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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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Practicing Resilience at HPE As We Navigate Uncertainty and Prepare for Better Times

The impact of COVID-19 feels more acute with each passing day. As HPE President & CEO, Antonio Neri hears personal stories from his team members around the globe, he's impressed by their strength and determination.

Environment

The Hershey Company on Arbor Day

Since 2013, we have distributed more than 7.4 million tree seedlings to cocoa farmers and 920,000 multi-purpose shade trees as part of our ongoing, industry-leading agroforestry work to protect the forest and preserve biodiversity.

Environment

In Times of Uncertainty, Plant a Tree

Each April, we see profound symbolism embedded in Arbor Day celebrations across the country.

Environment

Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”

"We're in a super difficult moment. We need to reimagine capitalism," Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, and member of the Ceres’ board of directors, said in her opening remarks at Ceres 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Center For State & Local Government Excellence Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative And Grants

In an effort to improve financial wellness programs for the state and local workforce, a new initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.

Environment

International Paper Supports the Arbor Day Foundation With Tree Plantings in Forests Across America

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has been a proud supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.

Sustainable Development Goals

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Four Growth Stages of a Successful CDP Reporting Season

We’ve outlined the four growth stages of a successful CDP reporting season: Seed, Sprout, Sapling and Tree. Not sure where your roots lie? Read on to determine which stage applies to you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teaching Young Adults Financial Health Strategies for the Days ‘Beyond College’

With colleges and universities closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families sheltering together at home, and many families facing financial hardships, Schweppe says this year’s American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day — April 24 — can be an opportunity for parents to have important conversations about money with their young adult children.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the People Behind PPE-Production at Gildan

Gildan decided to take viewers behind-the-scenes of their PPE-production process for this year's #whomademyclothes campaign as they spotlighted the efforts of the employees.

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