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Health & Healthcare

Comerica’s ‘Yo Baker Man’ Inspired to Help Metro Detroit Healthcare Frontline Workers

Comerica Bank employee Will Rawls, a senior analyst in the bank’s institutional trust group and affectionately known as “Yo Baker Man,” began a Facebook fundraising effort in hopes to make and provide baked goods to local health care workers on the frontlines amid COVID-19.

Corporate Responsibility

How Farmers Are Keeping Us Fed through the Global Crisis

In the space of a few weeks, life around the globe has been upended in the wake of COVID-19. Industries of all kinds have been forced to rapidly change how they work, and agriculture is no different.

Environment

WBCSD and BIER Will Develop Guidance to Monitor and Measure Water Circularity

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announce collaboration on creation of water circularity metrics.

Energy & Infrastructure

Case IH Tractors Play Key Role in Turning Sugarcane Waste into Valuable Commodity

With energy generated from renewable sources predicted to be among the major sources of power in the next decade, a company in the Philippines is tackling the challenge head-on and turning trash into a highly prized commodity.

Research & Reports

FedEx Releases 2020 Global Citizenship Report

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) recently announced the release of its 2020 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details the company’s corporate social responsibility strategies, goals, programs and progress.

Environment

More Than 330 Major Businesses Call on U.S. Congress to Build Back a More Resilient, Sustainable Economy From COVID-19

On May 13, CEOs and representatives from more than 330 businesses, including Adobe, Capital One, CommonSpirit Health, DSM North America, Dow, Eileen Fisher, General Mills, Mars, Inc., Microsoft, NIKE, Salesforce and VISA called on a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers to build back a better economy by infusing resilient, long-term climate solutions into future economic recovery plans.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIT Provides $37.3 Million Investment for Jordan Downs Apartment Project

CIT today announced a $37.3 million investment in the Jordan Downs Apartments Project, a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex to support low-to-moderate income families in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic

Today, United Airlines is introducing United CleanPlus: the company's commitment to putting health and safety at the forefront of the entire customer experience, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness.

Philanthropy

Truist Doubles its Commitment to COVID-19 Relief Efforts, Totaling $50 Million

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced it will commit an additional $25 million philanthropic pledge as part of its Truist Cares initiative, now totaling $50 million. The financial services company launched Truist Cares*...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 6: How the Global Community Is Coming Together to Battle COVID-19

In Episode 6, Ling talks with Jane Halton, Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, about her work to ensure people globally get access to vaccines.

Philanthropy

T-Mobile Gives Graduates a Ceremonious Send-Off With TikTok #TossYourCap Challenge for Charity

For every TikTok video using #TossYourCap, T-Mobile will donate $5 — up to $200,000 — to Jobs for America’s Graduates, a non-profit dedicated to helping youth reach economic and academic success.

Research & Reports

CSRHub ESG Webinars

In case you missed it with all that is going on in the world these days, we thought we would curate a list of recent webinars for your ESG investing education.

AI & Technology

Virtual Demo Day for Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars

Join us online for Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars Virtual Demo Day on May 28th!

Health & Healthcare

Dow Collaborates With Multiple Partners to Develop and Donate Level 2 Medical Isolation Gowns

For healthcare professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation gowns are among the most used and needed personal protective equipment (PPE).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Helps More than 31,000 Small Businesses Secure Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Fifth Third Bank has secured more than $5.5 billion in funding approval for more than 31,000 businesses through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. These loans have the potential to support up to 555,000 jobs.

Philanthropy

Virtual Happy Hour Offers Ways to Tip Your Bartender, Courtesy of Bacardi and PUNCH

Every day, Bacardi, in partnership with PUNCH, is putting the spotlight on bartenders across America with the ‘Tip Your Bartender’ series.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Call to Action for Vulnerability & Courage in Leading Risk

What does it really mean to be a ‘courageous’ leader? The Acre Frameworksteam has been fortunate enough to build a relationship with an individual driving the daring leadership movement, Adé Adeniji.​​

Events

David Brooks, Bob Johansen and Larry Keeley Join Lineup for 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience

Points of Light has announced the speakers who will join the lineup for the 2020 Points of Light Conference Online Experience, taking place June 10-12.

Philanthropy

International Paper Commits 2 Million Boxes for COVID-19 Relief

Food banks around the world are experiencing dramatic increases in demand for food assistance driven by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney’s Annual Videos Issue on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability

Welcome to GreenMoney's 5th Annual Videos Issue. We have curated a collection of beautiful, interesting and impactful films featuring a variety of innovators from the interconnected worlds of Impact Investing, Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability. We think you’ll find them as engaging as we do.

Events

National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express Announce First-Ever “Virtual Preservation Month”

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with financial supporter American Express, has opened a window to the world of adventure during Preservation Month this May.

Education & Workforce Development

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Run Away Pepper

Check out MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home video to learn about the magic of surface tension and how you can make pepper and germs run away.

Corporate Responsibility

Ecocentricity Blog: Built for Flight: Retooling Our Economy to Soar

Coronavirus is not the only economic shock that has been or will be experienced (cough, the climate crisis, cough). It is possible for our economy to evolve and become more resilient in the face of such shocks.

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation Discusses Its Betterment Recycled Mulch Division

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the further development of its initial two tire recycling centers.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...

Subaru Love Promise: Community

Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

AMD Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion

Fostering a workplace where all voices are heard, welcomed and valued

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth

At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...