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Comerica Bank, Living and Learning Enrichment Center Eye Talent Through Exceptional Academy

Education

The new program, which launches in September, trains adults with disabilities on skills in high demand by local companies.

As Investors Suggested Tying Executive Compensation to Progress in ESG / Sustainability – Can This Be Factored Into Today’s Corporate Pay Programs?

Media & Communications

For several decades now, investors have increasingly focused on issues involving executive compensation. Remember Graef S. Crystal?

Black & Veatch Appoints Dynamic Industry Veterans to Power Business Leadership Team

Energy

Following the announcement of Black & Veatch’s global Power business restructuring in July, the company today announced the completion of its global Power leadership team.

Lockheed Martin’s Annual Ethics Case Competition

Education

Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Our success also depends on our commitment to operating with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.

Northern Trust Commits to Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to support partners in our Manila office who hosted the Community Business Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Network’s Philippines roundtable.

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) 2019

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In recognition of #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, America's Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

A Letter From Chairman & CEO Jim Umpleby

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar’s efforts to drive sustainability across the company in 2018 led to outstanding business performance, which allowed us to invest in sustainable solutions that enhance communities and protect the planet.

Smithfield Foods’ “Manure-to-Energy” Project to Inject Renewable Natural Gas Directly to Milan, Missouri Distribution System

Energy

Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects in Missouri are part of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts, and key to achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.

Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages

Health & Healthcare

At Pfizer, we discover and develop novel vaccines that help protect people around the world from deadly viruses and bacteria.

It's All About the Community

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On June 19th, KitchenAid celebrated its tenth year of hosting a volunteer project called the “Day of Caring.” Almost 200 employee volunteers in Southwest Michigan and more than 300 employees globally, participated this year.

Jeannette Company Becomes Leader in Recycling Biopharmaceutical Waste

Environment

Triumvirate Environmental has a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry recycle plastic waste.

SCS Global Services Is Now a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider

Education

Bonsucro, a global non-profit organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world, last week announced that SCS Global Services (SCS) has qualified as a Licensed Training Provider.

Solving the Skills Gap With Second-Chance Hiring

Each year, approximately 700,000 people finish their time in prison and reenter communities across the United States.

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 27: Kathleen LaValle, Dallas CASA

Social Impact & Volunteering

In honor of International Youth Day on August 12th, Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast is revisiting a past episode with Kathleen LaValle, President & CEO of Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Fifth Third Bancorp to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $18

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour for approximately 4,900 employees beginning Oct. 28.

What’s Old Is New: Why Cisco Wants Its Products Back

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco’s products power networks and shape the way we live, work, play, and learn. However, they also shape the world in many other ways. We extract natural resources to make and ship our hardware, and our customers rely on this same pool of resources to make their own products and run their own businesses. We can’t keep taking, without giving. It doesn’t last. But as a business, as a society, as a species, that is exactly what we’ve been doing. And it’s not sustainable.

Comerica Shows the Way to a Thriving Future

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) recently released its 2018 Comerica Corporate Responsibility Report which can be found at www.comerica.com/sustainability. Comerica President and CEO Curtis C. Farmer stated, “Corporate responsibility is a fundamental part of Comerica’s culture. Our Corporate Responsibility Report provides insights on how we support a successful business climate, the environment and our communities, all of which combined put us on a path towards a thriving future.”

SC Johnson Shares Year-end Sustainability Update

Environment

Having completed its 2018/19 fiscal year at the end of June, SC Johnson is sharing key metrics related to its ongoing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.

General Mills Gives Back to the Community Through Child Nutrition Initiatives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In India, General Mills has modeled its corporate social responsibility policy in line with its purpose.

How Gen Z Is Redefining Their World Through Technology

Research, Reports & Publications

Gen Z expects tech to be integrated in their daily lives in a way that’s different from any other generation before them. And why shouldn't they?

FCA Community: Motor Citizens Keep Detroit Waterways Beautiful by Land and Sea

Environment

Even with the threat of precipitation for the second straight year for FCA’s annual volunteer cleanup of Belle Isle in Detroit, FCA Design Engineer Brad Jackson and dozens of his colleagues were ready to invest some “sweat equity” for a good cause.

Healthcare Diversity Council Announces 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Healthcare Diversity Council and the National Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2019 Top Healthcare Diversity Leaders and Organizations. Theses two prestigious awards highlight a list of achievers and innovators who impacted the healthcare industry. The awardees were honored during the inaugural National Healthcare Diversity Conference in Houston, Texas on July 24, 2019.

Schneider Electric's Business Case for One-planet Prosperity

Research, Reports & Publications

By July 29, 2019, humanity’s demand for nature will exceed what Earth’s ecosystems can replenish during the entire year.

Kimberly-Clark Receives Highest Rating of 3 Trees on WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The purpose of the WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard is to encourage transparency in sourcing and shine a light on companies who are committed to sustainably sourcing timber products. It tracks progress towards 2020 sustainability targets.

Doing Good to Do Well—Is It Really Possible?

“I’d love to have a job making a difference, but somebody has to pay the bills.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you said it?