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Regional Carriers Donate Transportation to Help International Paper Deliver Boxes to Food Banks

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

September 13-19, 2020 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and International Paper is grateful for the generosity of three regional trucking companies that stepped up to #HelpFillTheBoxes through their transportation services – FirstFleet, Truck One, and FAB Express.

DesignFWD Podcast | Let's Talk Innovation in the Design World (Ep. 01)

Innovation & Technology

Welcome to DesignFWD, a podcast series presented by Mohawk Group, where we discuss innovations in design, performance, and sustainability that positively impact the built environment.

Last-Mile Investment in Malawi: A Whole Planet Foundation Interview with GGEM Farming's Ko Chijota

The Whole Planet Foundation team is excited to introduce our new partnership with GGEM Farming, a young social enterprise operating out of Nkhotakota, on the shores of Lake Malawi.

PT Freeport Indonesia Reduces the Use of Plastic Water Bottles to Almost Zero

Green Infrastructure

At Freeport-McMoRan’s operation in Papua, Indonesia, plastic water bottle use went from almost 5 million bottles a year to zero thanks to the implementation of drinking water stations and a successful awareness campaign.

Fahe Receives $300,000 Grant to Support Central Appalachia

Fahe today announced a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, which will enable the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to respond to the crisis in Appalachia, one of the most persistently poor regions of the country.

Franklin Templeton and its Specialist Investment Managers Achieve High Sustainability Grades From PRI

In keeping with the newly-expanded company’s commitment to sustainability and good corporate governance, Franklin Templeton is proud to report high marks from the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

IP Is Committed to “Building a Forest Positive Future”

Environment

“International Paper is one of the largest packaging and paper companies in the world. As such, we are one of the largest fiber buyers in the world which means our entire business model depends on the sustainability of forests," said Beckham, International Paper’s chief sustainability officer

Bayer and Partners Break New Ground on Certifying Value Chain Greenhouse Gas Impacts With SustainCERT

SustainCERT announces that the Bayer/Soil Health Partnership Conservation Innovation program, initiated by Bayer, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and other partners to reduce value chain or “Scope 3” GHG emissions has achieved...

Fifth Third to Present at ESG Panel During Climate Week, Sept. 23

Events, Media & Communications

Panelists are expected to share examples of customers & partners who have aligned business & sustainability with great success as well as recent COVID learnings that shed light on the increasingly essential role of ESG in business model resilience.

Bright Ideas: GoCreate Provides the Tools to Accelerate Members' Ideas

Innovation & Technology

From heirlooms to efficient energy to COVID-19 response and job opportunities, here are just two stories of how members are turning ideas into reality at GoCreate.

Wireless Solutions for Artisanal Marine Fishermen in India

Innovation & Technology

With help from Wireless Reach, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services & MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, a new generation of fishers are using wireless technology to earn their livelihoods in a safer & more profitable manner.

Kansas City Independent School Deploys Black & Veatch's Rapid Modular Health System Unit to Combat COVID-19

Innovation & Technology

The Barstow School’s use of the facility for coronavirus screening supports safety of students, faculty and staff.

Providing Peace of Mind

Innovation & Technology

Product donation is one way NortonLifeLock supports the nonprofit community. CAIR-Oklahoma, a chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, works to protect the rights of the Muslim community in the state.

Comcast Announces Multiyear Effort to Roll Out 1,000+ WiFi-Connected 'Lift Zones' in Local Community Centers Nationwide

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Working with its network of thousands of nonprofit partners and city leaders, Comcast will provide WiFi in facilities they have identified to help students get online, participate in distance learning, and do their schoolwork.

FCA Earns Spot On Latina Style “Best Companies for Latinas” List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The editors of Latina Style magazine have selected FCA as one of the 2020 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S.

Every Cup of Nespresso Coffee Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2022

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nespresso today commits that every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by 2022.

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 15

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 15 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Virtual Support From an Army of Skilled Volunteers

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Join Taproot Foundation’s webinar on 9/29 for all the tools you need to get started on Taproot Plus, the cost-free online platform that connects charitable organizations in the UK, EU, India, and US with skilled volunteers for pro bono projects.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Joins Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

Environment

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB), a role intended to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda toward its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business LIVE” to Tackle COVID-19 Recovery and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, will host Uniting Business LIVE a unique online event from 21–23 September, the week world leaders would normally converge on New York for the start of the UN High-Level week.

HP Inc. Deepens Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Launches Distance Learning Business Challenge

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HP Inc. announced the launch of its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business Challenge designed to engage and attract Black students seeking careers in business and technology.

Reducing Our Footprint at Mohawk

Environment

Across Mohawk, we are approaching the final year of work toward our 2020 goals, set in 2010, to decrease energy, GHG, water and waste-to-landfill intensity by 25%.

CASE Dealer, Sequoia Equipment, Supports Team Rubicon Fire Recovery in California

Social Impact & Volunteering

CASE Construction Equipment dealer Sequoia Equipment supported Team Rubicon with equipment in a recent heavy equipment operation clearing sites and debris from a wildfire that swept through Niland, California on June 28, 2020.

Accelerating the Next Generation of Climate Policy and Protecting Human Health

Events, Media & Communications

With the support of leading institutions like MIT and Harvard, and forward-looking companies like Biogen, Massachusetts can be effect real actions in the state and well-beyond and become a model for addressing climate change.