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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Midwest Health System Deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to Combat COVID-19

May 7, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Midwest health system deploys Black & Veatch’s Rapid Modular Health System to combat COVID-19. Application of rapid-screening capabilities could prove invaluable to communities across the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schneider Electric Foundation Joins #GivingTuesdayNow, a Global Day of Giving in Response to COVID-19

May 7, 2020 5:05 PM ET

Education

As College Students Face Uncertainty – Hormel Foods Steps Up to Launch Virtual Internship Program for 60 College Students

May 7, 2020 4:15 PM ET

With internships in flux at many corporations due the effects of COVID-19, Hormel Foods believed it was imperative to not only honor its commitment to their inspired summer interns, but rethink and revolutionize its entire program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Donates $1 Million to New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

May 7, 2020 4:00 PM ET

Verizon’s total COVID-19 crisis commitment now stands at over $55 million in contributions and donations to nonprofits around the globe.

Environment

Leaders "Sustaining Hope Within Crisis" by Bringing Innovative Projects to Life

May 7, 2020 3:40 PM ET

Living Future 2020 Online opened today showing how leaders around the world are “Sustaining Hope Within Crisis,” by bringing innovative projects to life.

Events, Media & Communications

A Holistic Approach to Creating, Choosing + Improving Sustainable Products

May 7, 2020 3:30 PM ET

LIVING FUTURE 2020 Session: Selecting responsible and sustainable buildings products continues to be a thorn in the side of well-meaning project teams, hampering industry progress toward both human health outcomes and climate-friendly building materials.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Its 2019 Highlights

May 7, 2020 3:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Youth Spark Connection and Create Community to Support Well-Being

May 7, 2020 2:50 PM ET

During these past several weeks of social distancing, the topics of connection and well-being have come into sharper focus more than ever.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy Provides Progress on Net-Zero Goal in 2019 Sustainability Report

May 7, 2020 2:30 PM ET

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, providing an update on the Company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nominate a JetBlue Healthcare Hero

May 7, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Across the country, healthcare workers have earned our love, our gratitude and some serious R&R. To thank them, we’re giving away 100,000 pairs of roundtrip flights - so they can take a vacation when the time is right.

Health & Healthcare

Caring for Yourself and Your Team During COVID-19

May 7, 2020 1:25 PM ET

We are living in unprecedented and extremely stressful times. I feel like we’re extras in the movie, the “War of the Worlds.” Many liken it to the stress we felt during 9/11/2001, mixed with the stress of the market decline of 2008. However, I want to encourage you all to hold onto hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping the Benton and Franklin County United Way Make a Difference

May 7, 2020 12:30 PM ET

When the Bechtel Group Foundation, which is Bechtel’s philanthropic organization, created the Bechtel COVID-19 Relief Fund, UWBF was a natural choice as a partner in helping communities coping with the pandemic.

Education

Nickelodeon Sees E-Learning Success as Employees Mentor Aspiring Animators

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Nickelodeon and Burbank High School's Animation Partnership is proudly in its 8th year pairing students with our industry professionals. And thanks to a few key players, we’ve been proudly pushing on from home!

Innovation & Technology

Remote Site Inspection Using Drones and Smart Glass Technology

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Despite the current health crisis and responsibility for keeping people safe, EHS managers are still accountable for EHS business-related functions. Read more on how we can use drones & smart glasses in due diligence work & how Antea Group can help.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Team Up With LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to Deliver 1,000 Meals to Carson, Calif. Community at Dignity Health Sports Park

May 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with the LA Regional Food Bank and Kogi BBQ to provide 1,000 meals to residents of the Carson, Calif. community at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 1, 2020.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper Donates Boxes to The Global FoodBanking Network to Respond to COVID-19 in Mexico

May 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is taking action to address hunger and meet critical community needs during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

International Paper dona cajas a The Global FoodBanking Network para responder a la COVID-19 en México

May 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

International Paper está tomando medidas para afrentar el hambre y otras necesidades esenciales de la comunidad durante la pandemia del COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Harnessing the Power of Community Collaboration to Support Student Financial Education

May 7, 2020 11:30 AM ET

Giving students what they need to achieve their dreams is a shared goal of many educators, leaders, and families. Yet financial education is too often left out of that equation, because talking finances can be intimidating and confusing.

Energy

Battery Storage Incentives Available for Customers in High Fire Risk Areas

May 7, 2020 10:55 AM ET

During California’s stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 emergency, many things have changed. One thing hasn’t: the need for critical work to prepare for the threat of wildfires.

Diversity & Inclusion

Legg Mason Partners With Ascend, 100+ Corporations and Non-Profits to Combat Bias and Stigma Associated With Novel Coronavirus

May 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Legg Mason is partnering with Ascend and a large number of other business and non-profit organizations to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Collaborative and Risk-focused Engagement (CaRE™) at Alkermes

May 7, 2020 10:30 AM ET

In 2018, we significantly enhanced CaRE™, our proprietary risk mitigation program designed to encourage employees to preemptively identify and address EHSS risks and enhance sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Electric Power: An Industry in Transition

May 7, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Power companies continue to increase ambition and set more aggressive greenhouse gas goals.

Education

Keep America Beautiful Opens Applications for 2020/2021 National Youth Advisory Council

May 7, 2020 10:10 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 National Youth Advisory Council (YAC) through Friday, July 10, 2020.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS and RFCI Announce Finalization of ASSURE CERTIFIED™ Standard for Rigid Core Flooring

May 7, 2020 10:00 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce the finalization of the ASSURE CERTIFIED™ standard and certification program for Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FCA and Chrysler Brand Expand Partnership with No Kid Hungry to Feed Children Impacted by Coronavirus School Closures

May 7, 2020 9:40 AM ET

​In response to the coronavirus crisis, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced a commitment to provide more than 1 million meals to ensure children who depend on school meals continue to have access to nutritious food.