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Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E8: Dave Smith, Californians for All

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Californians for All Director Dave Smith shares about the founding of this California Volunteers initiative and how it achieved over 1 million volunteer hours logged and 600K meals served in its first year.

Research, Reports & Publications

When Everyone Is an Activist: New Benevity Data Shows the Corporate World Did, in Fact, Deliver on Purpose in 2020

Benevity's inaugural State of Corporate Purpose, a first-of-its-kind report from Benevity Impact Labs, takes a comprehensive look at the ESG landscape as business continues to be the most trusted institution.

Environment

Get Down to Earth With These Earth Day Tips

As a leader in the environmental services industry and the second-largest recycler in the U.S., Republic Services is proud to be a trusted resource for communities across the U.S. for recycling, waste disposal, organic waste processing and more.

Sustainable Development Goals

HelloFresh Announces New Sustainable Packaging Solutions

In celebration of Earth Day, HelloFresh, the leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, announced today a new partnership with Pratt Industries

Environment

People Behind CSR at Cisco: Why an Inclusive Future Needs Environmental Sustainability

Cisco is working not only for a more inclusive future but a more environmentally sustainable one as well. Environmental issues like climate change, pollution, and waste can disproportionately affect disadvantaged socio-economic groups.

Energy

Oportun's Impact on Environmental Sustainability

Oportun recognizes that a sustainable healthy planet is critical to ensuring the long-term success of our business and the well-being of the communities we serve.

Environment

2021 TD Green Space Grant Recipients to Build Resilience in Underserved Communities

The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities, including the limited access to green spaces in urban neighbourhoods and the corresponding lack of tree canopies in these areas.

Environment

Les lauréats du Programme de financement TD pour les espaces verts 2021 renforceront la résilience dans des collectivités défavorisées

La pandémie a amplifié les inégalités existantes, notamment en raison de l’accès limité aux espaces verts et de l’absence d’un couvert forestier dans les quartiers urbains.

Innovation & Technology

SCS Global Services' Carbon Neutral Certification Added by Amazon to Its Climate Pledge Friendly Program

Today, SCS Global Services’ Carbon Neutral Certification Program announced that it has been selected by Amazon as one of its newest, trusted, third-party certifications for its Climate Pledge Friendly program

Environment

PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint

The company’s efforts are estimated to reduce at least 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized CBRE with a 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR.

Research, Reports & Publications

CDL Integrated Sustainability Report 2021 Spotlights Its Adaptable and Resilient ESG Strategy

City Developments Limited (CDL) has published its Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2021, its fourteenth sustainability report since 2008. Themed “Advancing Change Resilience”, the digital report communicates CDL’s progress towards its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and targets, established under the CDL Future Value 2030 sustainability blueprint.

Education

DNA Decoded Offers Digital Resources for Educators and Students in Celebration of DNA Day

Over 65 years ago, deoxyribonucleic acid (more commonly referred to as DNA) was discovered by a team of scientists led by Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, and James Watson.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Leaders in Higher Education at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Educators are pivotal for the growth and development of individuals and subsequently, the organizations for which their students work. Educators’ long term contributions have significantly and uniquely impacted the greater community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taking a Stand: American Advocates for LGBTQ Rights and Hate Crimes Legislation

American joined w/ dozens of other TX-based companies today in an open letter to lawmakers, supporting the inclusion of LGBTQ people in nondiscrimination laws & opposes any effort to exclude the LGBTQ community from full civil rights protections.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Talent Officers at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Environment

"Road to Glasgow" - United Nations Climate Change Conference

A message from Shonagh Smith, host of the EarthxTV Original "Road to Glasgow" - premiering on #EarthDay, April 22 at 8|7c on earthxtv.com.

Events, Media & Communications

TechUnited:NJ Will Celebrate Earth Day by Announcing $50k BetterPlanet Challenge with NJ Governor Murphy, Blackrock President, PSEG CEO, & More in Virtual Launch Event

TechUnited:NJ will be announcing the launch of their 2nd annual BetterPlanet Challenge on April 22, 2021 at 12pm ET, virtually. The innovation challenge will award one winner with a $50K prize and applications with mentorship, press...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Many New Roofs Has Owens Corning Donated to the Community?

Can you guess how many roofs we’ve helped replace since 2016?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg's Sustainable Pantries - Both Offline and Online

Food undoubtedly brings people together. Visitors to any of our Bloomberg offices around the globe are welcomed by our famous pantries. They are hubs not only for employees to grab a coffee or a snack, but also to mingle, to bump into other colleagues and exchange ideas.

Health & Healthcare

With Lenovo, TechsoMed Is Spurring a Revolution in Cancer Treatment

The partnership between TechsoMed and Lenovo is enabling physicians to target cancer with never before seen precision.

Education

51 Activities and Events From Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

To celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery Education and several content, corporate, and community partners present educators, students, and families 51 engaging, curated activities and events.

Green Infrastructure

Mondelez Bahrain Biscuits WLL Simplifies Energy and Water Monitoring

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Resource Advisor will help the operations team measure and manage energy and sustainability initiatives.

Green Infrastructure

Change Leader: Changing Practices for a Changing World

According to Mondshine, the last three years or so have seen dramatic changes in public and business perceptions of sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Parks Project Recognized With First-Ever National Park Defender Award

This National Park Week, in recognition of their outstanding track record of advocating for national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is honoring Parks Project with its inaugural National Park Defender award.

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...