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COVID-19 Emergency Intervention: Technological Innovation for Life

Innovation & Technology

Fondazione Maurizio Fragiacomo, in the person of its President, Enzo Pesce, has expressed its willingness to take concrete action to support the health emergency caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, by launching a project involving some major world-leading electronics companies.

Teaching Kids to Become A+ Recyclers

Environment

As parents and teachers, we have an opportunity to model and teach environmentally responsible behavior like recycling to our children early on. To help with this, we’ve created some fun and engaging resources to support your efforts to teach your kids how and why to recycle. Check out these free resources to help your kids become A+ recyclers.

Gildan Responds to Increased Demand for Masks and Re-Opens Two Additional Facilities

Gildan has partially re-opened two of its sewing facilities in Nicaragua to help expand the production of masks.

COVID-19 and ESG: Prepare for the New Normal

As we claw out of the rubble from the pandemic, it is increasingly clear that we will not suddenly resume our pre-COVID ways of life. Though some of the changes made in response to the pandemic may ultimately revert back to normal, in other areas our understanding of what is “normal” has been irreversibly altered. One such case is our understanding of the role of the corporation in society, and the real drivers of enterprise value.

Physically Distant, Yet Socially Close: Coping With COVID-19

Innovation & Technology

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we strive to adapt to these challenging circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on all of us in many ways -- including our mental health.

National Grid Named Top Utility for Diversity, Inclusion, and LGBT Employees

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid has been ranked as one of the top utilities for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc.

The CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 Is Now Closed!

Research, Reports & Publications

On Friday 1st of May, the CR and Sustainability Market Survey 2020 came to a close with an incredible 1548 applicants.

SSIR: How Foundations Can Make Progress on Long-Term Social Change Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New on SSIR: Foundations can help ensure that the opportunities for innovative solutions created by a crisis today become the building blocks of a more just world tomorrow.

Coronavirus: Transporting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Puerto Rico

Health & Healthcare

As part of JetBlue’s continued coronavirus relief efforts, we recently joined forces again with the Ricky Martin Foundation, along with Project HOPE and CharityStars to transport much-needed medical supplies to Puerto Rico.

Designing for the Future

Education

Mohawk believes that in order to create a more sustainable future, education of sustainability and textile design must go hand in hand by engaging designers of the future

Keep America Beautiful: As States Reopen, Proper Disposal of Litter and Trash Remains Paramount

Environment

As states and cities across the country move forward with plans to reopen, Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent reminder to all Americans to properly dispose of trash and litter as they venture outside.

GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun

Energy

General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant is expected to be powered by 100 percent solar energy beginning in late 2022.

Blackbaud Releases First Look Data at Companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility Response to COVID-19

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today releases data insights into companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) response to COVID-19.

UPS Longitudes | Women in Trade Can Reinvigorate the WTO and Global Economy

Diversity & Inclusion

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And anyone who has looked at the global economic forecast lately is probably willing to consider a few ways to ensure that GDP growth doesn’t slow to a grinding halt.

Charity: Food

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the issue of food security for vulnerable communities and frontline responders has taken on increased relevance and importance. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations that are working in this critical area around the world, and their efforts are to be congratulated, appreciated and supported by all of us.

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - May 2020

Environment

Brightening Our Corner is the Ray C. Anderson Foundation's quarterly newsletter. It features positive stories from the Foundation and its key funding initiatives.

Intel Launches First Global Challenges, Marks a New Era of Shared Corporate Responsibility

Research, Reports & Publications

Today, Intel released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report builds on Intel’s decades of transparency in corporate responsibility and details progress Intel has made in the past decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore billions of gallons of water to local communities and achieve gender pay equity across its global workforce, among other milestones.

Whirlpool Corporation, Dow, and Reynolds Consumer Products Collaborate to Manufacture and Donate Much-Needed Respirators Through WIN Health Labs, LLC

Health & Healthcare

Whirlpool Corporation, Dow and Reynolds Consumer Products are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide much-needed respirators to the heroic men and women in healthcare who are working on the frontlines to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Land Betterment Corporation Featured on Middle Tech Podcast

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation.

As COVID Moves Beyond Act One, What Can We Do Better?

Benevity CEO, Bryan de Lottinville shares three ways we can continue to elevate purpose during a global pandemic, and how we can to do better.

The Virtual Responsible Business Week – the Future of Business at Your Finger Tips

Events, Media & Communications

As we self-isolate, we must be careful not to isolate our ideas and thoughts.

BIER Member Spotlight: Carine Christophe

Environment

Meet Carine Christophe and discover how her company, Pernod Ricard is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Digitalization to Advance Health and Well-Being During a Moment of Crisis

Innovation & Technology

Quarantines and social distancing measures across the globe are driving technology innovations in ways we couldn’t imagine just a couple just a couple months ago. Digital solutions for keeping us connected and safe are evolving rapidly to address

Comerica Bank to Support $1.5 Million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund Helping Small Businesses Recover, Pivot in Response to COVID-19

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank has teamed up with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Women Forward to support the creation of the $1.5 million Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund formed to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 recover from the outbreak, as well as help them meet increased demands in support of COVID-19 response efforts.