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Consumers Energy Chief Sees Solar Future in Michigan

Smithfield Foods Showcases Continued Leadership and Transparency in New Sustainability Report, Launches Unique Tool for Today’s Conscious Consumer

May 21, 2019 2:10 PM ET - Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its 2018 Sustainability Report, highlighting key milestones and ongoing efforts to feed the world’s growing population in a responsible way. Smithfield’s robust sustainability program...

3 Ways to Honor Memorial Day Through Corporate Philanthropy

May 21, 2019 2:05 PM ET - Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the US military. Originating during the Civil War, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in 1971. While businesses across the nation are closed, giving their employees the three-...

HP and Smile Direct Club Collaborate on Largest Multi Jet Fusion 3D Production Factory in the U.S.

May 21, 2019 2:00 PM ET - At Rapid 2019, North America’s largest 3D printing conference, HP Inc. and SmileDirectClub, the pioneer of teledentistry and market leader in doctor-directed, remote clear aligner therapy, announced an expanded collaboration to revolutionize the way...

New Public-Private Partnership to Strengthen Primary Healthcare in Vietnam

May 21, 2019 12:40 PM ET - A new public-private partnership, comprising the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, and three other founding members, i.e. World Economic Forum (WEF), Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care and Novartis could transform primary healthcare in...

Calling All Business and Community Leaders: Join Us for a Half-Day on June 7 in Washington, D.C., to Catalyze Social Change and Chart a Course for Collective Impact

May 21, 2019 12:25 PM ET - The America’s Charities Collective Impact Conference is the only event of its kind that brings together private and public sector employers and nonprofits for a rich discussion of what’s new, what’s tried and true, and what is yet to come as it...

Making a Difference by Sharing Expertise

May 21, 2019 12:15 PM ET - MetLife Foundation focuses on improving the financial health of low-income people. And that can be done in many different ways, including by making a social impact in local communities. Thanks to MetLife volunteers, numerous nonprofit organizations...

Tons of Shredded Paper Will Help Protect Water Source for Panama City Beach

May 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET - Teammates at SunTrust Bank’s Atlanta, Richmond and Orlando’s offices brought in paper to shred and recycle securely during its annual Teammate Shred Day in celebration of Earth Day. Across these locations, teammates shredded 6,650 pounds of paper.

Ecolab Event Raises More Than $200,000 for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships

May 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET - Ecolab Inc., a global leader in food safety solutions and expertise, helped raise more than $200,000 for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) during the 17th Annual Ecolab Chairman's Reception, held Sunday, May 19...

Ray of Hope Prize at Circularity 19

May 21, 2019 11:30 AM ET - The 4th Annual Ray of Hope Prize will be awarded Tuesday, June 18th at Circularity 19 in Minneapolis, MN

Consumers Energy Focuses on Providing World Class Performance While Delivering Hometown Service

May 21, 2019 11:30 AM ET - At Consumers Energy, we’re more than pipes, poles and wires. We’re part of Michigan’s landscape. That’s why we’ve worked proudly to maintain the Mitten for more than 130 years. As we reflect on our efforts to pursue our purpose of World Class...

The Future of Business Sustainability — Extending Inclusiveness to People With Disabilities

May 21, 2019 11:25 AM ET - People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group, at an estimated one in six people globally, but their needs often are overlooked. Businesses and other organizations that aim to be more inclusive might opt to create an environment...

Schneider Electric Helps City of Holland Adopt 40-year Community Energy Plan

May 21, 2019 11:10 AM ET - With aspirations to be a national leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, City leaders in Holland, Michigan adopted a progressive Community Energy Plan with goals to ensure economic competitiveness, provide reliable and affordable energy and...

In Celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Walmart Announces the Hiring of Nearly 6,000 Military Spouses Through the Military Spouse Career Connection and a $1 Million Grant to Hire Heroes USA From Walmart Foundation

May 21, 2019 11:05 AM ET - Walmart today announced the hiring of nearly 6,000 military spouses since launching the Military Spouse Career Connection (MSCC) on Veterans Day 2018. In its sixth month, the MSCC gives hiring preference to military spouses who seek employment with...

The Next Mile Podcast: Allie Kelly of The Ray

May 21, 2019 11:00 AM ET - Allie Kelly, executive director of The Ray shares information about how the The Ray is tangibly working toward reducing waste, increasing productivity, and transforming the everyday transportation experience for Americans.

United Nations Global Compact Launches Search for SDG Pioneers

May 21, 2019 10:45 AM ET - The United Nations Global Compact today launched a global search for the 2019 class of SDG Pioneers — business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

FCA Community: Volunteers Transform Michigan Neighborhood, One House at a Time

May 21, 2019 10:15 AM ET - To help end local homelessness, Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, Michigan, has weaved together supportive services, safe and affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization efforts to create “Little Grace Village.” Once a blighted neighborhood...

