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Education

Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program Provides Fast Linksys Mesh WI-FI Systems to Guitars in the Classroom To Accelerate Remote Music Education

The Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program exists to make the transition to a mobile-first small business a reality for owners across the U.S.

Diversity & Inclusion

Membership Grows in Rockwell Automation's ROKability Employee Resource Group

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is known for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Attracting, developing, and retaining people with disabilities is part of that effort.

Diversity & Inclusion

How ViacomCBS Is Advancing Social and Racial Justice

As a content powerhouse with global reach and influence, we fully recognize our responsibility to use our platforms to connect the world, create and influence culture, mark the moments that matter to all and inspire meaningful and lasting change.

Innovation & Technology

Meet an Inspiring Maker: Kyle Stumpenhorst

Among the makers we’re celebrating this month – Kyle Stumpenhorst of Rural Renovators. With a computer science degree in his toolbelt, Kyle scrapped the office life to pursue a passion: quality home building.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy Rebuilding Alongside Terrebonne Parish Communities Following Hurricane Ida

As Power Restoration Continues in Hard-Hit Areas, Chauvin Residents say, ‘This is home’

Social Impact & Volunteering

The RW Institute Announces the Release of the 2nd Edition of the Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review

Pre-register for your free copy of the 2021 Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review, produced by RW Institute in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and supported by Foundation For The Carolinas, and E4E Relief.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Data Scientists Work With Nonprofit Partner Replate to Improve Food Recovery and Delivery to Communities in Need

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipient that uses technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CECP Giving in Numbers Survey Reveals Corporate Social Investments Up a Record 41% the Last Three Years

Reflecting the unprecedented experience of 2020, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in NumbersTM report chronicles the changes in societal investment at the world’s largest companies, with a focus on COVID-19 and social justice efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation's 'Real Whirled' Sales Development Program Donates Contents of Training Condo to Berrien County Emergency Shelter Services

Whirlpool Corporation’s sales development program, known as “Real Whirled,” has for 22 years been an innovative way to teach newly hired sales employees about Whirlpool Corp’s broad range of brands and products

Environment

Food Companies Aren’t Moving Quickly Enough To Fend off Global Water Crisis, New Benchmark Report Finds

Most food companies are not taking the necessary action to reduce their demands and impacts on freshwater resources, further worsening the global water crisis, according to a new report released today by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Innovation & Technology

Talking Cybersecurity with Kristin Lowery, Chief Information Security Officer

We're recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and putting a spotlight on all we do to safeguard our information here at Alliance Data.

Innovation & Technology

Tork Finds 82% of Food Processing Production Managers Have Experienced Production Delays From Non-compliance With Hygiene Protocols

There is little room for error when it comes to hygiene in a food processing environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Todd Explains the Crypto and Environmental Value of the LBX Token

In this recent video, Todd talks with his buddy about how the LBX crypto currency is combining environmental progress with a crypto blockchain which incentivizes properties impacted by fossils fuels to be cleaned up.

Media & Communications

Dentsu International One of First Companies in the World to Have Net Zero Target Validated

Dentsu International today announced it is one of the first companies in the world to have its net-zero target validated by the globally recognised Science Based Targets initiative.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable Procurement for Retail Leaders: The Advantage Your Brand Needs

Industry briefing on market shifting trends in Retail, best practices, and approaches for maximizing ROI and value creation from sustainable supply chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Era of the Know-it-all Ceo Is Over, According to Ceos

Suzy Welch thought she and other leaders were experiencing decision fatigue during the pandemic, but it was something else, something new taking place in the C-suite that she thinks will ultimately benefit leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Reporting 101

ESG reporting is all about disclosing information covering an organization's operations and risks in three areas: environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Doesn't Stop Kimberly-Clark Employee From Helping New Moms

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kimberly-Clark is shining a spotlight on Rula AlSholi – Kimberly-Clark’s direct-to-consumer marketing manager based in Saudi Arabia – who refused to let breast cancer stop her from helping 200,000 new mothers.

Environment

WSP USA and Mote Marine Laboratory Partner to Advance Coastal Restoration and Resilience

Sarasota, Florida-based Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has signed a memorandum of understanding with WSP USA to expand ongoing restoration and protection of coastlines and marine habitats in Florida and elsewhere in the southeastern U.S.

Energy

PSEG and Ørsted Support New Jersey's Clean Energy Future With Strategic Offshore Wind Transmission Proposals

PSEG and Ørsted today announce that the companies have submitted several joint proposals for offshore wind transmission that support New Jersey’s ambitious clean energy goals.

Energy

Celebrating the Net-Zero Standard on Our Path to Net-Zero

Today, Lenovo is thrilled to celebrate the launch of the Net-Zero Standard with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) . Lenovo was one of ~80 companies selected to “road test” the standard before today’s launch.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health and Safety on the Factory Floor: Q&A With Mike Albright, VP Human Resources of Manufacturing at Gildan

For companies working in the manufacturing space, taking a serious approach to improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better, safer working conditions is a must.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Sets Company Record by Raising Over $385,000 During Hunger Action Month

SAIC today announced the company raised more than $385,000 to combat food insecurity in America during Hunger Action Month in September – the equivalent of more than 3.8 million meals for those in need.

Research, Reports & Publications

78% of People Globally Fear Damage to Earth Amid Worsening Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Survey

Roughly 78% of people worldwide are concerned about human-caused damage to our planet with the climate and biodiversity crisis, according to the most comprehensive global values survey to date tracking attitudes about climate change and the environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric included on Fortune's Annual Change the World List

Schneider Electric has been announced as part of the 2021 Fortune Change the World List, a global ranking of the top 50 companies making positive social or environmental impact through activities integral to their core business strategy and operations.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
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  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...