori Murphy Chief Partnerships Officer

Dynamic Business Executive to Lead Partnerships and Brand Initiatives for Skills-Based Volunteering Pioneer

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Foundation Invests $545,000 To Support Workforce Development and Community Initiatives in Central New York

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $555,000 in several non-profit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Awarded “Diversity Champion” in Savoir Flair ME’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards

M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to be named the winner of “The Diversity Champion” category in Savoir Flair Middle East’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards!

Energy

Tetra Tech's Carolina Barreto Discusses the Climate Resilience Lessons From Expanding Energy Access in Africa

Tetra Tech’s Dr. Carolina Barreto discusses the climate resilience lessons from expanding energy access in Africa.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CEO Study on Corporate Sustainability From Accenture and the UN Global Compact

As we’re approaching the halfway point to accomplish the 2030 Agenda, how are business leaders contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

True Prosperity Will Be Found in the Embrace of the Digital Economy. These Farmers Prove It

Digital agriculture platforms such as Farm Pass are helping millions of farmers in rural areas access fair prices and credit to grow their businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH and New Holland Agriculture Win Four ASABE 2023 Innovation Awards

Case IH and New Holland, global agricultural brands of CNH Industrial, have won four 2023 ASABE AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Convenes Inaugural Community Leadership Symposium to Understand Needs

The two-day symposium presented by the Community Development Banking team, will continue annually over the next three years as part of PNC’s increased efforts to invest in underserved communities under its $88 billion Community Benefits Plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity on CDP’s A List for Sustainability

The hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP.

Energy

International Paper To Invest $103 Million in Cedar River Mill

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced formal plans to invest approximately $103 million to build and operate two natural gas power boilers to generate steam for its Containerboard Mill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Health & Healthcare

New Collaboration and Investment Scales Up Innovation To Improve Vaccine Delivery Systems in Africa

A new collaboration has been announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland between Project Last Mile and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to improve vaccine delivery systems via Gavi’s INFUSE platform.

Health & Healthcare

Safety Stars: Recognizing Our Contractors’ Commitment to Safety

Introducing three contractors who have stood out to Rayonier employees for their efforts to make their working conditions as safe as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ICYMI: Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

Inclusion in the JUST 100 is a recognition of the Bank’s commitment to its employees, customers, communities, planet and shareholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg and Dahlia Capital Support Launch of New Financial Literacy Program with Instituto PROA

Bloomberg and Dahlia Capital announced today their support of a new financial literacy course with Instituto PROA’s Plataforma PROA, an online education portal that helps prepare young adults for their first jobs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen Help Communities Impacted by Southern Tornadoes

Last week’s tornadoes upended many communities in the Southeast. The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, The American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to help those impacted by the storms.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Project Destined Is Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate

In October 2022, USBCDC also contributed $25,000 to Project Destined’s Affordable Housing Bridge Program, an eight-week fellowship that exposes alumni to potential career paths by connecting them with nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing leaders and practitioners.

Environment

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change & Zero Carbon Transition

To maintain our leadership status in the wire and cable manufacturing industry and help drive the clean energy transition, we must address both the risks and opportunities of climate change—now and in the coming decades.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IBM Volunteer Invests in STEM Education via Mentoring

Kyle volunteers with organizations from mentoring students in building robots to tutoring high school programming classes to teaching girls to program mobile apps for social impact.

Innovation & Technology

5G Technology Is Key to Closing the Digital Divide: Qualcomm Report

As it continues to play a major role in the world’s digital transformation, 5G technology also holds the potential to close the digital divide, ushering in a more connected and intelligent tomorrow, Qualcomm Incorporated said in a recent white paper.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mielle Organics Joins P&G Beauty in a Major Move for Black Entrepreneurs Serving Black Women

P&G Beauty and Mielle Organics®, a popular textured hair care brand rooted in natural ingredients, announced today that it will join P&G Beauty, pending regulatory approval, further expanding access to healthy hair products and services for Black women around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands Launch $1 Million Hospitality Scholarship Program in Singapore

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Marina Bay Sands have established a $1 million scholarship program that will help build a pipeline of new talent for the hospitality industry in Singapore through Sands Cares, the company’s community engagement program

Environment

Sequencing the Sustainable Secrets of Seaweed

As nicknames go, marine algae got the short end of the strand. The informal term “seaweed” makes it sound like an undesirable pest. And it may seem like one, if you’ve only encountered it as a drying clump on the beach or a slimy surprise in the waves.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  13. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  15. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...