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Philanthropy

Biogen Foundation Commits $10 Million to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts in the U.S. and Around the World

The Biogen Foundation has committed $10 million to support global response efforts and communities around the world impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philanthropy

National Grid Temporarily Suspends Collections-Related Activities to Lessen COVID-19 Hardship on Customers

National Grid has temporarily suspended collections-related activities, including service disconnections, to lessen any financial hardship the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our customers.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Stanley Black & Decker Joins Paradigm for Parity® Coalition To Address Leadership Gender Gap In Corporate Leadership

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Stanley Black & Decker announced that it has joined the Paradigm for Parity® movement, a coalition of business leaders dedicated to addressing the leadership gender gap in corporate America.

Corporate Responsibility

Verizon Will Help Customers and Small Businesses Disrupted by Impact of Coronavirus

Verizon will waive late fees and keep residential and small business customers connected if negatively impacted by global crisis.

AI & Technology

FPT Industrial Creating a Sustainable Future Through Innovative Research Project Involvement

FPT Industrial a global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/ MI: CNH), is participating in the European battery research project SeNSE.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Cox Partners With Girls Inc.

Today’s girls face very real and profound issues as they navigate gender, economic and social barriers. But Girls Inc. is working to ensure positive outcomes for all girls, and Cox has committed itself to the cause.

Inclusion & Opportunity

It’s Impossible for Us to Flourish as a Digital Nation Without Workplace Gender Diversity

Diversity is a critical piece of the puzzle and one that also makes good business sense – McKinsey Global Institute estimates that getting more women into the workforce could create up to $12 trillion in additional GDP globally in 2025.

Philanthropy

Introducing Distrito T-Mobile: Un-carrier Deepens Commitment to Puerto Rico with 10-Year Investment in New Entertainment Complex

T-Mobile — in partnership with PRISA Group and ASM Global — unveiled Distrito T-Mobile, a massive new entertainment complex in Puerto Rico, underscoring its commitment to the island as it rebuilds following Hurricane Maria and recent earthquakes.

Philanthropy

SC Johnson Contributes $1 Million to CDC Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund to Fight COVID-19

As the global community continues its fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, SC Johnson announced a $1 million contribution to the CDC Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund to strengthen domestic and global public health infrastructure and responses.

Inclusion & Opportunity

She Works Behind the Scenes to Help Customers

When Chipo Mkandla moved to the United States from Zimbabwe to work in hospitality, she never imagined she’d end up at an energy company. It turns out the roles had more in common than she thought.

Philanthropy

Bayer Animal Health Launches Global Care4Pigs Grant to Advance Swine Well-Being

Ensuring the well-being of animals is an area of growing emphasis for livestock professionals across the world. To support and advance their efforts, Bayer Animal Health has launched the new global Care4Pigs grant initiative.

Education & Workforce Development

Adobe Enables Distance Learning Globally for Schools Impacted by COVID-19

The past few weeks have shown us that, even in times of uncertainty, our schools and business communities remain strong and resourceful, all while continuing to find creative ways to maintain learning and business continuity.

Health & Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Announces Collaboration With the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Development

Johnson & Johnson has announced that its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies have entered a collaboration with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to support the development of a preventive vaccine candidate for COVID-19.

Philanthropy

Voting Early Is Easier Than Ever — So MTV Is Making It a Holiday

Whether your state allows you to vote absentee, or if you simply want to show up to your local polling place a few days early, Saturday, October 24, is a great day to do it.

Philanthropy

COVID-19: How Companies Are Responding

As we all seek to better understand how companies can be a positive force during uncertain times, we’ve rounded up a few examples of companies stepping up to support coronavirus mitigation.

Corporate Responsibility

Sodexo Announces Extended Paid Sick Leave for All Employees in the US Impacted by COVID-19

Sodexo today announced that it will ensure sick pay for all employees, either full time or part time, for up to 21 workdays if they have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or are asked not to come to work for COVID-19 related symptoms.

Awards & Rankings

International Women’s Day 2020: How Keysight Is Acting for Equality

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was ‘an equal world is an enabled world.’ As well as celebrating women’s achievements, the day is also a CTA to raise awareness against gender bias & accelerate efforts to realize equality globally

Philanthropy

FedEx Helps The Salvation Army Provide Nashville Area Tornado Relief

Salvation Army teams are working across the community to serve our neighbors who have been affected by the tornadoes from March 3rd, 2020.

Awards & Rankings

Scotiabank and the National Gallery of Canada Announce the Longlist for the 2020 New Generation Photography Award

Scotiabank and the National Gallery of Canada are pleased to announce the longlist for the third annual New Generation Photography Award.

Inclusion & Opportunity

From Program to Possibility: Sabrina Teixeira, Director of Financial Operations at Gildan

For International Women’s Day, we asked Sabrina Teixeira, Director of Financial Operations at Gildan’s headquarters, to share how some of the Company’s initiatives have empowered her as a woman in the workforce.

Events

Ideagen Announces Addition of New Board Members as Part of Global Expansion Presented Globally by Microsoft

Ideagen® Announces Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-Bear and Steven James Tingus, National Disability Policy and Inclusion Leader joining Ideagen Advisory Board

Awards & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named a Most Responsible Company by Newsweek

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being named to Newsweek’s first ranking of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric Shares the Top 3 Energy Trends in 2020

For nearly a decade, Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services has hosted an internal forum among its international experts to discuss energy trends for the coming year.

Inclusion & Opportunity

ON Semiconductor is Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

Perhaps you may have had this thought or asked a question as to why we have groups focused on our differences. So, I would like to address this and the purpose of Affinity Network Groups (ANGs).

Latest Campaigns

Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth

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The Ray

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Housing affordability

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Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation

There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...

FedEx Cares | Overall

FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...