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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Colleagues Making a Difference: Clint Rawson

May 26, 2020 12:35 PM ET

Gleaners Food Bank quickly went from empty shelves to serving an abundance of families because of Clint Rawson's food donation.

Green Infrastructure

Land Betterment Corporation's Announces Site Selection of First Residential Housing Communities

May 26, 2020 12:25 PM ET

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites announces the site selections for its first two residential housing communities in eastern Kentucky.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BET’s COVID-19 Relief Effort Raises Funds With Homespun Videos and Heartfelt Sentiments

May 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET

BET’s “Saving Ourselves” event raised funds for communities of color — disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Commits $25,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in Northeast Florida

May 26, 2020 11:30 AM ET

The funds from the Fifth Third Foundation are pledged to The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and directed to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to help meet the immediate needs of individuals in the community.

Health & Healthcare

IOC and WHO Strengthen Ties to Advocate Healthy Lifestyles

May 26, 2020 11:05 AM ET

Through the new Cooperation Agreement that was signed today at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, the IOC and WHO are demonstrating their shared commitment both to promoting healthy society through sport.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Unprecedented Opportunity: Message From Mike Bloomberg

May 26, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As 2019 came to a close, a period of enormous upheaval was just beginning.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Limiting Person-to-Person Contact Through Dal-Tile's "Tile Takeout"

May 26, 2020 11:00 AM ET

As the coronavirus crisis has created an immediate urgency to limit in-person contact between people, Dal-Tile’s sales organization has rapidly introduced a new way to serve that’s designed to decrease direct contact for customers and our team members

Energy

Green Mountain Energy Earns Green-e® Energy Certification for Go Local Solar Plan

May 26, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Green Mountain Energy announced today that its Go Local Solar Plan received the Green-e® Energy certification from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), the trusted global leader in clean energy certification.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Agriculture and Fishing Standard – Project Group Announced

May 26, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have announced the members of the project working group leading the work to create a new sustainability reporting standard for agriculture and fishing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Roll by Goodyear to Donate 100 Meals Through Feeding America for Every Tire Sold

May 26, 2020 9:00 AM ET

To help alleviate the pressures America’s food banks are facing to supply meals to communities impacted by COVID-19, Roll by Goodyear, will donate the cost equivalency of 100 meals to Feeding America for every tire sold.

Events, Media & Communications

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex Brand to Host “4 Voices, 40 Minutes for Women and Girls” on May 27

May 25, 2020 2:00 PM ET

As Kimberly-Clark marks the 100th anniversary of its Kotex brand, the company is hosting a global conversation on how Kotex and their global NGO partners will champion the progress of women and girls for the next century.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Surfing With Children With Autism the “Highlight” of Parker Coffin’s Year

May 25, 2020 9:15 AM ET

The USA’s Parker Coffin is more qualified than most when it comes to understanding the ability of surfing to enrapture and overwhelm.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Rewards Academic Research Students in Fields of AI and Cybersecurity

May 25, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Qualcomm Technologies announced the winners of the 2020 edition of Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe program. The program is part of Qualcomm's continued commitment to drive research and development across mobile and emerging technologies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mini Stories: How an eBay Seller is Helping Donate Protective Gear to South Korean Groups

May 22, 2020 3:45 PM ET

eBay sellers around the world are searching for ways to support their communities and protect the most vulnerable populations from the devastating effects of COVID-19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | Supply Chains Still Recovering From Coronavirus

May 22, 2020 3:00 PM ET

UPS has completed the sixth week of a study to measure the impact of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. This installment went to 400 U.S.-based respondents between April 29 and May 4.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial’s Ongoing CSR Efforts in Thailand

May 22, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Within the scope of its local “We Care, We Share” program, the CNH Industrial team in Thailand is committed to supporting communities affected by COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The VF Foundation Donation Supports Thousands of Families Affected by Factory Shutdowns in Bangladesh

May 22, 2020 2:40 PM ET

The VF Foundation donation of $100,000 to garment workers in Bangladesh is providing a safety net for thousands of families affected by factory shutdowns precipitated by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

COVID-19’s Helping Hand Part II: Infusion Pumps

May 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Still working in my home office sequestered like most of the world’s population. I’m writing late at night not able to sleep as anxiety gets the better of me. In my last blog, I wrote about my wife taking care of our grandson while his mother (and my daughter), Erin, works on the front lines in the ICU at a local hospital caring for patients affected by COVID-19.

Education

Empowering US Schools to Defend Human Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 22, 2020 2:00 PM ET

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom stated that, “All countries must strike a fine balance between protecting health, minimizing economic and social disruption, and respecting human rights.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Amid This Pandemic, Women CEOs Share That Leadership And Culture Matter Most

May 22, 2020 1:50 PM ET

Teresa White, President AFLAC US, and the AFLAC Field General for Coronavirus, talked about how a corporation can lead through these tough times. And as background, Aflac is an example as an exceptionally well-run enterprise

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The T. Rowe Price Foundation Continues to Make a Positive Impact

May 22, 2020 1:40 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Turning a Moment Into a Movement

May 22, 2020 1:30 PM ET

Karen S. Carter, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer, shares how employees from the shop floor to the C-suite are moving inclusion forward at Dow.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Watch: Schneider Electric Employees in India Support Their Country's COVID Relief Effort

May 22, 2020 1:20 PM ET

Learn more about how Schneider Electric employees and the foundation are facing the pandemic and ensuring access to low cost renewable energy for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Goodyear Blimp Returns For Tiger-Phil Charity Golf Event, With Message Of Thanks For Healthcare Workers

May 22, 2020 12:55 PM ET

It isn’t just Tiger and Phil who are returning to action this weekend in the Champions for Charity golf match at Medalist Golf Club. After two months on the sidelines, the Goodyear Blimp GT is also back at a televised sporting event.

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Secretary-General Appoints Sanda Ojiambo as Next Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact

May 22, 2020 12:50 PM ET

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Sanda Ojiambo of Kenya as Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.