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Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Companies Deliver Pro Bono Service Virtually

For more than a decade, leading companies have shared their professional skills and capabilities by placing employees in short term pro bono assignments in underserved communities

Health & Healthcare

The O2 Arena Opens as NHS Training Facility

AEG’s The O2 Arena in London recently opened earlier this month as a training facility – free of charge – to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) for its Nightingale field hospitals to combat COVID-19 through June 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Search for a Cure: How ScottsMiracle-Gro Is Helping to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19

At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we are invested in doing our part to fight COVID-19, and our colleagues from all over North America are supporting efforts to mitigate the spread in unique and impactful ways.

Health & Healthcare

Black & Veatch’s Connected Data Real-Time Mapping Technology Keeps Projects Moving and Workers Safe

Black & Veatch, a global provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, has developed a geospatial tracking tool to additionally safeguard field services and construction crews during the current COVID-19 global health crisis.

Education

Aramark Salutes School Lunch Heroes; Provides 20 Million Meals to Students During Covid-19 Crisis

In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (May 1) and in the midst of the largest public health crisis in recent history, Philadelphia-based Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is saluting the dedicated school nutrition professionals across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CRB Project for Pfizer Wins 2020 Facility of the Year Award

A state-of-the-art facility allowing Pfizer Inc. to significantly expand its global clinical manufacturing and speed critical therapies to patients has been awarded the 2020 Facility of the Year Award for Facility Integration

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Extends Global Community Grants Program to Support COVID-19 Response

To support community-level crisis responses, Xylem Watermark, the Company’s corporate citizenship program, is inviting customers and partners to nominate nonprofit organizations in their communities to receive grant funding for COVID-19 responses.

Environment

Celebrating Earth Month During COVID-19

For those of us in America, spring has arrived and it’s planting season. For myself in Arizona, my husband and I planted herb seeds and tomato seedlings in our garden early March, thanks to the abundance of sunshine.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Last Chance! AIAG Offers Free Registration for Virtual Corporate Responsibility Summit

During this difficult financial time, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has announced it will offer their 2020 Corporate Responsibility Summit – now hosted on a virtual platform – free of charge for all attendees.

Green Infrastructure

Gardening Tips During COVID-19

Spring has sprung and as we continue to physical distance, gardening is a perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, improve your mental health, and connect with nature.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Expands Environmental Services to Meet Evolving Client Demands, Sustainability Goals

Black & Veatch is expanding its global environmental capabilities and services as businesses respond to increasingly complex demands from regulators, shareholders and consumers.

Environment

Supporting Sustainable Processes Is More Important Than Ever

As people around the globe continue to deal with the impact of our current crisis, it’s understandable that the 50th anniversary of Earth Day isn’t making as much front-page news.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthxWomen: Women in the Environment

EarthxWomen brought together youth climate leaders, creative activists, and seasoned advocates in a series of online discussions for Earthx2020. The virtual conference, held in partnership with the National Geographic Society, commemorated...

Green Infrastructure

Introducing the Smart City Carpet Collection by Mohawk Group

“As the maker of Living Products like Smart City, we believe better design examines both embodied carbon and materials health to produce sustainable products that help reduce the carbon footprint of our customers and lead the way in transparency.”

Innovation & Technology

How The 5G Era Could Help Build A More Sustainable Future

5G could be a step toward a greener future. It’ll just take the help of cities, businesses and citizens to bring that potential to life.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FedEx Aircraft Mechanic Puts Engineering Skills to Work Building Intubation Boxes for Use With COVID-19 Patients

“I can build one of those things myself.”

That’s what went through Shawn Yarbro’s head when his wife, a nurse, told him about the need at hospitals for something called an intubation box.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Provides Funding to Mid-South Food Bank

"With this generous gift – equivalent to more than 665,000 meals – we can continue to distribute food, as well as hope, to so many who are struggling in this Covid-19 emergency," said Mid-South Food Bank President & CEO Cathy Pope.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Protect Our Customers, Communities and Our Team

This pandemic has unfortunately created an environment in which ransomware, scams, and cyberattacks of all sorts have reportedly increased.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The CVS Health Foundation and CATCH Global Foundation Premier New ‘Be Vape Free’ Virtual Field Trip April 30th in Partnership with Discovery Education

According to the Food and Drug Administration, 5 million youth in the United States currently use e-cigarettes: 1 in 4 high school students (27.5%) and 1 in 10 middle school students (10.5%).

Events, Media & Communications

EarthxEnergy: Renewables

Environment

U.S. Government Extends Bechtel Contract for Chemical Weapons Destruction

The U.S. government added 3 years to the Bechtel contract to destroy 2,600 tons of surplus chemical weapons stored in Colorado, adding provisions to accelerate the destruction to meet commitments to Congress and international treaty by end of 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building a More Resilient, Sustainable Global Economy at #Ceres2020!

Tune in to the Ceres 2020 Digital Program to learn how we can build a more resilient, sustainable global economy and help prevent future crises — whether caused by coronavirus or climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Disability Institute Launches COVID-19 Financial Resilience Center to Provide Cost-Free Financial Resources for People With Disabilities

Today, National Disability Institute (NDI) launched the Financial Resilience Center, an online comprehensive education and information hub for people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Sports Franchises Come Together to Create ‘Teams For LA’ to Benefit the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles

AEG, the LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Sparks and Rank + Rally recently joined forces to launch the TEAMS FOR LA ON-LINE SUPERSALE to sell logoed team merchandise, as well as classic merchandise from the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the GRAMMY Awards, to benefit Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Charles Koch and Brian Hooks on Empowering Solutions to Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic

From government to business to education, individuals from across society are working together to find innovative ways to help others through the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. 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...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. 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...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...