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

Social Impact & Volunteering

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.

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Responsible Investment and the Faith-Based Investor

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

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

Media & Communications

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

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

Education

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.

Drive Out Hunger Supplies 1.15 Million Meals to Food Banks

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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.

A Virtual Field Trip Inspiring Student STEM Curiosity

Innovation & Technology

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.

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

Events, Media & Communications

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

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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

Social Impact & Volunteering

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.

Sands Addresses Systemic Racism through New Initiatives and Community Partnerships

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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

Google Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week

Events, Media & Communications

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.

CNH Industrial and Zasso Deliver Chemical Free Weed Control

Innovation & Technology

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.

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

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.

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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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.

Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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

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

Energy

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.

Climate Change Strategy at Northern Trust

Environment

Northern Trust recognizes that the long-term viability of our business and our clients is tied to the health and well-being of our planet. We therefore commit to protecting the environment and mitigating any negative environmental impacts from our operations.

Direct Relief and FedEx Team Up to Bring Relief to Central America After Hurricanes Eta and Iota

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To date, Direct Relief has dispatched seven emergency shipments, with support from FedEx, to on-the-ground partners in Honduras and Nicaragua, totaling 62 pallets and with a value of almost $10 million.

Feeding Kids and Fueling Dreams During a Pandemic

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When schools across the country closed due to COVID-19, there was concern that as many as 30 million kids who rely on government-subsidized school meals could be left without access to those meals.

Big Interview: Giorgio D'Aprile, Senior Marketing Director EMEA, Timberland

Responsible Production & Consumption

In the time since joining Timberland as its EMEA senior marketing director in April 2016, Giorgio D’Aprile has since experienced a shift in digital retailing. This has particularly been the case in last eight months or so, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Freeport-McMoRan Ranks on Forbes Magazine's 2020 World's Best Employers List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan earned a first-time spot on Forbes magazine's World's Best Employers List, ranking No. 366 out of 750 multinational and large corporations headquartered in 45 countries.

Land Betterment Corporation's Stakeholder Day Spotlighted

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, announces another recognition from the Middle Tech Podcast.

International Paper Newport Mill Awards $50,000 Grant to North Vermillion School Corporation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The International Paper Newport Mill has awarded the North Vermillion Community School Corporation a $50,000 capital campaign grant from the International Paper Foundation.