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Health & Healthcare

Vaccine Volunteers Combating COVID in our Community

In mid-March, National Grid joined forces with the city of Worcester, Massachusetts to help aid vaccination efforts for some of New England's most crucial at-risk COVID residents.

Education

Cisco Networking Academy Launches Free IT Education to Empower All People With Career Possibilities

At Cisco Networking Academy, we believe that all people, regardless of where they live, their means, age, gender, or background, deserve equal access to education and the opportunity to pursue meaningful work that provides for themselves, their families, and contributes to the betterment of society.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Study Reveals Fairtrade America Is Gaining Awareness and Trust in the U.S. As the Global Pandemic Awoke Americans to the Connectedness of Global Supply Chains

Fairtrade America – an independent, third party certification that partners with farmers and workers in developing countries to negotiate better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal overall

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E15: Dr. Stephanie Royal, The Robin Hood Foundation

Dr. Stephanie Royal, Chief People Officer at The Robin Hood Foundation, NYC’s largest poverty fighting organization, talks about the K-shaped recovery from COVID-19, community-driven philanthropy, and talent management for the current moment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Being Bold Wins in Corporate Social Responsibility

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we chat with Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact in Volunteerism with Marriott International, and discuss why corporate social responsibility is important in business, how CSR has changed and evolved over the past year and what trends practitioners should be thinking about.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Celebrates 60 Years of Delivering Infrastructure Solutions in Canada

As Black & Veatch celebrates its 60th year of innovative operations in Canada, the company recognizes the more than 1,500 completed projects that span power and energy market segments, essential water management solutions, and telecommunications advancements across the country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Edge of Field Practices Can Help Food and Ag Companies Meet Sustainability Goals

The newly launched Edge of Field Roadmap can help the food and agriculture industries improve the sustainability of the U.S. food system and achieve ambitious environmental goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dow Publishes Comprehensive “INtersections” ESG Report, Providing Enhanced Transparency on ESG Priorities and Progress

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) today released “INtersections,” its first consolidated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting the Company’s significant progress to fully integrate

Education

International Paper Teams up With Celebrate Planet Earth to Educate Children

We're working with Celebrate Planet Earth to help children in our communities grow to be people who love and protect our planet. Planting and learning about sunflowers is just one way for children to learn about nature and begin to appreciate our planet!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taproot Plus Global: Virtual Volunteer Support for Charitable Organizations

Tackle your NGO’s challenges with support from volunteers skilled in marketing, technology, HR, strategy, and finance. Join Taproot Foundation's free webinar on Thursday, August 5 for all the tools you need to get started. 

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk Treats Over 600 Local Students and Staff

Our Lavender facility in Rome, GA, regularly provides support and resources in their community through different donation drives and events. Their most recent efforts were to treat over 600 students and staff at West Central Elementary, which is located across the street from the facility, with an end-of-the-school-year shaved ice treat from Kona Ice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boeing Releases First Sustainability Report, Charting Path to Sustainable Aerospace

Boeing Outlines the Future of Sustainable Aerospace in New Report

Health & Healthcare

WSP USA Draws on Robust Capabilities to Help Clients Manage COVID-19 Response

Since start of pandemic, WSP Emergency Management has supported logistical planning, equipment and specialized staff procurement, creation of public testing and vaccination sites.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI's WELL Building Standard Recognized for 100 Percent Alignment With the U.S. General Services Administration

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is the only organization to attain 100 percent alignment across the federal government’s health and wellness requirements outlined in the new health guidelines contained in the recently updated Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.

Health & Healthcare

Advising Absence Management & Consultation

From missing work to missing friends and family, workers across the globe have spent the last year dealing with the pandemic’s health and social ramifications.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Responsible Banking

Fair Lending and Responsible Banking compliance is the responsibility of all employees, a message reiterated in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, which all employees are required to sign and acknowledge on an annual basis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Livestream: HP Digital Equity Event

Watch: For every view of this livestream event (live and on demand), HP will donate $1 to Parents Supporting Parents NYC (up to $20k total).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2020 Subaru Love Promise Retailer of the Year

Schulte Subaru was founded in 1970 by Terry Schulte and continues as a vital part of the Sioux Falls community today through the leadership and passion of his son Mike Schulte.

Energy

Hydrogen Could Be America's Energy Future

Clean burning hydrogen fuel is finally coming into its own, and it could shape the future of U.S. energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Governance at NRG

NRG is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and has taken a proactive approach in applying leading governance principles and practices.

Green Infrastructure

USTMA, The Ray and University of Missouri Release Findings on Benefits of Rubber Modified Asphalt and Call for Additional Research

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association,University of Missouri & The Ray have published a state of knowledge report assessing existing research on the economic, performance and environmental benefits of using ground tire rubber (GTR) in asphalt.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized as 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner

We are honored to be recognized by Microsoft as their 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner.

Health & Healthcare

The Future of Elder Care

The pandemic has taken a terrible toll on elderly people and their caregivers but will it truly shift our thinking about the way we plan for old age? Sonari Glinton meets people finding solutions to help seniors and the people who care for them feel valued and supported.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PayPal Partners With ADL to Fight Extremism and Protect Marginalized Communities

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), in partnership with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today announced a new partnership initiative to fight extremism and hate through the financial industry and across at-risk communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program 2021 Powered By BeyGOOD Welcomes Its First Nigerian Fellows

First Nigerian Candidates, Along with their South African Counterparts, Join the Global Citizen Fellowship Program Powered by BeyGOOD for a Year-Long, Full-Time, Paid Placement

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. 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...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  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. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...