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ON Semiconductor Sponsors IEEE Empower a Billion Lives Competition

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor, energy efficient innovations, announced a sponsorship to IEEE Empower a Billion Lives (EBL), an interdisciplinary, biennial global competition to identify and promote innovative solutions to energy poverty.

North Carolina Student Leaders Recognized by Congress for Goalsetting and Volunteer Efforts

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield has been involved with The Congressional Award since 2015, and returns this year as the Title Sponsor of the 2019 North Carolina Congressional Award Ceremony.

Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend Honors Detroit Stars and Legacy of African Americans in Detroit Baseball History

Diversity & Inclusion

The Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend, a celebration that pays homage to the prominent legacy of African Americans in the game of baseball, took place August 7-9 at Comerica Park during a weekend series against the Kansas City Royals.

Watch Recorded Webinar: Evolving Your Preferred NPO Strategy for More Employee Choice

Over $5 Billion is raised through workplace giving annually. But today’s workforce has evolved to expect more options and transparency from corporate giving programs.

Duke Energy Invests More Than $150,000 in South Carolina Programs That Will Build Diverse, Talented Workforce

Diversity & Inclusion

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to four South Carolina organizations to fund strategic initiatives that will help enhance and diversify the energy industry’s workforce of tomorrow.

Take Your GivingTuesday Plans to the Next Level Using Pro Bono Support

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taproot Foundation is excited to share our newly released GivingTuesday pro bono toolkit, designed to help your organization accomplish more through your fundraising efforts.

3 Questions to Ponder for Your 2030 Strategy

For years, 2020 was a distant concept, the end point for business goals and timelines.

Comcast Announces Largest Ever Expansion of Its Internet Essentials Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast announced today it is significantly expanding eligibility for Internet Essentials, which is the nation’s largest and most successful broadband adoption program in America, to include all qualified low-income households in its service area.

How To Build a Better – More Sustainable! – Brand … Advice From an Adweek Commentator

Media & Communications

The mad scramble to make brands more sustainable is in full swing. And many companies are still getting it wrong. So what are the correct steps?

IOC Announces Latest List of Global Young Change-Maker Initiatives

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supported by seed-funding from the IOC of up to CHF 5,000, the new YCM cycle will see 50 new and ongoing initiatives undertaken worldwide over the next 12 months. The previous 2018-19 cycle delivered 39 life-changing projects globally.

Practitioner Spotlight--Alanna Garrison

Environment

Antea Group spotlights Alanna Garrison, a dynamic, successful health and safety practitioner from New Jersey.

From Minnesota to Africa, Local Nonprofit Connects Food Experts Worlds Apart

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Minnesota-based Partners in Food Solutions connects U.S. food experts with smaller African companies looking for new ways to feed large populations.

AccountAbility Releases Korean Translation of the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP, 2018)

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility has released the Korean translation of its latest sustainability management framework and guidance document – the AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP, 2018).

Hydroponic School Gardens: How ScottsMiracle-Gro and No Kid Hungry Are Providing Fresh Food Options in Schools

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This grant is part of an initiative by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, in partnership with No Kid Hungry, to increase healthy food access and reduce hunger among kids who need it most.

MilliporeSigma Employee Spotlight: Jacqueline Ignacio

We’re sitting down with Jacqueline Ignacio, global manager, customer sustainability solutions at MilliporeSigma, to learn more about the work she’s doing to change the way the life science industry looks at waste.

Black & Veatch: Electric Industry Must Adapt, Embrace the Concept of ‘New Energy’

Energy

Electric utilities are navigating one of the industry’s most dynamic times across diverse geographies and stakeholders, presented with a mix of opportunities.

The Better Choice: U.S. Cotton

Environment

Marc Doyon, VP Commodities, Gildan Activewear talks about how sustainably-grown and ethically harvested U.S. cotton is the better choice.

Our Favorite Recycled Shoes for 2019 Will Reduce Your Ecological Footprint

Responsible Production & Consumption

When it comes to helping the environment, it’s pretty much impossible for a single person to make a noticeable difference on their own.

20 Things to Know About CTV at 20 Years Old

Innovation & Technology

Since its inception in 1999, Chevron Technology Ventures has pushed energy’s frontiers through the continuous pursuit of new business models and externally developed technologies.

Fifth Third’s Byna Elliott and Stephanie Smith Recognized Among Most Influential Women in Corporate America

Diversity & Inclusion

Byna Elliott, senior vice president and chief community and economic development officer, and Stephanie Smith, chief diversity and inclusion officer, have been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2019 list of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America.

Rebuilding Together Elects New Members to National Board of Directors

Media & Communications

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities today announced the election of two members to its national board of directors.

Carnival Corporation Promotes Chris Donald to Senior VP, Corporate Environmental Compliance

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, yesterday announced the promotion of Chris Donald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance.

Smithfield Foods Launches Plant-Based Protein Portfolio Under Pure Farmland™ Brand

Responsible Production & Consumption

Offered in sustainable packaging with trays made from more than 50% recycled material, Pure Farmland has committed to empower local farmers and farms by partnering with the American Farmland Trust.

Can Organized Philanthropy Learn To Learn?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Since posting Is There A Role For Philanthropy In Renewing Democracy a month ago, several colleagues have suggested that organized philanthropy need to get their own houses in order before they worry about such issues as renewing democracy.

From Science Fair to Scientist: How One 6th Grader’s Research Could Change the World

Education

Yin-Ying Lu has worked for Schneider Electric for the last 20 years as an engineer partnered with customers on improving their SCADA systems by optimizing generation and delivery of power.