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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Joining With Other Prominent Nonprofits to Spark Service, VolunteerMatch Supports Nationwide Day of Virtual Volunteering to Remember 9/11 on Its 19th Anniversary

Sep 9, 2020 10:30 AM ET

VolunteerMatch is the standout technological partner with 9/11 Day as it launches a new digital initiative, “9/11 Day at Home,” to provide meaningful ways for millions of Americans to honor the victims and first responders on September 11, 2001.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Antwerp 1920: A Symbol of Peace and Unity 100 Years After the Games

Sep 9, 2020 10:30 AM ET

Following World War I, the IOC selected Antwerp to host the 1920 Olympic Games. Organisers overcame many obstacles to deliver an edition of the Games that is still recognised for its lasting contributions to sport, gender equality, unity and peace.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enhanced Forbes 400 Philanthropy Score, Produced With Support From Global Citizen, Measures Billionaire Money Donated Directly To Charitable Organizations

Sep 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

An enhanced score that measures the generosity of the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, inspired by and produced with support from Global Citizen, now counts grants that billionaires put towards actual charitable uses, rather than money parked in their charitable foundations.

Environment

Holy Smoke! Air Quality Meteorologist Scott Landes

Sep 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET

With record-setting wildfires blanketing large swaths of the Western United States in smoke, we thought it appropriate to speak to someone who knows a thing or two about wildfire smoke.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Reimagining, Rethinking and Recycling Our Packaging

Sep 9, 2020 9:30 AM ET

Veronique Cremades-Mathes, Global Head of Sustainable Packaging lays out Nestle's multi-pronged strategy to help tackle plastic pollution.

Sustainable Development Goals

COVID-19, Conservation, and Combating Wildlife Trafficking: Breaking the Silos of Conservation and Public Health

Sep 9, 2020 9:05 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s COVID-19, Conservation, and Combating Wildlife Trafficking webinar convened a panel of global experts to identify how we can use our combined knowledge and data to mitigate future risk of zoonotic diseases

Social Impact & Volunteering

UPS Longitudes | Why Human Trafficking Worsens During a Pandemic

Sep 9, 2020 8:50 AM ET

Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. According to the Global Slavery Index, more than 40 million people are living in modern slavery.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility Releases Latest Guidance on Sustainability Assurance

Sep 9, 2020 7:00 AM ET

AccountAbility launches the AA1000AS v3 – a next generation standard for sustainability leaders seeking assurance of sustainability management, performance, & reporting.

Innovation & Technology

Lower-Income Countries Could Soon Leapfrog High-Income Countries With AI-Enabled Health Technologies, Novartis Foundation and Microsoft Backed Report Says

Sep 9, 2020 5:00 AM ET

Low- and middle-income countries could soon leapfrog high-income countries in their adoption of new AI-enabled technologies in health, suggests a report led by the Novartis Foundation and Microsoft.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mohawk Group to Debut CEU Based on Fractal Design As Part of Resourceful Series

Sep 8, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Next week Mohawk Group will host the latest presentation in its Resourceful CEU series and debut an accredited session that showcases an emerging body of work in the realm of biophilic design. “Fractal Fluency in the Built Environment” will focus on the intersection of science, design and art, and the concepts behind a stress-reductive approach to commercial spaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime Artist Experiences You Can Earn by Checking Your Voter Registration Status

Sep 8, 2020 4:50 PM ET

Registering to vote is a crucial step toward participating in democracy. The United Nations’ Global Goal 16 calls on countries to protect the integrity of elections and ensure that people have a say in political processes. You can join the Just Vote campaign by taking action here.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIT Named Top Lead Arranger for Renewable Energy Financing

Sep 8, 2020 4:10 PM ET

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Power and Energy business was named Renewable Energy Lead Arranger of the Year by Power Finance & Risk, a top publication covering the energy project finance industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Harvesting a New Transport Channel

Sep 8, 2020 4:00 PM ET

The challenge faced by the Transport Logistics team at CNH Industrial N.V. was the transportation of its Case IH and New Holland Agriculture combine harvesters from the Company’s hub in Zeebrugge, Belgium, to destinations throughout Europe.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaboration Drives Water Stewardship Forward in the Food Sector

Sep 8, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Hormel Foods, a founding member of the AgWater Challenge, is one company that’s upping its goals and expanding what it means to be a water steward while mitigating its own risk.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GM Awarded for Global Sustainability Leadership Award

Sep 8, 2020 2:40 PM ET

Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Dane Parker, GM’s Chief Sustainability Officer, a Sustainability Hero in the 2020 Sustainability Awards program. In addition, General Motors was awarded as a Leader in Sustainability for their Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion vision for the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HPE Donates Technology to Enable Remote Learning for Disadvantaged Youth During Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:35 PM ET

Donation of 300 laptops to Boys Hope Girls Hope helps the organization bridge the digital divide and maintain its investment in youth rather than spend on IT, amidst COVID-19 crisis

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Makes FedEx Packaging Sustainable?

Sep 8, 2020 2:30 PM ET

When it comes to future-proofing the planet for generations to come, we’re all responsible for stepping up.

Health & Healthcare

How Olympic Medallist Leon Taylor Is Helping People Boost Their Mental and Physical Health During the Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:15 PM ET

Since retiring from competitive diving, Olympic medallist Leon Taylor has become a huge advocate of physical and mental wellness and is now helping people all over the world to improve their health, happiness and performance through the Olympian & Paralympian Online Experiences

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Educators Engage Remote Students With Hands-On STEM Activities in Connected Learning Environment

Sep 8, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Qualcomm is committed to engaging students in the world of STEM and its everyday applications. Our Thinkabit Lab continues to evolve and support the amazing network of instructors to make this vision a reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Going Above and Beyond: Recognizing Companies for Their Care and Compassion Efforts During the Pandemic

Sep 8, 2020 2:00 PM ET

PEOPLE Magazine and Great Places To Work Survey Results Identify Top U.S. Companies that Stand Out in Support of Employees and Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Strengthens Commitment to Provide Laptops to Low-Income Students

Sep 8, 2020 1:35 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business Live” to Progress the Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 8, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Uniting Business LIVE is a virtual event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High Level week convened by the UN Global Compact

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 11th Annual Responsible Business Awards 2020 Shortlist Announced

Sep 8, 2020 12:30 PM ET

Kimberly Clark, ReNew Energy, Maersk, The NatWest Group, Aviva, Dow, UPS, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ABN AMRO are among 80+ nominees being shortlisted for this year’s The Responsible Business Awards

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Extends Support for Adaptive Athletes and Inclusive Sports Programs Through Three New Partnerships

Sep 8, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Also a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone’s support for these three organizations will strengthen the company’s commitment to the mission of the Paralympic Movement by championing adaptive athletes, increasing accessibility to sport.

Green Infrastructure

Five Home Energy Hacks to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Sep 8, 2020 11:40 AM ET

If the world is to meet the ambitious goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, including having 121 nations achieve net zero emissions by 2050, we need to reinvent the way we consume energy in our homes.