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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quakes to Coronavirus: Red Cross Delivers Relief With Help From FedEx

May 8, 2020 1:30 PM ET

For many years FedEx has provided donated shipping services to the Red Cross to help transport various items including communications and IT equipment in preparation for and in response to disasters.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Recognized Among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity

May 8, 2020 1:25 PM ET

Aramark has been named #23 on DiversityInc’s listing of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, up six spots from 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safeway Delivers Thousands of Tulips for Nurse Appreciation Week Amid COVID-19

May 8, 2020 1:15 PM ET

Safeway of Albertsons Companies celebrated National Nurses Day and Nurse Appreciation Week with the help of its customers. Safeway delivered 7,000 bunches of tulips to hospitals across Washington, northern Idaho and Alaska Wednesday.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson Recognized in the U.S. by ENERGY STAR as a “Partner Leader on Climate"

May 8, 2020 1:10 PM ET

On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, I am proud to share that J&J is recognized in the U.S. by ENERGY STAR as a “Partner Leader on Climate”.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Applegate Farms, LLC Unveils WELL CARVED™ Product Line To Cater To Conscientious Carnivores

May 8, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Applegate® introduces a new line of organic blended burgers and meatballs designed to satisfy consumers who are mindful of their meat intake and its nutritional, ethical and environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named a Top 50 Company for Diversity

May 8, 2020 12:10 PM ET

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, food safety and infection prevention technologies and services, has been recognized as a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, a leading diversity publication.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Corporate Accountability

May 8, 2020 12:05 PM ET

Through its Cocoa for Good program, Hershey aims to promote sustainable agricultural goals while supporting communities in which cocoa is sourced.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Black & Veatch-Managed Customer Care, Billing System Implementation Projects Get Coveted CS Week Awards

May 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Black & Veatch’s Management Consulting business announced today that two client projects in Maryland and Canada were awarded coveted 2020 CS Week recognition

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comerica Bank Processed Approximately 13,000 Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications for Customers, Funding of $4.1 Billion

May 8, 2020 11:25 AM ET

Comerica Bank announces today that it has processed and submitted approximately 13,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications, all of which have been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Foundation Gives $2.5 Million to Accelerate Red Cross COVID-19 Response

May 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

COVID-19 is having the largest impact on the poor and displaced, who have few resources to cope with disease or the global economic downturn. To aid humanitarian relief in the US and around the world, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation donated...

Events, Media & Communications

Masterclass on Business and Gender Equality by Business Call to Action and Oxfam – May 12 at 8am EST (12:00 UTC)

May 8, 2020 11:00 AM ET

A look at gender equality and why it matters to companies. The session aims to build a common understanding among participants, cover the implications of gender inequality for companies and workers, and look at the business case for addressing them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nearly Half of Bloomberg LP Energy Usage Now Comes From Renewables, up Sharply From 17% in 2018

May 8, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Bloomberg LP received 48.5% of its energy from renewable sources in 2019, up from 17% in 2018 and exceeding its 2020 interim goal of 35% of renewables use, according to the company’s 11th annual Impact Report released today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Receives Pending Certified B Corporation Status

May 8, 2020 9:30 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, is excited to announce obtaining Pending Certified B Corporation status through the B Lab.

Health & Healthcare

Tetra Tech Provides Guidance on Adapting Your Business Continuity Plan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 8, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, Tetra Tech brings emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities that are established, experienced, and ready to go across the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper, Türkiye’deki KOVİD-19 Mücadelesine Destek Vermek için Global FoodBanking Network’e Kutu Bağışlıyor

May 8, 2020 3:00 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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

May 8, 2020 3:00 AM ET

In Turkey, 50,000 boxes are being distributed to GFN member food bank, Temel İhtiyaç Derneği (TIDER). These boxes will enable TIDER to distribute nutritious food to approximately 150,000 families – nearly double the number served pre-crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

Register Now! Join us May 12th to Learn How to Create a Corporate Giving Program in the Time of COVID-19

May 7, 2020 6:40 PM ET

Between workplace giving programs, employee assistance funds (EAFs), crowd-fundraising campaigns, and matching gift programs, employers have an arsenal of options for supporting their employees and the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Development Goals

Think Holistically About Sustainability — It’s Much More Than Climate

May 7, 2020 5:55 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery Hosts First Town Hall and Announces Three New Co-chairs

May 7, 2020 5:35 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the addition of Bryon Price, chair of the board of the Facility Management Association of Australia and Strategic Development Director of A.G. Coombs Group; ...

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.