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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Deloitte Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Private-Sector Organizations in the Country by Points of Light

Deloitte was recognized as one of the most community-minded private-sector organizations in the nation as a part of the Civic 50, a Points of Light initiative that sets the standard for corporate civic engagement and helps create a roadmap for private-sector organizations seeking to best use their time, talent and resources to help improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Commits $5 Million to Boost Seattle-King County Homeownership

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jump-Start a Skills-Based Volunteer Program in 3 Easy Steps

Imagine increasing employee engagement, helping employees develop their skills, and providing real community impact. Skills-based volunteering is one component of a successful employee volunteer program that you can jump-start in three easy steps: 1.) Look Within Your Company, 2.) Find Connections, and 3.) Learn & Scale.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ideas that Matter: Empowering Today’s Dreams to be Tomorrow’s Reality

Have you heard of Sappi’s Ideas that Matter competition? More than a decade ago, Sappi established the grant program to recognize and support designers who use their skills and expertise to solve communications problems for a wide range of charitable activities. Since 1999, Sappi has funded over 500 nonprofit projects, contributing over US$12million worldwide to causes that enhance our lives and our planet.

Research, Reports & Publications

One Country, Every Community: BCBS Companies Work Together to Make an Impact

When it comes to improving the health of local communities, one size fits none. The health challenges faced by people in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are distinctly different than those faced by residents of Boise, Idaho. The obstacles to healthier living in Trenton, New Jersey, can’t be grouped with the issues facing communities in Honolulu, Hawaii. But one thing is true across every community in the United States: there is a locally-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) company working to make a positive impact on the health of all residents.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Lemont Refinery Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Breakfast for Community Partners

Last week, over 75 leaders of local community organizations gathered at the CITGO Lemont Refinery for a special breakfast in celebration of the refinery's commitment to Fueling Good for over 90 years.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cigna Releases Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

With the release today of its 2015 Cigna Connects Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) offers an up-close look at the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies and priorities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ideas that Matter: Empowering Today’s Dreams to be Tomorrow’s Reality

Have you heard of Sappi’s Ideas that Matter competition? More than a decade ago, Sappi established the grant program to recognize and support designers who use their skills and expertise to solve communications problems for a wide range of charitable activities. Since 1999, Sappi has funded over 500 nonprofit projects, contributing over US$12million worldwide to causes that enhance our lives and our planet.

Environment

Raising Oysters for a Healthy Harbor in Baltimore

Raising oysters in Baltimore's Inner Harbor is an exercise in optimism. Even though a recent water quality report card gave Inner Harbor a disappointing grade of “F,” the Healthy Harbor Initiative still has a goal to make the water swimmable and fishable by 2020 and growing thousands of oysters in the Inner Harbor could help.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LIVESTRONG Leaders Headed to Austin

This weekend, 98 LIVESTRONG Leaders from 30 states and 16 countries will converge in Austin to talk about how to support cancer survivors in their home towns. The LIVESTRONGLeaders Program engages volunteers across the globe in support of our mission to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. This yearly advocate training is a unique opportunity and allows dedicated individuals to deepen their understanding of LIVESTRONG’s efforts and meet other survivorship advocates from all over the world.

Energy

National Grid Completes sea2shore Cable Landing

Innovation & Technology

Benevity Launches Ground-Breaking Incubator and Consulting Services to Drive Broad Social Change

Benevity, Inc., the global leader in online workplace giving, matching, volunteering and grant management solutions, launched Benevity Labs to accelerate broad social change through experimentation, predictive analytics and data science.

Health & Healthcare

New LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Commitment Highlighted by White House and National Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Vice President Joe Biden highlighted a commitment by LIVESTRONG and YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to double the size and scope of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program by 2021 to serve 100,000 cancer survivors and to integrate the program into clinical practice across the country. The commitment was one of multiple around the U.S. catalyzed by the Cancer Moonshot initiative and released by the White House today.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping Customers Make a Difference with Their Dollars

Today, at our home office in Bentonville we hosted our annual U.S. Manufacturing Summit and Open Call where we met with our suppliers and hundreds of potential suppliers who were here to pitch their American-made items to sell at Walmart.

Innovation & Technology

Quadriplegic Racecar Driver Tackles Hairpin Turns of Pikes Peak Race in the Arrow Electronics SAM Car

Centennial, Colo., June, 29, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Quadriplegic former IndyCar driver and current team owner Sam Schmidt completed the bottom half of the challenging, high-altitude Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Sunday in the Arrow Electronics, Inc. Semi-Autonomous Motorcar (SAM car).

Social Impact & Volunteering

MGM Resorts International Fights Child Hunger in Southern Nevada with $50,000 Donation to Three Square Food Bank

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) donated $50,000 to Three Square Food Bank to support BackPack for Kids, a children’s meal program. The donation will ensure the program is available to the community throughout the summer.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Taking the Long View with Disaster Recovery is Essential

It’s June, and that means hurricane season has officially begun. This year’s season is expected to be “near-normal.” And yet, normal is still scary. Experts at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict 10 to 16 named storms, of which four to eight could become hurricanes. With this prediction comes the need for preparation and planning.

Research, Reports & Publications

HP Commits to Zero Deforestation by 2020

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced a commitment to achieve zero deforestation by 2020. All HP brand paper and paper-based product packaging[1] will be derived from certified and recycled sources by 2020, with a preference for virgin fiber from certified sources of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This pledge is one of several 2016 goals outlined in the company’s latest Sustainability Report released today.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norfolk Southern Supports Storm Relief in West Virginia

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carcassonne to San Remo: CBRE's 2016 EMEA Charity Bike Ride Challenge

Events, Media & Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Partnership with “Salute to Veterans”

BJ’s Wholesale Club, in recognition of the contributions made by active and veteran military personnel, today announced its support of “Salute to Veterans,” a broadcast television series that will highlight the sacrifices made for our country by distinguished veterans. The premier will focus on the personal stories of former athletes and will air on national networks, Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th: local listings can be checked for viewers to learn where and when to tune in. The SaluteToVeterans.org website will include information and updates about the broadcasts. The series’ social medium handle—#MySaluteToVeterans—also encourages Americans to make public salutes to active duty military persons and Veterans on the program’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At the Heart of Free Trade

With free trade under relentless attack in certain political circles, it’s time for a reality check. We shouldn’t shut down borders. The U.S.-Canada trade lane, for example, is proof of the transformative power of the global movement of goods.

Research, Reports & Publications

HP Releases 2015 Sustainability Report

HP released its 2015 Sustainability Report today illustrating the progress it is making to support its vision of creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.

The report includes many examples and proof points that demonstrate how HP is developing solutions to address many of society’s greatest challenges, including climate change, gender inequality, access to quality education and economic opportunity, and quality healthcare.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Communicating With the Customer

Across much of the 2016 Strategic Directions: Water Industry Report, a common trend is that high-profile events impacting water supply and distribution networks have dramatically raised awareness of operational challenges but also demonstrate an opportunity to change decades-long funding trends.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  3. 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...
  4. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  5. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  6. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  7. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Community Enhancement
    Our work at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is to connect more people, in more places, to the life-enhancing benefits of gardens and greenspaces...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  10. Cisco Purpose Report
    Cisco Purpose Report
  11. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  12. Leading A Conscious Culture
    By leading a conscious culture, we intentionally create an environment where employees can thrive. Where we pay attention to those around us; listen...
  13. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  14. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  15. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...