Research, Reports & Publications

2019 Annual and ESG Report

Apr 13, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Trane Technologies - a global climate innovator - released its 2019 Annual and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Focusing for the Future. The report celebrates the early achievement of 30 specific and ambitious 2020 Targets for world-class ESG performance and introduces the company’s next-generation 2030 Sustainability Commitments.

Media & Communications

Arbor Day Foundation Launches Campaign to Celebrate Arbor Day at Home

Apr 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation has announced a social media campaign to plant 50,000 trees on behalf of people celebrating Arbor Day while following social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Boxes Fighting Hunger Amid School Closures in Southern California

Apr 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is taking action to address critical needs in the communities in which its employee live and work during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Media & Communications

Subaru of Las Vegas | 4/6/20

Apr 13, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Subaru of Las Vegas is taking steps to promote the health and safety of employees and customers whether you're buying a vehicle on the lot, or shopping virtually

Environment

HelloFresh Announces Plans to Offset 100 Percent of Its Carbon Emissions

Apr 13, 2020 9:00 AM ET

In honor of Earth Month, HelloFresh announced today that it will offset 100 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂) generated from its operations, outbound shipping and corporate travel.

Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment, CDL Is Changing the Climate to Change the Future

Apr 13, 2020 5:00 AM ET

City Developments Limited (CDL) has released its Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2020 titled “Changing the Climate. Changing the Future.”, it's thirteenth sustainability report since 2008.

Events, Media & Communications

Hormel Foods Brings its Pantry Project Live to Instagram

Apr 10, 2020 6:45 PM ET

The event is part of The Pantry Project, an initiative Hormel Foods pioneered during the COVID-19 outbreak. The company has invited chefs and kitchen experts to support home cooks by showing them how to put their pantry stashes to good use.

Events, Media & Communications

Handprints Over Footprints: Combining Social Impact with Environmental Stewardship to Create Net-Positive Enterprises

Apr 10, 2020 6:05 PM ET

This CEU introduces the concept of Handprinting, and its increasing importance in the transformational movement of regenerative sustainability.

Health & Healthcare

Ramping Up Manufacturing to Help Address COVID-19

Apr 10, 2020 5:25 PM ET

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased in Asia and began to spread to other regions around the world, a team of employees at Gilead’s manufacturing site in La Verne, California met in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 3.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Market Disruption is Affecting Global Corporate Renewables

Apr 10, 2020 5:20 PM ET

The unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt across industries, including renewable energy. These market dynamics will especially affect corporations that are evaluating, or have contracted for, power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Health & Healthcare

Bayer Supports Fight Against the Corona Pandemic in Spain With Measures Totaling Approximately 1 Million Euros

Apr 10, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Bayer is supporting the fight against the corona pandemic in Spain with a comprehensive aid package. The company is donating 800,000 euros to the national health system in Spain for the purchase of urgently needed medical equipment and hospital beds.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coronavirus: Helping Medical Professionals, Students and Our Community

Apr 10, 2020 4:00 PM ET

JetBlue is working with non-profits & NGOs to get medical professionals & much-needed supplies to places where they are needed most, as well as providing flights to students who need help getting to family & friends or a permanent housing situation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic Foundation Announces 2:1 Match for Employee Charitable Giving During COVID-19 Response

Apr 10, 2020 3:00 PM ET

In the midst of a global health crisis, the Medtronic Foundation is committed to supporting front line health workers and nonprofit organizations around the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Shifts Temecula Operations to Produce Face Shields for COVID-19 First Responders

Apr 10, 2020 1:50 PM ET

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has shifted production in its Temecula, California manufacturing plant to produce face shields to help protect healthcare workers and first responders in critical need areas across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bedford Brewery Opens Beer Garden, Pop-Up Food Bank for Restaurant Workers

Apr 10, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Sysco donated food that would’ve been shipped to restaurants that are now closed.

Innovation & Technology

How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from COVID-19 Phone Scams

Apr 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET

As more and more Americans brace for the possible health and economic fallouts from the COVID-19 outbreak, scammers are proving themselves to be another rising threat, harnessing the fear and uncertainty many of us feel day to day on a growing basis.

Diversity & Inclusion

Merck named one of the Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals by AISES

Apr 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Merck has been recognized by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. AISES released its listing of the 50 Top STEM Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LLS and Partners Commit $4.5 Million for Blood Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19

Apr 10, 2020 11:30 AM ET

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, along with valued partners, announced their commitment to help as many blood cancer patients as possible during this unprecedented crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ViacomCBS Launches $100 Million Coronavirus Relief Fund

Apr 10, 2020 11:00 AM ET

ViacomCBS has launched a $100 million fund to provide support to the crew members, actors, and filmmakers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the production shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Express’ Commitment to Backing Colleagues, Customers and Communities Affected by COVID-19

Apr 10, 2020 10:40 AM ET

For more than 170 years, American Express has been committed to backing our colleagues, our customers, our partners and the communities we serve around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Partners With City of Chicago on Donations for COVID-19 First Responders and Patients

Apr 10, 2020 10:30 AM ET

United Airlines has partnered with the City of Chicago to provide supplies for COVID-19 first responders and patients.

Green Infrastructure

Mohawk Group Recognized as Disaster Recovery Supplier

Apr 10, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The General Services Administration (GSA) has designated Mohawk Group as an official disaster recovery supplier

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Partners with Governor Newsom to Fly Medical Volunteers to California to Fight COVID-19

Apr 10, 2020 10:00 AM ET

United Airlines has partnered with Governor Newsom to provide free, round-trip flights for medical volunteers traveling to California to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis.

Environment

It’s Gopher Tortoise Day. International Paper’s Forestland Stewards Partnership Helps Support Conservation Grants to Restore and Conserve Gopher Tortoise Habitat

Apr 10, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands 2020 Postponed

Apr 10, 2020 9:00 AM ET

3BL Media announced today the postponement of its annual gathering of corporate leaders, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Business Elects to Lead. The event was scheduled for October 6-7 in New York City.