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AI & Technology

Mary Barra Outlines GM’s Road Map for Safer, Better and More Sustainable Transportation Solutions

General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra hosted a press conference today in Shanghai to discuss GM’s road map for the future of personal mobility. The company’s goal is to address the challenges such as crashes, pollution and congestion that have come with growing urbanization.

Environment

Top 5 Apple Trees Sold Through the Arbor Day Tree Nursery

Fall harvest is starting. Many of our favorite fall fruits and nuts are starting to ripen. Here are the five most popular apple trees sold through the Arbor Day tree nursery that will ship out this fall.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Everyday Champion Judy Spalding Blazes Courageous Trail Supporting Non-Drinkers

When Judy Spalding joined Brown-Forman, sharing her history of alcohol addiction and recovery was the last thing on her mind. Working for a beverage alcohol company turned into an opportunity for Judy to blaze a courageous trail in transforming attitudes toward non-drinkers. Read more about Judy in our latest Corporate Responsibility Report and on our website.

Philanthropy

Essity Lends a Helping Hand to Hurricane Harvey Relief

Diane Engler and other Essity Employees went to the NBC10 Philadelphia studio, to give a helping hand with a donation for Hurricane Harvey relief to the American Red Cross.

Corporate Responsibility

LBG Canada Spotlight: Philanthropic Giving Strategy Adapted to Economic Circumstances

Over the past two years, Cenovus has intentionally supported organizations and causes that have experienced increased demand during the downturn - focusing on basic needs, mental health and vulnerable populations with more philanthropically-motivated donations. When the price of oil was around the $100 mark, the community investment team at Cenovus was carefully investing millions of dollars in three strategic areas that aligned with both the integrated oil company's focus areas (learning, safety and well-being, and sustainable communities) and their business values.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Sands ECO360 Environmentally Responsible Operations

When guests visit our integrated resorts, they are treated to elegantly designed spaces, celebrity chef restaurants and exquisite customer service. But rarely do they realize what it takes to operate these mini cities behind the scenes. While our ultimate purpose is guest satisfaction, we also consciously aim to reduce our environmental footprint.

Inclusion & Opportunity

#HispanicHeritageMonth: Learn More About Cox Enterprises' Partnerships with The LAA and LULAC

Cox Enterprises is proud to support initiatives that aim to empower Hispanic Americans through access to technology, education and career advancement opportunities. Last month, the company partnered with the Latin American Association (LAA) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to bridge the digital divide in the Hispanic community by opening a new Technology Center in Atlanta.

AI & Technology

Our Vision for Moving Humanity Forward

We can’t completely predict what our world will look like 25 years from now, but we constantly study trends so that we can anticipate the rapid changes taking place in our industry. In an article for the Green Money Journal, Mary Barra shares GM's vision for moving humanity forward.

Philanthropy

Morgan Stanley Employees Build New Playground in Baltimore As Part of Healthy Cities Program

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that over 200 Morgan Stanley and community volunteers will build a playground at Union Baptist-Harvey Johnson Head Start as part of the Morgan Stanley’s Healthy Cities initiative. Joining forces with Union Baptist-Harvey Johnson Head Start and KaBOOM!, volunteers will give more than 400 area children the play space needed for a childhood with balanced and active play, so they can thrive.

AI & Technology

Xylem’s Storm Solutions for Communities Around the World

As a leading global water technology company, Xylem has used its expertise to help communities recover from hurricanes, record rainfall and flooding. Xylem also provides solutions for pumping stations, storm water systems and emergency contingency plans that help utilities and businesses prepare for the worst. Read about some of our recent projects in the US, Asia, South America and Europe.

Environment

What the Texas Ocelot, and Other Wildlife, Can Teach Us About Partnership

It goes without saying that we should not surrender to the notion that a species like the ocelot is headed toward inevitable elimination. Rather, we should work to prevent this from occurring. Thanks to a collaborative effort between private landowners, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), The Conservation Fund, state agencies,​ and innovative companies, we’re demonstrating that endangered species can thrive in the right conditions…

Inclusion & Opportunity

Why Companies Like Nestlé Embrace Veterans

Starting a new career can be tough — even tougher when skills that should make you a great candidate work against you instead. Many veterans face an unfair stigma during the recruitment process, in part due to a misunderstanding of the transferable skills that make service members assets in civilian work forces.

As part of their Project Opportunity efforts, Nestlé works with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes to help veterans not only connect with employment opportunities, but also with training in how to develop resumes and interview skills.

Corporate Responsibility

It Is Time to Fix Our Broken Food Systems

Increasing demand, climate change, water stress, soil degradation and shifting diets are just some of the threats facing global food security. Our current way of feeding the world is a leading cause of environmental and health crises, and it bears risks for national security, health systems, government budgets and economic growth.

Corporate Responsibility

Inspired to Make a Difference

Long before the terms corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship and the triple bottom line were used, and before annual corporate responsibility reports were commonplace, Hormel Foods was doing its part to make the world a better place.

It was the company’s founder, George A. Hormel, who recognized the importance of protecting the environment and giving back and instilled it in the company’s values.

Inclusion & Opportunity

LGBT Retirement Communities: Aging in a Safe Place

Education & Workforce Development

The Right to Education Index

As of 2013, 59 million children are still missing out on primary school—and not because they’re playing hooky. Although the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have prompted increases in primary school enrollment worldwide, gaps remain in achieving the right to education for all, particularly related to education quality and completion of secondary education. For youth entering the workforce, the gaps result in limited employable skills. Given current education trends, youth unemployment rates will continue to grow at critical rates.

Research & Reports

Tetra Pak Index: The Connected Consumer Insights & Opportunities

The 10th edition of the Tetra Pak Index, published in collaboration with General Assembly, focuses on the fast-moving, information-saturated world of the connected consumer.

Philanthropy

Scentsy Announces Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

International fragrance company, Scentsy, Inc. is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity for a yearlong partnership to help create a world where more families will have a place to call home.

Philanthropy

Doing Good by Giving Back

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Carlsberg Promotes Responsible Drinking with 20 Million People in 20 Countries on Global Beer Responsibility Day

The Carlsberg Group, together with business partners and social organisations today celebrates the third annual Global Beer Responsibility Day (GBRD) - a worldwide effort to promote the responsible consumption of beer.

Corporate Responsibility

For Campbell’s, Brand Value Means Customer Engagement

For several years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocates have suggested that companies will lag on solving their environmental and social challenges, putting them at risk – unless CSR is integrated into the company instead of cast aside in a silo. To that end, Campbell Soup Company is one firm that stands out for making CSR critical to both its overall strategy and brand value.

Philanthropy

Keys to Crafting a Charitable Giving Strategy: A Q&A with Albertsons

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christy Duncan Anderson, Executive Director of The Albertsons Companies Foundation, for a conversation about what can be the Holy Grail for many corporate philanthropy teams – moving from a program-centric charitable giving focus to one that’s truly strategy-driven. Christy shared her ideas, her inspirations and well as a few lessons learned from her 6-year tenure with the organization.

Corporate Responsibility

Tetra Tech Celebrates International Day of Democracy

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LATAM Growth

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Growth Through Sustainability

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Opportunity for All

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Growth Through Sustainability

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Truist Championship

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