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Companies Continue Steps to Address Racial Inequality; Celebrate Juneteenth

Over the past few weeks, we have reported on how companies are addressing the growing demand for social justice through communications and, more importantly, action. Americans are making it loud and clear that now is the time for change. In response, companies have confronted racism and embraced feedback when they have misstepped. This week we will examine companies that are honoring Black history by making Juneteenth a company holiday:

TD Announces 3rd Annual TD Ready Challenge and Pledges $10 Million in Grants for Innovative Solutions In Response to COVID-19

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The TD Ready Challenge has a total of $10 million (CAD) in grants available to eligible organizations developing innovative and measurable solutions in response to the widespread impacts of the pandemic.

5 Ways to Foster Belonging as You Reopen

Benevity shares 5 ways to create a sense of belonging, engage employees and foster deeper connection as offices, stores and facilities begin to reopen.

Comerica Bank and National Business League Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank today announced its $1 million commitment over four years to the National Business League as part of a national partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program (BCAP), an access to capital initiative to assist Black businesses across the country.

United Airlines Strengthens Onboard Mask Policy to Further Protect Passengers and Employees Against COVID-19 Spread

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines has announced that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.

Funding the Transition to a Sustainable Future

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A global fundraising initiative has been launched to safeguard and increase GRI’s ability to deliver the leading sustainability standards that encourage organizations to embrace responsible business practices.

TotalDECOM Releases Tetra Tech-Sponsored Cross-Industry Learnings Report

Events, Media & Communications

TotalDECOM released its Cross-Industry Learnings report in June 2020, sponsored by Tetra Tech. It offers a thorough look at the cost reductions and innovations made in decommissioning across sectors, including oil and gas, energy, and nuclear, that increase productivity and deliver economic growth.

PNC Commits More Than $1 Billion To Help End Systemic Racism and Support Economic Empowerment of African Americans and Low- And Moderate-Income Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced a commitment of more than $1 billion to help end systemic racism and support economic empowerment of African Americans and low- and moderate-income communities.

Ideagen TV Presents a New Series With Mary Millben, Award Winning Singer, Actress & Songwriter

Events, Media & Communications

“IMPACT NOW” with Mary Millben is a new 1-hour online series profiling & featuring global leaders, entertainers, influencers, sports figures & more who have made a significant contribution in global change & currently involved in acts of global good.

Introducing the Porter Novelli Purpose Tracker: The Business Imperative for Social Justice Today

Research, Reports & Publications

Speaking out and addressing these historic injustices is not only a moral imperative, it is a public – and business – mandate.

Cox Enterprise's Jill Campbell Chosen for Exec. Leadership Honor Roll

Diversity & Inclusion

Experience, talent and leadership. These are just a few of the traits that led to Jill Campbell being selected to OnBoard’s Executive Leadership Honor Roll.

Building a Better Future for People and the Planet

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper's Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham, was recently featured in a video from The International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). In the video, Sophie speaks to the Vision 2030 goals, the packaging and paper company's commitment to building a better future for people and the planet.

CNH Industrial Receives 210,000 Facemasks From Microvast in China

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial has received over 210,000 masks from supply chain partner Microvast. These masks, of which 10,000 are KN95 certified, will be delivered to Company facilities in Italy to continue to protect the health and safety of employees.

T. Rowe Price Commits $2 Million to Support Organizations in the Fight Against Racial Injustice

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price and its Foundation announced today a $2 million commitment to organizations working to fight racial injustice. The donation is a continuation of the firm’s commitment to racial equity, which became a stronger focus following the 2015 Baltimore unrest resulting from the death of Freddie Gray.

Rebuilding Together, Wells Fargo Launch Efforts to Rebuild Homes

Rebuilding Together, a leading national non-profit organization that provides critical home repairs to individuals in need at no cost to them and revitalizes communities throughout the country, announced today a national collaboration with Wells Fargo.

BIER Member Spotlight: Leticia Acosta

Environment

Read Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable's member spotlight on Leticia Acosta to discover what drives her to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector.

PepsiCo Releases 2019 Sustainability Report; Highlights Progress Toward Helping to Build a More Sustainable Food System

Research, Reports & Publications

PepsiCo, Inc. today published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company's agenda to help build a more sustainable food system.

Tailoring Insurance Products for All Income Levels in Bangladesh

Health & Healthcare

Bangladeshi insurance provider Pragati Life Insurance has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to provide health and life insurance to 1.5 million garment factory workers, as well as to 2 million rural and 1 million urban...

A Human Rights-Based Approach to COVID-19 Decision-Making

BSR has developed three primers on how to respect human rights during the COVID-19 crisis: one for the energy and extractives sector; one for the food, beverage, and agriculture sector; and one for the transportation and logistics sector.

At T-Mobile, Your Fight Is Our Fight

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re not coming together just to celebrate Pride — we’re coming together as Black colleagues and LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies, because we believe in the visibility and value of all of our teammates.

L'Oréal Launches Project to Help with Sustainable Transformation

Responsible Production & Consumption

L’Oréal has launched a €150 million program to protect the environment and support vulnerable women following the Covid-19 pandemic.

5 Ways to Support Small Businesses As They Re-Enter the Market

As the economy slowly re-opens, small businesses can finally welcome back customers and staff under strict safety guidelines. It will take a while for them to get back on solid financial footing. To do so, it will take a great deal of support from both consumers and financial institutions like Comerica Bank.

Intellectual Property Procedures: A Guide to Navigating IP at U.S. Universities

Innovation & Technology

While many faculty that seek to facilitate and support student innovation dedicate courses and workshops on the role of IP, there are a number of obstacles to comprehensive education on these issues.

BeChangeMaker Contestants Play to Win - for the good of the globe

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

They knew that their home country of Morocco was building more and more residential developments, but had no idea how to scale their idea to meet the demands of the construction industry.