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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

We are proud to announce that Qualcomm has been named in 3BL Media’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Shares Editorial Penned by EVP Kala Gibson

Fifth Third Bank is committed to empowering our great leaders to be agents of change in the community.

Education

Digital Resources to Spark Conversations About the Prevention of Underage Drinking

Parents are the leading influence on their kids’ decision to drink – or not to drink – alcohol. Research shows that since 2003 underage drinking has declined 50% and conversations between parents and their kids about alcohol have increased 73%.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Get Involved for the Good of All

Tetra Tech’s employee participation and engagement are vital to the success of our Health & Safety program—we strive to engage more employees each year during Safety Month.

Environment

Recycled Cartons Can Help Prevent Paper Product Shortages

New research from the Carton Council reveals that most consumers fail to make the connection between their recycling of paper at home and its value in providing feedstock to help make new paper products, like toilet paper, tissues and paper towels.

Health & Healthcare

Bechtel's Global Family Shows off Their #StaySafe Spirit

As we transition back to normal operations, we asked our colleagues and their families to get out the camera, break out the paints, and create fun reminders of the many ways we all can #StaySafe.

Health & Healthcare

People Feel Unsafe Using Public Restrooms with Air Dryers, New Study Finds

According to a study from Tork on the impact of COVID-19 on people’s perception of public hygiene, 86% believe keeping a high hygiene standard in public restrooms is critical to public safety.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to impact their communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Sustainability Report 2019 - 2020: Development Action for a More Inclusive World

At Schneider Electric, we believe that access to energy and digital are basic human rights. To date, 840 million people in the world still lack access to electricity1. This figure is down from 1.2 billion in 2010, indicative of significant progress made in the last decade. We must do even more.

Events, Media & Communications

Tickets Now Available for Social Value Matters 2020: People, Planet and Power

Social Value Matters is an annual conference organized by Social Value International (SVI) in collaboration with our networks around the world

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Partners with Hope for Haiti in Power Your Purpose Virtual 5K

Pivoting from a physical 5K Run in Austin, Texas to an online event due to COVID-19 has meant partners like Hope for Haiti are joining Whole Planet Foundation to alleviate poverty through microcredit around the globe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Metlife Becomes First U.S.-Based Life Insurer to Join U.N. Global Compact

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has become the first U.S.-based life insurer to join the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$1.2 Million Awarded to Hitzke Development and Bridge Housing Partners to Build Affordable Housing for Veterans

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Unlocking the Value in Waste

CNH Industrial is committed to enhancing the sustainability of all areas of its business, and minimizing waste generation is key. Where this is not possible, the Company seeks ways to give waste a new life by transforming it into something of value, as the following composting projects demonstrate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#BacktheFrontline: Michael Sneed, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Follow along with us on @JNJGlobalHealth on Twitter and/or Instagram to hear from our leaders, employees and partners around the world about how YOU can meaningfully contribute.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies, Discovery Place launch free, public art exhibition in Charlotte

Several local artists are among those whose creativity is being spotlighted on giant globe sculptures installed throughout Uptown Charlotte and beyond.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Moody's Analytics Offers Free Online Portal for Processing PPP Loan Forgiveness Requests

Moody’s Analytics has added new capabilities to its small business loan application and lending portal to help banks process loan forgiveness applications under the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Partners With Steady to Help Customers Find Jobs and Maximize Earnings Opportunities

Fifth Third is partnering with Steady to help the Bank’s customers find work and maximize their earnings opportunities. The partnership is one of the Bank’s initiatives to assist people experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Cox Curbs Loneliness for Older Adults With One Call a Day

"To know someone cares and you are not alone can change the trajectory of your day and even your outlook on life," said Vaneri. "Our employees are making a simple phone call, but the impact is beyond measure."

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Tabletop Forestry

By playing the game of Photosynthesis, you can see the full life cycle of trees from seedlings to eventual death and understand how an entire forest can arise from planting just a few trees.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Featured on Money Savage Podcast

Land Betterment joined George Grombacher, host of the Money Savage podcast, to discuss how the Company’s entrepreneurial initiatives are working to restore the environment in communities affected by the downturn in the thermal coal industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building Capacity During a Crisis: The CODVID-19 Education Partnership Pro Bono Initiative

Education systems have been hit hard by the pandemic, and the COVID-19 Education Partnership Pro Bono Initiative is working together to help schools.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Removed Its Branding From Nascar's Denny Hamlin's Car to Highlight the National Civil Rights Museum Instead

As Denny Hamlin races around the Talladega Superspeedway in Monday's race, the hood of his car will display the logo of the National Civil Rights Museum -- a move by Hamlin and his sponsor FedEx to support the ongoing fight for racial equality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Group, Inc. Promotes Tim Dismond to Chief Diversity Officer

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) announced that Tim Dismond has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Diversity Officer. Mr. Dismond will join CBRE’s Executive Committee, the group of 12 global executives responsible for driving the company’s business worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride Month Celebration at Alkermes

Last week, our Pride@Work group held a virtual pride month celebration.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. 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...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...