Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNBC: CEO Steve Mollenkopf Discusses How Qualcomm Employees Continue to Work Toward the Future of 5G—From Home

Apr 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills and its Foundation Enable 5.5 Billion Meals, Commit to Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

Apr 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s long-term global commitments. The annual update, which marks 50 years of reporting for the company, outlines significant progress against and investments in four priority areas: Food, Planet, People and Community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

“Subaru Share The Love” Award to Support Community Connections’ Inclusion Efforts

Apr 21, 2020 9:00 AM ET

On March 25, Jim Morehart, of Morehart Subaru and Subaru of America, awarded Community Connections an $11,000 donation.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Global Compact Network UK Report Explores Pros and Cons of Corporate ESG Transparency

Apr 21, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Today the Global Compact Network UK publishes their briefing ‘Debating Disclosure: the pros and cons of corporate transparency’.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart, Sustainable Dehumidifiers and Air Conditioners Expand LG ENERGY STAR Air Care Portfolio

Apr 20, 2020 8:00 PM ET

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA has expanded its award-winning portfolio of energy-efficient residential air care products to include the new LG PuriCare™ dehumidifier, a 50-pint† unit with drain pump for effortless everyday use.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Grocery Store Inside A Restaurant? Perhaps The New Reality Of A Post-Coronavirus World

Apr 20, 2020 5:35 PM ET

Major foodservice-only distributors like Sysco have already started helping their restaurant customers create these new mini markets.

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: April 20--24

Apr 20, 2020 4:55 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large. Join IWBI and the WELL community for an array of virtual panels...

Research, Reports & Publications

Don’t Count Out 2020 Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 20, 2020 3:00 PM ET

The COVID-19 crisis has complicated our daily lives and is now impacting the 2020 census.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial and IVECO. Solidarity Across Continents. Solidarity Across Generations.

Apr 20, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Mr. Xiaowei Huang, Deputy Head of the Harbin Economic and Technology Development Zone (Pingfang District) Government, visited CNH Industrial’s agricultural equipment plant in Harbin, China which produces Case IH and New Holland Agricultural machinery

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Acre Support London CIV in Strengthening Senior Management Function with Key Head of Responsible Investment Appointment

Apr 20, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Our banking and finance team are proud to have partnered with London CIV, who today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Jackson as their Head of Responsible Investment.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Keeping the American and Global Economy Moving

Apr 20, 2020 2:50 PM ET

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today detailed a comprehensive set of actions it has taken to fight COVID-19 and to keep the American and global economy moving.

Research, Reports & Publications

General Mills and its Foundation Enable 5.5 Billion Meals, Commit to Advancing Regenerative Agriculture

Apr 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET

General Mills released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress on its long-term global commitments. The update outlines significant progress against & investments in 4 priority areas: Food, Planet, People & Community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One World: Together At Home - Global Citizen, Together With Lady Gaga, Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date In Support Of Healthcare Workers In The Fight Against The COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 20, 2020 1:40 PM ET

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Goodness on the GO: Baldwin CITGO Feeding Families During Coronavirus Pandemic

Apr 20, 2020 1:35 PM ET

CITGO station in Baldwin, LA is helping feed its local community during the ongoing coronavirus public health crisis.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scotiabank Releases its 2019 Environment, Social and Governance Report

Apr 20, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Scotiabank released its 2019 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report, a comprehensive review of how the bank is working to build a more sustainable future for its stakeholders – from shareholders and the natural environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky Profiled by the Financial Times About Johnson & Johnson's Work on a Potential Covid-19 Vaccine

Apr 20, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson scientists are fast at work on a potential vaccine for Covid-19 that our company plans to provide on a not-for-profit basis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Our Communities

Apr 20, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Last month, Wells Fargo announced it was redirecting $175 million to COVID‑19 community relief efforts, and since then, the company has worked to streamline grant making and offer highly flexible funding to nearly 1,000 nonprofits reaching more than 800 communities.

Environment

What to do When Your Grocery Store Says “No Thanks” to Your Reusable Bag

Apr 20, 2020 12:50 PM ET

Using your own reusable bag at the grocery store is a less wasteful practice that many Americans have adopted to reduce the use of plastic bags. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, reusable bags are being shunned at some grocery...

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Activates Project Airbridge Operation

Apr 20, 2020 12:15 PM ET

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced the delivery of its first shipments as a part of Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership managed by the federal government.

Energy

Keysight, DEKRA Join Forces to Address Growing Electric Vehicle Market

Apr 20, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that DEKRA has selected...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HPE Aruba Supplies Network Infrastructure to Floating Hospital to Aid COVID-19 Patients in Italy

Apr 20, 2020 11:50 AM ET

Aruba, an HPE company, has supplied and installed network infrastructure on board the GNV Splendid, a large passenger ferry owned by the MSC Group, which has been transformed into a floating hospital to battle the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Caring for Our Communities During COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 20, 2020 11:35 AM ET

The outbreak of COVID-19 is a global concern, with effects filtering down to organizations close to you and me that are in critical need of assistance. Lives are disrupted, more people than ever are calling out for help, and responders are hard-pressed to meet the overwhelming demand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walmart Meets Commitment to Hire 150,000 Associates, Pledges to Hire 50,000 More

Apr 20, 2020 11:30 AM ET

We’re seeing huge successes from the talent we’re adding to the team, and we are proud and appreciative of everything our associates are doing to provide a vital service to our communities during this time.

Health & Healthcare

Cox Keeps Communities Connected to Healthcare Information During COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 20, 2020 11:30 AM ET

As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, Cox Communications has launched a program to help the communities it serves make sense of the significant amount of information available around the coronavirus pandemic

Green Infrastructure

General Motors and DTE Energy are Making Michigan a Clean Energy Powerhouse

Apr 20, 2020 11:30 AM ET

General Motors and DTE Energy are working together to accelerate Michigan’s transition to renewable energy with the largest clean-energy deal in Michigan.