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U.S. High School Students Compete Virtually in 2020 Euro Challenge

Education

On May 12, 14 and 18, following regional contests, 25 teams from across the country compete virtually in the semi-final round of the annual Euro Challenge competition for American high-school students.

Georgia Teen Selected as Grand Prize Winner in National Teen Safe Driving PSA Competition

Education

Toyota and Discovery Education announced the winners of the TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, a national safe-driving public service announcement competition for high school students.

How to Create Value through Impact Management in 5 steps

As there is plenty of information on each step of the entrepreneurial journey, the idea is not to repeat these teachings, but rather, to establish parallels and show how the adoption of impact management tools and techniques can be crucial

Watch: Powering Through Together with Alliant Energy

More than ever, customers count on power to get things done today. That’s why it is so important that we continue keep the lights on and the natural gas flowing.

Alexion Empowers Communities Through Science and Engineering

Education

Two years ago, Alexion employees in Ireland began exploring fun and engaging ways to provide STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education to local primary school children, and the STEAM Program-in-a-Box was created.

It’s As Simple As Keeping the World Fed.

Responsible Production & Consumption

During the current Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increasing focus on just where our food comes from, and how it gets to our tables.

Nielsen Is Creating Value Through Trust and Transparency

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen has released its third Global Responsibility Report today, covering its performance and progress on the long-term, ESG-focused (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives that drive continuous value for its business and stakeholders.

COVID-19 Emergency Intervention: Technological Innovation for Life

Innovation & Technology

Fondazione Maurizio Fragiacomo, in the person of its President, Enzo Pesce, has expressed its willingness to take concrete action to support the health emergency caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, by launching a project involving some major world-leading electronics companies.

Teaching Kids to Become A+ Recyclers

Environment

As parents and teachers, we have an opportunity to model and teach environmentally responsible behavior like recycling to our children early on. To help with this, we’ve created some fun and engaging resources to support your efforts to teach your kids how and why to recycle. Check out these free resources to help your kids become A+ recyclers.

Gildan Responds to Increased Demand for Masks and Re-Opens Two Additional Facilities

Gildan has partially re-opened two of its sewing facilities in Nicaragua to help expand the production of masks.

COVID-19 and ESG: Prepare for the New Normal

As we claw out of the rubble from the pandemic, it is increasingly clear that we will not suddenly resume our pre-COVID ways of life. Though some of the changes made in response to the pandemic may ultimately revert back to normal, in other areas our understanding of what is “normal” has been irreversibly altered. One such case is our understanding of the role of the corporation in society, and the real drivers of enterprise value.

Physically Distant, Yet Socially Close: Coping With COVID-19

Innovation & Technology

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we strive to adapt to these challenging circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on all of us in many ways -- including our mental health.

National Grid Named Top Utility for Diversity, Inclusion, and LGBT Employees

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid has been ranked as one of the top utilities for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc.

The CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 Is Now Closed!

Research, Reports & Publications

On Friday 1st of May, the CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 came to a close with an incredible 1548 applicants.

SSIR: How Foundations Can Make Progress on Long-Term Social Change Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New on SSIR: Foundations can help ensure that the opportunities for innovative solutions created by a crisis today become the building blocks of a more just world tomorrow.

Coronavirus: Transporting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Puerto Rico

Health & Healthcare

As part of JetBlue’s continued coronavirus relief efforts, we recently joined forces again with the Ricky Martin Foundation, along with Project HOPE and CharityStars to transport much-needed medical supplies to Puerto Rico.

Designing for the Future

Education

Mohawk believes that in order to create a more sustainable future, education of sustainability and textile design must go hand in hand by engaging designers of the future

Keep America Beautiful: As States Reopen, Proper Disposal of Litter and Trash Remains Paramount

Environment

As states and cities across the country move forward with plans to reopen, Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent reminder to all Americans to properly dispose of trash and litter as they venture outside.

GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun

Energy

General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant is expected to be powered by 100 percent solar energy beginning in late 2022.

Blackbaud Releases First Look Data at Companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility Response to COVID-19

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today releases data insights into companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) response to COVID-19.

UPS Longitudes | Women in Trade Can Reinvigorate the WTO and Global Economy

Diversity & Inclusion

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And anyone who has looked at the global economic forecast lately is probably willing to consider a few ways to ensure that GDP growth doesn’t slow to a grinding halt.

Charity: Food

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the issue of food security for vulnerable communities and frontline responders has taken on increased relevance and importance. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations that are working in this critical area around the world, and their efforts are to be congratulated, appreciated and supported by all of us.

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - May 2020

Environment

Brightening Our Corner is the Ray C. Anderson Foundation's quarterly newsletter. It features positive stories from the Foundation and its key funding initiatives.

Intel Launches First Global Challenges, Marks a New Era of Shared Corporate Responsibility

Research, Reports & Publications

Today, Intel released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report builds on Intel’s decades of transparency in corporate responsibility and details progress Intel has made in the past decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore billions of gallons of water to local communities and achieve gender pay equity across its global workforce, among other milestones.