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COVID-19’s Helping Hand, Medical Ventilators, Require Semiconductor Components to Function

Innovation & Technology

As I write this, I’m working in my home office sequestered like most of the world’s population. I take this time to write while it is quiet, as quietness has quickly become a rarity in this household.

International Paper Provides Funding to American Red Cross

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper (NYSE: IP), the world’s leading producer of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has made a $180,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support year-round humanitarian relief efforts.

Knostrop Energy & Recycling Facility: Delivering Sustainability Throughout the Infrastructure Lifecycle

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability is at the heart of Yorkshire Water’s £72 million Knostrop Energy & Recycling Facility generating enough electricity to power 7,600 homes. The project to create the facility was delivered on time & to budget

How Sustainability Teams Can Meet the Moment

It’s still too early to know the full human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But eventually, we will need to begin to ponder the question: how will we rebuild once the crisis has passed? What can sustainability teams in companies expect?

Canadians to Engage in International Social Value Movement

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Value Canada (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of membership opportunities in the Canadian social value network – an essential resource in the advancement of social value thinking among leading corporations, government bodies, non-profits and charities.

Athletes at the Forefront of the COVID-19 Response

Health & Healthcare

At a time when populations are being asked to stay at home to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes are not only setting examples on how to #StayActive and leverage physical activity to face this unprecedented situation.

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

Energy

Michael Liebreich shares good examples of how longer-term stimulus can play out in various industries. As important as whether we will have any “green stimulus” is how those dollars will be utilized.

Dallas Community Rallies to Register 1,100 New Donors for Team Harrison

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nine-year-old Harrison Marcus is fighting acute myeloid leukemia, but he’s not alone in his battle. He has the support of his family, DKMS, Parish Episcopal School students, and the Dallas Youth Advisory Board.

Broken Arrow Bar Now Offering Drive-Thru Grocery Service

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scooter South 40 is part of a pilot “pop-up-shop” program with Sysco, a restaurant supplier.

Apparently the World Is Craving Some Real Goodness Right Now

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Benevity's "We Are We" movement to harness the power of collective action, fuels $2.3 million in donations to 812 nonprofits, through their Community Impact Portal.

Spelling Out CLP’s Dedication to Reporting

Events, Media & Communications

Effective communication is crucial in today’s complex and fast-changing business world. We need to not only do our jobs well and efficiently, but also inform the public and our many stakeholders so they clearly understand our objectives and progress.

SC Johnson and Save the Children Join Forces to Equip a Generation With the Life Skills to Battle COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With a goal of enabling this generation of children to better protect themselves and their communities, SC Johnson and Save the Children are partnering to educate and enable children worldwide to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

OMV Publishes Sustainability Report 2019

Research, Reports & Publications

On April 3, 2020 OMV, the international, integrated oil and gas company based in Vienna, published its 15th sustainability report – for the first time also in digital form, available here.

#ThanksforDelivering

Media & Communications

Logistics heroes globally are delivering critical personal protective equipment and life-saving medicines during this pandemic. Share your support for dedicated UPSers by visiting ups.com/thanks.

Mini Stories: How eBay Sellers are Supporting Their Communities Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Within the past month, we have seen the widespread impact of COVID-19 on families, but we also have heard stories from our eBay community lending a helping hand where they can during these extraordinary and challenging times.

Aflac CEO Dan Amos and Wife, Kathelen, Discuss $1 Million Donation to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac CEO Dan Amos joined Fox and Friends to discuss why he and his wife, Kathelen, recently donated $1 million to help Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Aflac’s hometown of Columbus, Georgia, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Area Food Firms Team up to Provide Groceries Amid Increasing Unemployment

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Catering Outfit and Sysco Foods have partnered to give laid-off restaurant workers groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Open Source Software Tool Helps Governments Monitor COVID-19

Innovation & Technology

To combat COVID-19’s impact on communities now, and prevent and prepare for similar outbreaks in the future, America’s Charities has partnered with Feeding America and PATH.

Goodyear Auto Service, Just Tires to Remain Open Nationwide to Meet Critical Tire and Auto Care Needs

In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Goodyear announced changes it is making to meet current customer demand and to help protect the health and wellbeing of its Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires store teams and guests.

Dine Out (or in) to Give Back – Dining Out for Life® Hosted by Subaru Is Now More Meaningful Than Ever

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing dramatic changes to our lives and bringing devastating challenges to our restaurants and non-profits typically held on the last Thursday in April in cities across North America, will now be delayed in most cities.

Stacy’s Pita Chips is Funding Microbusinesses through Whole Planet Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacy’s Pita Chips is a repeat annual donor to Whole Planet Foundation in order to make a difference for the world’s poorest people who are ready to lift up themselves and their families through microcredit and the chance to start or expand a business.

Leadership in A More Complex World

Environment

In times of a global crisis, we know that leadership matters.

Gildan Activewear to Start Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Health & Healthcare

Gildan Activewear Inc. today announced that it has joined forces with various business partners to leverage its manufacturing facilities to produce PPE support of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fifth Third Commits $75,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in Columbus

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The funds will be deployed to meet the immediate needs of the Community Shelter Board, YMCA of Central Ohio, and YWCA Columbus.

Fifth Third Commits $10,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in West Virginia

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Fifth Third Foundation announced a $10,000 philanthropic commitment to help address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in West Virginia. The funds will be deployed to meet the immediate needs of the American Red Cross West Virginia Region.