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Philanthropy

Donated Semi-Truck Helps El Paso Food Bank Reach Those in Need

Marathon Petroleum

Inclusion & Opportunity

Championing Accessibility Through Inclusive Design at Lenovo

Lenovo

Education & Workforce Development

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast

Health & Healthcare

Two Sides of the “Gift of Life” From DaVita Teammates

DaVita

Environment

Staying Ahead of Changing Water Treatment and Preservation Needs

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Truly Sustainable, Truly Iconic: An Introduction to Caesarstone ICON™

Caesarstone

Environment

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

Mastercard

Education & Workforce Development

CSR Talent Group: Fractional Staffing as a Business Imperative

CSR Talent Group

Featured Brands

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast launched its newest Lift Zone this month in partnership with El Centro de la Raza to advance digital skills and training opportunities for families in South King County.

How I Got Here: Jim Dausch

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Jim Dausch, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands.

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

On June 30, 2021, as drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures bore down on the dry, rugged interior of British Columbia, a spark set off one of the most devastating fires in Canada’s history.

Jill’s 40-Year Journey With Taco Bell

When the small oil and gas company Jill worked for in Newport Beach went out of business, she spotted a newspaper ad for a job at Taco Bell Corporate. She applied, got the role, and began her four-decade journey with the brand.

Delivering History: FedEx Brings Millions of Years of the Past to the Present

At FedEx, our network connects people and possibilities across the globe every single day. But some of our most remarkable deliveries don't just bridge miles—they bridge millions of years.

How a Dangerous Collapse Led One Woman to a Blood Pressure Procedure

Heart conditions can impact anyone, anywhere, and often without warning. Fifty-nine-year-old Ana Florencio experienced this first-hand when what began as an otherwise typical day quickly turned into one of the scariest moments of her life.

Does Screen Time Affect Behavior? Why Using It as a Reward Can Backfire

A cognitive specialist and parenting coach explains how screen habits can shape kids’ motivation and emotions—and shares simple ways to reset the pattern.

Entrepreneur Fund Announces 26 Recipients of Rural Field to Market Grant

The Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, announced the 26 recipients of the Rural Field to Market Grant, a one-time funding opportunity designed to strengthen small- to mid-size farm and food businesses across EFund’s Minnesota service area.

The Power of Collaboration – Building a Circular Future in Memphis

Imagine a world where "waste" doesn't exist, and the things we use every day get a new lease on life. This isn't a far-off dream; it's the heart of the circular economy, and it's happening right here in Memphis.

Guiding Stars: Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause have become a more open and widely discussed life stage, with many women seeking practical, evidence-based guidance and support. Declining estrogen, the marker of this transition, influences a woman’s health in several ways that go beyond hot flashes.

Recent Alerts

Environment

Better Planet: Creating More Sustainable Products and Services

As part of our commitment to supporting green building and environmental design, Kohler has over 5,000 Environmental Product Declarations available — more than any other building products manufacturer.

Environment

Hershey Is Reducing Their Emissions - Find Out How

Learn the latest on how we’re reducing Direct & Indirect emissions by 50% and Value Chain emissions by 25% by 2030.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Cigna CEO David Cordani and FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith Join Together to Highlight the Unique Value Veterans Bring to the Workforce

Cigna CEO & President David Cordani & FedEx Chairman & CEO Frederick W. Smith have joined together to promote a powerful message: companies that recruit, hire, support & retain veterans will benefit from their unique skillsets & perspectives.

Volunteering & Community

Illumina's Shanghai Employees and Families Help Conserve Wetland Reserve

On October 23, more than 30 Illumina employees and their families volunteered at Shanghai Chongming Dongtan Wetland Reserve, cleaning up marine litter and plastic bottles and learning about wetland biology and the severity of marine litter.

Research & Reports

Introducing Porter Novelli Focus: Health Equity

In this research, we explore American perceptions and understanding of inequities in our healthcare system – and which organizations are responsible to solve for these inequities.

Awards & Rankings

Entergy's Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards.

AI & Technology

Holiday PSA: How to Thank Someone Best? Just Text!

