3BL Virtual Forum to Explore Business Leadership in the Movement for Racial and Economic Justice

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 09:00

Corporate voices matter. Financial commitments are important. Then the hard work begins.

Schneider Electric is Ensuring the Long-term Prosperity of the Planet

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 16:40

Reporter's Notebook: Milestones, Markers and Still Fighting COVID-19

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:15

Columbus-based insurer Aflac is the latest recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award, which is awarded by a network of Georgia business leaders with the aim of spurring corporate giving and good acts.

America Ferrera and Global Citizen Urge Latinas to #JustVote

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:45

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount today announced additional artists participating in the Just Vote campaign, with the mission of engaging young Americans to check their status, register and vote in November and elections beyond.

Net Impact Announces Black Professionals Chapter

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 09:00

While the mission and work of Net Impact have long included a focus on race and equity, on our journey towards anti-racism, Net Impact understands that we can and must continuously improve.

Industry Insight: Our Pandemic Recovery Must Be a Green Recovery

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 17:50

Last summer’s devastating bushfires unified communities and politicians with pledges to recover and rebuild. They also ignited the climate change debate, fuelling the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their environmental consequences.

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces $3 Billion Commitment to Supplier Diversity

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 14:30

CBRE Group, Inc. today announced a pledge to spend $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2021 and to grow this spend to $3 billion in five years.

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 40 Community First Grants to Amplify Locally Led Healthy Food Access Solutions

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:00

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 40 Community First Grants this fall to nonprofit organizations in the U.S.

HACR Commends New California Law Requiring Diversity on Corporate Boards

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 18:25

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) supports the passage of Assembly Bill 979 by the California State Assembly and State Senate signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 30, 2020.

Uncertainty and Financial Stress Driving Closer Scrutiny of Employee Benefits

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:25

At a time of economic upheaval and uncertainty, most businesses in the US are trying to maintain their current benefits offerings to employees, a new report from Aflac finds.