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Creating Our Tomorrow, Sustainably Highlights UPS’s Sustainability Progress in Interactive Report

Research, Reports & Publications

UPS has published its latest Sustainability Report, Creating Our Tomorrow, Sustainably, highlighting the company’s sustainability initiatives during 2018 and progress toward 2020 and 2025 goals.

FedEx, Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, Team Rubicon & Water Mission Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to the Bahamas

Social Impact & Volunteering

More than 56,000 pounds of critical aid is on the ground and in the hands of relief workers in the Bahamas.

IWBI Membership Continues to Grow

Health & Healthcare

“IWBI membership provides an opportunity for organizations to align with the WELL movement and join a community of leaders committed to advancing health and well-being across the globe,” said IWBI Chairman and CEO Rick Fedrizzi.

Transit Bus Charging in Asheville Gets $200,000 Boost From Duke Energy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A $200,000 grant from Duke Energy will help the Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) system fund five electric bus-charging stations that were installed by the city earlier this year.

Sharing the Path to Sustainability

Events, Media & Communications

Comerica recently enjoyed the honor of hosting more than 90 North Texas corporate responsibility professionals from local corporations and nonprofit organizations at Comerica’s corporate headquarters in Dallas.

Scaling Up: Pinar Dairy Expands Its Farmer Training Model in Turkey to Increase SDG Impact

Diversity & Inclusion

Under Pinar, female farmers will receive specialized women-focused training, while others will be trained on animal health and feeding and financial literacy.

UPS Infographic | 2018 Circle of Honor: Honoring UPS’s Safest Drivers

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A perfect example of safety done right can be found among UPS’s Circle of Honor, which recognizes UPS drivers who have gone 25 years or more without a preventable crash.

Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Earn Black & Veatch Honor From Midwest Asian Culture Group

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

With offices in more than 100 countries on six continents, global infrastructure solutions leader Black & Veatch champions workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a competitive strength and simply the right thing to do

Women Helping Future Women in STEM

Diversity & Inclusion

As women remain dramatically underrepresented across STEM studies and careers, how do we make strides to close the gender gap and fuel the next generation of female innovators? With that mission in mind, we stepped up to help young girls pursue STEM.

Sodexo Brings Planet-friendly Future 50 Foods to 2,500 Hospitals and Businesses in the United States

Sustainable Development Goals

Sodexo announced today that it is working with Knorr Professional and leading conservation organization World Wildlife Fund -UK (WWF-UK), becoming the first global player to serve planet-friendly Future 50 Foods on a global scale

The UPS Foundation Commits $1 Million and Activates Disaster Relief Network to Support Immediate Needs and Long-term Recovery From Hurricane Dorian

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS, announced today it has engaged its network of preeminent relief organizations and committed $1 million for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Supports Disaster Relief Efforts in the Bahamas

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As victims in the Bahamas continue to feel the devastation of #HurricaneDorian, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation is committed to supporting disaster relief partners, Americares, Direct Relief International and American Red Cross...

Applications Now Open for Retail Revival Program in Austin

This fall, eBay is expanding its Retail Revival program to the Texas capital.

Context-Based Targets Bring a Scientific Approach to Water Management

Environment

More than 600 companies are taking science-based climate action, and 232 have climate goals approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Energy Storage: An Essential Tool in the Utility Toolbox

Energy

As the cost of energy storage continues to decline, more and more utilities will turn to batteries.

Embrace Opportunity Employment to Build the Workforce of the Future

Last month, the Business Roundtable acknowledged the evolving role and purpose of business in the 21st century by updating its Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation

FCA Foundation Sponsors Free General Admission to the Michigan Science Center in Celebration of Smithsonian Museum Day

Diversity & Inclusion

The FCA Foundation will sponsor free general admission to the Michigan Science Center (MiSci) Saturday, September 21 in recognition of Smithsonian Museum Day, an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by museums across America.

Young Women Participate in Hands-On Plumbing Event at American Standard

Diversity & Inclusion

American Standard employees were on hand along with camp Founder, Judaline Cassidy, showing camp participants that plumbing is a viable career option for women and girls, and jobs have no genders.

Gildan Launches Its 2018 Genuine Responsibility™ Sustainability Report and Updated CSR Website

Research, Reports & Publications

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announces the release of its 15th Genuine Responsibility™ 2018 Sustainability report available on its dedicated website www.genuineresponsibility.com. This year’s report, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Comprehensive option, highlights the Company’s 2018 results, key priorities and future commitments towards its vision of Making Apparel Better™.

General Motors, University of Michigan Show Automated Safety Features Preventing Crashes

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM partnered with UMTRI to understand the real-world effectiveness of some of its available active safety, driver assistance, and advanced headlighting features that may prevent or mitigate different types of crashes

Spirit Forward Summit Powered by Bacardi Provokes Conversations About Being Your Authentic Self and Inclusivity

Events, Media & Communications

Bacardi will bring together trailblazers supporting women’s empowerment and inclusivity and who are leading conversations about gender equality and self-acceptance at the 2019 Spirit Forward Summit Miami.

Wells Fargo Donates $400,000 for Housing and Revitalization Efforts in Sacramento

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $400,000 in donations to five local nonprofits to support housing and neighborhood revitalization for Sacramento residents.

Sun Powered Solutions in Mexico

Research, Reports & Publications

Three Caterpillar buildings in Mexico are now offsetting 100 percent of their power usage with energy backed by solar power sources and clean energy certificates.

Meet the 100: Kraig Westerbeek, Sr. Director/Smithfield Renewables – Smithfield Foods

Energy

Meet Kraig Westerbeek, senior director of Smithfield Renewables with Smithfield Foods. Smithfield Renewables was formed in 2017 as a platform to help the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer cut carbon and advance renewable energy.