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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Edison International Donates $1 Million to Support Those Impacted by COVID-19

Edison International pledged $1 million on March 13 to local nonprofits whose focus is on providing critical services, food and necessities to vulnerable communities in response to COVID-19.

Events, Media & Communications

Learn from Home: Stakeholder Engagement During a Time of Crisis, April 28

Brand reputations are made or lost during times of crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rimrock Subaru Stays Open and Gives Back to Family Services in Billings

Auto-repair shops are considered to be a necessary industry, as we go down the list of what can and can’t stay open during Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's COVID-19-related stay-at-home order, and Rimrock Subaru in Billings is alive and kicking.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Need a Green Transition After COVID-19

The ‘bold leadership’ shown by the EU in re-committing to the European Green Deal, even as the coronavirus pandemic is being tackled, has been recognized by GRI chief executive Tim Mohin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

30 Winners of $1.2 Million in Edison Scholars Program Announced by Edison International

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2020 Edison Scholars and will be awarded $1.2 million in scholarships by Edison International to pursue science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) studies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Earmarks $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Community Response Efforts

A small group of University of Ottawa faculty and students are making a big impact in the fight against COVID-19 by using their engineering know-how and 3D printers to produce much-needed face shields for frontline healthcare workers in the city.

Environment

Raising Captain Planets

Some of you may recall the 1990s American TV cartoon program, “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” where five “planeteers” across the globe use the power vested in their rings to foil villainy and summon Earth’s ultimate superhero — Captain Planet himself. If by now, you’re starting to have flashbacks of your childhood memories watching the TV program over snacks, here is the famous snippet to relive all that you may be missing.

Innovation & Technology

From Diagnostics to Masks: How a Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winner Is Helping Front-line Health Workers

OmniVis developed a handheld, IoT device that detects cholera in water samples within 30 minutes of collection. Until now, that process took over a week. Shorter detection times can reduce illness and death from the disease.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Awarded the 2020 Business Ethics Leadership Alliance Community Champion Award by Ethisphere

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, today announced it has been awarded the 2020 Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) Community Champion Award by Ethisphere for its contributions to the member community.

Environment

Art for Earth

Wednesday, April 22 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and a unique moment in time to share and appreciate our connection to nature.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Virtual Volunteering is Here in a Big Way – Here’s How to Take Advantage

As entire workforces are confined to their homes, companies are taking advantage of the work from home reality by investing in virtual volunteering.

Innovation & Technology

HP Helps Bring Creativity and Sustainability to Life with Breakthrough Devices

Today, HP Inc. unveiled its newest Z by HP mobile workstation and HP ENVY portfolio – designed for creators who push the envelope of what’s possible

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.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...