Habitat for Humanity’s MicroBuild Fund Wins Classy Award for Innovation in Social Good

Selected from 100 finalists to become one of 10 winners, Habitat for Humanity recently received a Classy Award, which recognizes the most innovative solutions to the world’s toughest social issues. The winning program, Habitat’s MicroBuild Fund, was recognized for creating social, scalable and sustainable impact by partnering with microfinance institutions across the globe on housing finance solutions.

Run with Whole Planet Foundation and The Seaweed Bath Co.

Whole Planet Foundation is warming up for its second annual Virtual 10k Run that takes place next month during August 3-7! Nearly 100 participants have registered and because the run occurs simultaneously where you are and in the digital sphere, spaces are endless! Please register today. We are inspired by top sponsors including The Seaweed Bath Co. who even invited their employees to run with us!

Healthy Paychecks (and Health Checkups That Pay)

Our people are our greatest asset, so we look out for them. That means keeping crewmembers healthy, and including them in conversations about the best benefits packages.

Viacom Signs Historic Legal Petition Defending LGBT Rights

No one deserves to be fired for their sexual orientation. This is the logic behind Viacom and 49 other companies’ decision to sign a formal legal petition asking the U.S. 2nd Court of Appeals to extend a federal law prohibiting employers from firing workers for being gay.

BLOG: Walls Come Tumbling Down

Walls never used to interest me that much. But ever since we launched our partnership with the MasterPeace organization four months ago, I’ve discovered how amazing they can be.

What Corporate Foundations Can Do to Enhance Their Philanthropic Agenda

Though corporate giving is a small percentage of all philanthropic monies given to non-profits in the U.S., it has an outsized opportunity to drive societal improvement and influence the hearts and minds of their stakeholders and the nation.

LVS Senior Vice President Named 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business

Las Vegas Sands’ senior vice president, global human resources, Amy Lee, was selected as a recipient of the 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award by the Asian American Business Development Center.

Done and Said: Gas Natural Fenosa Publishes Its Corporate Responsibility Report

Gas Natural Fenosa is a leading multinational group in the energy sector and a pioneer in gas and electricity integration, with a balanced business mix, which supplies gas and electricity to nearly 22 million customers, in over 30 countries.

New York High School Students Win 2017 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

The competition empowers students to identify and research water issues, pursue careers in water sustainability, and raise awareness of global water challenges. The showcase contains a wide spectrum of projects that may include improvements in water quality, water resource management, water protection, drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Meet Karen Blackwell: Leveling the Playing Field to Bring Opportunity to Diverse Businesses

We are committed to developing meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers, and we recognize the value these relationships add to our company.