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Strengthening Services for Effective ESG Reporting

Media & Communications

GRI appoints Mirjam Groten as Chief Business Development Officer, with remit to strengthen support services provided to assist companies with their sustainability reporting

Nestlé Waters Deploys Innovative Water Data Monitoring

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestlé Waters today announced it will deploy the French start-up Aquassay’s real-time data analysis solution, ‘SAAS’, across its industrial output in more than 20 countries.

Interview With Philip Martinello, Electrical Engineer

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech’s Philip Martinello is an electrical engineer and specializes in dams and hydroelectrical projects.

Complimentary Human Rights Briefing

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Modern Slavery & Human Rights risks have become the most prominent social issues that businesses have to deal with in recent years.

Mars, Incorporated will host session at this year's SIWI World Water Week Conference

Events, Media & Communications

The interactive panel session will focus on the WAPRO (Water Productivity) project – a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to improve food security, water use efficiency and income for over 60,000 cotton and rice farmers.

Mars, Incorporated Joins G7 Business for Inclusive Growth Coalition Powered by the OECD

Mars, Incorporated is among a coalition of 34 leading international companies that has committed to step up business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.

Governor Northam Announces Major Donation from Smithfield Foods to Support Programs for Homeless Veterans

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has donated $150,000 to support state programs for homeless veterans and their families.

A Coffee Cup Free Zone

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) is driving down waste at its facility in Betim, Minas Gerais State in North Eastern Brazil, by eliminating single use cups.

From Farm to Table: Online Company Increasing Incomes of Turkish Small-scale Farmers by Connecting Them Directly to Consumers

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turkish company Tarlamvar is reviving the small-scale farming industry by promoting organic and sustainable farming, while connecting local farmers to consumer markets

Bringing Pro Bono Stories to Life | Taproot Foundation's Advisory Service Newsletter

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro bono service has the ingredients for a great story—diverse perspective, cross-sector collaboration, personal and professional growth, all in service of positive social change. But we know storytelling isn't that simple.

How ON Semiconductor Products Make a Difference in the Community

Innovation & Technology

As a global company with approximately 70 sites worldwide and over 29,000 products, we are proud to showcase our accomplishments in enhancing our global community.

New Mobile Phone Services Empower Rural Businesses in Cote D’Ivoire

Whole Planet Foundation decided to provide a grant for building a mobile platform because while many worry about the burden of interest rates charged on microloans (and much of West Africa tightly controls and limits these rates)...

New Machines Pair Performance & Sustainability

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar customers want to reduce energy costs and associated emissions – but they can’t afford to sacrifice power in the process.

Beijing 2008 Legacy Dovetails With 2022 Winter Games to Boost Sports Participation in China

It is a legacy that is set to be further enhanced by Beijing’s hosting of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which has a key objective of engaging 300 million people in winter sports.

Bacardi and Mercy Corps Team Up to Support Small Businesses in the US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten Through Free Mentoring and Innovation Challenge

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After the 2017 storms, small businesses are still struggling to recover. Mercy Corps and Bacardi are launching the Caribbean Innovation Challenge 2019, a competition to award business innovation and strengthen businesses on the islands.

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV to Offer 259 Miles of Range

Innovation & Technology

The Chevrolet Bolt EV will now take customers even farther. Starting with model year 2020, the Bolt EV will offer a remarkable EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge, a 21-mile increase over previous model years. The Bolt EV’s winning combination of long range and affordability continues to attract new customers to the EV segment, and the 2020 Bolt EV will allow them to travel farther between charging sessions.

Freeport-McMoRan’s PT Freeport Indonesia Partnership Fund Supports Education for Indigenous Children

Sustainable Development Goals

PT Freeport-Indonesia’s Partnership Fund for Community Development (LPMAK) provides educational facilities and support for local community members.

Tetra Pak Becomes First Carton Packaging Company to Launch Paper Straws in Europe

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Adolfo Orive, President and CEO, Tetra Pak said: “We are pleased to have developed a paper straw that is fully functional and meets internationally recognised food safety standards. This is an important step in our vision to deliver a package made entirely from plant-based packaging materials, contributing to a low-carbon circular economy.

August is #SubaruLovesLearning Month

Education

This August, Subaru, our retailers, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are teaming up for the Subaru Loves Learning initiative.

An Open Letter to the Business Roundtable

Benevity CEO Bryan de Lottinville applauds the 181 CEOs who support a modern definition of corporate purpose and calls on member signatories to show real action.

How Sappi Innovates With the Customer in Mind

Innovation & Technology

At Sappi, we are known for our history of paper innovation—but we don’t stop there. This past year we’ve launched an unprecedented amount of investments and initiatives all to support our customers and business. With our portfolio of high-quality sustainable products, including our new paperboard packaging, along with our outreach and marketing efforts, Sappi is here to serve its customers for the long haul.

Mohawk Cushions the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Celebrates Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walkers

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk expands its fight against breast cancer with its continuing support of the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walk.

Three Challenges You Need to Consider When Disbursing and Safeguarding Employee Workplace Giving Donations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After employees donate through an employee giving program, then what happens?