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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Timberland Announces Partnership to Build Leather Supply Chain From Regenerative Ranches

Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland today announced a new partnership with Other Half Processing to build a responsible leather supply chain sourced from ranches that employ regenerative practices.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Give the Earth a Treat This Halloween With These Green Tips

We know Halloween can be a sweet holiday, as well as a frightfully wasteful one with all of the disposable decorations, packaging, and costumes that come with the season.

Energy & Infrastructure

P&G Achieves a Significant 2020 Sustainability Goal Ahead of Schedule

We are proud to share that we are purchasing 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and Canada, and extended it to Western Europe. These three markets are among our largest and represent over 70% of our purchased electricity, signifying a strong start to P&G’s Ambition 2030 goal of purchasing 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030.

Research & Reports

JetBlue Uses NextGen Systems to Reduce Carbon Emissions

NextGen benefits lead to lower JetBlue fuel usage and carbon emissions. As climate change leads to more frequent and more intense weather events, we expect benefits to increase.

Awards & Rankings

'Working Mother' Names GM One of the 2019 100 Best Companies

General Motors was named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother. The 2019 winners were recognized for focusing on inclusive benefits for families, including gender-neutral parental leave, gradual phase-back after leave and accessible, affordable childcare.

Corporate Responsibility

Cybersecurity Awareness Month—Own IT: Understand Your Digital Profile

Internet-based applications and devices are present in every aspect of our lives—at home, school, work, and on the go.

Corporate Responsibility

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper to Continue Partnership to Reforest Communities

The Arbor Day Foundation and International Paper will continue their partnership to plant trees in forests and communities across the country.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet One of Our Cherie Blair Foundation Programme Partners: Qualcomm

Qualcomm has been collaborating with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women since 2012. For our first collaboration, we teamed up to provide online mentoring support as part of the Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme in Malaysia.

Philanthropy

eBay, Hank Willis Thomas, and Public Art Fund Launch Exclusive Sale of Iconic ALL LI ES MATTER Prints for Charity

In the spirit of #Artober, shoppers can purchase this timely and important signed, limited-edition print knowing 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Public Art Fund of New York.

AI & Technology

Raising the Curtain on Breast Cancer Awareness

The Tribeca X Award-winning VR film, The 100%, reveals the story of ballerina Maggie Kudirka, whose stage four breast cancer diagnosis at age 23 and continuing battle has made her an advocate for young people with the disease.

Energy & Infrastructure

Schneider Sustainability Impact 2018-2020 Achieves 2019 7/10 Target a Quarter in Advance with a 7.08/10 Score

Each quarter, Schneider Electric publishes 21 indicators from the Schneider Sustainability Impact, measuring progress towards its ambitious sustainability commitments for 2018 to 2020, in line with its COP 21 commitments and United Nations SDGs.

Environment

Paint Company PT Mowilex Becomes Indonesia’s First Carbon Neutral Manufacturer

Leading Indonesian coatings company PT Mowilex Indonesia (PT Mowilex) announced that it has achieved carbon neutrality. The achievement is a first by any manufacturing company in Indonesia.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Superheroes Do Exist! ON Semiconductor Celebrates Wonder Woman, Billie Johnson

In the fall of 2019, Professional Women’s Magazine recognized Billie Johnson, Principal Physical Design Engineer at ON Semiconductor Pocatello, for her exemplary contributions to her communities both inside and out of the workplace.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

ReFED Accelerates Action to Cut Food Waste in Half by 2030 at 2019 Food Waste Summit

The 2019 Food Waste Summit will gather influential thought leaders and decision-makers from across sectors to share and discuss concrete strategies to achieve the national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.

Volunteering & Community

Tackling Local Issues Through Citywide Days of Skilled Service

Companies are thinking more expansively about how to work with their neighboring businesses to target regional issues. Common Impact is facilitating these partnerships through Skills for Cities, its model for localized days of skilled service.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ Continues to Champion Women Entrepreneurs at She's Next, Empowered by Visa

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ participated in the first Visa Canada She's Next, Empowered by Visa workshop in Toronto yesterday, a global initiative to support and champion women business owners as they build, sustain and advance their businesses.

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education & Corporate Program Partners Recognize Red Ribbon Week with New Resources to Aid in Substance Abuse Prevention

Discovery Education continues to add to the portfolio of Corporate Education Partnership programs that provide students, families, and employees with cross-disciplinary resources to support educating students about the dangers of substance misuse.

Awards & Rankings

Bridgestone Wins the Mercedes-Benz Environmental Responsibility Award

Bridgestone received the Mercedes-Benz Environmental Responsibility Award for the implementation of the Reused Water Project. The announcement of the winners took place on October 15, at an awards ceremony held in São Paulo.

Philanthropy

Montana Homeownership to Get $3.4 Million Boost From Wells Fargo

The NeighborhoodLIFT® program is part of $1 billion commitment by the Wells Fargo Foundation over six years to address housing affordability

Corporate Responsibility

How Domtar is Keeping Our Employees Safe and Well

Active Awareness and Prevention Programs are in place across our locations, supported by dedicated safety and well-being experts, industry-leading methods and tools, and our leadership teams.

Philanthropy

The Coca-Cola Company’s Natural Brands Believe Poverty is Unnecessary

Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty is Unnecessary Annual Benefit & Auction on October 25 is supported by Presenting Sponsor The Coca-Cola Company's natural brands.

Research & Reports

Blackbaud Releases Second Annual Social Responsibility Report

Blackbaud has released its second annual Social Responsibility Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company’s global social responsibility, governance, ethical practices and dedication to sustainability.

Inclusion & Opportunity

NxtGen Program Develops an Inclusive Workplace for Adults with Autism

In partnership with Autism Speaks, we’re establishing the NxtGen Program: a community college curriculum focused on skills that will prepare people with autism to pursue skilled-labor jobs in manufacturing.

Environment

Zero-Carbon Transportation: Beyond The Tailpipe

Zero-carbon transportation is not just a possibility. It is a necessity.

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PSEG People & Communities

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Collective Action

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Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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Collaboration and Partnership

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Corporate Responsibility

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