The Business Case for Clean Power

May 21, 2019 9:30 AM ET - General Mills began milling grain with water power from the Mississippi River 150 years ago. Now, the Fortune 500 company is using wind to power operations and cut its carbon footprint.

Update to Chinese Translations of GRI Standards

May 21, 2019 9:15 AM ET - Additional Chinese translations of the GRI Standards, the world's most widely adopted sustainability reporting framework, are now available...

Corporate Social Investment Leaders Convene to Reflect On New Era of Action and Integrity

May 21, 2019 8:00 AM ET - Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) welcomes more than 300 corporate leaders from across the U.S. and around the world to the 2019 CECP Summit: Integrity and Action: Reshaping the Role of Business. The event, held annually in NYC, brings...

How One Small Business in Brazil is making a Big Impact on the Country’s Deforestation Problem

May 21, 2019 8:00 AM ET - The Kitambar factory, which formerly used firewood to fire up its kilns, was indirectly involved in this trend by sourcing its wood fuel from forests that are "unmanaged," which essentially means that the biodiversity and health of these...

Timberland, Wrangler, VF Foundation Support Regenerative Ranching Research

May 21, 2019 8:00 AM ET - The VF Foundation (the charitable arm of VF Corporation) and the Timberland® and Wrangler® brands today announced $150,000 in grants to researchers at seven US universities — including Arizona State University and Michigan State University — that...

Innovation Gets in the Weeds Under Solar Panels

May 20, 2019 4:00 PM ET - Solar power plants provide many benefits but at least one perpetual challenge: How do you keep grass under the panels from growing too high? Mowers with traditional blades can damage equipment. Hand-held weed-whackers are a labor-intensive solution...

How Smart Small Businesses Can Make Sustainability Work for Them

May 20, 2019 3:25 PM ET - As climate change and environmental responsibility become increasingly important drivers for consumers, businesses of all sizes are taking notice. In a recent survey, 83 percent of millennial respondents said it’s important for companies to...

Viacom Partners with Reel Works on Annual Day of Service

May 20, 2019 3:05 PM ET - In 2006, Patricia Henry was a high school senior working through a complicated mix of feelings about sex. So when her school introduced her to a program called Reel Works—which recruits underserved teenagers and, via after-school, in-school and...

At the Top of Their Game: Messi, Gates & Wooten Not Only Share Great Talent, but Also Opportunity & An Environment That Allowed Their Talent to Thrive

May 20, 2019 2:10 PM ET - You know it when you see it. Lin-Manuel Miranda transforming a book into something else entirely. Messi moving up the field with a soccer ball that moves along with him. Diamond taking 13,000 years of history – and multiple disciplines – to...

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MetLife recently released our latest Corporate Responsibility report highlighting how we manage environmental, social and governance issues in conjunction with our business strategies.

At MetLife, we see our role as building a more protected world in a time of unprecedented change. The company’s commitment to corporate responsibility is integral to this core business purpose. We...

News and announcements about MetLife Foundation's $200 million commitment to Financial Inclusion. To learn more visit www.metlife.org

NRG demonstrated advancement across all of its previously announced sustainability initiatives, including a 37% reduction in carbon emissions, marking significant progress towards its science-based...

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Made possible through a 12-year, $50 million commitment from the Amgen Foundation, Amgen Scholars allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at...

Accelerating the use of electric transportation will be key to achieving California’s air quality and climate change goals. As the grid becomes cleaner by relying on more renewable resources,...

Amgen Teach supports science teachers across Europe by providing training workshops and distance-learning events that supply educators with the skills and confidence to transform the science...

General Mills announced on August 31 a commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent across its full value chain – from farm to fork to landfill – over the next 10 years. The...

Since 2001, Taproot Foundation has proven that pro bono service is a viable and reliable tool for strengthening nonprofit organizations. Today, Taproot continues to lead the field nationally, and...

As an outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland strives to protect and preserve the outdoors through both our own resource efficiency and our commitments to tree planting and urban greening. Click here to...

The ReportAlert service is part of the 3BL Media family of companies. We have worked with more than 1000 companies annually from all over the world and across all major business sectors to announce...

Companies have a responsibility to make the areas in which we live and work better places. Learn more about how we give back to our communities, including how Aflac’s James Mailman was named one of...

Consumers Energy and the Consumers Energy Foundation give Michigan cities, towns and neighborhoods the extra support needed to build communities that we’re proud to call home. We strengthen local...

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those around us, are embedded in CNH Industrial’s DNA. They...

Our philanthropic work is an extension of the company's purpose and ties closely to our core business and food systems knowledge. We work in innovative ways with partners locally and around the world...

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that not all people have access to the advancements in...

The PYXERA Global Engagement Forum chronicles the stories, strategies, and impact of innovative leadership and tri-sector collaboration around the world. This platform seeks to capture the ground-...

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