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Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#TeamTrees Ahead of Schedule for 2020 on Anniversary of Launch

On the anniversary of the launch of #TeamTrees, the Arbor Day Foundation announced that the campaign’s goal of planting 22 million trees by the end of 2022 is well underway.

Environment

Working Together for Climate Action

With everything we are facing, it would be easy to think that the environment and climate change aren’t priorities right now. But decoupling our environmental health from human well-being and inequality is a mistake. Now more than ever, we must remember that these issues are highly interconnected, and that with creativity, we can create change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Receives “Prime“ Status for CSR Performance

For the first time, Alexion has been awarded Prime Status rating for its best-in-class performance in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) sustainable practices by the Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).

Innovation & Technology

The Skills Gap: Know the Numbers

Throughout October, we’re empowering makers and tradespeople around the world! Our long-term goal is to inspire 10 million individuals by the year 2030 through upskilling, vocational and skills training, STEAM education, and access to Makerspaces.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Corporation Named One of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital

VF Corporation recently announced that it was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

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Environment

Major US Investors Call on Largest Corporate Emitters to Disclose How Their Climate Lobbying Aligns With Climate Science

Institutional investors have issued an urgent call to 47 of the largest U.S.-based corporate greenhouse gas emitters to disclose how their climate lobbying aligns with the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement and science-based climate policies.

Environment

No Sam Waterson, Steven Hill, or Benjamin Bratt, but EarthX TV's Law and Nature

EarthX TV today announced a new series, Law & Nature, that promises lively discussions by environmental thought leaders on issues of critical importance to environmental protection. Law & Nature was developed by a blue ribbon advisory...

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Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Sustainability Report 2019 - 2020: Health and Equality

Schneider Electric’s greatest resource is its people. This is why the company takes action in support of the health and well-being of employees, partners, and people around the world

Environment

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Eliminate Significant Environmental Incidents

Eliminating environmental incidents is one of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets. Senior Environmental Specialist Amy Young and EHS Director Ronaldo Sapateiro explain more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Arc Recognizes Comcast NBCUniversal With the 2020 Catalyst Award

The Arc today announced it will honor long-standing partner Comcast NBCUniversal as the recipient of its 2020 Catalyst Award for their collaborative efforts to provide people with disabilities increased access to technology and more independence.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Jeffrey Whitford Named Professional of the Year at PRNEWS' CSR & Nonprofit Awards

MilliporeSigma's Jeffrey Whitford, head of sustainability and social business innovation, was named Professional of the Year at PRNEWS' virtual CSR & Nonprofit Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Going Global With ESG Investing

Our mantra has always been to go wherever we believe there is value. Taking our SRI mandate to the far reaches of the Earth if that is where we find attractive investment opportunities that meet the needs of our sustainably-minded investors.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Host Virtual Halloween 5K to Benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Between October 23 and 31, 2020, AEG’s LA Kings will host a virtual Halloween 5K with proceeds benefitting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), a longstanding partner of the team’s charitable arm, Kings Care Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute's 2020 Research Report Shows 65% of Russell 1000® Published Sustainability Reports in 2019, Up From 60% in 2018

65% of the Russell 1000® Index Published Sustainability Reports in 2019; 39% of Companies in Smaller Half by Market Cap of Russell 1000 Index Published Sustainability Reports in 2019 - Up From 34% in 2018

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Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Disabled Driver Sam Schmidt Return to Competitive Racing

Disabled IndyCar race car driver Sam Schmidt has returned to auto racing with the help of Arrow Electronics, besting more than a dozen able-bodied drivers in a recent two-day competition. Schmidt hadn’t raced competitively since crashing during a 200-mph practice lap 20 years ago, an accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Running on Empty: Challenges Faced by Private Pit Emptiers in Urban Uganda

Only 2% of Uganda's 1.8 million urban households are connected to a sewer line. All others rely on on-site septics or pit toilets. This article describes in-depth the challenges faced by private pit emptier facilities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins’ Vision of the Worksite of the Future

Take a look at Cummins' view of how the future of power will look for construction sites; diesel, hybrid and electric all managed efficiently through connected technologies.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Reciprocity and Corporate Social Justice

The new parameters defined by a global pandemic have pushed us to reveal versions of ourselves that don’t fit the standard definition of professional.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health and Discovery Education Team Up for Substance Misuse Prevention Day of Learning During Red Ribbon Week

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Week 2020: Rebuilding Communities Together

Pro Bono Week (October 25 - 31) is an annual celebration that brings us together across sectors to shine a light on the impact of pro bono. This year, we're highlighting our collective role in rebuilding our communities through this powerful resource

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Innovation & Technology

#TtInspires: Matt House, Technology Solutions Vice President

Matt House joined Tetra Tech in 2018 and is Vice President within Tetra Tech’s Federal Information Technology (IT) team. Matt oversees our technology solutions service offerings primarily out of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Vote Early Day Is Oct. 24! Check Your Voter Registration Through PayPal-Votes.com

Vote Early Day is October 24, 2020! We believe in the importance of civic participation by helping to enable our community to exercise the right to vote.

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Education

CNH Industrial's Turkish Joint Venture Concludes '2020 Test Drive Online 2.0', Its First Ever Digital Internship Program

CNH Industrial’s joint venture TürkTraktör has concluded the first online version of Test Drive, its highly-regarded internship program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voting in the Time of COVID-19

The results of this year’s presidential election will affect human and civil rights, the racial justice movement, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector not just for the next four years, but potentially for decades to come. Voting is a vital way each of us can take a stand to create equitable and healthy communities, especially right now.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Arhaus: Proudly Made by Hand(s)

Proudly made by hand(s)—We handcraft upholstery in North Carolina, with sustainably sourced wood, steel, and eco-friendly fabrics.

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