Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Morgan Stanley Renews $8 Million Commitment with Feeding America, the Nation’s Leading Hunger-Relief Charity

The Morgan Stanley Foundation today announced its renewed commitment to hunger relief through a new $8 million, four-year pledge to Feeding America to support children’s hunger and produce programs. This grant will build on the Firm’s $13 million previous support to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief charity. Since Morgan Stanley’s partnership with Feeding America launched in 2009, over 11,000 employees have volunteered more than 60,000 hours with Feeding America food banks, and over 50 million meals have been distributed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Download Now: Champions for Social Good Podcast - Accelerating Performance for Social Good

The second episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Accelerating Performance for Social Good with Root Cause Founder Andrew Wolk, is now available on the MicroEdge + Blackbaud website and for download on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Increasing Effectiveness of Inclusive Business a Key Contributor to the SDGs

One year ago this week, the international community achieved consensus on a historic new agenda for change and blueprint for global development – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In line with these ambitious goals, companies all over the world are engaging in innovative business models designed to make a positive impact on poverty, inequality and other global challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

BCtA and GRI Release Publication Measuring Business Impact on the SDGs

Today, Business Call to Action (BCtA) and GRI are launching a report that finds that governments are increasingly interested in accounting for private sector contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a trend that has evolved from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BCtA and GRI Release Findings on Measuring Business Impact on the SDGs

September 22, 2016 /3BL Media/ -- Today, Business Call to Action (BCtA) and GRI are launching a report that finds that governments are increasingly interested in accounting for private sector contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a trend that has evolved from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Events, Media & Communications

Global Supply Chains and the Necessity Of Making Operations Safer, More Sustainable

Savvy corporate managements recognize that the supply chain of their company represents a huge opportunity for cost savings, more efficient management of procurement, and the extension of important health & safety practices beyond their own operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Addressing Women’s Empowerment Is Key to Sustainability: BSR’s Strategy for Business Action

With the publication of the first UN High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment report, BSR is pleased to launch a new practice to catalyze effective and ambitious business action on women's empowerment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alternative Water Supply Expansion for Southern California Earns Top Industry Honor

The Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Initial Expansion project, a Black & Veatch-designed alternative water supply system that bolsters water security for a large portion of Southern California, has been chosen to receive the prestigious Water Environment Federation (WEF) Project Excellence Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sodexo’s SubConnection Rolls Out New Bread Flavors for the Adventurous

Sandwiches are a mainstay of the American diet. Nearly half of the population eats one sandwich a day, and they welcome adventurous options to spice up their meals.

Innovation & Technology

Transformation at the Crossroads: Impact Investing in South Africa

Twenty-two years ago, when apartheid fell, South Africa pointed the way from disinvesting to reinvesting in one of the landmark nonviolent social transformations of our time. A number of international investors decided then to put their money to work in building a more equitable South Africa. Today South Africa is the largest impact investment market on the African continent, with US $24 billion disbursed for impact investments by development financial institutions (DFIs), and US $4.9 billion by organizations other than DFIs.

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Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

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Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

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Growth Through Sustainability

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The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

KeyBank's Community Investment

In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...