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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Fifth Consecutive Year

Nov 23, 2020 1:50 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) was named to both the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition highlights Republic's ongoing commitment to long-term economic...

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - November 2020

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." His foundation still has lots of stories to share in their quarterly newsletter.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Recognized for Excellence in Corporate Citizenship During U.S. Chamber Foundation's 21st Annual Citizens Awards

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow's RENUVA™ Program Wins Sustainability Award From Chemical Week

Nov 23, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Dow (NYSE: Dow), has won Best Sustainable Product for its RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program in Chemical Week’s Sustainability Awards.

Energy

Enbridge's Pennsylvania Project To Join New Jersey Facility in Supplying Solar Energy To Help Keep Natural Gas Flowing

Nov 23, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Earlier this month, Enbridge announced a company-wide plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Today, in Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, we’re taking another important step on that journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mohawk's Employee Volunteers in Action

Nov 23, 2020 12:45 PM ET

As Mohawk grows around the world, we bring with us a legacy of commitment to the communities in which our manufacturing facilities are located — the same communities our employees and their families call home.

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Makes 988 Emergency Lifeline's Critical Mental Health Support Services Immediately Available to Customers

Nov 23, 2020 12:45 PM ET

T-Mobile has once again demonstrated its commitment to getting customers the essential connectivity they need at the most important times.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Contributes 80,000-Pound Protein Donation for 24th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food and Fund Drive

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

This donation will provide the equivalent of more than 300,000 servings of nutritious protein to assist those suffering from food insecurity throughout Hampton Roads.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Business Resource Councils

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

In 2019, our BRCs launched global campaigns to increase collaboration across regions and strengthen the engagement of our employees worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS News | UPS Foundation Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Top Citizenship Award

Nov 23, 2020 12:30 PM ET

When businesses create shared value — aligning corporate citizenship with business strategy, engaging their people to act with purpose, and leveraging their strengths to deliver good — they drive powerful, positive change. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized UPS for doing just that.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

United Airlines Executive Chairman Oscar Munoz Joins CBRE Group, Inc. Board of Directors

Nov 23, 2020 12:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Oscar Munoz, Executive Chairman of United Airlines, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Communities With Our Renewable Products

Nov 23, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Our Espaly, France, plant donated 11,000 corrugated boxes to the Trisomie21 Association of the Haute- Loire region, to assist their fundraising efforts for people living with Down syndrome.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Webinar Recording - Introduction to Insights & Impact: Measuring the Social Impact of Volunteerism

Nov 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Learn about new tools for volunteer impact measurement & optimization in this webinar by Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly and True Impact Founder & CEO Farron Levy.

Diversity & Inclusion

In a Year of Profound Change, Over 1,100 C-Suite Leaders Convene to Accelerate Commitments to Diversity & Inclusion

Nov 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Herbalife Nutrition’s Chairman and CEO John Agwunobi along with with more than 1,000+ leaders joined the 4th annual CEO Action Closed-Door Session to discuss the bold commitments necessary to address systemic issues of inequity in society.

Health & Healthcare

“Pandemic Priority: Daily Free Tests for All!”

Nov 23, 2020 11:55 AM ET

The nationwide spread of COVID-19 in the USA on the abject failure of the Trump administration, revealed by Robert Woodward‘s interviews in “RAGE” (2020), are focusing on individualistic behavior and politics.

Energy

Ørsted Welcomes UK's 10-point Plan for a Low-carbon Industrial Revolution

Nov 23, 2020 11:45 AM ET

Renewable energy leader Ørsted welcomes the UK Government's "Ten-Point Plan for a Low-Carbon Industrial Revolution" to accelerate the UK towards net-zero emissions by 2050. Headline commitments include 40GW of offshore wind energy and phase out of fossil fuel car sales in the UK by 2030.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotia Global Asset Management Launches Suite of Scotia Low Carbon Funds, Announces Other ScotiaFunds Name Changes

Nov 23, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Scotia Global Asset Management today announced the launch of a suite of Scotia Low Carbon Funds, diversified portfolios of high-quality investments designed to provide a lower carbon intensity than the broader market:

Diversity & Inclusion

CIT Announces Grant to Urban League of San Diego to Enhance Digital Access During COVID-19

Nov 23, 2020 11:30 AM ET

CIT and its Pasadena-based banking subsidiary CIT Bank, N.A. recently announced a grant to Urban League of San Diego County (ULSDC) to enhance digital access for underrepresented individuals in San Diego County during COVID-19.

Innovation & Technology

How the Nanostructure of a Butterfly Wing Inspired a Better Way to Purify Air

Nov 23, 2020 11:15 AM ET

Metalmark uses biomimicry to address the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air.

Social Impact & Volunteering

1.5 Million Meals: How Virginia's Food Banks Are Feeding Families Safely

Nov 23, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Across Virginia, Feeding America predicts the number of people facing food insecurity to increase by about 50% this year due to the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alexion Joins the Women in STEM Ireland Campaign

Nov 23, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Shedding New Light on Supply Chain Visibility

Nov 23, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Supply chain visibility is not a new concept. But true, real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility is something few companies have been able to obtain due to the inherent complexities and investment required.

Environment

EarthX Screens Oceanic Global Short Film Festival Finalists, Showcases Emerging Filmmakers in Conservation

Nov 23, 2020 10:50 AM ET

In partnership with international NGO Oceanic Global, EarthX will host a virtual screening and panel discussion for the first-ever Oceanic Global Short Film Festival.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MLB & MLBPA Announce Third Round of 11 Nonprofit Recipients of the "Healthy Relationships Community Grant" Program

Nov 23, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today announced the third round of recipients of the joint “Healthy Relationships Community Grant” program.

Diversity & Inclusion

(Re)Boot Camp: How IBM Vets Are Helping Other Vets Get Good Tech Jobs

Nov 23, 2020 10:35 AM ET

We worked with Corporate America Supports You to make a special version of IBM’s free SkillsBuild online career readiness curricula accessible to job seekers with military backgrounds.