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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Gratitude to Generosity

It just takes a few minutes of kindness from each of us — and maybe some encouragement to our family, friends and coworkers too. Let’s #CaptureKindness together!

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada Launches a Set of Tools Designed to Advance Gender Equality in the Private Sector at the Business for Gender Equality Virtual Forum With Leaders, Advocates, and Change-makers

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada welcomed leaders, advocates, and change-makers at the Business for Gender Equality virtual forum.

Media & Communications

Focusing on Regenerative Agriculture and Moving to Renewable Electricity, Nestlé Redoubles Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Nestle is taking measures to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 – even as the company grows.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2020 Impact Report - Press Release

WCIF is uniquely suited to offer an alternative. It invests in companies that provide tools that enable brands, retailers, and suppliers to source responsibly and which workers can use to their own benefit. Corporations and suppliers are the primary customers for these tools, but the ultimate beneficiaries of the Fund’s investments will be the millions of vulnerable workers at the bottom of global supply chains, and their families.

Diversity & Inclusion

HACR Supports Nasdaq Board Diversity Filing With SEC

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) endorses yesterday’s filing by Nasdaq proposing that all listed companies report full and consistent diversity statistics related to its board of directors

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Bank to Present at Emerge Conference, Inclusion and Advocacy: Closing the Wealth Gap

The organizations will discuss their efforts to remove barriers to equity, and how Fifth Third is working to close the income gap through innovative financial empowerment tools to improve financial health for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Celebrates the Potential of Difference During Diversity Week

In order to focus on and expand the perspectives of diversity and foster a culture of inclusion, CNH Industrial held a week dedicated to Diversity at all of its facilities in Brazil and Argentina.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program to Create Pathways to Bay Area Homeownership

In the Bay Area, more than four in 10 renters pay over 30% of their income on housing. Additionally, nearly 25% of renters are severely cost-burdened, paying over half of their income on housing

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Costa Rica Among Top Employers for Young Professionals

In its first year of participation, Bacardi in Costa Rica comes in #2 as “Best Companies for Young Professionals” as announced by Best Place to Employers for Youth (EFY) and a study conducted by FirstJob.

Research, Reports & Publications

More Sport, More Impact: IOC Welcomes Launch of Sport for Development Coalition of Public Development Banks and Partners

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has welcomed the launch of a Sport for Development Coalition of Public Development Banks (PDBs) and partners, which aims to leverage the power of sport for global sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Make an Impact in Just One Day

John Hancock skills-based volunteer Eleanor Malloy reflects on how a single day of service at Common Impact's Skills for Cities flash consulting event made a real impact on Massachusetts education nonprofit OneGoal.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Creating Renewable Solutions at International Paper

The sustainability, health and transportation needs of our customers, as well as the evolving demands of consumers, drive our commitment to innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Hosts Digital Equity Summit Focused on Meeting Veterans' Needs in the Digital Age and Announces Nearly $220,000 in Donations to Support Digital Inclusion Efforts for Veterans in Connecticut, Vermont and Western Massachusetts

Executives from Comcast Corporation and Comcast’s Western New England Region recently held a virtual summit on the topic of veterans to raise awareness of the impact the digital divide has on them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Third Year in a Row

ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON),, energy efficient innovations, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index, recognizing companies with sustainable business practices. This is the third time the company has been included in the index.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Names Executive Vice President Kala Gibson Chief Enterprise Corporate Responsibility Officer & Head of Business Banking

The Bank also announced the promotion of Stefanie Steward-Young to chief corporate social responsibility officer and Jada Grandy-Mock to chief corporate community and economic development officer.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Lesson No. 1 in Small Business: Agility Drives Innovation

Wendy Shen started her New Jersey-based small business in 1988 as an offshoot of her parents’ stationary company in Taiwan, selling fancy push-button pencil cases while in graduate school at Pace University.

Research, Reports & Publications

The 2020 CR & Sustainability Salary & Market Report Is Now Live

The CR Salary & Market Survey today announced the launch of the 2020 results and report. The largest of its kind, the survey was completed this year by over 1,500 professionals globally, making for compelling and thorough results.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med Announce the Launch of their First ever Recyclable HDPE Toothpaste Tubes in North America and Europe

Today, Procter & Gamble Oral Care unveils its newest packaging innovation across its leading toothpaste brands, Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med. This announcement increases the level of recyclability of its toothpaste tubes, as part of the P&G Ambition 2030 commitments of achieving 100% recyclable or reusable packaging.

Education

Tools Connecting High Schoolers to Financial Success

Research from the U.S. Treasury Department implies that educating students about smart financial decisions is as critical as ever: only 1 out of 6 students currently have the baseline of economic knowledge they need to be successful long-term.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How to Reduce Restaurant Takeout Waste

Shortly before the pandemic hit, the World Wildlife Federation projected a 40% increase in plastic pollution over the next decade.

Energy

Ørsted Commissions the Netherland's Largest Wind Farm

Ørsted has fully commissioned the 752MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm, the company's first in the Netherlands. Borssele 1 & 2 is the second largest operating offshore wind farm in the world and the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Finding Common Ground in Unexpected Places

Jim King never takes his ability to walk, see or hear for granted. For the past three years, he has volunteered as a ski coach with Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, which provides life-enhancing outdoor recreation for over 3,600 youth...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Wells Fargo Unite to Launch “Team Up for Tech” to Help Underserved Youth Learn From Home

The LA Kings (NHL), and their long-standing exclusive financial services sponsor, Wells Fargo are joining forces to help students in need across Los Angeles with the launch of “Team Up For Tech”

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Stranded on the Side of the Road

As humanity more fully understands the urgency of the climate crisis, and as business and governments do more to proactively decarbonize society, entire sectors will be rendered obsolete.

Research, Reports & Publications

ViacomCBS Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

The report focuses on data through 2019 and the company’s global ESG priorities to date in three core areas: On-screen Content and Social Impact, Workforce and Culture and Sustainable Production and Operations.

Latest Campaigns

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  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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  10. Investing in our Communities
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    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...
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