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Innovation & Technology

Technology’s Role in this Modern Pandemic – Past, Present & Future

Having worked in technology for 30 years, I’ve experienced first-hand the industry’s movement from the 3rd to 4th industrial revolutions. As I look back at the progress of the last 3 decades, it’s occurred to me that -- for better or for worse --

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Brands Do Their Part in India

With over 29,000 confirmed cases and an ongoing lockdown, India is not the most talked about nation when it comes to the devastating effects brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, however it is suffering the same effects as many others.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Increases COVID-19 Charitable Commitment to $25 Million

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) today announced an additional $15 million in grants to support the ongoing relief efforts to the global COVID-19 crisis.

Innovation & Technology

LIXIL Manufactures Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

We are proud to support those battling on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic by re-purposing our 3D printers in N.J. to make vital face shields that help keep healthcare workers safe.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 3: Why is COVID-19 Hitting Minority Communities So Hard?

This week in Episode 3, Lisa Ling interviews National Academies member and University of Connecticut professor Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., to learn what his new coronavirus study reveals. Plus, what’s needed to mass-produce a vaccine.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Duke Energy Reports Show Progress Toward Ambitious Climate and Sustainability Goals

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has released a pair of data-driven reports outlining the company’s recent accomplishments and path to advance its critical environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Funds Research into Sustainable Materials at EPFL

Logitech is excited to announce that we will fund breakthrough research into more sustainable materials at EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We’re Making Food and Giving It Away

Several of our plants are now making food, boxing it up, and sending it straight to Feeding America. The organization is providing it to its network of 200 member food banks, food pantries and meal programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Values in a Time of Crisis

This session is great for ALL leaders, especially in education and those with a vested interest in educational equity.

Events, Media & Communications

Olympic Solidarity Increases Its Support to National Olympic Committees for Their Preparation for and Participation in Tokyo 2020 by USD 25.3 Million

This additional budget of USD 10.3m will allow Olympic Solidarity to make available additional funds relating to exceptional Games-related costs incurred by NOCs due to the postponement of the Tokyo Games.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What the Crisis Has Shown Asset Managers: Industry Leaders Speak Out

People are everything. As leaders, we need to assess our teams, empower those who are willing and able to help in a crisis, and look after those who need support.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: April 27 - May 1

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community for an array of virtual panels...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coronavirus Underlines Why Employee Health Is a Pressing Sustainability Issue

Companies around the globe are facing an unprecedented level of disruption due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Study Reveals That 81% of the World Population Is Calling Upon Billionaires to Contribute More to Charity – Especially During COVID-19 Pandemic

In results released today by research agency Glocalities and international advocacy organization Global Citizen, a global survey reveals that 81% of the world population is calling upon billionaires to contribute and help close the financing gap.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Smart Appliances Can Help Save Energy and the Planet

Since the first Earth day was observed 50 years ago, the day’s message has only grown in importance. For anyone wondering how they can contribute to a better tomorrow, a good place to get started is right in your home with smart, energy-saving home appliances and tools. Even small changes can make a big difference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Benevity App Finalist in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards

The Benevity app was selected as a finalist in the App category of Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards.

Health & Healthcare

Supporting Families With No-Cost Tools to Help Teens Be Vape Free

The Food and Drug Administration reports that 5 million youth in the United States currently use e-cigarettes. That’s 1 in 4 high school students (27.5%) and 1 in 10 middle school students (10.5%).

Environment

Sustainable Living at Home

Like many of you, I can’t remember the last time I spent so much time at home. The coronavirus crisis has made some things simpler and others vastly more challenging – time seems distorted, we feel the need to simplify our lives and rituals have become important to give us a sense of control.

Health & Healthcare

Ecocentricity Blog: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Whether we are talking about pandemic justice or environmental justice, the situation is largely the same. The poor among us are suffering.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Black & Veatch NextGen Ag Develops Sustainable Infrastructure for Cultivated Meat Company

Global food production is responsible for more than a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Agriculture uses half the world’s habitable land and consumes 70 percent of its freshwater withdrawals.

Environment

Saving More than a Drop in the Bucket – P&G Sustainability at Home

Billions of people around the world, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, are changing their routines in response to ensure their personal health and wellness and the safety of others. Even as we respond to this global crisis, we haven’t lost sight of our commitment to two of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges — finite resources and growing consumption.

Research, Reports & Publications

Make the Pivot to Being a Purpose-Led Company: Introducing the Purpose Playbook

COVID-19 is one for the history books.

We’re still learning all the lessons of this pandemic, but one seems very clear: the system (financial, healthcare, education, employment, social, legal, political) is interconnected and so are its weaknesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Corporation Begins Crowdfunding Round to Raise Funds for Sustainable Businesses

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites is proud to announce it is now seeking funds through its crowdfunding campaign on Fundopolis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Grocery Stores Are Portioning out Flour From Industrial-Sized Bags to Deal With Increasing Demand

Supermarkets across the U.S. have been packing their own flour to feed the need of Americans.

Latest Campaigns

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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. 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...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. 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...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. 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...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. 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...