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Happy International School Meals Day

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Russia, the milk and dairy products consumption level is decreasing. In 1989, the milk consumption level was 396 kg/capita/year. By 2016 it had decreased to 236 kg. Many children do not get the nutrition that they need.

Education Is Key to Effectively Financing Small Business Growth, Finds Scotiabank Survey

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotiabank Women Initiative released Financial Knowledge & Financial Confidence, Closing Gender Gaps in Financing Canadian Small Businesses that outlines unique insights into how women entrepreneurs approach the financing and growth of a business

The Case for the Social Board (and How to Build One)

Research, Reports & Publications

For many company boards, tackling the unmet needs of society is an aspiration that can be delegated to Corporate Social Responsibility teams.

2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event Reaches $30.4 Million in Charitable Donations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America announced its donation of more than $24 million to national and local charities resulting from the 2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event. Combined with participating Subaru retailer donations, the total climbed to $30.4 million in 2019

The Microgrid Solution

Energy

As Californians confront the challenges of increased wildfire risk and both planned and unplanned electricity outages, Southern California Edison is exploring whether microgrids can provide relief to customers.

From Program to Possibility: Favia Marisol Consoro, Knitting Mechanic at Gildan

Diversity & Inclusion

Favia reveals how her experiences in Gildan's initiatives have supported her career-development while empowering her as the only woman working in Mechanics at her facility.

UPS Longitudes | Why Telling Your Sustainability Story Matters — and How to Get Started

Events, Media & Communications

Now more than ever, businesses have the opportunity to grow their bottom line by doing good.

Newly Released: NN Group Published Integrated 2019 Annual Report

Research, Reports & Publications

NN Group, a financial services company active in several European countries and Japan, today published its 2019 Annual Report.

Whole Planet Foundation Top Supplier Donors are Helping to Alleviate Poverty in the United States and Abroad

On Wednesday, March 11, Whole Planet Foundation launches its Annual Prosperity Campaign to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Common Impact Connections: Skills-Based Volunteering in Times of Crisis

Social Impact & Volunteering

In light of coronavirus, we're encouraging companies to continue their service efforts virtually and to consider how they can use skilled volunteering to prepare for and mitigate the effects of outbreaks and other man-made and natural disasters.

T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation Joined with Employees to Give Back to Communities, the Environment and America’s Youth in 2019

Last year the Un-carrier reached new heights in its CSR efforts, increasing employee volunteering and, together with the T-Mobile Foundation, putting $15M toward empowering youth, protecting the environment, fighting hunger and more

HP Inc. Recognized as Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Inc. announced it has been recognized with the “Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2020” designation for 30 consumer and commercial displays.

To Save the Planet We Must Address Inequality

Environment

In advance of the 50th Davos conference this past January, Forum founder & executive chairman, Klaus Schwab & the heads of Bank of America and Royal DSM sent a commitment - to do everything in their power to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Comerica Makes Prom A Reality For Dallas-Area Teens With Donation Of Nearly 1,000 Dresses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas in partnership with Comerica Bank hosted its fourth annual Prom Dress Extravaganza Giveaway.

Schneider Electric Partners with CDP to Provide Global Sustainability Consulting

Innovation & Technology

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it has renewed its partnership with CDP as an Accredited Provider of global sustainability consulting services.

MIT Hyperloop Team Named 2020 Edison Awards Finalist

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A team of MIT students has been named a finalist for the 2020 Edison Best New Product Award for Hyperloop II. Arrow Electronics provided engineering mentorship, components sourcing and logistics support as part of its team sponsorship.

International Women's Day: Championing Women in the Workplace

Diversity & Inclusion

Hear some of the voices of women who help strengthen our innovative and inclusive culture, contribute to communities around the world, and make Medtronic a global leader in the medical technology.

Medtronic Proudly Sponsors International Women's Day and #EachForEqual

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic is proud to be an official partner of International Women’s Day (IWD), which honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women — and encourages gender equity.

Cleaning up Our Plastics for Recycling

Environment

As Jacqueline Ignacio Hollands, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, at MilliporeSigma explained, when it comes to plastic purification, it’s important to define cleaning versus decontamination or sterilizing.

25 Badass Women Shaking Up the Climate Movement in 2020

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mastercard’s first chief sustainability officer joined the global payments company about three years ago after more than two decades with IBM, plying her marketing and accounting degrees from Southern Methodist University in sales and marketing roles

Profiles in Creating Possible: Julie Di Paolo is on a Mission to Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Diseases

Diversity & Inclusion

When Julie Di Paolo’s father was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory condition with limited treatment options, it sparked curiosity and drive that have carried forward into her career at Gilead, where she is Executive Director of

What the Truck? Vehicle Expert Jim Motavalli

Environment

Did you know that the three best selling vehicles in America are all pickup trucks? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with auto expert Jim Motavalli about the truck craze which is now well into its third decade.

Common Impact Expands Leadership Team: Tim Parsons Appointed Chief Brand Officer

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact has appointed Tim Parsons as Chief Brand Officer. Tim will partner with Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly to elevate and expand the conversation on addressing inequality through nonprofit capacity building and skilled volunteerism.

Scotiabank Announces New Parental Leave Pay Enhancements and New Virtual Medical Care Program in Support of Employee Wellbeing

Scotiabank is expanding its top-up pay for maternity and parental leave in Canada effective April 1, 2020.

Truist Foundation Awards $775,000 Grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation today announced it has awarded a $775,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc. (JA) to build a JA Finance Park facility in the Lansdowne community of Baltimore.