Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Strategic Investor Initiative Releases New Framework for Companies Seeking to Develop Long-Term Plans

Building on a significant body of original research and ongoing feedback from institutional investors, CECP’s Strategic Investor Initiative (SII) has released a template for companies seeking to develop and communicate effective long-term strategic plans that help inform investment, voting, and engagement decisions. According to buy-side investors, the long-term should be described in terms of goals, metrics, and milestones, to enable a deeper understanding of the strategy and to track progress as it is implemented.

Philanthropy

Comerica Aids Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County in Raising Over $50,000 for 2019

For the seventh consecutive year, Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) served as the presenting sponsor for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County’s annual Rise and Shine for Kid’s Sake! Breakfast. The event, held April 18 at the Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan, supports the organization’s Investing in Children Circle annual fundraising campaign.

Volunteering & Community

Lockheed Martin Employees Embrace Earth Day All Year Long

This week, Lockheed Martin employees around the world will come together for informational events and volunteer activities focused on Earth Day. Their commitment to the environment is on display throughout the year, however.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Supports Talk With Our Kids About Money Day Across Canada

Talking with kids about money to improve financial literacy is increasingly recognized as a priority, not only for Canada's young people, but also for the future financial health of individuals, families and communities.

There is growing recognition across Canada and around the world of the correlation between financial health and physical and mental health and wellbeing. Many Canadians of all ages are struggling with stress, anxiety and feeling out of control in managing their financial affairs. The TWOKAM program helps to engage parents and teachers in talking with youth about money. It can help prepare youth to manage their financial futures and avoid the stresses faced by so many Canadians today. And teachers and parents are listening– and getting involved.

Corporate Responsibility

Changing the Game on Climate Advocacy: BICEP 10 Years Strong

Ceres BICEP Network members have weighed in on a range of state and federal policies from renewable energy issues to fuel efficiency standards, to various Clean Air Act measures to the Paris Climate Agreement. These forward-thinking companies are respected leaders in their sectors who recognize that the low-carbon economy will continue stimulating growth and create new jobs, while stabilizing our climate.

Environment

Marketing EHS: How to Create Compelling Employee Messaging

Take steps to successfully sell EHS to your own employees and convince them of the importance of your EHS initiatives.

Environment

The Movement Toward Socially Responsible Workplaces

Since celebrating 10 years of CSR initiatives in 2018, Legg Mason has embarked on a series of new initiatives to drastically reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills and reduce consumption of single-use plastics.

Environment

‘The Bobs’ Are Back: 4 Motivational Employee Engagement Lessons for EHS Leaders

Get your employees interested in EHS with the help of our blog on four lessons in employee EHS engagement.

Environment

Partners in Purpose: Bacardi & Mercy Corps Restore Coral Reefs in Puerto Rico

One year following Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Puerto Rico is still rebuilding. In 2018, Bacardi provided a $1 million grant to Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian organization, to aid in long term recovery, providing support to small business owners and tourism restoration in the Caribbean.

Environment

Earth Day with PayPal CEO Dan Schulman and Jaxon Love, Global Lead, Environmental Sustainability

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman sat down with Jaxon Love, Global Lead of Environmental Sustainability, to talk about the company's focus on minimizing environmental impact.

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Key Supports Affordable Housing

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Sustainable Products and Innovation

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GoDaddy | Microbusiness

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Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...