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Companies Take on Final Patriotic Push for Voting

Throughout this year, we’ve reported on how brands have launched unique campaigns to reinforce the importance of voting. With only a few more days left until the U.S. election and early voting lines getting so long that there have been dance parties, companies are not losing steam. Here we examine how brands are still motivating, rewarding and helping voters get over the voting finish line.

LIXIL Takes a Step Forward in the Responsible Use of Resources Establishing its Global Plastic Action Statement

Environment

“As part of LIXIL’s contribution to a circular economy, we aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 through the implementation of environmentally friendly business processes, and innovation in its products and services.

Cummins Launches National Initiative to Improve Racial Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the launch of Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE). CARE is another step forward in Cummins’ intent to take a leading role in undoing systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.

A Meaningful Difference for Cancer Patients and Loved Ones

Alkermes employee, Shannon Nguyen, reflects on how tragically losing both her mother and a friend to cancer motivates her work in oncology.

'Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy' Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington Airs on CBS

Social Impact & Volunteering

The special will also be available to watch tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9PM ET on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV App, NowThis, YouTube, Twitter, TIDAL and Facebook.

Mohawk Goes Pink in Celebration of 19 Years Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer With Susan G. Komen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This month, employees across the Mohawk organization throughout the U.S. took the opportunity to “Pink Out” in support of the company’s corporate sponsorship with Susan G. Komen® as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

'Our Income Went to Zero': How One Business Owner Is Pulling Through the Pandemic

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

COVID-19 has been detrimental for many small business owners, but nonprofits like LiftFund are stepping up to help as many as they can.

How Johnson & Johnson Is Helping Over 40,000 Employees Exercise Their Ability to Vote in a Pandemic

In an unprecedented year, you need to think of unprecedented ways to help your workforce feel supported—including on Election Day. The company's Chief Human Resources Officer shares why employees can take paid time off to vote this November.

Stanley Black & Decker is Striving for Gender Parity

Diversity & Inclusion

"Striving for gender parity is more than a business mandate, it serves as a steward of the company culture." Joe Simms, Vice President of Human Resources at Stanley Black & Decker, explains why he stands for #EqualEverywhere

Liby and Dow Introduce China's First Fully Recyclable Laundry Packaging

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The country’s recent acceleration in achieving a green and sustainable environment has changed the way it tackles plastic waste, and this collaboration is a significant step in improving the recyclability and sustainability quotient in the packaging of laundry products for millions of households

Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Benefit Community Partners

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions have teamed up again to ensure first downs at Ford Field this season stretch further than 10 yards. Each Lions first down gained this season at Ford Field will translate to $100 that will aid one of eight selected community partners through the Comerica Bank Lions First Down partnership.

Engine for Change: How Sandra Odendahl Is Mobilizing Social Impact and Inclusion for Every Future

Social Impact & Volunteering

As Scotiabank’s Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, Sandra Odendahl thinks about that question a lot. She is constantly evaluating how the bank is embedding good environmental and community practices into its business and operations.

Using Human-Centered Strategies to Adapt Science Lessons for Remote Learning

Education

Kids learn by doing. So what does that mean for science instruction in the age of Covid-19, when many schools are closed and children are learning from home?

Seeking the top Nature-Inspired Startup for the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

Innovation & Technology

Applications are now open for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup, and applications are due November 20, 2020.

T. Rowe Price's Associates Provide Pro Bono Service to Help Create Positive Change in Their Communities

Social Impact & Volunteering

T. Rowe Price associates put their expertise to work not only for the firm, but for nonprofits supporting the community and driving positive change within it.

Connecting Students to the Real-World of Substance Misuse Prevention by Uniting Educators and Pharmacists

Education

Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic, families and communities across the United States still battle another challenge: substance misuse.

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 17

Media & Communications

In this episode, Land Betterment’s President, Kirk Taylor, discusses how to identify and engage stakeholders. Listening to what stakeholders want will enable a business to make decisions beyond the bottom line to advance long term success.

Cummins-Powered Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains Moving Down the Track to Austria

Energy

With hydrogen power, there's a whole universe of possibilities. As the world looks to decarbonize, Cummins is investing in clean forms of energy, including fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies.

People of Pro Bono: How Jessica Nelson Made a Difference in a Challenging Year

Social Impact & Volunteering

This year the sudden pivot to virtual work paired with waves of layoffs and furloughs left many skilled professionals with new-found time at home—time they wanted to donate to the nonprofits working to heal and rebuild our communities. After being laid off due to COVID-19, PR Director Jessica Nelson did just that by connecting with Harlem Film House through Taproot Plus.

Manufacturing Unveiled: Distribution at Gildan

Innovation & Technology

After t-shirts have been sewn and inspected for quality during step three, they are finally ready to be packaged and distributed.

Contact Tracing With Prophylactic Treatment Could Near-Eliminate Leprosy in a Single Generation, New Research Suggests

Health & Healthcare

New results from the largest ever research program on combining contact tracing with prophylactic treatment indicate this approach could massively reduce the global burden of leprosy.

Black & Veatch: Decarbonization Driving Repowering of the Power Industry

Energy

The global power industry is in a state of transformation and needs to accelerate the path to net zero as many companies, communities and stakeholders forge ahead with commitments to lower carbon emissions.

Philippines: 15 Brands Pass Lead Safe Paint® Certification

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fifteen architectural and industrial paint brands comprising a total of 1,395 paint products manufactured by three paint companies in the Philippines have passed the third-party Lead Safe Paint® Certification program.