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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Environmental Education Foundation Announces 2020 Restoration & Resilience Fund

With support from International Paper and other corporate sponsors, NEEF announces $128,000 in grant funding to support public lands impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Education

New Jersey's Camden City School District and Discovery Education Launch New K-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru of America Foundation

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education. Through this new collaboration, all CCSD educators and students will receive access to dynamic digital resources that keep students connected to learning at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place.

Research, Reports & Publications

New IUCN-IOC Guide Demonstrates How Sport Can Benefit Nature in Cities

While sport and nature often occupy and compete for the same green spaces in cities, well-planned sports infrastructure can make positive contributions to urban biodiversity.

Education

New Jersey's Camden City School District and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru of America Foundation

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education.

Research, Reports & Publications

2020 Reveals the High Cost of Not Investing in Corporate Social Responsibility

In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for greater social justice in 2020 has fueled companies to reexamine their diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and they might take a page from Aflac’s commitment to a diverse workforce.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Verizon Helped Nonprofits Pivot their Marketing Strategies for the Continuing COVID-19 Crisis

As COVID-19 unfolds, many nonprofits find themselves facing an urgent need to revamp their digital marketing strategies to navigate the unprecedented situation. Learn how Common Impact and Verizon helped three nonprofits do just that.

Environment

Biden-Harris Victory Is a Win for Our Health, Planet, Our Economy and Our Future

Ceres stands ready to work with new administration to build back better from Covid-19, advance a more equitable, just and sustainable future, and welcome the U.S. back into the global Paris Climate Agreement

Social Impact & Volunteering

FREE WEBINAR: Measuring the Social Impact of Volunteerism, How to Develop - and Measure - High Leverage Projects

Common Impact and True Impact will hold a free webinar for CSR and nonprofit professionals on new ways to measure the impact of volunteerism - Thursday, November 12 at 12pm ET.

Research, Reports & Publications

Flowserve Takes Strides Toward a More Sustainable Future

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sustainability in Action at CNH Industrial Facility in Fargo

When it comes to sustainability, CNH Industrial believes in leading by example. Its facility in Fargo, North Dakota is translating CNH Industrial’s company-wide sustainability commitments into local, on-the-ground results that are focused on community support, energy and environmental initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

INFOGRAPHIC: Funding Energy & Sustainability in the New Normal

In a recent survey, companies reported that their energy & sustainability goals are moving forward despite disruption. But financial constraints may be hiding under the surface...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AI4ALL Virtual Summer Camp Thrived with ON Semiconductor's Help

STEAM/STEM Day, which falls annually on November 8, celebrates the importance of strong science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Invests $50 Million in Black and Latinx-Led Venture Capital Funds

"By directing our dollars to investors from underrepresented communities, we're supporting their investment in Black and Latinx entrepreneurs at the earliest stages. We're honored to support this outstanding group of venture capitalists as we seek to bring more equity to the fundraising process."

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Releases Final 2020 Dates for Resourceful CEU Series

Mohawk Group announced today the return of four of its popular continuing education presentations as part of the final installment of its Resourceful CEU Series for the calendar year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Words of Wisdom from Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon employees volunteered their time to speak with high school juniors and seniors from schools across South Los Angeles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC and Dow Reward Climate Leadership in Sport

The winners were announced today at the sixth IOC Sustainability Session, which took place virtually as part of the annual IF Forum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEOs Join With Peer Leaders of the World's Largest Companies to Discuss Accountability in Stakeholder Capitalism

Not taking their eyes off of their commitment to provide stability in an uncertain world, 20 leading corporate CEOs gathered virtually with Brian Moynihan, Chairman & CEO, Bank of America, for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© (CECP) first session of the Virtual Board of Boards Series.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Stands Out as Sole Spirits Company in India To Make the Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2020 List

Bacardi prides itself on attracting bright and dynamic individuals that think of each other as family and regard the business as their own. Leadership is invested in inspiring, developing, and engaging its talent through innovative learning programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alaffia Donates $25,000 to Alleviate Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty Is Unnecessary Project includes Alaffia, a returning $25,000 Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund member.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Invests More Than $200,000 in Projects That Help Preserve and Enhance Southwest Ohio's and Northern Kentucky's Natural Resources

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $200,000 in grants to 18 Ohio and Northern Kentucky recipients that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs in the region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bubba Wallace Named 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year

Wallace receives the award for the work his Live To Be Different Foundation does to lift up individuals seeking a means to fulfill their potential, no matter their race, gender, disabilities or socio-economic situation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CGLCC Names Scotiabank National Corporation of the Year

Scotiabank is proud to have been named National Corporation of the Year by CGLCC, Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, as part of CGLCC's Business Leadership Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Those Who Serve

The weather was typical for a July evening in the Washington, D.C., Metro Area, but the event was a rare treat for military families isolated during the worst pandemic to hit the United States in 100 years.

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: DIY Bouncy Ball

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. We typically work to accomplish this through a variety of programs including SPARK, Curiosity Labs™ and the Curiosity Cube®, but as many families are home for a prolonged period of time, we wanted to help bring a little curiosity to them at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

COVID-19 Raises Tough Decisions, Shifting Priorities of Corporate America

During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more willing than business executives to impose short-term economic pain for long-term gain, as trust in the government’s ability to make the world a better place has taken a plunge, as has environmental concerns.

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