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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Investing Is Economic Sustainability

Community investing is something altogether different.

Innovation & Technology

Our Approach to Climate Content

At Meta, we understand that critical challenges like climate change lead to complex discussion across our apps. Much of that discussion is the type of expression and debate that is essential to building consensus and finding solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum! Brands' Wanda Williams Discusses Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, Yum! Franchise Accelerator

Yum! Brands’ Head of Global Franchising Wanda Williams recently appeared on the International Franchise Association's Her Success video podcast to discuss the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence and the Yum! Franchise Accelerator program.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Life of Service - As a Soldier, a Veteran and at Boston Scientific

Sean always felt a strong drive to serve his country.

Education

Illumina Supports Next Generation Scientists at Genspace

Illumina and The Illumina Corporate Foundation have granted Genspace in-kind product donations and a cash grant totalling over $100,000 to build capacity for authentic genomics research and project-based learning for New York City youth.

Sustainable Development Goals

COP27 Message: Avoid Climate Disaster With Private Sector Collaboration

With the vast majority of business transactions around the world touching some SAP system, there is no better company to help others on their data-centric sustainability journey.

Energy

When Disaster Struck: Booster Services Active Fire Incident

Fueling emergency response vehicles is crucial during disaster. This past summer, Booster's on-site mobile fueling delivery service helped keep California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) vehicles fueled during fire response.

Energy

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Energy & GHG Emissions

Energy use and GHG emissions are a defining business issue and were identified through our materiality assessment as the most critical environmental topics for Southwire manufacturing operations, corporate offices, suppliers and customers.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Dr. Amelie Ramirez Seeks To End Disparities in Latino Cancer Care

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Amelie Ramirez has sought to move the needle on health disparities in the Latino community through a mix of education, research and community-based care.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bridge the Gap: Supporting Female Leadership Development in Our Partner Community

Cisco as a company is truly committed to powering an inclusive future for all where everyone has the opportunity to participate and thrive, with Women in Leadership being a key priority within the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Managers to Moms: Women Are Manufacturing's Largest Untapped Talent Pool

Karen Crisp manages two Sealed Air manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and has been working inside plants for 23 years. So, you don’t need to tell her about the particular challenges facing women in the manufacturing industry. She’s living it.

Responsible Production & Consumption

There's No Task Too Big: GP Cedar Springs Recycles, Repurposes 300,000 Pounds of Massive Conveyor Belts

When we talk about Georgia-Pacific’s commitment to being a good custodian of the environment, this story is a perfect example of that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Launches 15th Annual Subaru Share the Love® Event With Goal To Reach $250 Million in Donations

Subaru of America, Inc. today released a national advertising campaign in support of the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event, highlighting the causes that embody the Subaru Love Promise®

Environment

Environmental NGO, Delterra, Urges World Leaders To Focus on Reducing Methane Emissions From Waste

Global environmental NGO Delterra, founded by McKinsey & Company, is today calling on world leaders gathered in Egypt for COP27 to take real action tackling methane emissions from waste to keep within a 1.5°C target.

Energy

Entergy Arkansas, U.S. Government Sign First MOU To Work Toward 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the federal government’s first MOU with a utility to work toward achieving 100% CFE, at least 50% of which would be provided on a 24/7 basis, in line with the requirements of Executive Order 14057.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benevity Report Reveals the Power Corporate Purpose Programs Play in Employee Retention

New Talent Retention Report reveals the power corporate purpose programs play in employee retention: As businesses struggle to retain top talent, new data from Benevity uncovers the need to integrate purpose into company culture.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coalition of Consumer Goods Companies Pushes for Corporate Investment in Production Landscapes in Latest Report

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today published a new report advocating for corporate investment in production landscapes worldwide

Environment

Tackling Climate Change: Gildan's Climate, Energy, and Water Goals

Since Gildan's beginnings, respect for the environment has been central to the way the Company operates.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feed love. Fight hunger. Help Feed the Children break the cycles of poverty and food insecurity.

At Feed the Children, we dream big so kids can dream even bigger. Since 1979, we have dared to envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

Environment

Tiffany & Co. Commits to Science-Based Climate Targets

Today, Tiffany & Co. announces its plans to accelerate its commitment to combat climate change with a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Hospitals, at Regional Events, in Homes and at Camp, Families Like Shariah’s Find Joy and Hope, Thanks to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

When Shariah was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with undifferentiated embryonic sarcoma of the liver – a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer.

Sustainable Development Goals

Toilet Board Coalition: 'Corporate Mentorship is Key' in New Roadmap to Solve Global Sanitation Crisis for 1Bn People by 2030

The Toilet Board Coalition announces the launch of its new '2030 Roadmap' to improve 1 billion lives blighted by poor sanitation.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Focus on Indigenous People, Cuisine, and Culture for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month in the US, a time to celebrate rich cultures, traditions, and histories—and to acknowledge the contributions of Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal communities around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Interview With Land Betterment's Chief Development Officer, Tom Sauve at the 3BL Forum

Land Betterment’s Chief Development Officer, Tom Sauve, speaks about how everyone can participate in the ESG and Sustainability movement if we are more aware.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Point Your Corporate Giving Inward This #GivingTuesday (November 29th this year) by Supporting Employees with an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)

In December 2021, America's Charities helped a mortgage company, with a large employee base located in Texas, launch an employee assistance fund.

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    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...