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Gearing Up for the Future: Acorns and Chevron Announce Collaboration Allowing U.S. Customers To Support Public Schools Through Fuel Purchases

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Acorns, the country’s fastest-growing financial wellness system with 6.2 million users, has announced a new collaboration with Chevron to support local schools.

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 31: Erica Tavares, International Medical Corps

Social Impact & Volunteering

To mark the end of Disaster Preparedness Month, Pro Bono Perspectives revisits a conversation with Erica Tavares of the International Medical Corps (IMC) on the importance of cross-sector collaboration in responding to natural disasters.

State of Minnesota Launches Live State-Wide Sustainability Website on FigBytes Sustainability Software Platform

Media & Communications

FigBytes today announced that the State of Minnesota’s Office of Enterprise Sustainability has launched a live website powered by FigBytes’ sustainability software platform, which showcases real-time tracking of the State’s sustainability progress.

United Nations Global Compact Targets Gender Equality

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact today announced a new global initiative to increase women's representation and leadership in business.

Aflac Shares 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Comprehensive Report Demonstrates Aflac's Purpose - 'The Aflac Way'

Research, Reports & Publications

The comprehensive report highlights the actions and initiatives led by the company's leaders, employees and independent sales agents, who demonstrate Aflac's purpose through their actions.

VMware at Climate Week 2019

Events, Media & Communications

Last week, leaders from around the world convened in New York for the United Nation’s Climate Summit. The goal was to gather consensus on how we double down on commitments and actions to curb carbon emissions globally.

Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources

Environment

At the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit, HP Inc. announced its next steps in creating a forest-positive future for printing with longstanding partner and conservation leader World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Restaurants Set Table for Induction Cookware to Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

Energy

Russi is among several SCE customers who have expressed an interest in exploring the benefits of induction cookware.

Mohawk Group Installs Latest Smartflower at Florida School as Part of Commitment to “Handprints Over Footprints”

Energy

Students at Emma Jewel Charter Academy now have a unique hands-on opportunity to study alternative energy and sustainability with the installation of an on-campus smartflower™ solar energy unit.

When Addressing the Abilities Community, Words Matter and People Come First

Diversity & Inclusion

The words we use and why we use them play an essential role in building an inclusive culture. Language can increase visibility and empathy for groups that have been marginalized or misunderstood in the past

Aligning Business Purpose to the Sustainable Development Goals: Why Companies Should Put Social and Environmental Impact First

Sustainable Development Goals

These days I am often introduced as a social entrepreneur. I am not sure this tag enthuses me: I believe that the original purpose for setting up an industry or business is public good and by that measure all businesses should be social businesses.

Women Who Code Launches Network in Costa Rica

Innovation & Technology

Women Who Code (WWCode), the world’s largest and most active organization of women engineers, with the support of VMware, has announced the launch of our newest WWCode Network in San Jose, Costa Rica.

5 Things to Tackle Climate Change

Environment

Climate change is no longer part of an abstract, distant future. It’s here today. But we can and must take action to limit these impacts as much as possible.

#SDGs 3, 13, 14, 15 – Good Health & Well-Being, Climate Action, Life Below the Water, Life on Land

Sustainable Development Goals

MEC’s Community Investment (CI) vision is to build a community of active outdoor enthusiasts.

Employees at Merck are Powered by Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

This month marks the fourth annual Global Diversity & Inclusion Experience Month at Merck. Throughout the month employees have the opportunity to celebrate and experience first-hand different aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Top 10 Semifinalists Announced for 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ten of Detroit’s next big business ideas have been ‘hatched’ after being named a semifinalist in the 2019 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest.

A Day of Service with Alexion Interns

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alexion’s interns like to stay ahead of the curve. While the majority of employees will be spending Thursday, September 26th volunteering with nonprofit organizations around the globe, Alexion’s summer interns could not wait.

Moody’s Highlights Pathway to Prosperity, an Initiative for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

On September 3, 2019, Moody’s Corporation announced Pathway to Prosperity, a collaboration between its affiliate Finagraph and America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, at SBDC’s Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.

2019 Climate Action Summit: Businesses Are Pulling Governments towards a Net Zero Economy

Environment

While the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit included a handful of positive announcements, the ambition of these announcements does not match the urgency that climate change demands.

Caterpillar Working to Invest in its People

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's workforce is made up of smart, diverse, committed people who work together to help build a better world.

Nominate Your Company for the 2020 WEC Gold Medal Award for Sustainability (Due Oct 16)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominations are now being accepted for the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 2019 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

From Chaos to Order: Antea Group Reduces Risks and Costs for Petroleum Client

Environment

At a petroleum leak site, Antea Group took over remediation, and performed a lifecycle and strategy analysis including closure path forecasting.

Strengthening Connections. Fostering Success: PNC Highlights CSR Achievements

Research, Reports & Publications

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus areas.

Bacardi Announces European Launch of Shake Your Future, a Life-Changing Experience Giving the Unemployed a New Start in Mixology

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announced the European launch of its initiative to help tackle youth unemployment.