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Ecocentricity Blog: COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis, Part 1

Environment

The COVID-19 virus was not caused by climate change. But this virus probably isn’t the last one that will spill over into the human population. It’s entirely possible that the next one will have that direct link to climate.

Keep America Beautiful: Watch Where You Toss Used Wipes and Gloves!

Environment

National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent call today for all Americans to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), including used sanitizing wipes, masks, and plastic gloves. These belong in the trash, not on the ground.

Aiming for Carbon Neutral by 2050; Building the Rocket Ship for the New "Moon Shot"

Energy

Decarbonization is a hot topic and can be considered the new “moon shot” of the 21st century. In a recently contributed article to Power Engineering magazine, power industry professionals Leslie Ponder and Kevin Cornish explore the future of decarbonization, and what it will take to get us to a future of net-zero carbon emissions or carbon-free energy goals in a rapidly decentralizing marketplace.

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E7: Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org’s Senior Director of Tech for Social Impact, joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to discuss Salesforce.org’s response to coronavirus, including pro bono support for nonprofit and education partners.

Market Insight: What Does the Sustainability & Climate Change Profession Look Like During, and After, COVID-19?

Communication and transparency are important right now. It is useful to share perspectives and information.

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Volunteering: Creative Ways to Do Good in a Time of Crisis

Social Impact & Volunteering

As we cope with a global pandemic, volunteering is going to have to look a little different. Accenture Canada, Dolby Laboratories and VolunteerMatch offer insights into how to reimagine volunteering, in small but meaningful ways.

When Immediate Financial Goals Clash with Long-Term Purpose, What Gives?

COVID-19 has made the going considerably tougher for business in 2020. We don’t know yet precisely how each purpose-driven business leader will net out after this tumble-dry cycle.

MetLife Foundation Donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating $100,000 to Food Bank of Central New York to help deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.

Nestlé Releases Its Creating Shared Value Progress Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé has released its full Creating Shared Value 'Progress Report 2019'. It outlines the progress on its 36 societal and environmental commitments to be achieved by end 2020.

Corporate and Education Leaders to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Education During Virtual Convening Hosted by Discovery Education

Education

On April 9 at 1:30pm ET, Discovery Education will convene a virtual discussion between corporate and education leaders on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US education system.

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This year, we honor generous $50K Fund partners who are collectively committing $650,000 in 2020 to alleviate global poverty through microcredit.

World Health Day 2020: Recognizing Nurses, Midwives, and Health Workers at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response

Health & Healthcare

World Health Day takes place on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of when the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded.

Las Vegas Sands to Donate More Than Two Million Pieces of Personal Protection Equipment

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands announced it will donate two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to help health-care professionals, first responders and nonprofit organizations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

How to Make Working from Home More Secure

During this global pandemic, companies are rightly considering the health and safety of their employees first by sending them home to work. But these measures could amplify another threat businesses need to be wary of: Cybersecurity.

Smithfield Foods, Feeding America Join Mr. Beast for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods has partnered with Mr. Beast as part of its Good Food Challenge to benefit Feeding America by donating a million servings of protein to food banks in North Carolina for COVID-19 relief.

Albertsons and Safeway Are Helping to Connect Our Community by Sending Messages to Seniors in Washington State

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons and Safeway in Washington are giving us a safe way to connect our community through their #SafeHugs4Seniors campaign.

Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Remain Open Nationwide, Offer Free DOT Inspections to Keep Fleets on the Road

In response to the economic impact from COVID-19 and to help keep fleets on the road to deliver needed products like medical supplies and groceries, Goodyear CTSC Truck Care Centers are offering free Department of Transportation inspections.

Challenging Times Call for Clear Heads, Purpose-driven Priorities, and a Focus on Communities

While no one knows the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, HPE does know that it is a challenge unlike any faced in recent memory. HPE's mindset driving their COVID-19 response it to focus and prioritize on the things that are within their control.

Dow to Expand Hand Sanitizer Production at Additional Sites in North America, Europe and Latin America

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact around the world and needed medical, health and hygiene products are in short supply. In response, Dow will be producing hand sanitizer at manufacturing sites in the Americas.

Alliant Energy Partners With Iowa State to Create Face Shields for Hospitals

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alliant Energy is partnering with a team of Iowa State University students to manufacture and distribute face shields to medical professionals at hospitals in Iowa.

Seventh Generation Is Funding Microbusinesses Through Whole Planet Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Seventh Generation donates to Whole Planet Foundation to fund microloans for the world’s poorest people - mostly women - living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize Colleagues to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the commitment of $40 million in medical and charitable cash grants to help combat the global health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and around the world.

A Dignified Approach to Digital Credit

Innovation & Technology

Whether you’re in Boise, Idaho or Mombasa, Kenya, digital and mobile technologies have made it easier for the traditionally excluded to access financial services, including credit services.

Local Mohawk Industries Team Makes Gowns Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

They’re a team filling a void amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“These ladies and the guys, they’re used to sewing and putting things together, but there’s no project that they can’t do."