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Diversity & Inclusion

CIT Announces Grant to Urban League of San Diego to Enhance Digital Access During COVID-19

Nov 23, 2020 11:30 AM ET

CIT and its Pasadena-based banking subsidiary CIT Bank, N.A. recently announced a grant to Urban League of San Diego County (ULSDC) to enhance digital access for underrepresented individuals in San Diego County during COVID-19.

Innovation & Technology

How the Nanostructure of a Butterfly Wing Inspired a Better Way to Purify Air

Nov 23, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Metalmark uses biomimicry to address the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air.

Social Impact & Volunteering

1.5 Million Meals: How Virginia's Food Banks Are Feeding Families Safely

Nov 23, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Across Virginia, Feeding America predicts the number of people facing food insecurity to increase by about 50% this year due to the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alexion Joins the Women in STEM Ireland Campaign

Nov 23, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Shedding New Light on Supply Chain Visibility

Nov 23, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Supply chain visibility is not a new concept. But true, real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility is something few companies have been able to obtain due to the inherent complexities and investment required.

Environment

EarthX Screens Oceanic Global Short Film Festival Finalists, Showcases Emerging Filmmakers in Conservation

Nov 23, 2020 10:50 AM ET

In partnership with international NGO Oceanic Global, EarthX will host a virtual screening and panel discussion for the first-ever Oceanic Global Short Film Festival.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MLB & MLBPA Announce Third Round of 11 Nonprofit Recipients of the "Healthy Relationships Community Grant" Program

Nov 23, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today announced the third round of recipients of the joint “Healthy Relationships Community Grant” program.

Diversity & Inclusion

(Re)Boot Camp: How IBM Vets Are Helping Other Vets Get Good Tech Jobs

Nov 23, 2020 10:35 AM ET

We worked with Corporate America Supports You to make a special version of IBM’s free SkillsBuild online career readiness curricula accessible to job seekers with military backgrounds.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Responsible Investment and the Faith-Based Investor

Nov 23, 2020 10:15 AM ET

Religious investors have been a vital force in the development of modern responsible investment for the last 50 years.

Media & Communications

Big News: US SIF Report on US Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends 2020 Released

Nov 23, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Every two years, since 1996, the influential trade organization for sustainable, responsible and impact investment (US SIF) conducts a year-long survey of professional asset managers to determine the total of USA-based assets under management

Education

Walmart and North Carolina A&T State University Team up to Launch 'Equity in Education Initiative'

Nov 23, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The Equity in Education Initiative, powered by a $5 million investment via Walmart which is the largest corporate investment in North Carolina A&T to date, will deliver a spectrum of resources through four focus areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Drive Out Hunger Supplies 1.15 Million Meals to Food Banks

Nov 23, 2020 9:10 AM ET

Seven food banks are receiving a total of $385,000 from the annual Drive Out Hunger golf event, held by Alliant Energy’s Foundation. These funds will purchase 1.15 million meals to fight hunger and provide food for local families.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading Black Clergy Announce Historic Partnership to Address COVID-19 in the Black Community

Nov 23, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Today, a group of the Nation’s renown Black clergy led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III, announced a historic partnership with United Way of New York City, the Nation’s preeminent community mobilization agency, to launch the Choose Healthy Life Black Clergy Action Plan to address COVID-19 and other health disparities in the Black community.

Innovation & Technology

A Virtual Field Trip Inspiring Student STEM Curiosity

Nov 23, 2020 9:00 AM ET

As a middle school educator, I know the critical importance of engaging my students in STEM. Research shows that this is the age kids, especially girls, opt out of STEM pursuits.

Events, Media & Communications

HACR To Host Programs Virtually in 2021, Will Resume In-Person Events in 2022

Nov 23, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will continue to host its programs and other events virtually through 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

Booz Allen's Native American Network: Building Cultural Awareness and Cultivating Community

Nov 23, 2020 8:00 AM ET

In a year of pivots and challenges, Booz Allen is proud to debut an all-new, revitalized Native American Network (NAN).

Diversity & Inclusion

'Talking About Racism Isn't Brain Surgery - It's Harder'

Nov 23, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Viewpoints: Undoing systemic racism in the U.S. means replacing the paradigm that some people matter more than others and lifting up the vision of a human-centered nation, writes Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow, CEO of First Alaskans Institute.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Over 50,000 People Across The Globe Are Calling on World Leaders to #ActTogether to End COVID

Nov 20, 2020 5:35 PM ET

We are working against the clock to beat this pandemic. Effective tests, treatments and vaccines are being developed as we speak — but world leaders need to work together to distribute them globally to save millions of lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Addresses Systemic Racism through New Initiatives and Community Partnerships

Nov 20, 2020 5:20 PM ET

The events of 2020 have sparked a deeper societal conversation about the impact of systemic racism in the United States.

Events, Media & Communications

Google Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week

Nov 20, 2020 4:15 PM ET

From November 13th to the 19th we observed Transgender Awareness Week – a time used to elevate transgender voices, build awareness and call attention to the many challenges transgender individuals face. This year, there have been significant wins for the transgender community, but even with this progress, the community still faces stigma and even acts of violence. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which serves as a day to honor the victims of that brutality.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial and Zasso Deliver Chemical Free Weed Control

Nov 20, 2020 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. has recently strengthened its partnership between its accelerator for tech startups, AGXTEND, and Zasso Group by completing its acquisition of a minority stake.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and Ørsted Sign Landmark MOU for U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Transition

Nov 20, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind development, announced today a landmark initiative with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the labor organization representing more than 3 million skilled craft professionals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Nov 20, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Comerica Bank today announced a $100,000 donation to longtime community partner Capuchin Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that has served Detroit for more than 90 years with a mission to support and feed those in need within the community

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Investing in Children's Nutrition: How You Can Make a Difference

Nov 20, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s Casa Program supports nonprofit organizations that leverage local initiatives and partner with existing charities to provide healthy meals and nutrition education to children and families around the world.

Energy

Crown Becomes First Metal Packaging Manufacturer to Activate Renewable Power in 100% of Its U.S. And Canadian Beverage Can Plants

Nov 20, 2020 12:45 PM ET

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) is now operating all 14 of its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada on renewable energy.