Philanthropy

Whole Planet Foundation Salutes Hall of Fame Members

Whole Planet Foundation thrives because of the support of amazing volunteers, fundraisers, and advocates who generously contribute to its mission to alleviate global poverty, especially during the Annual Prosperity Campaign each March. From a Whole Foods Market cashier sporting a Mohawk to an office-based analyst coordinating a Ping Pong for Prosperity tournament, please join us in celebrating the members of the Whole Planet Foundation Hall of Fame who have dedicated themselves to creating opportunities for the world’s poorest people.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

eBay Launches ‘Retail Revival’ Program to Boost Small Businesses

Partnering with the City of Akron, Ohio, eBay will empower local entrepreneurs to harness the power of technology and ecommerce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Program Supports U.S. Retailers Who Are 'Always Open on eBay'

eBay partners with sellers to help connect their online and offline efforts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bringing Banking to Low Income Communities in Northern Nigeria

Union Bank of Nigeria (Union Bank) has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a pledge to provide access to financial services for at least 30,000 people from low income communities in 11 states across northern Nigeria by 2020, where currently more than half the population are unbanked.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Citi Community Development, the City of New York and National Disability Institute Launch New National Initiative Aimed at Building the Financial Security of People With Disabilities

Citi Community Development, the City of New York, and National Disability Institute (NDI) announced the launch of Empowered Cities (www.empoweredcities.com), a new national initiative enabling municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion for people living with disabilities and their families.

Corporate Responsibility

Businesses to Step up With Poverty Alleviation

A new discussion paper by GRI seeks to provide practical assistance to organizations to contribute to SDG 1, poverty alleviation. This infographic shows 4 main areas where businesses can help through their activities and partnerships.

Corporate Responsibility

How Small Companies Can Compete on the World Stage

Small businesses play a critical role in the global economy, contributing to economic opportunity, diversity and the overall health of our communities. If current trends continue, however, we may soon wake up in a world where many of these businesses have closed and only a few of the very largest players remain open.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Millions of American Small Business Owners Feel Left Behind, and This Is How Tech Can Help

Small businesses are already the biggest generator of jobs in America. They make up almost half of private sector employment. Those of us in tech and in the public sector need to take the next step to rev that engine more.

AI & Technology

Digital Empowerment | Barclays Helps Morty Launch Easy Mortgage App

It started with a realisation. A mortgage is the biggest transaction of any person’s life, and no one was helping buyers to shop around. It’s madness. So we set about building a platform that empowers the user – and gets them the best possible deal.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building Sustainable and Inclusive Economies in Indo-Pacific

Working together with policymakers, regulators and enterprises, GRI raises awareness and enhances reporting capacity on key sustainability issues in the Indo-Pacific region. GRI’s programs with the Australian government contribute to building a more inclusive economy that ultimately creates a higher quality of life.

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Disaster Relief

During times of natural disaster and other events Verizon will provide emergency relief to the area(s) impacted.

Health in Action

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Sustainability by Antea Group

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Collective Action

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Collective Action

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Health in Action

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Kingfisher Around the World

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Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

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Rethinking EHS Podcast

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