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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.

Fifth Third Supplier Diversity Leader Joins Financial Services Roundtable Board

Diversity & Inclusion

Thornton’s representation on this board will help maintain Fifth Third’s position as a leader in supplier diversity and provide the Bank the opportunity to continue to invest, expand and increase engagement with diverse suppliers.

Quality for Every Customer: Herbalife Nutrition's Service-Driven Supply Chain

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As a leader in the nutrition industry for more than 40 years, there is one thing we always keep in mind at every stage: our commitment to producing the highest-quality products. Our manufacturing process involves state-of-the-art facilities...

Hall Family Foundation Names Mayra Aguirre as Its New President

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Board of Directors of the Hall Family Foundation today announced the appointment of Mayra Aguirre as the Foundation’s new president. She will assume the full-time duties of her new position on September 22, at the conclusion of her maternity leave.

Johnson & Johnson Earns the #3 Spot on the 2020 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The company received its highest-ever ranking on the list this year—which honors global supply chain excellence—in part for its nimble response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO Confirms All $55.1 Million Announced at 'One World: Together At Home' Is Helping the World Fight COVID-19

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The critical funding is helping provide PPE, deploy Emergency Medical Teams, and more.

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

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.

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.

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.