Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub’s Bahar Gidwani Speaking at Skytop’s Generating Alpha

Apr 16, 2020 12:20 PM ET

Skytop Strategies will launch its Generating Alpha, ESG as a Core Driver of Institutional Portfolio Performance on June 25th in New York.

Responsible Production & Consumption

UPS Longitudes | Taking the Pulse of SMBs During the Coronavirus Crisis

Apr 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a historic impact on the U.S. economy. To better understand how businesses are weathering this storm, UPS has launched a weekly survey to gauge the “pulse” of small and medium-sized businesses across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Provides Food for Loomis Student Breakfast and Lunch Program

Apr 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Through the donations, the district has been able to provide lunch and breakfast for between 300 and 350 students, five days a week.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Walking the Walk of Good Governance With Outsourced Trading

Apr 16, 2020 11:40 AM ET

There’s no escaping ESG in investing today, whether you’re the asset owner, the asset manager, or an intermediary. Governance (the G) may be the most pervasive of the three in the day-to-day business of investing, particularly when it comes to transparency.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Publix Partner to Protect the Natural Waters of Florida

Apr 16, 2020 11:35 AM ET

In early 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation and Publix partnered to plant 125,000 trees in Florida’s Withlacoochee State Forest and Little Orange Creek, helping to restore impaired waterways and critical wildlife habitats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker to Supply DEWALT Battery System for Ford and 3M’s Powered Air-Purifying Respirators

Apr 16, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The company is collaborating with Ford and 3M to supply a DEWALT portable battery solution for their new Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, which will be used to help protect healthcare professionals as they treat patients of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation Raises the Bar for Environmental Commitment and Progress in 2019 Sustainability Report

Apr 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation announced in its 2019 Sustainability Report that it raised the bar on its environmental commitments and accelerated the progress of its short and long-term goals to meet or exceed the Paris Accord.

Environment

AEG Launches AEG #GoGreen Campaign to Support 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Apr 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Today, AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, launched its AEG #GoGreen social media campaign in support of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

Health & Healthcare

How Long Will it Take to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine to Market?

Apr 16, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Fortunately, the pharmaceutical industry has long been accustomed to a speed-to-market mentality. While developing new vaccines and treatments is a long road, the industry is pursuing every avenue to accelerate production.

Research, Reports & Publications

FCA Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Highlighting Environmental, Social and Economic Initiatives

Apr 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In 2019, FCA took the decisive steps to lay the groundwork for its future growth, to take a leading role in shaping the future of global mobility, and to continue our commitment to value creation for all of our stakeholders.

Health & Healthcare

Coronavirus: Continuing to Help the Medical Community

Apr 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Utilizing our main resources, we've collaborated to show our support for the medical community. JetBlue is currently working with our business partners, community non-profits and NGOs to help get much-needed supplies to where they are needed most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Partners With Feeding America to Help Provide 50 Million Meals to Help Fight Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its continued commitment to supporting people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping to provide 50 million meals* to Feeding America®.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech Releases AI-Powered Chatbot for Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

Apr 16, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Tetra Tech is proud to partner with, mentor, and support many small businesses. We are using our artificial intelligence (AI) to help small businesses find the information they need about available COVID-19 relief options.

Health & Healthcare

On National High Five Day, SC Johnson and Save the Children Launch #TheNextHighFive Challenge, Crowdsourcing a New High Five for the Next Generation

Apr 16, 2020 9:20 AM ET

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we interact, we’re all looking for creative ways to connect, cope and care for each other.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Simple Financial Reminders for Complex Times

Apr 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finances and purchasing habits have changed abruptly and dramatically for nearly everyone.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan’s Pollinator Conservation Initiative Supports Bat Week

Apr 16, 2020 8:55 AM ET

Each year, Freeport-McMoRan’s North American operations partner with a number of national and local nonprofit organizations to support Bat Conservation International's annual Bat Week in October.

Health & Healthcare

WBA Employees Are Pitching in to Support Essential Workers

Apr 16, 2020 8:35 AM ET

As the COVID-19 pandemic creates an increased need for health care workers to have personal protective equipment, WBA employees are answering the call.

Education

Rising to the Coronavirus Challenge — How the New T-Mobile is Working Hard to Help Bridge the Gap Between Students and Teachers

Apr 15, 2020 5:40 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Launch a Modern Giving Program During Coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020 4:40 PM ET

In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many organizations are looking for ways to give back to their communities and to those facing the biggest challenges during this time.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Incorporated Donates $5 Million as Part of Company's Overall COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Apr 15, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Aflac Incorporated, a leader in supplemental insurance at U.S. worksites, today announced it has contributed $5 million to two organizations that are providing assistance for health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The $5 million donation includes:

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Recognized as a 2020 Top Global Champion for Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

Apr 15, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Merck is honored to be named one of the 2020 Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity. The recognition, presented by Disability:IN, NGLCC, USPAACC and WEConnect International, recognizes corporations that lead...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make-A-Wish® Receives More than $2.8 Million Donation through Subaru Share the Love® Event

Apr 15, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Make-A-Wish announced today that the organization has received a donation of more than $2.8 million from Subaru of America, Inc. through the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial: COVID-19 Solidarity in Action

Apr 15, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Mohawk Donates Face Shields to Local Law Enforcement Agencies, First Responders

Apr 15, 2020 3:00 PM ET

When Mohawk Data Management specialist Alicia Kilgore heard the company was producing face shields and medical gowns for local health care providers, it sparked an idea.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Childcare for Essential Workers Inspires Kimberly-Clark’s Scott® Brand to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Apr 15, 2020 2:25 PM ET

From the medical field to the production lines, workers were put in a tight spot when schools closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. And for families with two working parents in essential jobs, many needed to locate quality childcare, and fast.