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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 18

Nov 18, 2020 11:55 AM ET

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, is proud to release Episode 18 of its Impact Minute video blog

Research, Reports & Publications

Five Steps to Sustainability Reporting in an Evolving Landscape

Nov 18, 2020 11:50 AM ET

Sustainability reporting is no longer optional—it's a stakeholder expectation. Most business leaders understand this: 90 percent of S&P 500 companies now issue public sustainability reports.

Environment

Innovating Solutions to Climate Change: Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021

Nov 18, 2020 11:45 AM ET

We recently announced the launch of our fifth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, with prize money totaling $1 million USD. The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge is a competition that awards cash prizes to early-stage technology...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Inducted Into U.S. Chamber Foundation Corporate Citizenship Hall of Fame

Nov 18, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Our focus on sustainable transportation, global entrepreneurship, and delivering for good enables us to bring the full force of our unique capabilities to bear on helping communities around the world.

Education

New Resources From Soar With Wings Support Student Emotional Health at Home and at School

Nov 18, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Research shows that mindfulness and emotional health are critical skills for young students. Practicing mindfulness helps reduce negative mental reactions, like stress and anxiety.

Green Infrastructure

Groundbreaking $5.2M Hydrogen Blending Project Aims To Green Ontario's Natural Gas Grid

Nov 18, 2020 11:05 AM ET

This hydrogen-blending pilot project, supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada, is the first of its kind in North America—and represents an important step in greening the gas supply that millions of Ontario homeowners and businesses depend on to heat their homes and energize industry.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Names Leadership Council Co-Chairs Jasmine Crowe, Roy Richards, Jr., and Nathaniel Smith to Lead New Climate Solutions Effort

Nov 18, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Drawdown Georgia has announced the formation of a Leadership Council. Chaired by Jasmine Crowe of Goodr, Inc., Roy Richards, Jr. of Southwire, and Nathaniel Smith, of the Partnership for Southern Equity.

Sustainable Development Goals

TUSK Announces a $1.3 Million Boost to Its Conservation Fund Awards

Nov 18, 2020 10:10 AM ET

The event will broadcast the presentation of the Annual Prince William Award for Conservation, sponsored by headline partner Ninety One

Events, Media & Communications

Join Qualcomm's Virtual Smart Cities Accelerate 2020 on Wednesday, December 9

Nov 18, 2020 10:00 AM ET

We’ll explore the most recent technology advances, business models, and lessons that can make the Smart Connected Cities and Connected Spaces a reality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Partners With Be Strong for Journey to Sustainable Happiness

Nov 18, 2020 9:45 AM ET

LG Experience Happiness Program and Be Strong launch #GiveHappiness campaign to make this year a happier holiday

Diversity & Inclusion

Pantene Offers a Beautiful Look at the Connection Between LGBTQ+ Adoptive Families and Hair

Nov 18, 2020 9:45 AM ET

For LGBTQ adoptive parents, every opportunity to connect, matters. And caring for hair is one of them. This National Adoption Month, we're proud to support #BeautifuLGBTQ families and the moments that bring them together.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Recognized by NMSDC for Advancing Minority Business Inclusion

Nov 18, 2020 9:45 AM ET

Merck is honored to be recognized as a 2020 Corporation of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Nov 18, 2020 9:10 AM ET

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch Joins Forbes' 'Future of Smart Cities Campaign'

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Black & Veatch, a global provider of smart infrastructure services and solutions, announces that it has joined Forbes’ “Future of Smart Cities Campaign."

Education

University of St. Michael's College President's Capstone Award Winners Celebrated

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

These projects are designed to create positive social and environmental impact. This year’s winning projects focused on an innovative lifecycle perspective in mining, youth employment during COVID 19, and purpose enablement in responsible investing.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Williams Collaborating to Reforest New Jersey and Virginia

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced it will partner with Williams, a leading natural gas infrastructure company, to plant more than 35,000 trees in New Jersey and Virginia. The reforestation efforts will help to reestablish natural habitats and waterways, while contributing to the restoration of endangered wildlife

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Lists of Ten

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

I have no idea if an anthropologist would agree, but I’m convinced that humans make lists of ten because we just so happened to evolve with ten fingers.

Innovation & Technology

BlockApps Launches Agribusiness Blockchain Network 'TraceHarvest' Following Success with Bayer

Nov 18, 2020 9:00 AM ET

BlockApps, the leading enterprise blockchain platform provider, today announced the launch of the TraceHarvest Network which is transforming the way agricultural products are managed. The new blockchain-powered business network was developed...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Governance to Empower the GRI Standards

Nov 18, 2020 8:35 AM ET

Three appointments have been made to the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the independent body with sole responsibility for developing and issuing the GRI Standards.

Innovation & Technology

Booz Allen's Andrea Inserra Talks Data, Collaboration, and Diverse Teams in the Space Sector

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Last month, Booz Allen served as the Presenting Sponsor of the first-ever virtual Fast Company Innovation Festival

Research, Reports & Publications

H&R Block Commits to 1 Million Volunteer Hours and Supporting 500,000 Small Business Owners in Its First Corporate Responsibility Report

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has released new social impact goals for 2025 highlighted in its first corporate responsibility report, which outlines how the company continues to live out its Purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in clients and communities everywhere.

Environment

Henkel Joins the Climate Pledge by Amazon and Global Optimism

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Gildan's COVID-19 Prevention Campaign for Employees Globally

Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Since the onset of the pandemic, one of Gildan’s main priorities has been the health and well-being of its employees and their families around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson to Address Racial and Social Injustice Through Platform that Aims to Eliminate Health Inequities for People of Color

Nov 17, 2020 11:30 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson announced today $100 million in commitments and collaborations over the next five years to invest in and promote health equity solutions for Black people and other communities of color in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Truist Foundation Awards Purpose Built Communities $7 Million Grant

Nov 17, 2020 5:35 PM ET

Atlanta-based national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities announced today at its 11th annual conference that it will receive a $7 million grant from the Truist Foundation over the next three years.