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Freeport-McMoRan’s PT Freeport Indonesia Partnership Fund Supports Education for Indigenous Children

Sustainable Development Goals

PT Freeport-Indonesia’s Partnership Fund for Community Development (LPMAK) provides educational facilities and support for local community members.

Tetra Pak Becomes First Carton Packaging Company to Launch Paper Straws in Europe

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Adolfo Orive, President and CEO, Tetra Pak said: “We are pleased to have developed a paper straw that is fully functional and meets internationally recognised food safety standards. This is an important step in our vision to deliver a package made entirely from plant-based packaging materials, contributing to a low-carbon circular economy.

August is #SubaruLovesLearning Month

Education

This August, Subaru, our retailers, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are teaming up for the Subaru Loves Learning initiative.

An Open Letter to the Business Roundtable

Benevity CEO Bryan de Lottinville applauds the 181 CEOs who support a modern definition of corporate purpose and calls on member signatories to show real action.

How Sappi Innovates With the Customer in Mind

Innovation & Technology

At Sappi, we are known for our history of paper innovation—but we don’t stop there. This past year we’ve launched an unprecedented amount of investments and initiatives all to support our customers and business. With our portfolio of high-quality sustainable products, including our new paperboard packaging, along with our outreach and marketing efforts, Sappi is here to serve its customers for the long haul.

Mohawk Cushions the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Celebrates Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walkers

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk expands its fight against breast cancer with its continuing support of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walk.

Three Challenges You Need to Consider When Disbursing and Safeguarding Employee Workplace Giving Donations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After employees donate through an employee giving program, then what happens?

ON Semiconductor is Empowering Design Engineers to Reduce Global Energy Use

Energy

During 2018, the company shipped more than 75.7 billion units through our global logistics network, compared to 72.8 billion units in 2017.

How Did Massachusetts Blossom Into an Environment Ripe for Energy Storage, Pushing Technology and Business Models to the Cutting Edge?

Energy

Today's energy storage technology can help power the country more efficiently and sustainably, and it's getting better all the time.

Girls Inc. Receives Grant for STEM Projects

Education

Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell received a $30,000 grant from the National Grid U.S. STEM Partnership to advance summer programs for young girls.

Why a “Conscious Culture” Matters

The first time I heard Cisco’s Chief People Officer (CPO) Fran Katsoudas talk about a “conscious culture” I have to admit I already thought I was conscious of the culture around me.

Xylem Named to Fortune “Change the World” List for Second Year in a Row

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem has been included on Fortune’s 2019 "Change the World" list for a second year running. The Change the World list is a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant social impact through their core business strategy.

Businesses Commit to Act Fairly and Sustainably – and Hard Work Starts Now

Major US companies commit to operate in a way that values all their stakeholders - GRI's Tim Mohin sets out why the hard work has only just begun.

Timberland Sustainability Director Colleen Vien Named #4 on 100 Top CSR Influence Leaders List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders List is independently researched by Lucas Taylor, University of Notre Dame MBA and LDT Consulting, on behalf of Assent Compliance.

Technology for Social Impact

Innovation & Technology

For Intel, social impact is about empowering employees to apply their time, talent, and technology.

America’s Most Innovative Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Gabelli School will recognize the top companies with an innovation award to be presented at the 2nd annual American Innovation Conference to be held in October in New York.

How Do We Get Board Room Attention for Our Corporate Sustainability Efforts? And Help Directors Understand and Support the Corporate Effort?

Media & Communications

Those questions and more are often raised by managers trying to get the board room and C-suite attention – and support needed -- to launch or advance the company’s sustainability journey.

More Renewable Energy Options Available Under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage

Energy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program in North Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View the NCUC order.

Transform. Influence. Lead. Hispanic Action Network (HAN) Aligned at the UnidosUS Annual Conference

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Hispanic Action Network (HAN) leadership recently attended the UnidosUS Annual Conference held in San Diego, CA, August 3 - 6. More than 3,000 visitors were on hand for the Conference and thousands more at the National Latino Family Expo.

The Allstate Foundation and Serena Williams Shine a Spotlight on a Dangerous and Often Overlooked Form of Domestic Violence

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The signs of financial abuse are often invisible, from extreme restrictions on spending to blocked access to bank accounts or ruined credit.

National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology

Research, Reports & Publications

As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology

HP Opens New 150,000 Square Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Innovation & Technology

Today, HP Inc. opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

Business Roundtable Aims High, but Misses

The Business Roundtable has recognized that a singular focus on shareholder value is the wrong “north star” for business leaders. However, its updated statement falls short of what society and business truly need to thrive in the 21st century.

BLOG | Raising Awareness for the Pollinator Crisis: Results of Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation-Funded Parks for Pollinators Campaign

Environment

This BioBlitz campaign is part of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Gro More Good commitment to connect 10M children to the benefits of gardens and greenspaces by 2023 and to promote pollinator education and protection to America’s youngest generation of gardeners