Research, Reports & Publications

Environmental, Health and Safety Management at Caterpillar

Nov 18, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Caterpillar employees have found ways to implement innovative solutions that improve safety and lower the company's energy, water and waste costs, as well as reduce its environmental impacts.

Sustainable Development Goals

Goodyear Better Future: Advanced Mobility

Nov 18, 2019 12:55 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named on 2019 Working Mother Best Companies for Dads List

Nov 18, 2019 12:10 PM ET

We are honored to be named again to the 2019 Working Mother Best Companies for Dads list. The list recognizes forward-thinking workplaces that lead in the areas of paternity and gender-neutral parental leave, flexible schedules...

Diversity & Inclusion

The Importance of Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Life

Nov 18, 2019 12:10 PM ET

Sustainable Development Goals

More Than Just a Toilet: Fusing Partnerships for a Better World

Nov 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Poverty-stricken communities in Honduras and Ghana have a new lease on a better life with safe water and sanitation solutions from Water Mission and iDE – supported by more than 3,000 KOHLER pour flush toilets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust's Shundrawn Thomas Walks the Talk on Diversity in Financial Services

Nov 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Ultimately, Mr. Thomas said, what's good for minorities and women is good for business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Capital Caring Health: Advanced Home Care & Hospice For All Ages at All Times

Nov 18, 2019 11:35 AM ET

One of the first and largest nonprofit hospices in the United States, Capital Caring has provided hospice and palliative care to more than 123,000 patients and their families across Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland for more than 40 years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Back to Where It All Began

Nov 18, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Paul Newman was worried. In 1982, he’d started his own food company, Newman’s Own, Inc., to give all of its profits to charitable organizations to address pressing social challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

More States Choose Paper-Based Voting Systems for 2020

Nov 18, 2019 11:20 AM ET

Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Act, which establishes safeguards for voting equipment and requires the use of paper-based voting systems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Nov 18, 2019 11:00 AM ET

During its initial launch phase, between November 2018 and May 2019, the OAM portal not only put energy information and functionality in our customers’ hands but also gave back and improved the quality of life for all the communities in which we serve.

Environment

Toss the Templates: Making Your Written Programs Actually Work for You

Nov 18, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Antea Group’s guides you in developing a written health and safety plan that is effective and can be practically implemented for your organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli Seattle Named One of the Most Equitable Places to Work in Washington

Nov 18, 2019 10:15 AM ET

Today, Porter Novelli Seattle was awarded a top spot on the inaugural list of Washington’s Most Equitable Workplaces, a new ranking celebrating the most inclusive places to work in Washington State.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NALCAB, LiftFund and Wells Fargo Announce Launch of Largest National Loan Fund for the Growth of Latino-Owned Small Businesses

Nov 18, 2019 10:05 AM ET

The Wells Fargo Foundation has made a historic $10 million grant to NALCAB to support growth-oriented lending to minority-owned businesses nationwide through a network of Latino-led nonprofit business lenders.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Innovation in Community Impact Investing

Nov 18, 2019 9:50 AM ET

SRI Investing has reached $12 trillion in assets. But, the vast majority – 97 percent – are investments in the traditional capital markets. Beyond adding ESG screens to portfolios, it is imperative that we find ways to support direct, community-level investments as innovative nonprofits are at the forefront of driving social change, but for them to scale they must attract significantly more capital.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What Happens When Water Wells Work Together?

Nov 18, 2019 9:30 AM ET

In the past three years, the WWT has worked with three charitable organizations like Xylem Watermark to rehabilitate old wells and drill new wells for families in New York, Louisiana, Georgia, Montana, Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chevron Announces $100,000 for California Fire Relief Efforts

Nov 18, 2019 9:20 AM ET

Chevron today announced a contribution of $100,000 from the Chevron Global Community Fund to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for wildfires in California.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Attracts Global Finance Leaders Exploring Next-Generation Goals & Reporting

Nov 18, 2019 9:00 AM ET

The Sustainable Brands community gathers today in Philadelphia to kick off the annual New Metrics conference. Over 250 global executives, sustainability strategists and finance leaders are gathering to share advancements in next-generation metrics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dining Out For Life® Hosted by Subaru Achieves Record $4.2 Million in Donations

Nov 18, 2019 8:30 AM ET

With support from Subaru of America, more than $4.2 million dollars was raised for HIV/AIDS services from a single day of dining in cities across North America this year, the most funds raised since Dining Out For Life® began in 1991.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Catholic Charities is Helping People Recognize Their Abilities, Develop Self-sufficiency, and Maintain Dignity

Nov 18, 2019 8:30 AM ET

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency offering services in 21 counties and seven independent cities in northern and central Virginia that comprise the Diocese of Arlington.

Energy

Here Comes the Sun

Nov 18, 2019 8:30 AM ET

The sun is rising over a new era at Hormel Foods — in more ways than one. That’s because the company is increasingly relying on solar power as an environmentally friendly, renewable energy source.

Health & Healthcare

A Harvest to Help End Hunger in Detroit

Nov 18, 2019 8:25 AM ET

In the metro Detroit area, food insecurity is a major issue. It’s a problem that impacts nearly 1.4 million people across Michigan, with children accounting for approximately 350,000 of that figure, and roughly 700,000 residing in Southeast Michigan.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Fosters Next Generation of Inventors

Nov 18, 2019 8:25 AM ET

A technology to reduce the infection risks associated with kidney dialysis has won an annual innovation prize sponsored by Arrow Electronics and the Collegiate Inventors Competition.®

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CLP India Supports New Kitchen to Serve Midday Meals to 20,000 Children

Nov 18, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Children’s faces light up when they hear the words “midday meals”, and they run to line up for the delicious food at the ring of the school bell. CLP India has been spreading smiles by providing midday meals to 5,000 children in Hubli in the southwestern state of Karnataka over the last two years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Evaluation and Impact Measurement in the Social Economy

Nov 15, 2019 6:50 PM ET

This webinar will give an overview of a three year project conducted by TIESS and its partners on evaluation and impact measurement for the social economy (2016-2019).

Events, Media & Communications

Community Investment Meeting November 28th | Impact in a Time of Change

Nov 15, 2019 6:35 PM ET

The community investment field is changing rapidly. Discussions of purpose, climate, technology and social innovation are opportunities for community investment strategies to eveolve, deepen impact and offer meaningful results to the business.