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Mid-Course Correction Revisited - Profitable & Sustainable Business

Recently the Ray C. Anderson Foundation updated and republished Ray’s first book because bringing his story to the present day could inspire a new generation of business leaders. Also the book looks at how far Interface has come since 1998 and why the company became more successful with its commitment to sustainability.

Whirlpool Corporation Named a Leading Company on 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corp. is recognized among the top companies engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion on the 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index; one of only 15 organizations named as a Leading Inclusion Index Company out of 148 participating organizations.

Can We Create a ‘Future of Work’ that Works for Women?

Diversity & Inclusion

How can businesses navigate the broader changes taking place in the world of work in a way that accelerates women’s workplace participation? BSR sets out to answer this question in its latest report.

The 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For Fast Company‘s inaugural Best Workplaces for Innovators list, we set out to find companies that empower all employee—not just top executives, scientists, or coders—to create new products, improve operations, and take risks.

A First in Argentina: IVECO Is the First Company in the Country Authorized to Sell Compressed Natural Gas Powered Commercial Vehicles

Innovation & Technology

Compressed natural gas (CNG) technology is at the heart of CNH Industrial’s (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) commitment to bringing proven, and ready-to use alternative population technologies to market.

Scotiabank Looks to Employee Data to Tackle Gender Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

When Scotiabank was looking to find new ways to close the gender gap, it turned to what it had been deploying in nearly every other facet of its business: technology.

Intel Foundation Supports the First U.S. WiSci STEAM Camp for Middle School Girls

Education

There’s no doubt critical young minds will help create the innovations of tomorrow. And with programs like WiSci, the Intel Foundation is committed to increasing access to technology for girls, particularly in underserved and diverse communities.

Comerica Bank, Living and Learning Enrichment Center Eye Talent Through Exceptional Academy

Education

The new program, which launches in September, trains adults with disabilities on skills in high demand by local companies.

As Investors Suggested Tying Executive Compensation to Progress in ESG / Sustainability – Can This Be Factored Into Today’s Corporate Pay Programs?

Media & Communications

For several decades now, investors have increasingly focused on issues involving executive compensation. Remember Graef S. Crystal?

Black & Veatch Appoints Dynamic Industry Veterans to Power Business Leadership Team

Energy

Following the announcement of Black & Veatch’s global Power business restructuring in July, the company today announced the completion of its global Power leadership team.

Lockheed Martin’s Annual Ethics Case Competition

Education

Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Our success also depends on our commitment to operating with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.

Northern Trust Commits to Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to support partners in our Manila office who hosted the Community Business Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Network’s Philippines roundtable.

International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) 2019

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In recognition of #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, America's Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

A Letter From Chairman & CEO Jim Umpleby

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar’s efforts to drive sustainability across the company in 2018 led to outstanding business performance, which allowed us to invest in sustainable solutions that enhance communities and protect the planet.

Smithfield Foods’ “Manure-to-Energy” Project to Inject Renewable Natural Gas Directly to Milan, Missouri Distribution System

Energy

Smithfield’s manure-to-energy projects in Missouri are part of Smithfield Renewables, the company’s platform to unify and accelerate its carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts, and key to achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.

Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages

Health & Healthcare

At Pfizer, we discover and develop novel vaccines that help protect people around the world from deadly viruses and bacteria.

It's All About the Community

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On June 19th, KitchenAid celebrated its tenth year of hosting a volunteer project called the “Day of Caring.” Almost 200 employee volunteers in Southwest Michigan and more than 300 employees globally, participated this year.

Jeannette Company Becomes Leader in Recycling Biopharmaceutical Waste

Environment

Triumvirate Environmental has a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry recycle plastic waste.

SCS Global Services Is Now a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider

Education

Bonsucro, a global non-profit organization that promotes sustainable sugarcane production, processing and trade around the world, last week announced that SCS Global Services (SCS) has qualified as a Licensed Training Provider.

Solving the Skills Gap With Second-Chance Hiring

Each year, approximately 700,000 people finish their time in prison and reenter communities across the United States.

Pro Bono Perspectives Episode 27: Kathleen LaValle, Dallas CASA

Social Impact & Volunteering

In honor of International Youth Day on August 12th, Common Impact's Pro Bono Perspectives podcast is revisiting a past episode with Kathleen LaValle, President & CEO of Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Fifth Third Bancorp to Raise Minimum Hourly Wage to $18

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour for approximately 4,900 employees beginning Oct. 28.

What’s Old Is New: Why Cisco Wants Its Products Back

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco’s products power networks and shape the way we live, work, play, and learn. However, they also shape the world in many other ways. We extract natural resources to make and ship our hardware, and our customers rely on this same pool of resources to make their own products and run their own businesses. We can’t keep taking, without giving. It doesn’t last. But as a business, as a society, as a species, that is exactly what we’ve been doing. And it’s not sustainable.

Comerica Shows the Way to a Thriving Future

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) recently released its 2018 Comerica Corporate Responsibility Report which can be found at www.comerica.com/sustainability. Comerica President and CEO Curtis C. Farmer stated, “Corporate responsibility is a fundamental part of Comerica’s culture. Our Corporate Responsibility Report provides insights on how we support a successful business climate, the environment and our communities, all of which combined put us on a path towards a thriving future.”