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FIRST: the First Step in Expanding STEM for Students Around the Globe

Education

Our ongoing collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is another important way that we’re increasing access to STEM education and giving today’s students the foundation they need to invent the future.

Here's How Benevity Helped Experian Ditch Spreadsheets & Reduce Admin Time

Learn how Experian reduced administrative work and efficiently increased their employee participation in their corporate purpose program, after partnering with Benevity.

Bayer and Temasek Unveil Innovative New Company Focused on Developing Breakthroughs in Vertical Farming

Innovation & Technology

Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer AG and Temasek, the global investment company headquartered in Singapore, today announced the joint investment and formation of a new company, Unfold. The new venture will focus on innovation...

LG Tennessee Factory Produces 1 Millionth Energy Star Certified Washing Machine

Responsible Production & Consumption

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics has produced its 1 millionth ENERGY STAR certified washing machine at the LG home appliance manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tenn.

The Right Things in the Right Places

Responsible Production & Consumption

We recognize that all water issues are local; every watershed has different characteristics, threats and opportunities. This means that to be a good water steward, our company must use water efficiently and responsibly, while also responding to the broader context of each watershed in which we operate

Ecocentricity Blog: An Aluminum Smelter Far, Far Away

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Some producers of aluminum have developed an alternative form of electrolysis that produces only oxygen as a direct byproduct. It’s good news, and recently Apple decided to purchase this low carbon aluminum for use in their laptops.

The Importance of Putting People First During COVID-19

“Culture cannot be built during a crisis,” said Catherine Hernandez-Blades, senior vice president and chief ESG and communications officer at Aflac.

GrowGeneration® to Donate Hydroponic Growing Systems to Urban Farms and Nonprofits Across the U.S. in Partnership with Whole Cities Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ:GRWG), ("GrowGen" or the "Company"), the largest chain of stand-alone specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its partnership with Whole Cities Foundation.

Mohawk Donates Cleaning Supplies, Hand Sanitizer and Water Bottles to Local Schools

Health & Healthcare

Mohawk Industries is supporting safety precautions as local students, teachers and staff return to school.

Technology's Role In Building A Better Planet

Innovation & Technology

More so than ever before, technology is showing great promise in providing breakthroughs that will help build a better planet.

Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) North America Announces Google Achieves AWS Certification

Innovation & Technology

SCS Global Services (SCS) is excited to announce that we have certified Google’s Mountain View and Los Angeles, California, and Dublin, Ireland campuses under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) International Standard.

Bristol Myers Squibb and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Commit $300 Million to Accelerate and Expand Health Equity and Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Diversity & Inclusion

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation announced today a combined investment of $300 million as part of a series of commitments.

The Rise of Water Investing

The need for water infrastructure is great in the developing world, and in the developed world, ensuring access to clean water is an ever-present issue, bringing opportunities for ESG investors. Can Investing in Water wash away our economic sins?

From a Side Hustle to a Successful Small Business on eBay

Over the course of 15 years, Canadian entrepreneur Adrien Lavoie scaled his business operations from his parents’ basement to a thriving small business in selling sneakers on eBay.

How Partnerships Can Respond to Rising Food Insecurity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The number of people suffering from food insecurity continues to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially true for households with young children. In fact, current research shows that more than 17 percent of children in...

Virtually Experience Our Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: The Era of Stakeholder-centered Business

Events, Media & Communications

The COVID-19 pandemic, a reckoning of social justice, a global recession and a resounding call to action for all sectors to more deeply drive impact has fundamentally altered business today.

Land Betterment Corporation to Present at Adam & Mike's Demo Day

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming virtual pitch event, Adam & Mike’ s Demo Day on August 25, 2020 from 6:00 -7:00 pm ET.

SIA Foundation Awards Grants to 13 Indiana Nonprofits

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) today announced 13 Indiana nonprofit organizations from eight counties were awarded capital grants totaling $107,012.19 by the SIA Foundation.

Mohawk Donates to Camp Fire Rebuild Project

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After destroying nearly 14,000 homes in 2018, the Camp Fire natural disaster has been named one of the deadliest wildfires in California’s history. Mohawk Flooring

A Call to Action for America's CEOs: Show Your Commitment to Inclusion of People With Disabilities

Diversity & Inclusion

We respectfully call on all CEOs to have their company participate in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading corporate benchmarking tool for disability equality.

CIT Donates to Los Angeles-based A New Way of Life Reentry Project to Support Development of Safe Housing for Women

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Group Inc. (CIT) recently announced that it has made a donation to A New Way of Life Reentry Project, which will help the organization convert a disused convent into safe housing for formerly incarcerated women in the Los Angeles area.

A Letter From Sappi North America's CEO and President Mike Haws

Sustainable Development Goals

As we look ahead to the next five years of growth and innovation, we couldn’t be more optimistic about our prospects here at Sappi North America (SNA).

EV Chargers Come to W. Fens

Environment

New charging stations for electric cars should open in early August on the west side of the Star Market parking lot in the West Fens.

Planting Seeds

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

I arranged a tour for Brother Slade of the Egleston AFLAC Cancer Center, where he was able to see for himself the happy space with little bald warriors scooting around with their IV poles in tow or the play area for siblings to remain available nearby, while parents focused on their ailing child.

Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, The EMPOWER Series With LiFE Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc.