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EarthxEnergy: Renewables

Environment

U.S. Government Extends Bechtel Contract for Chemical Weapons Destruction

The U.S. government added 3 years to the Bechtel contract to destroy 2,600 tons of surplus chemical weapons stored in Colorado, adding provisions to accelerate the destruction to meet commitments to Congress and international treaty by end of 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building a More Resilient, Sustainable Global Economy at #Ceres2020!

Tune in to the Ceres 2020 Digital Program to learn how we can build a more resilient, sustainable global economy and help prevent future crises — whether caused by coronavirus or climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Disability Institute Launches COVID-19 Financial Resilience Center to Provide Cost-Free Financial Resources for People With Disabilities

Today, National Disability Institute (NDI) launched the Financial Resilience Center, an online comprehensive education and information hub for people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Sports Franchises Come Together to Create ‘Teams For LA’ to Benefit the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles

AEG, the LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Sparks and Rank + Rally recently joined forces to launch the TEAMS FOR LA ON-LINE SUPERSALE to sell logoed team merchandise, as well as classic merchandise from the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the GRAMMY Awards, to benefit Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Charles Koch and Brian Hooks on Empowering Solutions to Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic

From government to business to education, individuals from across society are working together to find innovative ways to help others through the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Meet a Massive Hunger Need

General Mills was a founding partner of Feeding America over 40 years ago. We recently announced an initiative to manufacture and immediately donate $5 million worth of product to Feeding America member food banks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DKMS Donates 12,000 Buccal Swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering for COVID-19 Testing

DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow and blood stem cell donor center, has joined the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), providing 12,000 sterile buccal swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to be used to test and diagnose the deadly virus.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rod Rose, Bushfire Management Expert

Rod Rose is Senior Principal, Bushfire Management with Eco Logical Australia, A Tetra Tech Company, based in Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia. He has more than 45 years of experience in wildfire planning and management and is a recognized leader in Australia in this, as well as related fields.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jack Daniel’s Raises Money for Coronavirus Relief

After Jack Daniel’s and Chase Rice partnered for a concert to benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians COVID-19 fund, John Hayes, President of USA & Canada shared all of the ways Brown-Forman is supporting our communities and industry during this time.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media to Host ‘Learn from Home’ Live Event, May 13: Corporate Citizenship and Reputation, Featuring Dave Stangis

Business is adapting to new standards set by the novel coronavirus. A major risk during this economic reset is the deprioritization of corporate sustainability programs.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation 2019 Sustainability Report Infographic

2019 was a remarkable year for Whirlpool Corporation, as they raised the bar on their commitments to sustainability. Check out this infographic summarizing their results.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade USA & Rachael Wang Launch 'We Wear Fair Trade' Supporting Garment Workers

Fair Trade USA is proud to unveil its annual lookbook and campaign, We Wear Fair Trade. This year’s campaign theme and lookbook, “She Wears Fair Trade,” was made in partnership with renowned creative director, activist, and stylist Rachael Wang, and features Fair Trade Certified apparel modeled by prominent human and environmental rights advocates who represent women’s empowerment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Insights From Wave II of the Porter Novelli COVID-19 Tracker

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, and the implications for organizations evolves at a rapid pace, it is critical for us all to arm ourselves with the latest data and insights to guide our work – as well as be both proactive and adaptive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#UnitedTogether Around the Communities We Serve

Now more than ever, we are #UnitedTogether around the communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help for Families in the New World of Home Schooling

In the past month, parents around the world have upended their personal and professional lives, learned how to use Zoom for parent-teacher conferences and birthday parties, and put on a brave face in the midst of global economic havoc

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Horizons: We Got You

We’ve tapped into our global network to collaborate on drive-up testing sites, provide supply chain services for life-saving healthcare materials, and mobilize more than $6 million in response aid.

Events, Media & Communications

Returning to Your Workplace: What to Consider

As a return to the office comes into view, how can employers and employees prepare themselves?

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial: Supporting Women's Professional Development

As part of its commitment to foster the development of its female professionals, CNH Industrial invested in a Women’s Mentoring program in Italy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Corporate Facilities Managers Can Donate Excess Paper Staples

The team at Legg Mason had an ample supply of paper products – tissues, paper towels and toilet paper. Once the quarantine was in full effect and the duration of it became clear, the facilities team realized that inventory was not needed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

More than 460 Members Join IWBI’s Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the addition of Cristina Gamboa, CEO, World Green Building Council, and Coen van Oostrom, CEO and Founder, EDGE Technologies, as the newest co-chairs of its Task Force on COVID-19...

Health & Healthcare

On the Road As a Stem Cell Courier

Blood stem cell couriers like Maria Schmiing are currently in great demand to ensure that blood stem cell donations reach their recipients all over the world safely, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.

Innovation & Technology

3D Printing with Purpose: Koch Employee Makes PPE for Hospitals in Need

So, when he saw a news story in late March about the possibility of 3D printing face shields to help resource-starved healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19, Aman got inspired.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Launches Specific Actions in Response to the Covid-19 Crisis and Stays the Course of its 2020 ESG Agenda with Schneider Sustainability Impact Achieving 7.15 out of 10

For the sixth year, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces its financial and non-financial results together for the first quarter of 2020.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Succeeding in Times of Uncertainty

Everywhere I turn—as the world faces the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic—there are constant reminders of the disruption surrounding us.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  9. 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...
  10. 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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  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  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...