Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ and Disruption Ventures Launch "RAISE & RISE" Competition for Women Entrepreneurs in Quebec

Nov 24, 2020 8:15 AM ET

In collaboration with Disruption Ventures, The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its premiere RAISE & RISE event – a virtual pitch competition and conference that offers women entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash investment of $25,000 and more.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Love of Money

Nov 24, 2020 8:10 AM ET

Can we align our values with our money while taking care of the poor, the planet and our financial well-being?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 15th Consecutive Year

Nov 23, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Cummins has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for North America for a 15th consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IVECO Is Promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness in Brazil Through Its Blue November Web Series

Nov 23, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer amongst Brazilian men, and is the second leading cause of death among male cancer patients, according to the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA).

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg to Convene Third Annual Sustainable Finance Week

Nov 23, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Bloomberg will convene the third annual Sustainable Finance Week (SFW) from November 30 till December 4 with five days of events and editorial insights to accelerate the mainstreaming of sustainable finance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork PeakServe® Recessed Cabinet Adapter Wins The Innovation Award For The Dispenser Category At ISSA Show North America 2020

Nov 23, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Tork PeakServe® Recessed Cabinet Adapter, the latest paper hand towel dispenser innovation from Tork, an Essity brand, was named an Innovation Award Winner in the Dispenser Category at the ISSA Show North America 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black & Veatch Names Christopher Murphy Chief Technology Officer

Nov 23, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Reflecting the increasing convergence of diverse technology platforms and the design, engineering and construction of critical infrastructure systems, Christopher Murphy has joined Black & Veatch as Chief Technology Officer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How ON Semiconductor is Bridging the Higher Education and Opportunity Gap

Nov 23, 2020 2:45 PM ET

ON Semiconductor promotes and is a proud supporter of inclusive higher education, as it helps develop the skills and talents of society.

Health & Healthcare

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Announces $50K USD Pandemic Response Prize

Nov 23, 2020 2:40 PM ET

More than ever, we, Cisco, believe in the power of technology to solve global problems. In recent history, never have we been more in need of innovative technology solutions that positively impact nearly every aspect of society.

Innovation & Technology

The Inclusive Growth Toolkit Helps Erie Rebuild

Nov 23, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Natasha Pacley discovered a talent for cooking at a young age at her grandmother’s side. She had her sights set on sharing those recipes with the world, but life would intervene before she could get back to her love. Homeless at age 18, Natasha...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Fifth Consecutive Year

Nov 23, 2020 1:50 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) was named to both the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition highlights Republic's ongoing commitment to long-term economic...

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - November 2020

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." His foundation still has lots of stories to share in their quarterly newsletter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Recognized for Excellence in Corporate Citizenship During U.S. Chamber Foundation's 21st Annual Citizens Awards

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow's RENUVA™ Program Wins Sustainability Award From Chemical Week

Nov 23, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Dow (NYSE: Dow), has won Best Sustainable Product for its RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program in Chemical Week’s Sustainability Awards.

Energy

Enbridge's Pennsylvania Project To Join New Jersey Facility in Supplying Solar Energy To Help Keep Natural Gas Flowing

Nov 23, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Earlier this month, Enbridge announced a company-wide plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Today, in Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, we’re taking another important step on that journey.

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Makes 988 Emergency Lifeline's Critical Mental Health Support Services Immediately Available to Customers

Nov 23, 2020 12:45 PM ET

T-Mobile has once again demonstrated its commitment to getting customers the essential connectivity they need at the most important times.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk's Employee Volunteers in Action

Nov 23, 2020 12:45 PM ET

As Mohawk grows around the world, we bring with us a legacy of commitment to the communities in which our manufacturing facilities are located — the same communities our employees and their families call home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Business Resource Councils

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In 2019, our BRCs launched global campaigns to increase collaboration across regions and strengthen the engagement of our employees worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS News | UPS Foundation Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Top Citizenship Award

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

When businesses create shared value — aligning corporate citizenship with business strategy, engaging their people to act with purpose, and leveraging their strengths to deliver good — they drive powerful, positive change. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized UPS for doing just that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Contributes 80,000-Pound Protein Donation for 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

This donation will provide the equivalent of more than 300,000 servings of nutritious protein to assist those suffering from food insecurity throughout Hampton Roads.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

United Airlines Executive Chairman Oscar Munoz Joins CBRE Group, Inc. Board of Directors

Nov 23, 2020 12:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Oscar Munoz, Executive Chairman of United Airlines, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Communities With Our Renewable Products

Nov 23, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Our Espaly, France, plant donated 11,000 corrugated boxes to the Trisomie21 Association of the Haute- Loire region, to assist their fundraising efforts for people living with Down syndrome.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Webinar Recording - Introduction to Insights & Impact: Measuring the Social Impact of Volunteerism

Nov 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Learn about new tools for volunteer impact measurement & optimization in this webinar by Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly and True Impact Founder & CEO Farron Levy.

Diversity & Inclusion

In a Year of Profound Change, Over 1,100 C-Suite Leaders Convene to Accelerate Commitments to Diversity & Inclusion

Nov 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition’s Chairman and CEO John Agwunobi along with with more than 1,000+ leaders joined the 4th annual CEO Action Closed-Door Session to discuss the bold commitments necessary to address systemic issues of inequity in society.

Health & Healthcare

“Pandemic Priority: Daily Free Tests for All!”

Nov 23, 2020 11:55 AM ET

The nationwide spread of COVID-19 in the USA on the abject failure of the Trump administration, revealed by Robert Woodward‘s interviews in “RAGE” (2020), are focusing on individualistic behavior and politics.