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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNIB Foundation Receives $700,000 Gift from Scotiabank on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Dec 3, 2019 4:40 PM ET

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate the vast contributions and achievements of people with disabilities, the CNIB Foundation received a gift of $700,000 from Scotiabank to create a brighter future for youth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Provides New Flooring to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga

Dec 3, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Mohawk recently partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Chattanooga (RMHC of Greater Chattanooga) to help provide warmth and a renewed sense of home for the families and guests that enter its doors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Makers of the Hormel® Cure 81® Brand Donate Hams for Thanksgiving Meals to Help Others

Dec 3, 2019 4:30 PM ET

Hormel Foods announced today that it has donated 900 boneless half hams to Conscious Alliance to help others in need. Conscious Alliance recently distributed the hams in meal boxes for members of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi Continues to Sustainably Manage Water in Accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Permits

Dec 3, 2019 4:15 PM ET

Our North American mills draw water from surface sources (rivers and lakes) and return treated water to the same primary sources.

Innovation & Technology

BSR Conference 2019: Kevin Roose, Technology Columnist, The New York Times

Dec 3, 2019 4:00 PM ET

At the BSR Conference 2019, Kevin Roose, technology columnist at The New York Times, discussed the upcoming technology revolution.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrate Giving Tuesday By Giving Back to the Planet with BACARDI and LONELY WHALE

Dec 3, 2019 4:00 PM ET

Tapping into our on-premise network, we are collecting used plastic straws from partner bars across New York, Chicago and Miami and upcycling them into limited-edition vinyl records – transforming something that sucks into something that slaps.

Education

Qualcomm SVP of Engineering: What Needs to Be Done to Fix the Gender Imbalance in STEM

Dec 3, 2019 3:30 PM ET

Qualcomm SVP of Engineering discusses what needs to be done to get more women in STEM.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: 3BL Media, Entergy to Discuss Decarbonization, Climate Action on Dec. 12

Dec 3, 2019 3:25 PM ET

Join 3BL Media and Entergy, a leading energy utility that provides electricity to millions across the southern U.S., for a live webinar on climate action in the coming decade.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Hosts GivingTuesday HQ

Dec 3, 2019 3:15 PM ET

PayPal is honored to be hosting @GivingTuesday headquarters at its New York office today!

Media & Communications

Lighting Up Turin With Luci d’Artista

Dec 3, 2019 2:00 PM ET

‘Luci d’Artista’ (literally Artists’ Lights) is a cultural event held in Turin, Italy, which began in 1998 and anyone who visits the city unique art installations composed of lights.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To Cisco Employees, Every Day is #GivingTuesday

Dec 3, 2019 1:45 PM ET

Every day, across the globe, Cisco employees are giving back in unique and inspiring ways. This Giving Tuesday, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the incredible work our employees are doing, and the organizations they’re most...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It's Giving Tuesday! Tell Us How You #GiveTime To Make Community Possible!

Dec 3, 2019 1:15 PM ET

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, your wallet may be feeling a little thin by the time Giving Tuesday rolls around so we want to help you find ways to #GiveTime to help others in your community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An eBay for Charity Story: Turning a New Page

Dec 3, 2019 1:05 PM ET

Since 2003, eBay for Charity has empowered consumers to make an impact by enabling them to support their favorite charities and causes when they buy or sell on eBay.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Own Your Impact: 3 Ways to Give Back Today

Dec 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Opportunities don’t always magically appear in front of us, we have to actively think about what causes matter to us and then actively seek out ways to make a contribution. In recognition of Giving Tuesday, here are 3 ways you can give back today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BSR Conference 2019: Shannon Watts, Founder, Moms Demand Action

Dec 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET

At the BSR Conference 2019, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, shared her lessons learned on starting an initiative, the value of failure, and how companies can create change at the plenary stage.

Research, Reports & Publications

Faster, Higher, “Greener”: IOC Shares Its Sustainability Progress

Dec 3, 2019 11:00 AM ET

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today published details of the sustainability progress it has made since the publication of its first Sustainability Progress Report in October 2018.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Pledges Millions of Miles to Non-Profits on Giving Tuesday

Dec 3, 2019 10:50 AM ET

United Airlines continues its successful Miles on a Mission campaign this Giving Tuesday by pledging to match customer donations up to a total of 10 million MileagePlus® miles to featured Miles on a Mission partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Just 100: Companies Doing Right By America

Dec 3, 2019 10:30 AM ET

Thank you Just Capital and Forbes for recognizing HPE as one of America's Most Just companies and ranking us #1 in our industry for Computer Services. We remain committed to our employees, customers, communities and shareholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alliance Data Gives Back Through 2019 Giving Campaign

Dec 3, 2019 9:45 AM ET

Every year, our associates rally together to raise funds for their favorite philanthropic causes in an effort to make a collective impact as we give back to our communities and Alliance Data matches those donations.

Health & Healthcare

Dallas School to Be Honored for Their Fight Against Blood Cancer

Dec 3, 2019 9:40 AM ET

Parish Episcopal School has been leading the charge in the fight against blood cancers and disorders in Dallas for 10 years. By hosting drives and fundraisers, the school has put becoming a registered donor on the map.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 38: Tim Smith, The Boston Foundation & Pledge 1% Boston

Dec 3, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with an episode of Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast ft. Tim Smith of The Boston Foundation and Pledge 1% and explore the many approaches to philanthropy beyond donating, like volunteering and giving skills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Do You Evaluate Systems Change? A Place to Start.

Dec 3, 2019 8:30 AM ET

FSG's Joelle Cook and Hallie Preskill share advice for foundations and mission-driven organizations thinking about how to evaluate systems change.

Environment

Working to Significantly Reduce Waste at National Parks

Dec 3, 2019 8:30 AM ET

A unique partnership between Subaru of America Inc., NPCA, the National Park Service, park concessioners and surrounding communities is helping national parks reduce, reuse and recycle preventing tons of waste going to landfills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Canadian Securities Institute, a Moody's Analytics Company, Launches Initiative to Promote Better Financial Health for Seniors

Dec 3, 2019 8:05 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation Is Pleased to Share Its 2019 Annual Report

Dec 3, 2019 8:00 AM ET

We’re in our fifth decade of planting and caring for trees and forests across the U.S. and around the globe. We plant them with great purpose. Because the beneficiaries of those trees and forests are people.