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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way of Greater Portland: TD Bank 'Incredibly Proud' to Support Those Helping Others Amid COVID-19

While United Way is helping others, who is helping them? Through the Paycheck Protection Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as part of the CARES Act, they were able to secure a $385,000 loan earlier this month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Gives Custom-Built, Cellular-Connected Laptops to San Diego United for Distance Learning

In a bid to help close the digital divide, Qualcomm donated 900 custom-built, cellular-connected laptops to the San Diego Unified School District on Thursday to support continuing distance learning programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Arbor Day Foundation Appoints Ernesto Herrera, Mark Johnson, and Denise Naguib to Serve on Board of Trustees

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced three new members appointed to its Board of Trustees, including: Ernesto Herrera Guerra, Managing Director for Reforestamos México and President of the Mesoamerican Committee; Mark Johnson, CEO, Concord Servicing; and Denise Naguib, Vice President, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity for Marriott International.

Environment

#TtInspires: Shaun McKay, Environmental Scientist

Shaun has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle and is excited about the opportunity Coffey, a Tetra Tech Company, gave him to develop professionally after a hiatus from consulting. We talked with Shaun as part of our #TtInspires campaign celebrating the passion of Tetra Tech employees. Follow #TtInspires on social media for more stories.

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering a Better Tomorrow, ON Semiconductor Publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report With the Comprehensive GRI

ON Semiconductor announces the release of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, marking the seventh year of this publication. As a testament to the company’s continued commitment to transparency, ON Semiconductor has advanced from incorporating the global reporting initiative (GRI) report core version to comprehensive version for a second year in their corporate social responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at Top of Global Agenda

The annual review of progress achieved in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs) starts next week, with a virtual format meaning it will be the greenest and most inclusive yet.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Restorative Approach to Building a Culture of Belonging

Taking a restorative approach and using equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as guideposts, doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. It does take a commitment to examine current organizational goals and find ways to embed EDI values.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Praise of Paper Ballots

From concerns around vote hacking to the fear of exposure to COVID-19, states are under increased scrutiny about how they will handle this year’s election. There is one thing that provides a good solution for both concerns – paper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Employees With Red, White and Blue

While Mohawk is a global flooring leader, our roots are firmly planted in American soil. To honor our employees and celebrate our heritage, Mohawk hosted a special American flag raising ceremony just in time for Independence Day 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in the New Digital Economy

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women & CW present an exclusive webinar with speakers including Qualcomm's Angela Baker, looking at how women entrepreneurs in low & middle income countries can be supported through digital technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tips for Celebrating the Fourth of July in a COVID-19 Environment

With the likelihood of increasing personal, smaller fireworks displays following some cancellations of public displays around Independence Day, we are sharing some tips to stay safe while keeping the environment in mind.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ottawa's Spending Spree Was the Right Thing to Do, Economists Say

The economic impact of the pandemic on households and businesses would also have been worse without the stimulus, with unemployment reaching 15% as opposed to the anticipated 13%, the report says.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Committed to Being Safer and Stronger Together

Throughout June, our employees displayed their commitment to being Safer and Stronger Together, making our 10th annual Safety Month a huge success.

Events, Media & Communications

Know Your Data: Eating the Digital Elephant One Byte at a Time

Rezatec and Black & Veatch would like to invite you to the final webinar in our co-hosted series ‘KNOW YOUR DATA'.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Addressing Needs of Low-Income Populations

By supporting organizations like United Way and NCCHCA, we aim to help reach the individuals and families who need it most – at the time of their greatest need.

Social Impact & Volunteering

We Are Citizen Philanthropists – Learning Through Service in Costa Rica

This month we asked Business System Analyst Raquel Achio to share what this quote means to her and to tell us more about her Service Learning experience with the nonprofit Aldeas SOS in Costa Rica.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Indigenous History Month - Shawn Hunt and 'Flipping the Bird'

TD has a long-standing commitment to working with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Technologies Donates Hundreds of Always-Connected Personal Computers to San Diego Unified School District for Distance Learning Support

The district has received 900 new PCs with built-in cellular connectivity, as part of a grant from Qualcomm Technologies that supports the district’s migration to distance learning and aids its efforts to close the connectivity gap.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor and Orbis International Partner to Support the Good Sight Good Life Project in Vietnam

With health being a key focus area of our Global Giving program, ON Semiconductor is committed to supporting organizations that strive to enhance the health and wellbeing of communities, including vision and eye health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Announce Additional Help for Customers During Pandemic

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media & Communications

New Holland Agriculture Celebrates 125 Years of History. Making Farming More Productive, Efficient and Sustainable

In 2020, New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial N.V., turns 125 years old: more than a century of commitment towards five generations of farmers across the globe, making their lives easier and the agricultural business more efficient and sustainable.

Diversity & Inclusion

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans Partners With Sodexo for Expansion With United States Marine Corps

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s Coffee) has some big news brewing for our men and women in uniform. The brand recently launched a partnership with Sodexo, the world’s leading provider of food services, to feature its coffee in select United States Marine Corps bases across the country, spanning from California to South Carolina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black Lives Matter: 9 Organizations to Donate to Today

Green Infrastructure

Mobility: A Powerful Engine for Sustainability, Inclusion and Economic Prosperity

The pandemic has made it more apparent than ever that we need to accelerate the drive towards low-carbon mobility.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
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  3. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
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  4. Integrated Tools
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  5. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  6. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  7. EVP Campaign
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  8. Aflac Stories
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    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
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  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. 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...
  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. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...