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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Need a Green Transition After COVID-19

The ‘bold leadership’ shown by the EU in re-committing to the European Green Deal, even as the coronavirus pandemic is being tackled, has been recognized by GRI chief executive Tim Mohin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

30 Winners of $1.2 Million in Edison Scholars Program Announced by Edison International

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2020 Edison Scholars and will be awarded $1.2 million in scholarships by Edison International to pursue science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) studies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Earmarks $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Community Response Efforts

A small group of University of Ottawa faculty and students are making a big impact in the fight against COVID-19 by using their engineering know-how and 3D printers to produce much-needed face shields for frontline healthcare workers in the city.

Environment

Raising Captain Planets

Some of you may recall the 1990s American TV cartoon program, “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” where five “planeteers” across the globe use the power vested in their rings to foil villainy and summon Earth’s ultimate superhero — Captain Planet himself. If by now, you’re starting to have flashbacks of your childhood memories watching the TV program over snacks, here is the famous snippet to relive all that you may be missing.

Innovation & Technology

From Diagnostics to Masks: How a Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Winner Is Helping Front-line Health Workers

OmniVis developed a handheld, IoT device that detects cholera in water samples within 30 minutes of collection. Until now, that process took over a week. Shorter detection times can reduce illness and death from the disease.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Awarded the 2020 Business Ethics Leadership Alliance Community Champion Award by Ethisphere

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, today announced it has been awarded the 2020 Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) Community Champion Award by Ethisphere for its contributions to the member community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Virtual Volunteering is Here in a Big Way – Here’s How to Take Advantage

As entire workforces are confined to their homes, companies are taking advantage of the work from home reality by investing in virtual volunteering.

Environment

Art for Earth

Wednesday, April 22 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and a unique moment in time to share and appreciate our connection to nature.

Innovation & Technology

HP Helps Bring Creativity and Sustainability to Life with Breakthrough Devices

Today, HP Inc. unveiled its newest Z by HP mobile workstation and HP ENVY portfolio – designed for creators who push the envelope of what’s possible

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Provides Funding to Feeding America

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has made a $100,000 donation to Feeding America® to support year-round hunger relief efforts.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Land Betterment Corporation Forms Railcar and Metal Recycling Service Partnership

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job, entered into a multiyear agreement with a third party scrap metal company.

Research, Reports & Publications

CNH Industrial Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Report

CNH Industrial has published its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HPE Supports Growing Demand for Remote Workforce Rollouts in Wake of COVID-19 Impact

HPE announced a series of initiatives to help customers & support business continuity in the wake of COVID-19. Recognizing the growing need to deploy remote workforce infrastructure, HPE is offering flexible financing terms for virtual desktops.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Using Creativity to #HonorHeroes Doing Extraordinary Things During COVID-19

In times like this, we are reminded of how community and creativity have the power to change the world.

Health & Healthcare

Coronavirus Means Building Owners, Companies Need To Look At New Health Standards

"In this moment, WELL and anything that really stresses the importance of place in our health and well being ... has never been more relevant,” IWBI President Rachel Gutter said...

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Andre Fourie

Meet Andre Fourie and discover how his company, ABInbev is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively

Events, Media & Communications

ViacomCBS Networks to Air “ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME,” a Global Special to Celebrate and Support Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Saturday, April 18

ViacomCBS networks in the U.S. and around the world will air ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME, a global televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, on Saturday, April 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, live ET).

Education

Help Students Understand the Fundamentals of Finance

To make smart financial decisions, people need the right knowledge and skills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Foodservice Offers Support for Restaurants During COVID-19

General Mills Foodservice announces efforts underway to help support the restaurant industry, including a $100,000 donation to the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) to help restaurant workers facing hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub’s Bahar Gidwani Speaking at Skytop’s Generating Alpha

Skytop Strategies will launch its Generating Alpha, ESG as a Core Driver of Institutional Portfolio Performance on June 25th in New York.

Responsible Production & Consumption

UPS Longitudes | Taking the Pulse of SMBs During the Coronavirus Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a historic impact on the U.S. economy. To better understand how businesses are weathering this storm, UPS has launched a weekly survey to gauge the “pulse” of small and medium-sized businesses across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Provides Food for Loomis Student Breakfast and Lunch Program

Through the donations, the district has been able to provide lunch and breakfast for between 300 and 350 students, five days a week.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Walking the Walk of Good Governance With Outsourced Trading

There’s no escaping ESG in investing today, whether you’re the asset owner, the asset manager, or an intermediary. Governance (the G) may be the most pervasive of the three in the day-to-day business of investing, particularly when it comes to transparency.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Publix Partner to Protect the Natural Waters of Florida

In early 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation and Publix partnered to plant 125,000 trees in Florida’s Withlacoochee State Forest and Little Orange Creek, helping to restore impaired waterways and critical wildlife habitats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker to Supply DEWALT Battery System for Ford and 3M’s Powered Air-Purifying Respirators

The company is collaborating with Ford and 3M to supply a DEWALT portable battery solution for their new Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, which will be used to help protect healthcare professionals as they treat patients of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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