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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Published in Colombia: The Business of Solving Social Problems

Nov 8, 2019 9:00 AM ET

In Colombia, a few companies are starting to go beyond philanthropy to see social impact as core to maximizing their business returns. These companies create shared value in different ways.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Supports Veterans With Housing, Career Transition Assistance

Nov 8, 2019 8:05 AM ET

Wells Fargo & Co. announced the company has donated more than $170 million overall since 2012 to military- and veteran-related nonprofits that support housing, career transition, financial education and more

Environment

Tetra Tech Commits to Being a Changemaker for One Water

Nov 8, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech is helping shift the water management paradigm to create a resilient water future. There are many challenges facing those managing water in the United States and around the world, and Tetra Tech embraces a One Water approach to finding more resilient solutions.

Innovation & Technology

How Humans & Tech Harmonize in Manufacturing Industry

Nov 8, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Corporation's VP for the North American Region Integrated Supply Chain & Quality, Jim Keppler, talked to Manufacturing Tomorrow about automation and robotics in manufacturing.

Environment

Long Island’s Most Precious and Vulnerable Resource

Nov 7, 2019 4:25 PM ET

This blog is one in a series focused on the impact of environmental organizations––supported by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation––who are on the front lines of our nation’s water quality issues. This series highlights their important work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Freeport-McMoRan Provides Technical Training for San Carlos Apache Tribe

Nov 7, 2019 3:40 PM ET

Freeport-McMoRan’s Mine Training Institute created the San Carlos Training Institute in 2013 to increase the employability skills and job opportunities for the San Carlos Apache Tribe students

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac CSR Hero: Nanette Stark

Nov 7, 2019 2:55 PM ET

Aflac CSR Hero Nanette Stark, an independent sales agent in the Los Angeles area, learned about the value of helping others from her parents, both Holocaust survivors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two National Grid Projects Selected as Energy Storage North America 2019 Innovation Award Winner

Nov 7, 2019 1:40 PM ET

National Grid today announced that two of its energy storage projects have been recognized as Energy Storage North America (ESNA) 2019 Innovation Award winners in the categories of microgrids and behind-the-meter projects.

Health & Healthcare

For Patients, For the Planet — With 3D Printing, One Orthotics Company is Really Stepping Up

Nov 7, 2019 11:55 AM ET

HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printers manufacture tens of thousands of pairs of custom foot orthotics and foot-and-ankle braces each year to help patients gain the ability to walk or improve their mobility.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Global Compact Updates Guidance to Help General Counsel Drive the Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Nov 7, 2019 11:45 AM ET

The United Nations Global Compact has issued updated guidance to help General Counsel advance the corporate sustainability agenda.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chef Marcelle Afram of Bluejacket Wins DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight

Nov 7, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Capital Food Fight raised over $815,000 for DC Central Kitchen to continue its work fighting hunger differently in Washington, D.C., including generous donations made during the event and a special matching challenge from Stand Together Foundation.

Education

Promoting the Printed Page Through Powerful Pages for Children

Nov 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

In today’s technology-driven world, we remain committed to the printed page and to promoting literacy among children.

Research, Reports & Publications

Safety at Caterpillar

Nov 7, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essential Strategies to Boost Participation in Your Goodness Initiatives

Nov 7, 2019 10:35 AM ET

The more people you can engage with in meaningful ways – all year round, the closer you are to creating an inclusive, purpose-driven culture that benefits your people, company and communities.

Innovation & Technology

Community Air Mobility Initiative Launches

Nov 7, 2019 10:30 AM ET

The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) announces its launch with the support of its founding members.

Environment

Practitioner Spotlight–Audrey Pyle

Nov 7, 2019 10:25 AM ET

Meet Audre Pyle, Antea Group’s environmental practitioner from Austin, TX. Read about her interesting contaminated site cleanup projects.

Events, Media & Communications

Day Passes Available for BSR19

Nov 7, 2019 10:05 AM ET

The BSR Conference 2019 kicks off on Tuesday in San Jose, CA—if you can’t attend the full three-day event, join us to experience the highlights with a single-day pass.

Health & Healthcare

Road Safety: Walking the Talk

Nov 7, 2019 10:00 AM ET

I was honored to walk alongside Torine Creppy, the President of Safe Kids Worldwide, as we led more than 1,200 kids and adults in our FedEx and Safe Kids Walk This Way event, promoting pedestrian safety.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Movement to End Youth Homelessness at Work: A Discussion with Arash Ghafoori Ahead of Summit 19

Nov 7, 2019 9:50 AM ET

The third annual Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands Cares, takes place Thursday, November 7 at The Venetian Resort.

Events, Media & Communications

The Responsible Business Summit Europe 2020 - 6 Key Themes

Nov 7, 2019 9:30 AM ET

We have ambitious plans for the 2020 #RBSEU event – the time for theory and what/why is over. We are going to deliver three days of output-driven sessions and networking on how business is changing now, to deliver against the 2030/2050 horizons.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investing in Career Development Helps Companies Attract, Keep and Promote Top Talent

Nov 7, 2019 9:25 AM ET

The cornerstone of JetBlue’s success is listening to employees from all walks of life—and responding to their concerns and aspirations in a concrete, effective way.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful Celebrates 2019 America Recycles Day: Focus on Innovation and Partnership

Nov 7, 2019 9:15 AM ET

Recycling innovation and partnership are themes of this year’s America Recycles Day®, a Keep America Beautiful® national program that takes place on and surrounding Nov. 15.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson Transforming Minds About Mental Health

Nov 7, 2019 8:35 AM ET

Our employees are the heart, mind and soul of Johnson & Johnson. They power both the health of our organization, and their own healthy lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Brand: Helping Keep Kids in School

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Education has a laundry problem and Whirlpool is fighting back. Did you know that according to teachers nationwide 1 in 5 students don’t have access to clean clothes?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Celebrates 20 Year Collaboration With Habitat for Humanity

Nov 7, 2019 8:00 AM ET

Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford joined our Vice President of Community and Public Affairs Jeff Noel today to celebrate 20 years of collaboration! #csr #collectiveimpact