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Systemic Racism: What It Means for WEC

Environment

It feels like the world is coming apart. First, COVID-19 devastated our communities and shut down our economy. Now America's cities are burning in reaction to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, and the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Robert Avitia, the latest victims in a wave of violence against people of color.

Subaru Color 5k Goes Virtual With Mobile App, Registration Open

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Going virtual this year with a mobile app, the sixth annual Subaru Color 5K is open for registration at https://subarucolor5k.itsyourrace.com. For $15 per person, the first 600 to complete the fundraiser between June 13 and July 12 will receive a finisher medal by mail.

Masterclass Series on Gender Equality for Business by UNDP’s Business Call to Action and Oxfam

Events, Media & Communications

Business Call to Action and Oxfam have developed a two-part masterclass series that looks at gender equality for business and why it matters for companies that are now available online.

COVID-19: 7 Steps to Plan for Re-Entering the Workplace

How do we effectively plan, communicate and execute new guidelines that follow health and government guidelines for all our offices and employees when we are all experiencing different stages of this pandemic?

Weathering the Storm - Where Strong ESG Performance Counts

As we start to transition into a new phase of recovery, our attention is turning to the question of what sustainability will look like – and what role it will have to play in a post-COVID world.

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 8: What Two Renowned Virus Hunters Want Us to Know About COVID-19

Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned physician and healthcare leader weighs in on how racism is a public health crisis and discusses the impact of recent protests in the midst of a pandemic

Skills-Based Volunteering at FedEx in the Time of COVID-19

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx, like many other socially responsible companies, is pitching in with our resources as best we can to help fight Covid-19. The most obvious way we are able to help is by making our network available to relief organizations through in-kind transportation support.

Hormel Foods Gives Back to Battle Hunger, Food Insecurity Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods continues its role as a leading company committed to helping those in need most fight hunger relief and food insecurity as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Fifth Third Talks Culture, Leadership and Multicultural Recruiting on Hire Scholars Podcast

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank’s Hosetta Coleman talked with Hire Scholars about the Bank’s culture, internship and leadership program opportunities, the importance of mentorship and its multicultural recruiting program.

El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Receives an Energy Efficiency Award

Energy

El Abra operations recently received a Silver Seal Energy Efficiency Award from the Chilean Ministry of Energy and the National Sustainability Agency for its ongoing efforts to improve energy consumption and efficiency in mining operations.

Ideagen Global Innovation 2030 Digital Summit

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen is dedicated to providing a global platform to foster cross-sector collaboration by the world’s leading Brands, Companies, NGOs and Public Sector to create innovative solutions via collaboration at scale while creating awareness of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Pledge to Protect Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients From the Economic Effects of the COVID-19

In response to the health and economic crisis caused by the Covid-19, a group of lenders, platforms and key players of the inclusive financial sector committed to a common pledge.

Fundraising Campaign: Support Waste Pickers Worldwide, Advance a Circular Economy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Meridian Institute, The Circulate Initiative, PYXERA Global, and WORK announce a collaborative fundraising campaign on Global Giving to provide much-needed support to waste picker communities in need.

HP's Singapore Lab Is a Training Ground for the Next-Gen Workforce

Innovation & Technology

In the western part of Singapore, near army training camps and dense jungle, sits Nanyang Technological University.

Watch: Scotiabankers Continue Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Communities Around the Globe

Social Impact & Volunteering

It’s a unique story, our own, on how Scotiabankers around the world are thinking beyond themselves and committing time and experience to help our communities overcome COVID-19.

A Message from Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky About Recent Events in the United States

As protests spurred by the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery escalated over the weekend, the Executive Committee sent out a communication to U.S. employees affirming our company’s commitment to justice and equality.

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: The AMAZING Bouncy Ball

Education

We’ve created a number of easy and educational science experiments that can be completed at home with materials typically found around the house.

We Care, We Share. CNH Industrial's CSR Initiative in Thailand Continues Apace.

Health & Healthcare

CNH Industrial employees in Thailand are continuing in their efforts to support local communities impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. In recent days the ‘We Care, We Share’ initiative has been extended to additional regions across the County.

Report: Schneider Electric's Promise of Action for a Sustainable Future

Research, Reports & Publications

Our promise to future generations: we will be part of the solution, taking urgent actions now to co-create a brighter future for everyone, everywhere.

VA, Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Deliver Cancer Care to Veterans via Teleoncology

Health & Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it is teaming with the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (Foundation) to build new programs to enable VA oncology specialists to provide Veterans access to...

Free Webinar | Returning to Your Workplace: What to Consider

Events, Media & Communications

As a return to the office after COVID-19 comes into view, how can employers and employees prepare themselves? Learn how designers can safely and successfully reenter the workplace and how employers can best support their staff through the transition.

Our Responsibility for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

Diversity & Inclusion

Our actions, not just our words, must continue to prioritize our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality so that we can inspire positive change within our workplace and in our communities.

Can a Culture of Capitalism Ever Support a Truly Green Leader?

Environment

I used to be certain that government was failing us in our fight for a stable climate, and for the most part I still do, BUT thanks to COVID-19 I’ve gained new insight into the underlying roadblock that’s standing in our way.

From the Corner Office

These C-suite leaders have provided thoughtful and consistent direction for their companies to execute on environmental, social, and governance initiatives that support customers, employees, and communities in our new and evolving context.

Black & Veatch Supporting Western Power Agency on First Hydrogen-Capable Combined Cycle Units, Helping to Curb Carbon Emissions

Energy

As the global pursuit of decarbonization continues to transform the energy mix, Black & Veatch is helping Intermountain Power Agency (IPA) transition to green hydrogen as it works to substantially decrease and ultimately minimize its carbon footprint across Utah, Nevada and California.