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Events, Media & Communications

Did Super Bowl LV Fumble on Purpose?

While many companies took a slightly disconnected approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, a few used their air time to raise awareness for important issues, highlight commitments and engage audience members.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Vaccine

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In a Challenging Year, T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Team Focused on Making a Difference When It Mattered Most

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike others in recent memory for so many reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of severe weather and natural events that have impacted — and at times devastated — communities across the U.S.

Media & Communications

3Degrees Adds April Salas to Board of Directors and Forms New Advisory Board

3Degrees announces the addition of energy industry expert April M. Salas to its Board of Directors and the formation of a strategic Advisory Board.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enbridge Celebrates Field Operations Supervisor for Being Named SpectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model

Congratulations to Trina, one of our field operations supervisors, on being named a #spectrUM Discovery STEM Role Model. We're proud to have you on #TeamEnbridge!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized As CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR> LNVGY) has been recognized by CDP (formerly known as Carbon Disclosure Project) as a Supplier Engagement Leader, acknowledging its efforts to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Named A Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, has again been named a Top 50 employer by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This is the seventh year in a row the Company is being recognized with this honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Wins Mahatma Award 2020 for CSR Excellence

Keysight Technologies has been presented with the prestigious Mahatma Award 2020 for its efforts towards building a better planet by employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Introduces $3 Million in Cybersecurity Grants for Public Schools in United States as Attacks on Education Grow

A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff are unprepared for cybersecurity threats - with lack of training, awareness, budget and virtual learning identified as major issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dedication To Perfection — American Airlines Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index Again

American Airlines has been recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with the highest possible rating in the prestigious 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Fertilizantes Wins Agribusiness Awards in Fertilizer and Sustainability Categories

Globo Rural Magazine recognized Mosaic Fertilizantes with two ‘Best of Agribusiness’ awards — one in the Fertilizer category and another in Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Initiative Offers Support to Local HBCUs

To build on our longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community, we are committing $5 million to four regionally based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Joins the Hockey Diversity Alliance to Support Its Mission to Eradicate Systemic Racism in Hockey

Scotiabank announced a sponsorship agreement with the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) to further their collective mission of eradicating systemic racism in the game of hockey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bonds Help Nonprofits Tackle Coronavirus Relief and Social Inequity

In a move that could change philanthropy, foundations are asking investors to finance grant-making to nonprofits, which are essential to a post-pandemic recovery and more equitable future.

Environment

Three Greenhouse Gas Management Trends to Watch in 2021

In the last few years, many organizations have set science-based targets (SBTs), which typically include both operational (scope 1 and scope 2) and value chain (scope 3) emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Efforts and Collaborations: WaterMarks Voices

In February, a series of videos will be released by the WaterMarks initiative showcasing perspectives from leaders from corporate, non-profit, and civic organizations who collaborated to launch improvements to Milwaukee’s waterfront.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Launches Digital Financial Literacy Program for Children

As a result of the pandemic, more schools around the country have adopted eLearning solutions for both remote and in-class learning experiences, which makes the release of the new digital format of Young Bankers Club® timely.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch's Management Consulting Expands Regulatory, Strategic Leadership on Strategic Advisory Team

Black & Veatch Management Consulting’s Strategic Advisory Practice is pleased to announce the addition of two industry-leading experts to its leadership team.

Health & Healthcare

United CleanPlus

United CleanPlus℠ is our commitment to delivering industry-leading cleanliness as we put health and safety at the forefront of your experience.

Innovation & Technology

The Paradigm Shift to Embracing Remote Work at NASA

Ed Faulkner, SAIC VP of programs, chats with Huntsville, Alabama CBS affiliate WHNT about the space agency's adoption of remote work and collaboration, thanks to SAIC's digital transformation services, solutions, and support.

Events, Media & Communications

The CHL Coalition Hosts Webinar on Behavioural Science Driving Healthier Choices

The Consumer Goods Forum, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action hosted an interactive on 1/26/2021 to explore how behavioral science can shape product design, policies and retail environments.

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Provides Update on Decade-long Commitment to Digital Equity; Announces Plans to Accelerate Efforts in 2021

The efforts are designed to help connect as many Americans to the Internet as possible and create new opportunities for underrepresented communities through the education, resources and skills training they need to succeed in today’s digital economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to 2020 CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard

Ecolab has been recognized by global environmental non-profit CDP by securing a place on its 2020 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. The recognition places Ecolab among the top 7% of companies assessed by CDP for supplier engagement on climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Why It's a Critical Business Focus

ESG is a growing priority in the minds of investors. But what is ESG? And how does it differ from EHS? Find out in this Antea Group blog:

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Doing Our Part: 2020 Year in Review

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