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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Expands Free Virtual Financial Coaching to Help With COVID-19 Hardships

With record numbers of U.S. adults filing for unemployment, and many people facing a lower income amid COVID-19, the Wells Fargo Foundation is supporting national nonprofits in expanding virtual financial coaching services, cost-free, to help the public adapt in these challenging times.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lost in America Foundation Advances National Conversation on Youth Homelessness with Digital Debut of Powerful Documentary

Sands is committed to helping end youth homelessness in the United States, through support for a number of organizations and initiatives that are addressing the issue.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Stronger Foundation for Impact Driven Reporting

Changes to improve how organizations use the GRI Standards to disclose their impacts on the economy, environment and people have been made available for global consultation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clarion Partners' Commitment to Sustainable Buildings Recognized by Leading Industry Organizations

To receive GOLD recognition, Clarion qualified for credits in energy efficiency and sustainability best practices by partnering with tenants on measures such as tracking common area water and energy use, requiring minimum energy efficiency fit-outs, requesting annual energy disclosures, encouraging high efficiency lighting and/or sensors and controls and a variety of other energy-saving initiatives.

Health & Healthcare

[VIDEO] Gildan’s Health & Safety Measures on the Factory Floor During COVID-19

On a regular day, Gildan manufactures some of the world’s most well-known blank apparel. But these are not ordinary days.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data Releases 2019 Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) Performance Report

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report, which provides updated performance metrics and context related to the Company’s sustainability strategy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data Releases 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report, which provides updated performance metrics and context related to the Company’s sustainability strategy.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes Additional Leaders to the WELL Health-Safety Advisory for Sports and Entertainment Venues

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that an additional 25+ leaders from the sports and entertainment industries have joined the WELL Advisory for Sports and Entertainment Venues to help advance the completion of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management specific to these venues. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols and emergency plans to address a post COVID-19 environment. The rating will be available to all facilities and building typologies globally at the end of this month.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) was honored for its efforts in positively impacting local communities, as the bank was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Unveils Plans for DesignFWD Virtual Summit

Mohawk Group announced today that the commercial flooring manufacturer will be hosting a free three-day digital event aimed to inspire attendees and build off the momentum and excitement of the NeoCon platform.

Diversity & Inclusion

COVID-19's Unequal Toll on Communities of Color

Tomorrow I will have the distinct honor of participating in a panel discussion held by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation where I will join experts examining the incredibly damaging impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Black community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Practical Sustainability (ESG) Strategies

Now more than ever, Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to gain a competitive advantage (Wiley, 2nd Edition, 2020) is needed to guide corporations and sustainability practitioners through the COVID-19 challenges and the new reality.

Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media Debuts Bloomberg Green Quarterly Magazine

Today, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green magazine, a quarterly collection of premier climate journalism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Pledges $1 Million in Grants to Support Social Justice and Racial Equity

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partner up With Virtual Volunteers to Build a Great GivingTuesday Campaign

Planning and executing a #GivingTuesday campaign can be daunting for nonprofits without a large marketing budget. That’s why Taproot Foundation has teamed up with the experts at GivingTuesday for a free webinar on campaign best practices

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Smart Home Innovation Contest 2020

Arrow Electronics is teaming with Silicon Labs, AWS and TE Connectivity to find and support new technology that will make homes more secure, better connected and easier to control.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar | South Pole Climate Chatter: UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping and Sustainability Initiatives

​It's no secret that the shipping business has a large carbon footprint. As companies & consumers look to reduce their own impacts on climate, companies like UPS are helping to make it easier.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feeding America Expands Pioneering MealConnect Platform In Response To COVID-19 Crisis

The innovative donation app will now allow all food businesses anywhere in the country to donate their nutritious and unsold product to local nonprofits.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 5

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 4 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Domtar's Windsor Mill Woodroom Upgrade Cuts Fiber Loss, Increases Productivity

The woodroom upgrade is another step forward in the mill’s journey toward a circular economy where responsibly harvested trees from the mill’s forestlands are handled carefully to ensure the highest value for their fiber.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Telemet Adds Popular ESG Data to Its Flagship Investment Platform

Telemet America, Inc. a provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and charting has added ESG sustainability data to its popular Telemet Orion investment platform sourced from CSRHub®.

Innovation & Technology

How Mission Critical Connectivity Has Helped the World Adapt to COVID-19 - and Prepare for the Next Crisis

Wireless is playing an essential role in keeping us all connected, and for those of us in the industry, it is a responsibility we take seriously.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation, Bank Make Donation for Flood Relief

Donations to the Rise Together Fund will focus on providing resources to vulnerable and hurting people in Midland County in the wake of the flood and COVID-19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Vinyl Is in Style

When they made the decision to enter the LVT market, Interface was committed to pioneering more sustainable manufacturing processes and figuring out how to close the loop on the product.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Spot Opportunities in Sustainable Food and Agriculture

The Food and Ag sector is quickly transitioning towards more sustainable food production and consumption. Growing environmental pressures, changing consumer demands, innovation, regulations are disrupting depletive practices & unhealthy preferences

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