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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Health Facilitators Support CASHPOR's COVID Response in India

Jul 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

One of India’s first responses to the COVID crisis was a strict lockdown from late March through May. During this period, government guidelines restricted movements, especially across jurisdictions

Education

The Cisco Intern Experience Goes Virtual

Jul 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

It’s hard to believe that just eight months ago, from my little apartment in Florence, Italy, I was clicking through the electronic paperwork for the offer I had just received from Cisco. I was going to be an incoming intern for the...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Season 2, Ep. 1: How Lessons Learned in Fighting HIV Help Us Battle COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Environment

The Importance of Recycling During a Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Just about everything is shipped in a paper box including vital medical supplies and everyday items you buy at the grocery store. It’s also why recycling paper products and cardboard boxes has become even more critical to ensure there’s enough...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Being a Responsible & Ethical Business

Jul 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Hershey prioritizes upholding ethical business conduct and being transparent. Through our commitment to live our values, we have developed robust policies and procedures to act responsibly across our operations and supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stand Up To Cancer® Announces New Research and Education Effort Focused on Improving Health Equity for Underserved Lung Cancer Patients

Jul 16, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Stand Up To Cancer today announced a new $5 million grant from Bristol Myers Squibb to fund research and education efforts aimed at achieving health equity for underserved lung cancer patients, including Black people and people...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

[Webinar]: Creating a Disaster Response Action Plan

Jul 16, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Join Benevity's Creating a Disaster Response Action Plan webinar to learn strategies from the CDP, Google, IRC and Microsoft to ensure your CSR program is ready to respond to disasters quickly and effectively.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing the Impact Makers: Johnson & Johnson Managing Volunteering in a Virtual Environment

Jul 16, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Environment

Black & Veatch Salutes US Water Prize 2020 Winners

Jul 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

As a sponsor of the US Water Prize 2020, global water infrastructure and solutions leader Black & Veatch salutes the latest recipients of the award recognizing people and organizations advancing innovations in water management and a more sustainable water future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Associates Around the World Are Supporting Their Communities During the Pandemic

Jul 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend daily life around the globe, T. Rowe Price remains committed to supporting our associates, clients, and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black & Veatch Foundation Launches Scholarship Offerings for Prospective Employees at Four Universities, Community Colleges

Jul 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the world’s electric power industry rapidly evolves to accommodate dramatic changes including renewable energy and the need for system integration, Black & Veatch is searching for tomorrow’s young talent who can help develop innovative solutions.

Environment

Paul Wheaton Pt. II: Permaculture Gardening

Jul 16, 2020 10:25 AM ET

As you’re spending more time at home, and hanging out in the back yard or porch more than usual, are you noticing an urge to plant things? Apparently you’re not alone as there are multiple reports of a COVID-inspired surge in home gardening. Millions of Americans are rolling up their sleeves and digging into the earth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Honored as Sector Leader in 2020 Civic 50

Jul 16, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Congratulations to Freeport-McMoRan for being recognized as the most community-minded company in the materials sector for the 2020 Civic 50. For the eighth consecutive year, Freeport-McMoRan has been named as a Civic 50 leader in the materials sector

Research, Reports & Publications

90% of S&P 500 Index Companies Publish Sustainability Reports in 2019, G&A Announces in its Latest Annual 2020 Flash Report

Jul 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

G&A Institute announces the results of its annual S&P 500 sustainability reporting analysis.
90% of the S&P 500 published corporate sustainability reports, an all-time high!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Sponsors Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Harvest 2020 Hunger Relief Initiative

Jul 16, 2020 9:25 AM ET

Today, Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that it will serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Harvest 2020 initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at increasing food production and combatting food insecurity throughout the region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 7

Jul 16, 2020 9:20 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, releases Episode 7 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | The Power of the Pedal

Jul 16, 2020 8:50 AM ET

In 1907, two teenagers with one bicycle between them started a business running errands, shuttling notes and telegrams and making home deliveries by foot and by bike. Eventually, their fledgling messenger service became what is now UPS.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Gives Reopened Bars in Europe a Post-Lockdown Boost

Jul 16, 2020 8:40 AM ET

While respecting each country’s local government health and safety guidelines, 2,500 Bacardi employees will each invite three friends or family members to enjoy a cocktail at reopened bars across Europe.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis Launches First-of-Its-Kind Not-for-Profit Portfolio of Medicines for Symptomatic Treatment of COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 2:15 AM ET

Novartis announced a new initiative to help patients in low-income and lower-middle-income countries access affordable medicines to treat the major symptoms of COVID-19 – a critical need in the absence of a vaccine or curative treatment.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis lance le tout premier portefeuille de médicaments à but non lucratif pour le traitement symptomatique du COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 2:15 AM ET

Novartis a annoncé, aujourd’hui, une nouvelle initiative visant à donner accès aux patients de pays à faibles revenus et à revenus intermédiaires (PFR; PRI) à des médicaments abordables pour traiter les principaux symptômes du COVID-19 – un besoin qui s’avère crucial en l’absence de vaccin ou de traitement curatif.

Environment

Paul Wheaton Pt. I: Home Heating Solutions

Jul 15, 2020 8:30 PM ET

Many of us are spending a whole lot more time at home these days, and are consequently knee-deep in a bunch of home improvement projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Verizon Announces New Responsible Business Plan: Citizen Verizon

Jul 15, 2020 8:00 PM ET

Verizon announces new responsible business plan: Citizen Verizon

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schneider Electric Nigeria: Tomorrow Rising Web Series Episode 2 Preview

Jul 15, 2020 4:15 PM ET

Schneider Electric presents Tomorrow Rising: a web series showcasing our international energy training program for determined people and young entrepreneurs from underprivileged backgrounds.

Green Infrastructure

World's First Certified Zero Carbon Sports Venue Will Prove Green Building Is Possible at Any Size If Climate Action Is Priority

Jul 15, 2020 3:45 PM ET

Climate Pledge Arena aims to be the first International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon certified professional sports venue in the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Receives Top Score of 100 on 2020 Disability Equality Index

Jul 15, 2020 3:40 PM ET

For the sixth year in a row, Merck has been recognized as a Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, receiving a score of 100% on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI). This is the third year that the company has...