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Atlanta Residents and Businesses Continue Acts of Kindness Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

sanitizer shortages by replacing a key ingredient — isopropanol, which was experiencing supply issues — with fuel-grade ethanol, which is readily available.

Return of the Roar on World Lion Day

Environment

In just one year since the release of Disney’s “The Lion King” in 2019, fans like you have helped the Disney Conservation Fund, and collaborators around the world, to make huge strides in protecting lions and their habitats across Africa.

Nourishing Young Minds

Health & Healthcare

Beginning in 2018, Hershey has collaborated with one of the largest providers of the Midday Meal Scheme in India, Annamrita, along with IIT-Bombay and Sion Hospital.

Linking Technology and a Sustainable Supply Chain

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply chains are an important link to sustainability and safety at Dow, and technology is increasingly helping to improve resource efficiency, transparency and collaboration.

National Grid's Geronimo Energy Establishes Community Fund for 200 MW Crocker Wind Farm

Energy

In celebration of the American Wind Energy Association’s American Wind Week, Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, announced today that it has established a local charitable giving board, named the Crocker Community Fund Board (the Fund), for the benefit of the communities connected to the Crocker Wind Farm (Crocker).

CIT Funds Student Computer Lab with Donation to Musical Arts Institute in Chicago

Education

CIT Group has made a donation to the Musical Arts Institute (MAI) to fund a computer lab that will strengthen the organization’s music instruction in Chicago's underserved areas, as part of the company’s Acts of Caring initiative.

Comcast Launches New Internet Essentials Programs as Nation Gears Up for the Academic Year

Education

With distance learning plans rolling out across the country due to the coronavirus, Comcast today announced a new program for cities, schools, and nonprofits to connect large numbers of low-income K-12 students to the Internet at home.

Freeport-McMoRan's El Abra Operation in Chile Offers Free Training for Indigenous Leaders

Education

Minera El Abra, in partnership with the Institute of Public Affairs of the University of Chile (UC), have launched a free online training platform for indigenous communities in the Antofagasta Region.

Global Citizen and Headcount Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Mobilize Voters Ahead of 2020 Election

Social Impact & Volunteering

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount today announced a nonpartisan multi-year partnership to engage young Americans to check their status, register and vote.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Human Rights Defenders

Social Impact & Volunteering

In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which defines the basic human rights of all people. Today, factors prevent individuals from exercising their human rights.

JetBlue Is the First U.S. Airline to Commit to and Achieve Carbon Neutrality for All Domestic Flying

Green Infrastructure

Earlier this year, JetBlue became the first major U.S. airline to commit to this critical and measurable step toward reducing its contribution to global warming, and is now the first U.S. airline to achieve carbon neutrality on all domestic flying.

Duke Energy Provides More Than $1 Million in Grants to Support Social Justice, Racial Equity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy, through its foundation, today announced the recipients of more than $1 million in employee-directed grants to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity. Grants will be distributed to 80 organizations...

CRB Earns ConstructSecure Platinum Safety Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

“Platinum status is not easily achieved. CRB has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to implementing safety management systems resulting in exceptionally low incident rates,” states Garrett Burke, CEO of ConstructSecure.

Join Pasos Libres and IBM as We Curb Human Trafficking Together

Innovation & Technology

Pasos Libres and IBM will run the third DataJam Pasos Libres from August 29th to September 4th to fight human trafficking.

More Than 50 Cities and Counties Are Set to Offer One-On-One, Professional Financial Counseling or Financial Navigation Services to Build Resident Financial Stability During COVID-19

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Citi Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and the Wells Fargo Foundation, announced today that more than 50 city and county partner governments across the country are set to offer financial counseling and financial navigation services for their local residents in need.

In Good Company: 50 US Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In the weeks and months since the COVID-19 outbreak began, hundreds of companies and entrepreneurs have stepped up to help. We chose a sampling of them: 50 companies (including one collaboration) that stand out for the size, scope or uniqueness of their efforts and that provide a snapshot of all these good works.

America's Tech Giants Address Climate Change, Global Warming With Bold Initiatives in 2020

Media & Communications

Global warming? Well, we have to say that it certainly is a hot summer in many parts of the world (north of the Equator) and the U.S. National Hurricane Center has a large list of names for the storms to come.

The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, Gives $1.6 Million Endowment to Support Career Development of Minority Women in Medicine and Biomedical Research

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, gifted Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with $1.66 million to permanently endow the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholars program.

Building Strategic Resilience Using BSR's COVID-19 Scenarios

The COVID-19 pandemic—and resulting economic, political, and social crisis—is the most profound global disruption in decades. To help navigate this uncertain time, BSR has published three scenarios, each depicting a different possible future in 2025.

Comerica Bank Strengthens Local Communities Through Volunteerism and Philanthropy

Comerica encourages our colleagues to share their time and expertise to support our commitment to the communities in which we operate.

Teck Releases 2019 Economic Contribution Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck has released its fourth annual Economic Contribution Report, detailing the direct economic benefits created in the communities and jurisdictions where we operate

T‑Mobile Offers a Welcome “Returnship” for Women in Tech

Diversity & Inclusion

The TechX Returnship Program​​ provides opportunities for women who’ve taken a long professional career break to care for family members, raise children and/or for other personal reasons.

Inaugural Zero Carbon Conference Focuses on Proven, Practical Strategies for Buildings and Communities

Green Infrastructure

As momentum grows for climate action, the International Living Future Institute announces the Zero Carbon Conference to be held October 7-8, 2020. Tom Steyer, NextGen America founder, climate activist and former presidential candidate, will keynote.

Three Leaders You Need to Hear From at BSR20

Leaders from Kering, Ford Foundation, and ITUC will deliver keynote addresses at the virtual BSR Conference 2020.

Discovery Education's Community & Corporate Partnership Programs Receive Multiple PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Several Discovery Education corporate and community partnership programs have been recognized for excellence as part of the PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.