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Direct Relief CEO Byron Scott (left) receives the Seoul Peace Prize from Jaeho Yeom, Chairman of the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, at an awards ceremony in Seoul on April 28, 2025.

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Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Months Without Aid

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Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

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Innovation & Technology

Ready for Anything: T‑Mobile Strengthens Powerful Technology Arsenal for Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons

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Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech’s Brian Thorne Discusses Planning and Designing Military Infrastructure

Brian Thorne, an expert in military planning, design, and construction oversight, has nearly 25 years of experience leading infrastructure projects. A retired Army Major with 22 years of service with the Army National Guard, Brian now provides exceptional leadership and project management skills to his Department of Defense (DoD) clients.

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Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife Releases 2019 Sustainability Report Covering COVID-19 Response, New ESG Priorities, and More

MetLife, Inc., has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining accomplishments, milestones and priorities aligned with its purpose: “Always with you, building a more confident future.” In conjunction with the report, MetLife also launched a new sustainability website and ESG Data Center.

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Diversity & Inclusion

LA Kings Support LGBTQ+ Community With Limited-Edition Pride T-Shirts

AEG’s LA Kings recently launched a limited-edition LA Kings Pride t-shirt, with proceeds from sales to benefit You Can Play, an organization that works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, and pushes towards inclusive culture and policies whether it be on the field, in the stands, or with athletic brands. Fans can purchase a shirt here.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Walmart Adds Fair Trade USA to List of Accepted Third-Party Audits for Responsible Sourcing Program

Fair Trade USA®, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, is proud to announce that it has been added to Walmart’s list of acceptable third-party social audit programs for supplier compliance.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

1,200 People Are Moving for Microcredit during the Whole Planet Foundation Virtual 5K

Whole Planet Foundation is grateful to our partners and participants who are mobilizing to support microentrepreneurs around the world on June 27th!

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Research, Reports & Publications

2019 HP Sustainable Impact Report: Taking Stock of Progress Inspires Accountability and Action

Today marks my first day as Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at HP, and the day we release our 18th annual Sustainable Impact Report and inaugural Human Rights Progress Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make an Impact This Pride Month With United Airlines

It's as important as ever to work toward a better future for those who continue to stand up to injustice and inequality. Join us by donating your miles to partner charities or campaigns that benefit LGBTQ causes in the communities we serve.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

What Does the World Need From Hershey?

2019 was a special year for The Hershey Company. As we celebrated our 125th anniversary, we had the opportunity to explore our rich heritage and the legacy of our founder, who instilled in our business core values that connect us to one another and to the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Redesigning Hand Sanitizer and Donating 7,000 Gallons to Fight Covid-19

Aflac’s gift of $2 million through GCMI has also expedited the development, production, and purchase of other PPE to donate to health care workers.

Education

Learning the Skills to Succeed Beyond the Classroom

The pandemic forced many people to grow up quickly. But if you were a P-TECH student, things already got real years ago, and that’s why my classmates and I feel ready to tackle whatever the future holds.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keeping Pride 2020 in Focus

General Mills’ support and allyship for our LGBTQ+ employees and the broader community is unwavering.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cox: Our Commitment to Social Justice and Human Rights

We’re pleased to support long-standing partners such as the National Urban League with this new gift and help organizations responding to the current calls for equality under the law.

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Health & Healthcare

Six Experts on How We'll Live, Work, and Play in Cities After COVID-19

"There is no way to design your way out of COVID-19. You can have all the best practices at play in a building, all the best policies in your organization, and the second that somebody walks in who’s infected and coughs or sneezes...

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Health & Healthcare

Men's Health Month and Melanoma

This year, an estimated 60,190 adult men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma, the 5th most common cancer among that group.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Engineer for Social Impact through ON Semiconductor Grant

At ON Semiconductor, we value the opportunity to innovate and use technology for positive social impact, in whatever form that may be.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Major Milestone for Our LGBTQ+ Communities

At Adobe, we believe everyone deserves respect and equal treatment. We have been reminded of the gravity of this belief by the senseless acts of violence waged against the Black community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

We are proud to announce that Qualcomm has been named in 3BL Media’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Shares Editorial Penned by EVP Kala Gibson

Fifth Third Bank is committed to empowering our great leaders to be agents of change in the community.

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Education

Digital Resources to Spark Conversations About the Prevention of Underage Drinking

Parents are the leading influence on their kids’ decision to drink – or not to drink – alcohol. Research shows that since 2003 underage drinking has declined 50% and conversations between parents and their kids about alcohol have increased 73%.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Get Involved for the Good of All

Tetra Tech’s employee participation and engagement are vital to the success of our Health & Safety program—we strive to engage more employees each year during Safety Month.

Environment

Recycled Cartons Can Help Prevent Paper Product Shortages

New research from the Carton Council reveals that most consumers fail to make the connection between their recycling of paper at home and its value in providing feedstock to help make new paper products, like toilet paper, tissues and paper towels.

Health & Healthcare

Bechtel's Global Family Shows off Their #StaySafe Spirit

As we transition back to normal operations, we asked our colleagues and their families to get out the camera, break out the paints, and create fun reminders of the many ways we all can #StaySafe.

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Health & Healthcare

People Feel Unsafe Using Public Restrooms with Air Dryers, New Study Finds

According to a study from Tork on the impact of COVID-19 on people’s perception of public hygiene, 86% believe keeping a high hygiene standard in public restrooms is critical to public safety.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to impact their communities.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Sustainability Report 2019 - 2020: Development Action for a More Inclusive World

At Schneider Electric, we believe that access to energy and digital are basic human rights. To date, 840 million people in the world still lack access to electricity1. This figure is down from 1.2 billion in 2010, indicative of significant progress made in the last decade. We must do even more.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  3. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  6. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

  7. Building a Sustainable Future | Circular Economy
    Our economy can work in harmony with our society and the environment. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are reimagining design and construction to...

  8. Building More Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, Today and Into the Future
    More and more companies are looking to measure and mitigate the full scope of their greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with changing regulations...

  9. Responsible Investing
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  10. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...

  11. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  12. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...

  13. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  15. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.