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Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Share #StopAsianHate in Solidarity, But Posting Isn't Enough

This week, we examine the brands that are going beyond external communications to make long-lasting change in the fight against racism and Xenophobia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Signs The Hispanic Promise

We're proud to join more than 190 companies that signed The Hispanic Promise, pledging to prepare, hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Will SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Mandate New ESG Disclosures?

These days in Washington, every policy announcement and appointment is dissected as hugely significant if not revolutionary. It’s just a fact of life in this seemingly endless pandemic, in this hammered economy, after this presidential election.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP People Talk About Creating A Sustainable Impact

At HP, how we do things is just as important as what we do. Sustainable impact is our commitment to creating positive, lasting change for the planet, its people, and our communities.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines and Deloitte Pioneer Market-based Solution to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Air Travel

American Airlines and Deloitte today announced an innovative collaboration to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions from aviation.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol's Effects on the Heart

February is American Heart Month, an important time to learn about how heart health is impacted by alcohol consumption.

Environment

Scotts and MLB Launch 2021 Field Refurbishment Grant Program

Beginning today, the Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball will begin accepting submissions for the 2021 Scotts® Field Refurbishment Grant Program, which awards modern, playable youth baseball and softball field refurbishments to four communities in need within the United States

Social Impact & Volunteering

On-Demand Support for Your Small Business

Get valuable support for your small business from Taproot's virtual volunteers. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's free Thursday, March 11 webinar at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI and B Lab Team Up on Impact Management

GRI and B Lab have joined forces to help organizations get more out of their reporting and assessment tools. This collaboration allows companies to optimize their contribution to a more sustainable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

'Race in the Workplace: The Black Experience,' a McKinsey & Co. Report Created in Collaboration with Walmart

This research has been underway since last summer and represents one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind. It includes qualitative and quantitative analysis gathered from 24 top companies, and it leverages publicly available data.

Health & Healthcare

T‑Mobile Brings Ultra Capacity 5G to Miami U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital

With 5G speeds, medical teams can improve critical telehealth services and provide more efficient care across the facility with instant wireless access to large amounts of patient information.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Takeda Named a Global Top Employer for 4th Consecutive Year

Takeda has been named a Global Top Employer for 4th consecutive year!

Innovation & Technology

How IBMers on “Silicon Bayou” Helped Louisiana Recover From Ransomware Attacks

Cybercrime against U.S. public school districts is on the rise. A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff feel unprepared for security threats, including attacks called ransomware, which steal and hold data hostage until officials pay up.

Diversity & Inclusion

Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere

Mike Quinn is always on the lookout for potential — potential business opportunities and potential in his more than 1,400 employees.

Energy

First Project of Its Kind in Canada Will See Enbridge Subsidiary Inject Green Hydrogen Into Its Gas Distribution Grid

Gazifère, an Enbridge subsidiary, and Evolugen, the Canadian operations arm of Brookfield Renewable, today announced plans to build and operate one of Canada’s largest green hydrogen injection projects in Quebec.

Education

'Financial Health Is Foundational to Everything We Do' With HBCUs

Brandi McLean believes that people need financial skills to survive. That’s why she’s made it her mission to educate people about it. McLean, an accountant in Virginia, has been teaching young children about financial literacy in her free time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Lewis Spears, Kismet of Kings

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Strength of Diversity in Clarivate This LGBT+ History Month

Clarivate has long led the way in campaigning for more inclusive workplaces and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skills Gap Widens During COVID. Computational Thinking Could Help.

Technology has enabled our world to become increasingly connected – a trend that should be reflected in our teaching methods.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Alexion Charitable Foundation One Year Anniversary

The Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF), launched by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February 2020, marks its first anniversary this month in tandem with the celebration of Rare Disease Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data's African American Resource Group Employee Spotlight: La'Ron Louis and Paulette Burks

This week, we continue to partner with our African American Resource Group (AARG) to share the perspectives and experiences of associates in observance of Black History Month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services Salutes Essential Workers With Additional 'Committed to Serve' Awards

Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 “Committed to Serve” awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Kimberly-Clark has been recognized by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies and a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Watch Energea Spotlight: Eco-Conscious Diver

Caitlin McCall founded Eco-Conscious Diver out of necessity. Coral reefs are dying at an unprecedented rate and Caitlin believes that divers, like herself, need be the leaders of oceanic stewardship.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  2. 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...
  3. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  4. Inclusion
    Southwire’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission is to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds...
  5. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  6. 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...
  7. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  8. TCS | goIT
    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...
  9. Sustainable Operations
    As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...
  10. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  11. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  12. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  13. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  14. Business Strategy and Operations
    Keysight’s strategy is to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, supported by our Keysight Leadership Model (KLM) and corporate value...
  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...