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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Announces Multiyear Effort to Roll Out 1,000+ WiFi-Connected 'Lift Zones' in Local Community Centers Nationwide

Working with its network of thousands of nonprofit partners and city leaders, Comcast will provide WiFi in facilities they have identified to help students get online, participate in distance learning, and do their schoolwork.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA Earns Spot On Latina Style “Best Companies for Latinas” List

The editors of Latina Style magazine have selected FCA as one of the 2020 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Every Cup of Nespresso Coffee Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2022

Nespresso today commits that every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 15

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 15 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Virtual Support From an Army of Skilled Volunteers

Join Taproot Foundation’s webinar on 9/29 for all the tools you need to get started on Taproot Plus, the cost-free online platform that connects charitable organizations in the UK, EU, India, and US with skilled volunteers for pro bono projects.

Environment

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Joins Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB), a role intended to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda toward its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

Sustainable Development Goals

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business LIVE” to Tackle COVID-19 Recovery and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, will host Uniting Business LIVE a unique online event from 21–23 September, the week world leaders would normally converge on New York for the start of the UN High-Level week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HP Inc. Deepens Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Launches Distance Learning Business Challenge

HP Inc. announced the launch of its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business Challenge designed to engage and attract Black students seeking careers in business and technology.

Environment

Reducing Our Footprint at Mohawk

Across Mohawk, we are approaching the final year of work toward our 2020 goals, set in 2010, to decrease energy, GHG, water and waste-to-landfill intensity by 25%.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CASE Dealer, Sequoia Equipment, Supports Team Rubicon Fire Recovery in California

CASE Construction Equipment dealer Sequoia Equipment supported Team Rubicon with equipment in a recent heavy equipment operation clearing sites and debris from a wildfire that swept through Niland, California on June 28, 2020.

Events, Media & Communications

Accelerating the Next Generation of Climate Policy and Protecting Human Health

With the support of leading institutions like MIT and Harvard, and forward-looking companies like Biogen, Massachusetts can be effect real actions in the state and well-beyond and become a model for addressing climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

The State of Black Women-Owned Businesses

Fifth Third Bank recently announced an exciting new $1.2 million program called Innovation meets Main Street: Boosting Black Women-Owned Businesses, a partnership between AEO and LISC powered by Fifth Third Bank.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: The Doctor Will See You Now, Please

Although uncertainty and fear still ripple throughout the world, Medtronic continues to create tools and resources that encourage people to seek care during the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Saving Lives: Team Takes Time to Precisely Prepare

Education

Bringing Equity to STEM Education

At TGR EDU: Explore, our mission is to empower educators, students and families to achieve their best in their academic and professional lives. This work includes helping every learner develop problem-solving and decision-making skills with real-world applications outside the classroom.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VMware's Commitment to Nonprofit Digital Transformation

COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of technologies and behaviors, like a distributed workforce, that can be widely beneficial. However, we also have seen significant setbacks, especially for historically marginalized communities...

Green Infrastructure

The Ray & UT Austin Unveil Solar Mapping Tool for Interstates

Each of the lower 48-states now have access to projections of how much solar energy could be generated on their interstate exits.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi's Pulp and Paper Mills Reduce Waste

Total energy consumed is one of the most important mill metrics we have. It captures the efficiency of our operations in both the numerator (gigajoules of energy used) and the denominator (air-dried metric tons of paper produced).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard Pledges $500 million to Help Close Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities Across America

Furthering longstanding financial inclusion efforts to bring more people and small businesses into the digital economy, the company will bring equitable financial tools, investment and partnerships to cities across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

T‑Mobile Kicks‑Off 5G Research Challenge with University of Kansas to Transform the Future of Nursing

T-Mobile, KU School of Nursing and the KU Center for Design Research have teamed up to help students develop new training methods and tools that could revolutionize how nursing is taught at the University of Kansas School of Nursing and beyond.

Health & Healthcare

Medical Electronic Devices Are Facing a Critical Test

The market for medical electronics today represents a comparatively small share of the nation’s nearly $200 billion in overall health expenses – about 5.2% in 2019. But the value it brings to the practice of medicine is disproportionately large and growing rapidly.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by LATINA Style, Inc. As One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been selected as one of the Best 50 Companies for Latinas to work for by LATINA Style, Inc. for the twelfth consecutive year. This ranking recognizes companies that encourage training, mentorship, retention, and promote Latinas within the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Growing Diverse Enterprises: FCA Hosts 21st Annual Supplier Diversity MatchMaker Event

FCA virtually hosted its 21st annual supplier diversity MatchMaker program today, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to building a diverse supply base and growing wealth for diverse business owners throughout the value chain.

Education

Our Shared Goodness Legacy—Milton Hershey School

Since 1909, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has offered children from low-income backgrounds in the U.S. a residential, cost-free, quality pre-K through 12th grade education. Now in its 110th year, it is a place where students’ potential meets life-changing opportunity thanks to our shared founder

Latest Campaigns

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    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  2. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
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  5. Integrated Tools
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  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. CSRHub Research
    Periodically, CSRHub publishes new research regarding sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Most of the research is conducted by CSRHub...
  9. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
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    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  11. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  12. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  15. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...