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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Provides Funding to Feeding America

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has made a $100,000 donation to Feeding America® to support year-round hunger relief efforts.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Land Betterment Corporation Forms Railcar and Metal Recycling Service Partnership

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job, entered into a multiyear agreement with a third party scrap metal company.

Research, Reports & Publications

CNH Industrial Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Report

CNH Industrial has published its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HPE Supports Growing Demand for Remote Workforce Rollouts in Wake of COVID-19 Impact

HPE announced a series of initiatives to help customers & support business continuity in the wake of COVID-19. Recognizing the growing need to deploy remote workforce infrastructure, HPE is offering flexible financing terms for virtual desktops.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Using Creativity to #HonorHeroes Doing Extraordinary Things During COVID-19

In times like this, we are reminded of how community and creativity have the power to change the world.

Health & Healthcare

Coronavirus Means Building Owners, Companies Need To Look At New Health Standards

"In this moment, WELL and anything that really stresses the importance of place in our health and well being ... has never been more relevant,” IWBI President Rachel Gutter said...

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Andre Fourie

Meet Andre Fourie and discover how his company, ABInbev is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively

Events, Media & Communications

ViacomCBS Networks to Air “ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME,” a Global Special to Celebrate and Support Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Saturday, April 18

ViacomCBS networks in the U.S. and around the world will air ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME, a global televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, on Saturday, April 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, live ET).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Foodservice Offers Support for Restaurants During COVID-19

General Mills Foodservice announces efforts underway to help support the restaurant industry, including a $100,000 donation to the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) to help restaurant workers facing hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Education

Help Students Understand the Fundamentals of Finance

To make smart financial decisions, people need the right knowledge and skills.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub’s Bahar Gidwani Speaking at Skytop’s Generating Alpha

Skytop Strategies will launch its Generating Alpha, ESG as a Core Driver of Institutional Portfolio Performance on June 25th in New York.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Provides Food for Loomis Student Breakfast and Lunch Program

Through the donations, the district has been able to provide lunch and breakfast for between 300 and 350 students, five days a week.

Responsible Production & Consumption

UPS Longitudes | Taking the Pulse of SMBs During the Coronavirus Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a historic impact on the U.S. economy. To better understand how businesses are weathering this storm, UPS has launched a weekly survey to gauge the “pulse” of small and medium-sized businesses across the country.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Walking the Walk of Good Governance With Outsourced Trading

There’s no escaping ESG in investing today, whether you’re the asset owner, the asset manager, or an intermediary. Governance (the G) may be the most pervasive of the three in the day-to-day business of investing, particularly when it comes to transparency.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Publix Partner to Protect the Natural Waters of Florida

In early 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation and Publix partnered to plant 125,000 trees in Florida’s Withlacoochee State Forest and Little Orange Creek, helping to restore impaired waterways and critical wildlife habitats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker to Supply DEWALT Battery System for Ford and 3M’s Powered Air-Purifying Respirators

The company is collaborating with Ford and 3M to supply a DEWALT portable battery solution for their new Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, which will be used to help protect healthcare professionals as they treat patients of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation Raises the Bar for Environmental Commitment and Progress in 2019 Sustainability Report

Whirlpool Corporation announced in its 2019 Sustainability Report that it raised the bar on its environmental commitments and accelerated the progress of its short and long-term goals to meet or exceed the Paris Accord.

Environment

AEG Launches AEG #GoGreen Campaign to Support 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Today, AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, launched its AEG #GoGreen social media campaign in support of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

Health & Healthcare

How Long Will it Take to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine to Market?

Fortunately, the pharmaceutical industry has long been accustomed to a speed-to-market mentality. While developing new vaccines and treatments is a long road, the industry is pursuing every avenue to accelerate production.

Research, Reports & Publications

FCA Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Highlighting Environmental, Social and Economic Initiatives

In 2019, FCA took the decisive steps to lay the groundwork for its future growth, to take a leading role in shaping the future of global mobility, and to continue our commitment to value creation for all of our stakeholders.

Health & Healthcare

Coronavirus: Continuing to Help the Medical Community

Utilizing our main resources, we've collaborated to show our support for the medical community. JetBlue is currently working with our business partners, community non-profits and NGOs to help get much-needed supplies to where they are needed most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Partners With Feeding America to Help Provide 50 Million Meals to Help Fight Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its continued commitment to supporting people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping to provide 50 million meals* to Feeding America®.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech Releases AI-Powered Chatbot for Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

Tetra Tech is proud to partner with, mentor, and support many small businesses. We are using our artificial intelligence (AI) to help small businesses find the information they need about available COVID-19 relief options.

Health & Healthcare

On National High Five Day, SC Johnson and Save the Children Launch #TheNextHighFive Challenge, Crowdsourcing a New High Five for the Next Generation

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we interact, we’re all looking for creative ways to connect, cope and care for each other.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Simple Financial Reminders for Complex Times

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finances and purchasing habits have changed abruptly and dramatically for nearly everyone.

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