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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...

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.

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.”

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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Meet a Massive Hunger Need

General Mills was a founding partner of Feeding America over 40 years ago. We recently announced an initiative to manufacture and immediately donate $5 million worth of product to Feeding America member food banks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DKMS Donates 12,000 Buccal Swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering for COVID-19 Testing

DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow and blood stem cell donor center, has joined the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), providing 12,000 sterile buccal swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to be used to test and diagnose the deadly virus.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jack Daniel’s Raises Money for Coronavirus Relief

After Jack Daniel’s and Chase Rice partnered for a concert to benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians COVID-19 fund, John Hayes, President of USA & Canada shared all of the ways Brown-Forman is supporting our communities and industry during this time.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media to Host ‘Learn from Home’ Live Event, May 13: Corporate Citizenship and Reputation, Featuring Dave Stangis

Business is adapting to new standards set by the novel coronavirus. A major risk during this economic reset is the deprioritization of corporate sustainability programs.

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