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James Quilligan: The Commons and the Future of Democracy

Environment

This week’s guest on Sea Change Radio believes US currency now rests unofficially on the price of oil. What will a successful Green New Deal will look like if the underlying currency upon which the US economy rests is based on fossil fuels?

Smithfield Foods Employees Collect More Than 130,000 Pounds of Food to Support Feeding America® During Hunger Action Month®

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In addition to employee efforts during Hunger Action Month®, Smithfield works with Feeding America® throughout the year for the company’s signature hunger-relief initiative Helping Hungry Homes®.

Kodak Moments Photo Paper Earns Prestigious FSC® Certification

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Kodak Moments announced that its thermal paper products, used across Kodak Moments retail destinations nationwide, are now certified under the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) standard.

National Grid Leads Nation on Energy Efficiency

Energy

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and National Grid’s service area in three states — M.A., R.I., and N.Y.— all ranked among the top five states in energy efficiency.

Crafting a Pro Bono Story That Resonates

Media & Communications

For corporate pro bono practitioners, telling stories is critical. By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally.

"What a Magical Thing, to Be Able to Fly"

Diversity & Inclusion

Claudia Zapata-Cardone was recently promoted to Captain at United, an achievement she says is the direct result of a career where she mirrored the hard work, determination and perseverance of her parents

HanesBrands ‘Faces’ Breast Cancer With National In-Store Campaign Designed to Raise Awareness About the Disease

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Some are survivors, some are warriors. Others are preventers, still others are supporters. But all eight of the HanesBrands employees “facing” breast cancer in the company’s national, in-store awareness campaign have been touched by the disease.

Publicis Groupe’s Renetta McCann Speaks at Viacom's Inclusion Week: ‘Organizations Are Temples for Power and Privilege.’

Diversity & Inclusion

Renetta McCann, a 30-veteran of the advertising industry, is honest about the privileges and pitfalls of being a diverse executive.

New Holland Agriculture Awarded SITEVI Gold Medal Gold Medal for Sustainable Innovations in Grape Harvesting: Making Operators Lives Even Easier

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Agriculture has received a coveted gold medal at the SITEVI Innovation Awards 2019 for its multipurpose software solutions for use on the brand’s self-propelled grape harvesters and straddle tractors.

Aflac Celebrates 12 Outstanding Employee Volunteers

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac recognized 12 employees for their outstanding dedication to service in their local community.

eBay’s Artober Kicks Off with Series of Artist Collaborations and Exclusive Sales

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A portion of sales from each partnership will benefit programs selected by the artists, and The eBay Foundation will donate $20,000 to be distributed among the organizations as well.

JetBlue and TECHO Partnered to Build Homes for Families in Need in Bogotá, Colombia

Social Impact & Volunteering

On September 28 and 29 JetBlue completed a volunteer project with the non-profit organization, TECHO, in Cazucá-Soacha in Bogotá, Colombia building houses for families in need.

Carnival Corporation Relief Effort Delivers 10 Million Pounds of Supplies to Bahamas

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) recently announced its relief effort collected an estimated 10 million pounds of food and supplies for The Bahamas.

Sodexo Recognized by DIVERSEability Magazine as One of the Top Disability-Friendly Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized by DIVERSEability Magazine on their Best of the Best list as a Top Disability-Friendly Company.

Green STEM Career Education Initiative Partners With Ingersoll Rand’s Trane and Thermo King Brands

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy is pleased to announce it will partner with Ingersoll Rand’s Thermo King® and Trane® businesses to further its national climate change education Green STEM Career initiative for the 2019-2020 year.

Aggregating Small Energy Demand Case Study

Energy

Today, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance launched its first case study highlighting the work of its members on an aggregated #renewablenergy project.

Discovery Education and Arconic Foundation Explore STEM Careers During 2019 National Manufacturing Day

Education

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, Discovery Education and Arconic Foundation are hosting a Manufacture Your Future Virtual Field Trip on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.

Procter & Gamble Employees Clear Trash From Ohio River Banks

Environment

About 80 employees of Procter & Gamble helped took to the banks of the Ohio River near Lawrenceburg Wednesday, picking up thousands of pounds of litter.

The DJSI – Pioneers in ESG/Sustainable Investing Indexes, Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership and Partnership of RobecoSAM and S&P Global Dow Jones

Media & Communications

ESG equity indexes are all the buzz these days as many more institutional and retail investors are embracing sustainable investing and directing their investment dollars toward existing & new index families that qualify as a suitable ESG/SI

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation is among a distinguished group of companies included on the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices North America Index – a recognition of its longstanding commitment to sustainable business practices.

Astellas Oncology Announces 2019 C3 Prize® Finalists

Health & Healthcare

Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") today announced the finalists for its fourth annual C3 (Changing Cancer Care) Prize, a challenge that funds the best ideas beyond medicine to improve cancer care for patients, caregivers and their loved ones.

GM Named One of the Top Companies Globally for Gender Equality

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Motors has once again been recognized as one of the top companies globally for gender equality. GM is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. and 11 in the world. GM remains the only automotive company ranked in the top 100. The study was conducted by Equileap, an organization aiming to accelerate progress towards gender equality in the workplace.

Why We Advocate

In this blog, learn four ways that the Symantec Corporate Responsibility team is advocating for a more secure and sustainable future; from fighting climate change to supporting the needs of foster youth.

Business Won’t Operate Sustainably but We Can’t Regulate Them or Else? I Don’t Accept That.

Last week I was engaged in a conversation with a highly respected sustainability colleague. We both have a similar vision for a better planet but we have a fundamental difference of opinion on how to get there.