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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.

Education

Celebrate DNA Day With No-Cost Virtual Learning Resources Provided by Illumina

Over 65 years ago, DNA was discovered by Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, James Watson and other colleagues. Today, their discovery is the cornerstone research on which life-saving cures to disease, cancer, and more is based.

Environment

Northern Trust: Proud to Embrace Environmental Considerations Year-Round

Northern Trust is proud to embrace environmental considerations in our decision-making process year-round.

Health & Healthcare

Cox Donates 6,000 Coveralls to Hospitals

Across the country, medical workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a critical shortage of medical gowns and other protective equipment.

Energy

General Mills Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity Globally by 2030

General Mills set a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as part of the RE100 global corporate initiative.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third is Taking Care of Customers

As COVID-19 impacts our communities, it won't impact our commitment to serve them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG: #StrongerTogether

Here’s to the resilience and customer focus of our employees. Your dedication and skill have come to the forefront, helping essential businesses stay open and the lights to stay on.

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