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Media & Communications

World Environment Center Elects New Board Members

Jul 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

As part of an ongoing commitment to expand its thought leadership, diversity and effectiveness as a global sustainability organization, the World Environment Center’s Board of Directors has elected three individuals for Board membership.

Innovation & Technology

Booz Allen's Nancy Laben: Leading at the Intersection of Business, Law, and Innovation

Jul 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

“I believe my greatest contribution to Booz Allen since arriving in 2013 has been elevating the impact of a high-performing legal team. Our team is now broadly strategic and forward thinking—it has become an integral partner for our business leaders. The team is “skating to where the puck will be,” as Wayne Gretzky once said.” - Nancy Laben, Booz Allen Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing Wave VIII of the Porter Novelli COVID-19 Tracker: Responsible Business in Continued Crisis

Jul 17, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Today, the United States finds itself in uncharted territory. While many states are in various stages of reopening, the virus surges to new heights across the south and west.

Green Infrastructure

VIDEO | Behind-the-Scenes of a Living Site

Jul 16, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mohawk Group's "Living Site" carpet tile plant located in Virginia's picturesque Shenandoah Valley.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walgreens Earns Best Place to Work on 2020 Disability Equality Index

Jul 16, 2020 3:55 PM ET

Walgreens has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a top score of 100 percent on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Sustainable Development Goals

Social Value Matters 2020 Speaker Profile - Mayor Lisa Helps & Mayor Josie Osborne

Jul 16, 2020 3:40 PM ET

This September, Social Value Canada is convening Social Value International's #SVM2020 conference virtually from Toronto. We're thrilled to announce Josie Osborne, the Mayor of Tofino, B.C., and Lisa Helps, the Mayor of Victoria, B.C., as two featured contributors.

Innovation & Technology

The Way We Work Now: Rapid Collaboration to Produce Crucial Protective Gear Early in the COVID-19 Crisis

Jul 16, 2020 3:10 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Electrifies the Construction Industry With "ProjectZeus"

Jul 16, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) is continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible with clean energy and alternative fuel solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck named Employer of the Year by Disability:IN

Jul 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Merck has been recognized by Disability:IN® as the 2020 Employer of the Year for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable results in areas of disability inclusiveness...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Health Facilitators Support CASHPOR's COVID Response in India

Jul 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

One of India’s first responses to the COVID crisis was a strict lockdown from late March through May. During this period, government guidelines restricted movements, especially across jurisdictions

Education

The Cisco Intern Experience Goes Virtual

Jul 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

It’s hard to believe that just eight months ago, from my little apartment in Florence, Italy, I was clicking through the electronic paperwork for the offer I had just received from Cisco. I was going to be an incoming intern for the...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Season 2, Ep. 1: How Lessons Learned in Fighting HIV Help Us Battle COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Environment

The Importance of Recycling During a Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Just about everything is shipped in a paper box including vital medical supplies and everyday items you buy at the grocery store. It’s also why recycling paper products and cardboard boxes has become even more critical to ensure there’s enough...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Being a Responsible & Ethical Business

Jul 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Hershey prioritizes upholding ethical business conduct and being transparent. Through our commitment to live our values, we have developed robust policies and procedures to act responsibly across our operations and supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stand Up To Cancer® Announces New Research and Education Effort Focused on Improving Health Equity for Underserved Lung Cancer Patients

Jul 16, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Stand Up To Cancer today announced a new $5 million grant from Bristol Myers Squibb to fund research and education efforts aimed at achieving health equity for underserved lung cancer patients, including Black people and people...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

[Webinar]: Creating a Disaster Response Action Plan

Jul 16, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Join Benevity's Creating a Disaster Response Action Plan webinar to learn strategies from the CDP, Google, IRC and Microsoft to ensure your CSR program is ready to respond to disasters quickly and effectively.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing the Impact Makers: Johnson & Johnson Managing Volunteering in a Virtual Environment

Jul 16, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Environment

Black & Veatch Salutes US Water Prize 2020 Winners

Jul 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

As a sponsor of the US Water Prize 2020, global water infrastructure and solutions leader Black & Veatch salutes the latest recipients of the award recognizing people and organizations advancing innovations in water management and a more sustainable water future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Associates Around the World Are Supporting Their Communities During the Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend daily life around the globe, T. Rowe Price remains committed to supporting our associates, clients, and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black & Veatch Foundation Launches Scholarship Offerings for Prospective Employees at Four Universities, Community Colleges

Jul 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the world’s electric power industry rapidly evolves to accommodate dramatic changes including renewable energy and the need for system integration, Black & Veatch is searching for tomorrow’s young talent who can help develop innovative solutions.

Environment

Paul Wheaton Pt. II: Permaculture Gardening

Jul 16, 2020 10:25 AM ET

As you’re spending more time at home, and hanging out in the back yard or porch more than usual, are you noticing an urge to plant things? Apparently you’re not alone as there are multiple reports of a COVID-inspired surge in home gardening. Millions of Americans are rolling up their sleeves and digging into the earth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Honored as Sector Leader in 2020 Civic 50

Jul 16, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being recognized as the most community-minded company in the materials sector for the 2020 Civic 50. For the eighth consecutive year, Freeport-McMoRan has been named as a Civic 50 leader in the materials sector

Research, Reports & Publications

90% of S&P 500 Index Companies Publish Sustainability Reports in 2019, G&A Announces in its Latest Annual 2020 Flash Report

Jul 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

G&A Institute announces the results of its annual S&P 500 sustainability reporting analysis.
90% of the S&P 500 published corporate sustainability reports, an all-time high!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Sponsors Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Harvest 2020 Hunger Relief Initiative

Jul 16, 2020 9:25 AM ET

Today, Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that it will serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Harvest 2020 initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at increasing food production and combatting food insecurity throughout the region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 7

Jul 16, 2020 9:20 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, releases Episode 7 of its Impact Minute video blog.