Research & Reports

Infographic: Two Decades of Growth in Sustainability Reporting

Over a 20-year journey, GRI has created an outsized impact on the global economy, environment and society. This infographic shows the growth of reporting and sustainability professionals around the world for the past two decades.

Philanthropy

Carnival Corporation Raises Record $335,000 for American Cancer Society

Carnival Foundation, the charitable arm of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, held its second Relay For Life fundraiser Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, for American Cancer Society.

Awards & Rankings

After Hurricane Harvey, Houston Wedding Planner Coordinates Recovery Effort Powered by Volunteers

As Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico face the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Points of Light is honoring everyday citizens who stepped up to serve their communities during the immediate response and to embark on the long road to recovery.

Research & Reports

American Employees Are Changing — and so Are Their Attitudes About Workplace Giving and Volunteering

With the massive Baby Boomer generation retiring and giving way to Generation X, Millennials, and now Centennials (also known as Gen Z or iGen) — America’s Charities has conducted a first-of-its-kind survey of U.S. workers that gauges attitudes toward giving and volunteering in the workplace.

Events

UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Increase Impact of Community Investment, November 2-3, 2017, at Inside Out

Companies are increasing their impact on community through program design that reflects the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Christine Foster, Tata Consultancy Services, will share her recent experience strategizing through an SDG lens, with colleagues from IBM, IMPACT2030, the Taproot Foundation, and Imagine Canada. This knowledge-sharing will occur November 2-3, 2017, at the upcoming Toronto conference Inside Out: A Transformative Approach to Community Investment.

Philanthropy

Carnival Cruise Line, Brees Dream Foundation Team up for Fun Sweepstakes Awarding Free Cruise Each Game Saints Throw for 300 Yards This Season

Carnival Cruise Line – the Official Cruise Line of the New Orleans Saints – and the Brees Dream Foundation have teamed up for a fun sweepstakes awarding a different lucky fan a free cruise each time the Saints pass for more than 300 yards in a game during the 2017 season.

Philanthropy

VIDEO | FedEx Delivers Relief Supplies to Puerto Rico

FedEx has committed an additional $1 million in cash and transportation support to deliver critical medical aid and supplies to help communities recover after the devastating hurricane season, as well as the earthquake in Mexico.

Environment

PepsiCo Recycling Increases Sustainability Funding to Colleges and Universities

PepsiCo Recycling is expanding its second year of the Zero Impact Fund, which offers eligible* colleges and universities an opportunity to bring campus eco-innovations to life. Through the Zero Impact Fund, schools can submit ideas to accomplish their environmental goals, with winning applications receiving up to $10,000 each from PepsiCo Recycling. In its first year, the Zero Impact Fund received applications from more than 40 different campuses and awarded grants to eight schools.

Philanthropy

Sanofi Pasteur and VaxServe’s Lackawanna County Community Fundraiser Marks 10 Years and Surpasses $1 Million Raised for Local Children and Families

Tonight, hundreds of community supporters gathered to celebrate a 10-year commitment to helping local Northeast Pennsylvania children and families in need. The Lackawanna County Community Fundraiser is hosted by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, and VaxServe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sanofi Pasteur.

Volunteering & Community

Major Leaguer Hector Santiago Shares His Passion for Volunteering with Action Team Captains

As the baseball season nears its end, the Action Team national youth volunteer program's season is just getting underway. With the new school year beginning, the Action Team program hosted its first nationwide conference call for Captains and Ambassadors on October 12.

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