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A Critical Time for You and the ACLU to Protect People’s Rights

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

For nearly a century, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been our country’s leading defender of civil liberties.

Minera El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, is Recognized for Lowering Carbon Footprint With Tire Recovery Program

Responsible Production & Consumption

Thanks to a new tire renewal program, Minera El Abra, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, was recognized for reducing its CO2 emission by 53 tons – or 35 percent.

Whirlpool Corporation Honored With Fifth Consecutive EPA SmartWay® Excellence Award, Third Consecutive High Performer Recognition

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corp’s Integrated Supply Chain org. is once again being honored for its leadership in the categories of freight supply-chain energy and environmental performance, being awarded the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award for a fifth consecutive year.

Gildan Launches Third Annual Fundraising Campaign in Canada With Centraide

Gildan is excited to launch its third consecutive Centraide fundraising campaign within its Montreal offices.

Carbon Pricing Management Briefing – Complimentary Copy

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon markets are now seen as a way to drive efficiencies in the economies of countries and have grown momentum among countries and business to bring down emissions and drive investment into cleaner alternatives.

Major Environmental Groups Call on Businesses to Lead on Climate Policy

Environment

Eleven leading environmental and sustainable business organizations published an open letter in the New York Times today, urging the CEOs of Corporate America to step up their engagement on climate policy.

This World Food Day, We Must All Take Action to Achieve Zero Hunger

Sustainable Development Goals

On World Food Day, Fiona Dawson, Global President Mars Food, Multisales and Global Customers, reflects on our Food ecosystem and how we can make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone

Mohawk Employees “Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Industries employees recently gathered at locations in Calhoun, Ga. and Dalton, Ga. for the company’s annual Pink Out awareness events to celebrate their partnership with Susan G. Komen

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

Ceres and WWF Add World’s Largest Berry Company to AgWater Challenge

Sustainable Development Goals

Ceres and WWF are pleased to announce Driscoll’s is taking their water stewardship one step further, becoming the next company joining the Ceres-WWF AgWater Challenge.

Kimberly-Clark Receives 10th EPA SmartWay® Award, Marking 100M+ Gallons of Diesel Fuel Saved and Notable GHG Reductions

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark earned its 10th SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for leadership in environmentally responsible shipping.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Make a Difference in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer.

Doing More to Waste Less

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Mills is a part of coalition of leading food makers, retailers and foodservice operators that have committed to minimize food waste within their own operations and also help society cut food waste levels in half by the year 2030.

Both Consumers and Investors Expect Companies to Give to Charity, Survey Shows

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Forty nine percent of American consumers believe it is more important for a company to make the world a better place than to make money for its shareholders, according to a new report.

Amazon Update With Christian Poirier

Environment

Over the past fifty years, around 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed, according to the World Wildlife Fund, but as this week’s guest on Sea Change Radio explains, with fires and deforestation out of control, the situation could get even worse before we see any significant improvement.

Sally McCrady Honored with American Banker Community Impact Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PNC has always believed our company will thrive when our communities thrive. Sally McCrady leads the charge to bring our commitment to our communities to life – and American Banker recently honored her efforts with its 2019 Community Impact Award.

Provide "A Different Kind of Healing" to Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At nine years old, Jaxson was an avid fisher who loved to ride his bike. Then his world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Leukemia

Common Impact and Fidelity Investments Scale Impact Week to 9 Cities

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact is collaborating with Fidelity Investments® to expand Impact Week, its 4th annual wide-scale flash consulting event where Fidelity Investments volunteers utilize their business expertise to support local nonprofit organizations in building capacity to serve their communities

Tap Into Pro Bono Support at Your Nonprofit This Pro Bono Week

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

If you work at a nonprofit, you may find yourself putting off projects & plans due to shortages in budget or in-house expertise. With the support of Taproot volunteers donating their professional skills, you can make those blue-sky plans a reality

Powering the Future World of Work Through Digital Skills Education

The World Bank estimates that 60% of the world’s populations remains excluded from the digital economy. Corporations are in a unique position to contribute to the solution. Learn how SAP is helping.

National Diversity Council to Kick Off Legal Diversity Week, Recognizing Top 50 Women Lawyers

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Diversity Council (NDC) will kick off Legal Diversity Week, announcing the 2019 Top 50 Women Lawyers on Tuesday, October 29 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

Three Practical Reasons to Build More Inclusive IT Organizations

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion—how diversity is embraced and leveraged—are just as good for IT as it is for businesses and employees.

Bison Released Onto Land in Badlands National Park That They Have Not Touched Since 1877

Environment

Just last week, Bison were released onto land in Badlands National Park that they have not touched since 1877.

Black & Veatch Celebrates 20 Years of Employee Ownership

Thousands of Black & Veatch professionals across the company’s global operations are marking the 20th anniversary of its shift to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Getting the Best From a Diverse Background at Domtar

Diversity & Inclusion

As the generational transition in our workforce continues, Domtar embraces those who can bring their diverse background, experiences and skills to the table.