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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Helps Nonprofits Navigate Challenging Times With Capacity Building Program

Earlier this year, as challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic mounted, T. Rowe Price immediately looked at ways we could help communities stay strong—in Baltimore and around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes Reports Progress Toward Energy Transition and Net Zero Carbon Emissions

Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) announced today the release of its 2019 Report on Corporate Responsibility. The report highlights performance data for the full year 2019 in the areas of planet, people, and principles, and includes Baker Hughes’ contributions to the energy transition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kinross Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

Kinross Gold Corporation is pleased to present its 2019 Sustainability Report, detailing the Company’s progress over the past two years in delivering on its commitment to responsible mining.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial South Africa Delivers Fresh and Healthy Meals Daily to a Local Children's Home

CNH Industrial South Africa is donating fresh and healthy meals from its canteen provider on a daily basis to the Bathabeleng Children’s Home in Tembisa, South Africa

Health & Healthcare

21 Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy, Active and Entertained

Kids have a lot of energy, and sometimes it can be hard for parents to come up with original ideas on how to make the most out of it when children are at home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Direct Relief Team Up to Deliver Aid to Lebanon

More than 60 tons of critical aid will offer needed relief to medical personnel in Beirut, Lebanon. FedEx Corp. transported the emergency supplies via a dedicated charter flight to help health facilities responding after a deadly explosion ripped through the city earlier this month, putting significant strain on the medical system.

Health & Healthcare

Sewing Mohawk's Support for Medical Workers

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, people and organizations everywhere are looking for ways to help however they can. As a manufacturer of carpets and rugs, Mohawk realized that we could put industrial sewing equipment to work to produce vitally needed medical gowns for healthcare providers.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Proves Fertile Ground for Ecological Innovation on I-85 in Georgia

UGA Researcher, Matthew Quirey is examining the various ways that The Ray's Landscape Lab on Interstate 85 is utilizing experimental planting designs in the right-of-way, producing not only environmental benefits, but also potential financial outcomes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Commits $10M To Support Small Businesses In Pittsburgh

Underserved Pittsburgh neighborhoods & struggling small business owners will benefit from 3 programs significantly supported through a $10 million program-related investment announced today by PNC Community Development Banking & the PNC Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading in a New Environment: Adapting to a Quarantined Workplace with Technology at the Forefront

With remote work serving as the norm until further notice, business leaders won’t be able to lead in the ways they’re accustomed to. Hiring and retaining an engaged remote workforce will require a shift in leadership strategy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vistra and CompUDopt Partner to Provide Technology Access to Chicago Students

With just a few weeks until the start of the new school year, 1,000 students from Chicago’s 10th Ward have been given computers from Vistra's retail electricity brand, Dynegy, and Comp-U-Dopt. On Aug. 21, pre-selected families received laptops...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Responds to 2020 California Wildfires

As wildfires unfold across Northern California, we are keeping a close eye on any network impacts and our teams are ready to respond. Our thoughts are with impacted communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Meet Sensegrass: India Impact Grand Prize Winner for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation. In its fourth year, this online competition awards...

Diversity & Inclusion

NRG Women Making History

Continuously improving our business, these women solidify the importance of placing inclusion and diversity at the center of who we are and what we do.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

VMware Global Response to COVID-19

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and partners is always our top priority.
VMware is actively monitoring the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 outbreak and taking precautions to address the safety...

Education

Violet Takes Flight

Our ORD Polaris Lounge recently hosted a virtual book launch for Violet Takes Flight, by author Kenyatta Scott and aviation educator Tammera L. Holmes. The story follows Violet on her first plane ride where she meets the pilot, a Black female role model who looks just like her.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Partners Bring Science Lessons to Elementary Students in St. Louis

Virtual learning hasn’t stopped our partners, KIPP Wonder Academy and STEMpact, from engaging the next generation of scientists. Learn how they’re providing weekly science lessons to tens of thousands of elementary students in the St. Louis region through "Teaching in Room 9, Science”:

Education

Certified Training for the Sustainability Profession

Individuals working in sustainability reporting and sustainable development roles have more opportunities for professional development, as GRI’s learning options are increasingly made available virtually.

Sustainable Development Goals

Social Media for Social Good: Raising Awareness of Jordan's Water Crisis

Hanan Ahyad is a resident of Amman, Jordan’s capital and largest city. She is a domestic customer of the local water utility company, Miyahuna, and has always been aware of her country’s limited water resources.

Events, Media & Communications

Three Ideas from Subaru on Producing Zero-Waste Events

Subaru of America’s marketing messaging centers around the Subaru Love Promise, and one of those promises is “Subaru Loves the Earth.”

Energy

Watch: How Solar Energy is an Economic Catalyst

Did you know solar energy is good for our economy because it creates jobs, supports community services and provides income through land leases?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands Named to Forbes' List of America's Best-in-State Employers

On August 24, Sands was officially named to Forbes’ second annual list of America’s Best-in-State Employers. Based on an independent survey of more than 80,000 workers, the list recognizes the top employers of more than 500 people within their U.S. operations.

Environment

Timberland Pledge to Plant 50 Million Trees Supports the Launch of 1t.org's US Chapter

Timberland has long been a fan of trees. While the brand’s logo has been a tree, since its founding in 1973, the connection runs deeper than that.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

RE100 Leadership Awards Shortlist: Companies Going Above and Beyond on Clean Energy

We’re proud to be shortlisted for Best Green Catalyst for our Eclipse Platform in the RE100 Leadership Awards! Many of our suppliers are already using renewable energy, and we’re sharing our learnings to support others to do the same.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Durkan Expands Creative Partnership with Virginia Langley Through PDI Tile Program

Durkan announced today that the hospitality flooring manufacturer has partnered with longtime collaborator Virginia Langley to design print carpet tile exclusively for its PDI (Precision Dye Injection) platform.

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