A simple text, research shows, can help us feel more connected and boost feelings of well-being, thereby making people feel less lonely — truly positive news after the last two years of so many of us being separated and feeling so apart.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Alliance Data Recognized at 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions

Alliance Data is honored to have been recognized at the Nov. 10 Women’s Forum of New York Breakfast of Corporate Champions for surpassing the 35% threshold for female directors on our corporate board.

Awards & Rankings

Media Alert: Ready for What's Next: Palo Alto Networks Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance Supplement

“Our business vision and ESG strategies are closely aligned. By respecting our planet, investing in our people, uplifting our communities, and advancing our industry, we believe we can make the world safer and more secure.”

Volunteering & Community

CITGO Donates Meals to Houston-area Healthcare Workers

To show its appreciation for the herculean efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, CITGO is providing 5,000 meals to healthcare workers at Ben Taub Hospital in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Harris Health System.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Reflections From Pentair’s Charting Career Paths Panel Hosted by the Pentair Women’s Resource Group

The Pentair Women's Resource Group recently hosted three notable women from its Board of Directors to offer insights on navigating careers. Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and CSRO Karla Robertson shares key learnings from the discussion.

Environment

Major Companies Are Calling for Federal Standards Ensuring Open Access and Simple Payment Methods for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance are calling on the U.S. government to establish federal standards and protocols that will streamline and speed the adoption of electric vehicles by ensuring that publicly-funded

Philanthropy

Pro Bono Week 2021: Taproot Foundation Doubles Impact for Social Good

This year to celebrate Pro Bono Week, Taproot set out to create 100+ pro bono connections, doubling our average weekly impact. We are thrilled to announce that YOU helped us surpass our goal! Learn more about how Taproot Foundation celebrated Pro Bono Week 2021.

Inclusion & Opportunity

My Path to Champion NortonLifeLock's Black Employee Resource Group

NortonLifeLock's LeShawn Woods discusses her path to co-leading NOBLE (NortonLifeLock Black Life Empowerment) Employee Resource Group, and how she is taking action to create space, fellowship, and support for Black employees.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS Is Prioritizing Mental Health

Media & Communications

COP26 - Five Years on From the Paris Agreement, Where Are We?

This week the COP26 news reports coming out of this city seem to be everywhere. The Conference of the Parties (“COP”) is the annual gathering sponsored by the United Nations (this is the 26th) of world leaders in public, private and social sectors

Philanthropy

Hormel Foods Donation Helps Fight Hunger in Chicago

Fontanini Foods, the local manufacturing facility owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, announced that it has donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger in the community as part of the company’s Hunger Action Month efforts.

Research & Reports

The Value of Sustainable Procurement: An Overview of Key Value Levers That Can Be Used to Calculate Monetizable Value of SP

Environment

Get Your Feet Wet in These New Jersey Habitat Conservation Efforts

Wetlands—as you may guess—are mostly covered by water. But they do so much more, providing some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems for thousands of organisms.

Philanthropy

Helping Teens Navigate the "New Normal"

The teenage years mark a period of social and emotional growth that can be difficult to navigate even in the best of times.

Awards & Rankings

PSE&G Named Recipient of the 2021 ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Metropolitan Service Area Reliability Performance in the Mid-Atlantic Region; Honor Marks 20th Year

Public Service Electric & Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, was recognized by PA Consulting as the recipient of the 2021 ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance in the Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Service Area. ReliabilityOne® Awards are given annually to the utilities that have achieved outstanding reliability performance and have excelled in delivering the most reliable electric service to their customers.

Research & Reports

KeyCorp Releases TCFD Report

KeyBank today announced it has issued a Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report.

Awards & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Consecutive Year

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in environmental services, was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for a sixth consecutive year.

Awards & Rankings

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)

Since 1996, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has been recognizing STEM mentors from across the country through the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)!

Corporate Responsibility

This Team Helps Customers Find Energy Bill Assistance

Duke Energy’s customer experience and engagement team helps develop a plan and works at Duke Energy in customer service to help customers in the pandemic to give more personalized customer assistance.

Latest Campaigns

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

Caesarstone ICON: Innovating Today for a More Sustainable Future

Innovating today for a more sustainable future. Crafted with decades of commitment to exceptional design and quality, Caesarstone ICON advanced fusion...