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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purposeful Pivots: Meaningful Corporate Social Impact Strategies Created During The Pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 7:35 AM ET

A new white paper from Engage for Good and Salesforce.org tells the inspiring stories behind seven “purposeful pivots” and reveals the principles that brands can use to work smarter and adapt better during these challenging times.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Chief Technology/ Information Officers Award

Oct 27, 2020 7:40 PM ET

The National Diversity Council will host the 2020 National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on October 27-28, 2020, and November 4-5,2020. This year’s theme is “Max Talent”. This virtual conference will feature big-name keynote speakers such as Donna Brazile, Anne Chow, Tony Plana, Carly Fiorina and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. ​

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Leadership Excellence in Technology Award

Oct 27, 2020 7:30 PM ET

The Leadership Excellence in Technology Award distinguishes a select group of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities. The focus of the award is to give prominence to the accomplishments of men and women who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Chief Financial Officers

Oct 27, 2020 7:30 PM ET

The National Diversity Council recognizes individuals who contribute to the growth and profitability of their company and community, and are active in mentoring the next generation of professionals in the financial industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Diversity & Leadership Conference Announces the 2020 Top Leaders in Entertainment

Oct 27, 2020 7:30 PM ET

The Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment is a definitive list of executives, influencers and achievers impacting the entertainment industry. These individuals have reached the top of their profession and are effective leaders within their organization. They drive change, contribute to business growth, and inspire others to succeed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor's Shenzhen Sales Office Holds Their First Charity Week Event

Oct 27, 2020 6:35 PM ET

The ON Semiconductor Shenzhen sales office held their first Charity Week with the support from the Shenzhen staff recreation committee and the local management team.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A New Music Video Mobilizing Voters to #Justvote: Edward M. Kennedy Institute Teams up With Global Citizen to Promote Their Just Vote Campaign

Oct 27, 2020 6:05 PM ET

Environment

New Holland Construction Assists in Responsible Waste Management at 'the End of the World'

Oct 27, 2020 5:00 PM ET

On the very tip of South America, sits the municipality of Ushuaia, in the Tierra del Fuego Province of Argentina. This is a land which is characterized by extremes.

Environment

The Ocean League: Using Creativity as a Catalyst for Ocean Conservation

Oct 27, 2020 4:30 PM ET

Using Adobe tools, Ocean League aims to inspire support for ocean protection through creativity and gather more than a million pledges to influence policymaking at major United Nation events in 2021.

Education

EarthX Launches Youth Initiatives

Oct 27, 2020 4:20 PM ET

EarthX is launching youth initiatives starting this fall — from environmental curriculums and virtual field trips, to eco-competitions and immersive experiences — with an aim to enrich and inspire the next generation of global citizens.

Events, Media & Communications

The 2020 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit: The Intersection of Youth Homelessness and COVID-19

Oct 27, 2020 4:00 PM ET

For young people experiencing homelessness, the events of 2020 have been particularly difficult to navigate.

Health & Healthcare

Planning for Transit in the New Normal Post-COVID-19

Oct 27, 2020 3:05 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Putting Purpose into Action: Product Stewardship

Oct 27, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about product stewardship in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Environment

AB InBev Eliminates Plastic Rings in UK

Oct 27, 2020 2:00 PM ET

AB InBev has reached another exciting circular packaging milestone - our entire portfolio of iconic beers from Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I is now plastic-ring free.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comerica, Triumph Church Partner to Meet Community Needs

Oct 27, 2020 1:30 PM ET

In the time of great need, so many philanthropic, community and religious organizations have become a crucial resource helping and supporting individual and families as they face numerous struggles during the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Trains Employees on Humanitarian Disaster Response and Donates Emergency Kits to Partner Mercy Corps

Oct 27, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Over the past two years, Xylem Watermark has provided humanitarian aid in more than 20 areas affected by disasters around the global including the Australia Wildfires, Philippines Volcano and hurricanes across the southern shores of the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Supports TreesCharlotte, Planting Trees at Local Schools

Oct 27, 2020 1:10 PM ET

As the COVID-19 rains kicked in last spring, Truist Financial Corporation threw TreesCharlotte one heck of a life preserver: a surprise gift of $20,850 to salvage the end of our season.

Health & Healthcare

A New Method for Early Breast Cancer Detection: Handheld RF Analyzers

Oct 27, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Having access to a portable network analyzer that performs S-parameter measurements of the dielectric constants of different materials is beneficial for medical students, researchers, doctors, and patients.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Timberland Hosts 23rd Annual Serv-a-Palooza

Oct 27, 2020 12:50 PM ET

Timberland will host its 23rd annual Serv-a-Palooza, a company-wide community service event where employees volunteer time in their local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Board Diversity Case Study: A Tailored Program to Get More Women on Corporate Boards

Oct 27, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Scotiabank has long been committed to board diversity and has taken great strides to achieve it. We first adopted a board diversity policy in 2013, setting out our gender diversity goals but also defining diversity broadly across a range of characteristics.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Culture and Purpose for Connection With the Latino Community

Oct 27, 2020 12:30 PM ET

As a woman who immigrated to the United States from Peru, I relish sharing stories about my own culture and heritage, and love and listening to stories about other cultures.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100+ Advocates Join the Poverty is Unnecessary Project 2020

Oct 27, 2020 12:10 PM ET

The Poverty Is Unnecessary Project includes Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund members donating $25,000 each to alleviate global poverty and culminates in the Poverty Is Unnecessary Online Auction & Celebration on October 25 that will mark 15 years of this work by Whole Planet Foundation and its many supporters.

Innovation & Technology

ESGHub 2.0 Now Available With Extended Coverage and Excel Download Capability

Oct 27, 2020 11:35 AM ET

CSRHub is launching version 2.0 of the ESGHub® app on the Bloomberg App Portal.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Helps Put an End to Food Waste by Supporting Feeding America's MealConnect Program

Oct 27, 2020 11:10 AM ET

Mary Jane Melendez, Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at General Mills collaborates with Feeding America on the Dr. Oz Show to raise awareness of food waste/loss and MealConnect as a smart and easy solution to food waste and hunger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Endorses Canadian Coalition for Good Governance's Stewardship Principles

Oct 27, 2020 11:00 AM ET

"As a founding member of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG), Franklin Templeton’s endorsement of the Stewardship Principles is a reflection of our company’s corporate commitment to integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors into the investment process across our Canadian and global strategies,” said Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada and CCGG board member.