Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Partnerships for Sustainability in South Asia

Nov 12, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Capital markets in South Asia have stepped up their efforts to encourage companies to be transparent about their impacts – thanks to engagements by sustainability standards sett Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) with stock exchanges and regulators.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The ON Semiconductor Foundation Helps Drive Community Change with Arizona Nonprofits

Nov 12, 2021 8:25 AM ET

In 2020, the ON Semiconductor Foundation supported Arizona nonprofits to help create positive change in technology education and recycling, housing security and health literacy education.

Responsible Production & Consumption

IVECO Delivers Recycled Wood to Ansenuza National Park in Argentina

Nov 11, 2021 4:00 PM ET

During the Sustainable Mobility Week, IVECO, a brand of CNH Industrial, used a CNG Tector to drive approximately 200 kilometers from Córdoba to the towns of Paquita and Altos de Chipión in order to deliver a donation of sustainable wood together with Natura International.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Changing Veterans' Lives, One Pro Bono Case at a Time

Nov 11, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Power-Efficient AI: Making Technology More Sustainable

Nov 11, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Our AI solutions, found in over 1.5 billion devices worldwide, offer incredible levels of compute power and connectivity with reduced energy consumption. More efficiency means less charging of smartphones globally, making technology more sustainable.

Environment

Engineering Impact: Climate Risk and Resilience

Nov 11, 2021 2:15 PM ET

We engineer the extraordinary to give future generations better, healthier lives. Learn more about climate risk in our FY21 Integrated Performance Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Surpasses $400 Million in Support of Veterans

Nov 11, 2021 2:00 PM ET

The Home Depot Foundation has surpassed $400 million invested in support of U.S. military veterans since 2011, when it first announced a formal commitment to veteran causes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VMware Citizen Philanthropists Celebrate the American Bar Association's Pro Bono Week

Nov 11, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Core to VMware’s Citizen Philanthropy ethos is the belief that we can all learn and grow through service. With this, all VMware people can contribute their time and talent to nonprofits with 40 hours of paid Service Learning each year.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Architects and Designers are Becoming Agents of Public Health (Again)”

Nov 11, 2021 1:35 PM ET

In September 2021, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg LP Signs Armed Forces Covenant

Nov 11, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Bloomberg LP has announced that it recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their families

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Veterans Day, Make A Donation That Directly Helps Vets

Nov 11, 2021 12:35 PM ET

In honor of Veterans Day, NortonLifeLock has contributed $25,000 to Operation Homefront, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics' Legal Department Supports Sock It to Em Campaign

Nov 11, 2021 12:15 PM ET

For the 6th consecutive year, Arrow Electronics legal department supported the Sock It To Em Campaign, which collects and donates socks to adults and children experiencing homelessness distributing more than 80k pairs of socks since 2011.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Donates $50,000 to Support and Honor America's Veterans

Nov 11, 2021 12:15 PM ET

In appreciation of the men and women (and canines) who serve our country, Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced a $50,000 donation to organizations working to support active and veteran military members.

Innovation & Technology

Empowering Small Businesses for a Digital Future

Nov 11, 2021 12:10 PM ET

In the wake of COVID-19, the gap is growing between businesses that can reap the benefit of digital acceleration and those that are struggling to adapt.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Joins United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce

Nov 11, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Principal Financial Group® has joined the U.N. Global Compact CFO Taskforce as the company continues to integrate sustainability commitments into its finance strategies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Awarded 14th Consecutive FUNDAHRSE Seal for Leading ESG Practices in Honduras

Nov 11, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Gildan is pleased to share that it is once again a recipient of the CSR Seal by the Fundación Hondureña de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial, better known as FUNDAHRSE, for its 2020 work in Honduras.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Taps Dinger to Lead New Carbon Market Venture

Nov 11, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Eric Dinger, a committed conservationist and successful entrepreneur, is joining the Arbor Day Foundation as president of its new carbon market venture: Arbor Day Carbon.

Education

Hormel Foods Announces Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

Nov 11, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation today announced the recipients of this year’s two $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management related program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Seth Teply Named President and CEO of Tetra Pak US and Canada

Nov 11, 2021 11:45 AM ET

“I am thrilled to lead our U.S. and Canada business as we continue to drive innovative solutions in food processing and packaging and deliver transformative change on our journey to create the world’s most sustainable food package,” said Teply.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Celebrates Women Scientists Who Contributed to COVID-19 Research With New Video

Nov 11, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT) celebrates some of the women scientists across the company who contributed to the COVID-19 vaccine research with the launch of a video featuring their stories.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart Honors Veterans and Military Families With Jobs, Opportunity and Peer Connections

Nov 11, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Here at Walmart, we’ll continue to support our nation’s veterans as they have long supported us. We’ll work to help them find whatever’s next in their lives and careers, as we stand with their families and friends in building better futures.

Environment

2021 EHS and Sustainability Industry Global Insights

Nov 11, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Associates joined in to gain insights & share knowledge on the state of our industry and services globally. We are stronger together as an Alliance because of our ability to interweave local geographic and cultural nuances in our global perspective.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carlton Ford Joins Taproot Foundation as National Director of Strategic Partnerships

Nov 11, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Taproot Foundation welcomes esteemed nonprofit leader Carlton Ford as its National Director of Strategic Partnerships. Ford will advance Taproot’s commitment to pro bono services by developing lasting partnerships with other change-makers.

Environment

Food and Beverage Companies Want the Build Back Better Framework's Climate-smart Agriculture Investments

Nov 11, 2021 11:05 AM ET

As leading companies in the food and beverage industry, we know that agriculture sits at the crux of the climate crisis. Our farming partners are increasingly threatened by drought, floods, fires, high temperatures, and other severe impacts of climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

ViacomCBS and Extra Partner To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Audiences

Nov 11, 2021 11:00 AM ET

To celebrate the return of live music and connecting with others, Extra worked with Velocity, ViacomCBS to spotlight Troye Sivan and the LGBTQ+ community in a VMAs ad campaign.