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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Arts Organizations to Receive $1.2 Million in Grant Funding Through PNC Arts Alive Initiative

Entering its 11th year, PNC will support large and small arts groups in the Philadelphia, Delaware and Southern New Jersey region. The grants cover a wide range of disciplines, audiences and participatory experiences.

Education

Local Students Learning STEM Through Curiosity Cube Mobile Science Lab

With an expanding workforce that calls for more graduates to fill the pipeline, MilliporeSigma is engaging students in STEM learning through its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Brings 75th LIFT Homeownership Program to New Jersey

NeighborhoodLIFT® program is part of a $1 billion commitment by Wells Fargo over six years to address U.S. housing affordability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quick Consult: Jumpstart Your Corporate Storytelling

Telling a good story is powerful. Brands know that telling authentic, real stories engenders trust and inspires engagement with consumers.

Innovation & Technology

Why Koch Is Investing Billions in Emerging Technology

Koch Industries has invested more than $17 billion in technology companies beyond its traditional businesses since 2013, according to a new report.

Education

Subaru Car Care Center at Discovery Children’s Museum

Subaru of Las Vegas executives and the Discovery Children’s Museum officially unveil the Subaru Las Vegas Car Center, an Eco City exhibit at the museum, in Symphony Park Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank, Entre Las 10 Empresas DE América Latina a Favor DE La Equidad DE Género

Scotiabank fue reconocida por la empresa de consultoría Aequales como una de las diez instituciones más comprometidas en América Latina con la equidad de género en el marco de la quinta edición del.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Champion Hannah Mills Launches #BigPlasticPledge

Rio 2016 sailing gold medallist Hannah Mills has launched the big plastic pledge – a global campaign to unite athletes and fans around the issue of plastic pollution

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Employees Inspire Energy Savings

Plant managers invited employees to contribute ideas to improve processes to conserve energy – and they delivered.

Environment

The Buzz on Why PSE&G Studies Bees

Since 2016, PSE&G has been creating habitats on its rights of way by planting custom seed mixes for bees, butterflies and other wildlife – primarily in underdeveloped areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Pet Pig and a Lifetime of Lessons on the Farm

Learn how Ramona Kastenbauer, who grew up on a farm in rural central Minnesota, today uses life lessons she learned on the farm in her role as administrative services coordinator at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Releases Ninth Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced the release of its ninth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The latest report outlines key priorities for governance, citizenship and operations, employees, shared values and sustainable products / services. The report highlights achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Health & Healthcare

Humanity 2.0 Lab Publishes Innovative White Paper on Improving Maternal Health Worldwide

Humanity 2.0 Lab – the pioneering maternal health platform – published its first white paper on the state of maternal health worldwide. The paper identifies toxic environments as critical factors in hindering maternal health...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tetra Tech Hosts Backpack Giveaway and Back to School BBQ for Camp Fire Victims

Tetra Tech is supporting the town of Paradise, California, to rebuild after the town was destroyed by fire, providing both technical support and charitable outreach.

Events, Media & Communications

Watch The Trailer for "Moments of Joy" Featuring My Special Aflac Duck®

The talented filmmakers at Chispa House have been filming a documentary celebrating the special stories of brave young heroes facing cancer, and it will make its debut at The Atlantic Festival this month.

Green Infrastructure

The Place Makers Episode 3 - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Watch Amanda Steele, CBRE’s Executive Managing Director, Property Management, chat with Pauline Goh, CBRE’s Chairman – South East Asia, on the importance of green space and the wonderful culture of placemaking in Singapore

Events, Media & Communications

Don't Miss 3BL Media's Climate Week Event!

3BL Media and BBMG invite professionals from all industries to hear about the transformation underway in apparel and fashion.

Events, Media & Communications

Steak ‘n Shake and Jamba Juice added to House Food Service Offerings

The Chief Administrative Officer of the House and Sodexo, the food service provider for the House of Representatives, partnered to add two new food options, Steak ‘n Shake and Jamba Juice, to the roster of House food services.

Green Infrastructure

HP and Palo Alto Team Up on One of the Largest Solar Array Projects in Palo Alto

At HP, we aspire to create a world without waste. From our supply chain, to our operations, to our technology and service offerings, we are transforming our entire business for a circular, low-carbon economy.

Environment

Gillette and TerraCycle Partner to Make All Razors Nationally Recyclable

Gillette, in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, announce for the first-time in Canada, that all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging are recyclable on a national scale.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Payments Announces 2019 Award Nominees

Women in Payments will honour six inspiring people with awards for their leadership in the payments ecosystem at the eighth annual Women in Payments Canada Symposium on September 18 and 19, 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

FCA US Leads Charge in Automotive Supplier Diversity at 20th Annual MatchMaker Event

FCA US today celebrated its industry-leading commitment to supplier diversity at the 20th annual MatchMaker event through a series of high-impact engagements with more than 250 minority-, women-, veteran- and LGBT-owned businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

CASE IH, Promoting the Role of Women in the Field

Case IH, a global agricultural equipment brand of CNH Industrial, held a “Women in Agriculture” event in partnership with RGS Agricola, a local Case IH dealer, to discuss the importance of women’s role in the agribusiness.

Research, Reports & Publications

Do You Know What Sustainability Professionals Earn?

Are you seeking to advance your own career or add additional environmental, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S) staff to your team? If the answer is yes, then a competitive salary report of EHS&S professionals will be a key resource for you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Announces Donations Totaling $300,000 to Help End Food Insecurity on Hunger Action Day

In recognition of Hunger Action Day, Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced donations totaling $300,000 to over 30 hunger-relief organizations throughout the United States through its Community Donations Program.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  3. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  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. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  7. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  11. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  12. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. 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...
  15. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...