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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 118: How Companies Can Engage on #GivingTuesday

Blackbaud's Gary Levante and JetBlue's Icema Gibbs share how their respective companies celebrate #GivingTuesday and how the day connects to the rest of their CSR programs and overall business strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica, Detroit Lions Tackle Food Insecurity During ‘Huddle For 100’

More than 130 Comerica Bank volunteers teamed up with the Detroit Lions to support its “Huddle for 100” community event tackling food insecurity and hunger in Michigan.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Owens Corning Announces Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

Owens Corning is pleased to announce 2030 sustainability goals that are its most comprehensive and ambitious to date. These goals represent the company’s third set of long-term goals and are designed to expand the company’s business impact through sustainability, continuing its commitment to incorporate material environmental, social and economic initiatives into its global practices and operations.

Green Infrastructure

The Sustainable Glass House of Gorafe in Netflix's Series ‘Black Mirror’

Guardian Glass builds a sustainable glass habitat in the middle of the desert and cameos in Netflix series ‘Black Mirror’.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac CEO On Leadership: Take Care of Your People.. They’ll Take Care of Business

Amos is proud when he says Aflac practiced so-called “corporate social responsibility” long before it became a fashionable term.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019: #BeCyberSmart

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Tetra Tech is proud to be a cybersecurity champion and support this important online safety and education initiative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson to Receive Honor for Efforts to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, today will receive “The Last Girl Corporate Inspiration Award” from the anti-sex trafficking group, Apne Aap Women Worldwide (Apne Aap).

Events, Media & Communications

A Voice for the Digital Age: Spotify, Timberland, Porter Novelli & More to Share Influencer Expertise at 3BL Forum

As stakeholders seek to connect themselves with purpose-driven brands, it's never been more important to reach employees, consumers and the next generation with an authentic message. But getting the word out isn't the same as being heard!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PepsiCo Prices US$1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Key Sustainability Initiatives

PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that it has priced the company's first ever Green Bond. The net proceeds from the US$1 billion Green Bond offering will fund a series of key initiatives to advance PepsiCo's sustainability agenda.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO | A Personal Look at Mohawk Group's Support of Susan G. Komen

Di Anna Borders, director of design segment at Mohawk Group, shares her personal journey with breast cancer – and why the Specify for a Cure program holds a special meaning to her.

Energy

UPS to Add More Than 6,000 Vehicles to Its Natural Gas Fleet

UPS announced plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks from 2020 to 2022. This three-year commitment represents a $450M investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Kid. Healthy Food. Every Day. Here's What Your Dollars Can Do to Help No Kid Hungry Make This Possible.

“$1 can provide up to 10 meals for hungry kids.”

That’s a statement you’ll often see from the No Kid Hungry campaign, and I’m frequently asked how we make such an incredible return on each dollar.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Network Journal names Renay Loper of PYXERA Global to '40 under 40' Achievement Awards

The Network Journal (TNJ), a New York City-based magazine has named Renay Loper, Vice President of Program Innovation at PYXERA Global one of their ’40 under 40’ top achievers for 2019.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Twelve Years Running: Subaru Share the Love® Event Puts New Owners in the Driver’s Seat

Subaru announced the return of its annual Subaru Share the Love Event in 2019. The 12th iteration of the event will mark the 4th year there will be no cap placed on the total donation from Subaru to its Share the Love Event charitable partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Takes Stands on Both Gainful Employment and the Environment

Bacardi has launched a new youth training program that could help build public support for its environmental activities as well.

Education

Behind the Factory Doors: Teachers Experience the Future at CNH Industrial

Teachers from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) had a taste of the future of food and farming during a faculty field trip to the CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI/MI: CNHI) North American headquarters in Burr Ridge, Illinois recently.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Partners With Swipe Out Hunger, Expands Efforts to Address Campus Food Insecurity

Aramark is taking the lead in addressing food insecurity in the higher education space through a multiyear commitment to support Swipe Out Hunger.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quality People Making Quality Products

Fall River, Mass. is home to Whirlpool Corporation's commercial dryer plant. Learn about the people who live and work there in a new video in the company's #PlacesThatMatter series.

Environment

ACTIVATE: Clean Water in Partnership with P&G's Children's Safe Drinking Water Program

“Orange Is the New Black” star Uzo Aduba joins Global Citizen as they rally millions around the world to push for clean drinking water and proper sanitation for the world’s most vulnerable people.

Health & Healthcare

Pfizer’s Three Virtues Initiative Strives to Transform African American Health and Wellness

African Americans are disproportionately affected by many diseases and Pfizer is committed to improving health among this segment of the population through science, partnerships, insights and expertise.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIXIL Americas Supports Seattle BLOCK Project

We are proud to be a part of the Seattle BLOCK project. Recently, hosts and newlyweds Kathryn and Jeffrey selflessly welcomed Mark to live in their backyard BLOCK Home. Mark was a journalist when he learned he had congestive heart failure.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Moody’s CFO to Address Leadership in Sustainable Value Creation at New Metrics 19

Sustainable Brands recently announced Mark Kaye, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Moody’s Corporation, as a distinguished keynote speaker for its annual New Metrics conference.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Smithfield Moves to a More Sustainable Supply Chain, Starting with Animal Feed

Smithfield Foods' supply chain includes numerous farms across the United States and Europe, and it has customers in 44 countries. Smithfield is in a unique position to have a broad sustainability impact and it says it’s making progress on this front.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Locally Grown Locally Served

Through innovation, best practices and collaboration with regional partners, the Windsor Mill is building a better future by optimizing its fiber supply and reducing its environmental footprint.

Events, Media & Communications

Moody’s CFO to Address Leadership in Sustainable Value Creation at New Metrics 19

Sustainable Brands recently announced Mark Kaye, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Moody’s Corporation, as a distinguished keynote speaker for its annual New Metrics conference, New Metrics ‘19: Next Generation Goals & Reporting.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  4. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  11. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...