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Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Pillars of Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion

Fifth Third Bancorp’s $2.8 billion Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion initiative is focused on four strategic pillars that directly impact customers and communities with targeted outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Word from Mike Sievert on T-Mobile’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

I could not be prouder of how T-Mobile stepped up — doing the right thing the Un-carrier way, and making an impact that matters for our employees and for the customers and communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Citizen Philanthropy in Action: Team Building Through Service Learning

To bring VMware Foundation programs to life, employee-led groups called Giving Networks inspire VMware colleagues (in their teams, sites, locations, regions, countries, etc.) to take action in their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The IOC Refugee Olympic Team: A Team Powered by Solidarity

Ten athletes from the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) started their competitions in Tokyo over the first weekend of the Games, displaying the same determination that has helped them through some of their daunting life challenges.

Education

International Paper Ignites Reading With Reading Is Fundamental

International Paper is sponsoring the Rally to Read 100 campaign—a six-month initiative that runs from September 2021 to March 2022 to unite classrooms and communities across the country to inspire and motivate children to read 100 books.

Health & Healthcare

HBCUs and Tech Leaders are Joining Forces to Increase Tech Opportunities for Black Students

This June, HP launched its Partnership and Technology for Humanity (PATH) Initiative, which is a program to help HP accelerate digital equity for 150 million people worldwide by 2030.

Green Infrastructure

United Airlines ES-19 Electric Aircraft: Ben Franklin Never Saw This Coming!

We signed an agreement with Heart Aerospace to acquire the ES-19 aircraft, a 19-seat electric airliner that has the potential to decarbonize regional air travel.

Environment

Four Eco Travel Tips

With the continued uncertainty around foreign travel, staycations are more popular than ever before. Though the boom in staycations is helping our economy and local businesses, it has also been having a positive effect on the environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Champion® Athleticwear Partners With The Renewal Workshop to Give Consumers Additional Eco-Friendly Apparel Choices

As part of its global “Be Your Own Champion” campaign, Champion Athleticwear today announced that it has launched Champion Renewed in partnership with The Renewal Workshop – a company that renews apparel that would have otherwise gone into landfill.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Corporate Citizenship Technology Review

The Corporate Giving, Volunteering and Grants Technology Review is the only one of its kind in the industry, offering CSR practitioners with a comprehensive overview of 60+ platforms

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg L.P. Joins Forces With Leading Global Brands to Support The Earthshot Prize and Help Repair Our Planet This Decade

The Earthshot Prize has announced today that 14 influential global companies and brands – including Bloomberg LP – will come together to support and scale the innovative and ground-breaking solutions

Innovation & Technology

Creating a Connected Tomorrow - for Everyone

In the past year, the importance of reliable information and communication technologies (ICTs) has been reinforced like never before. The ICT industry has seen a swift increase in traffic with so many internet users becoming fully reliant on it, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Innovation and Partnerships Can Help Ensure Vaccines Reach Everyone

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway, but without collaboration and good use of data, millions risk missing out on this path out of the pandemic. Developing countries already contend with unequal access to vaccines for economic reasons.

Environment

M·A·C Cosmetics Gives Empty Packaging New Life Through New Takeback Program in Austria

Green is the new M·A·C black. This August, M·A·C Cosmetics launched its pioneer Back-to-M·A·C takeback in Austria to further its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging.

Green Infrastructure

CRB Joins Umoja Biopharma to Celebrate the Beginning of Construction at Development and Manufacturing Site

CRB uses its ONESolution™ Integrated Project Delivery method to design and construct Umoja’s development and manufacturing facility in a safe, sustainable, and collaborative way

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center Collaborate to Expand Access to Home Loans for Single-family Properties Throughout Toledo

KeyBank, NeighborWorks Toledo Region and The Fair Housing Center are partnering to make financing single-family homes easier and more affordable for low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the city of Toledo.

Environment

After 'Code Red' Warning, Ceres Launches New Effort to Transform Six of the Highest Emitting Sectors

Ceres launched a new initiative today aimed at decarbonizing six of the highest-emitting sectors and advancing the global transition to a zero emissions future at the pace and scale necessary

Research, Reports & Publications

Building a Sustainable Future: Regions Releases Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report

Regions Financial Corp. announces the release of its inaugural Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Figure Eight Reimagines the Retail Experience, Opens First Sustainable Luxury Multi-Brand Pop-up in SoHo

Today, Figure Eight, the first multi-brand experiential boutique curated with a 360-degree approach to sustainability, opens at 63 Greene Street in New York’s storied SoHo neighborhood.

Energy

Networking Air Compressor Systems for O-I's Plants in France Spells Energy Savings

O-I France has invested in centralized computer control systems for air compressors, translating into lower energy needs, fewer emissions, and substantial cost savings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Virtual Volunteering Keeps Businesses Engaged With Nonprofits During the Pandemic

When My Block, My Hood, My City (M3) faced the challenges of lockdown early in the pandemic, the Chicago nonprofit had to pivot from its regular in-person activities.

Media & Communications

"Our Living Oceans" Brings Ocean Conservation into the Home

EarthxTV presents a new original series, airing on September 6th that reveals the hidden life within our oceans. In partnership with the Khaled bin Sultan Oceans Foundation (KSLOF), Our Living Oceans engages scientists, conservationists, and local leaders from around the world who are working to preserve, protect and restore ocean health.

Education

Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a New Virtual Field Trip hosted by NBC's Jenna Bush Hager from 9/11 Day and Discovery Education

To honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Discovery Education and the 9/11 Day nonprofit invite students to join the engaging new 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Paying Tribute Through Good Deeds virtual field trip (VFT).

Innovation & Technology

3 Reasons Heavy Industry Should Be Investing in Carbon Capture Technology

As countries around the world seek to reduce their carbon emissions, they turn to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies to aid their efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak Releases Its 22nd Annual Sustainability Report

Tetra Pak has released its annual Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made on various aspects of sustainability throughout its business operations in 2020, shedding light on its future commitments and ambitions.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  3. 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...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. 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...
  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. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  8. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  9. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  12. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  13. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  14. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  15. 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...