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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Than 50 Cities and Counties Are Set to Offer One-On-One, Professional Financial Counseling or Financial Navigation Services to Build Resident Financial Stability During COVID-19

Aug 13, 2020 11:05 AM ET

National nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Citi Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and the Wells Fargo Foundation, announced today that more than 50 city and county partner governments across the country are set to offer financial counseling and financial navigation services for their local residents in need.

Media & Communications

America's Tech Giants Address Climate Change, Global Warming With Bold Initiatives in 2020

Aug 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Global warming? Well, we have to say that it certainly is a hot summer in many parts of the world (north of the Equator) and the U.S. National Hurricane Center has a large list of names for the storms to come.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In Good Company: 50 US Businesses That Stood Out During the Pandemic

Aug 13, 2020 11:00 AM ET

In the weeks and months since the COVID-19 outbreak began, hundreds of companies and entrepreneurs have stepped up to help. We chose a sampling of them: 50 companies (including one collaboration) that stand out for the size, scope or uniqueness of their efforts and that provide a snapshot of all these good works.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, Gives $1.6 Million Endowment to Support Career Development of Minority Women in Medicine and Biomedical Research

Aug 13, 2020 10:35 AM ET

The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, gifted Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with $1.66 million to permanently endow the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholars program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Strategic Resilience Using BSR's COVID-19 Scenarios

Aug 13, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The COVID-19 pandemic—and resulting economic, political, and social crisis—is the most profound global disruption in decades. To help navigate this uncertain time, BSR has published three scenarios, each depicting a different possible future in 2025.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Comerica Bank Strengthens Local Communities Through Volunteerism and Philanthropy

Aug 13, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Comerica encourages our colleagues to share their time and expertise to support our commitment to the communities in which we operate.

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Releases 2019 Economic Contribution Report

Aug 13, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Teck has released its fourth annual Economic Contribution Report, detailing the direct economic benefits created in the communities and jurisdictions where we operate

Diversity & Inclusion

T‑Mobile Offers a Welcome “Returnship” for Women in Tech

Aug 12, 2020 6:25 PM ET

The TechX Returnship Program​​ provides opportunities for women who’ve taken a long professional career break to care for family members, raise children and/or for other personal reasons.

Green Infrastructure

Inaugural Zero Carbon Conference Focuses on Proven, Practical Strategies for Buildings and Communities

Aug 12, 2020 6:20 PM ET

As momentum grows for climate action, the International Living Future Institute announces the Zero Carbon Conference to be held October 7-8, 2020. Tom Steyer, NextGen America founder, climate activist and former presidential candidate, will keynote.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three Leaders You Need to Hear From at BSR20

Aug 12, 2020 6:00 PM ET

Leaders from Kering, Ford Foundation, and ITUC will deliver keynote addresses at the virtual BSR Conference 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education's Community & Corporate Partnership Programs Receive Multiple PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Awards

Aug 12, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Several Discovery Education corporate and community partnership programs have been recognized for excellence as part of the PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Supplier Diversity Leader Joins Financial Services Roundtable Board

Aug 12, 2020 3:15 PM ET

Thornton’s representation on this board will help maintain Fifth Third’s position as a leader in supplier diversity and provide the Bank the opportunity to continue to invest, expand and increase engagement with diverse suppliers.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Quality for Every Customer: Herbalife Nutrition's Service-Driven Supply Chain

Aug 12, 2020 3:00 PM ET

As a leader in the nutrition industry for more than 40 years, there is one thing we always keep in mind at every stage: our commitment to producing the highest-quality products. Our manufacturing process involves state-of-the-art facilities...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hall Family Foundation Names Mayra Aguirre as Its New President

Aug 12, 2020 2:40 PM ET

The Board of Directors of the Hall Family Foundation today announced the appointment of Mayra Aguirre as the Foundation’s new president. She will assume the full-time duties of her new position on September 22, at the conclusion of her maternity leave.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Johnson & Johnson Earns the #3 Spot on the 2020 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 List

Aug 12, 2020 2:00 PM ET

The company received its highest-ever ranking on the list this year—which honors global supply chain excellence—in part for its nimble response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Green Infrastructure

8 Steps to Fleet Electrification

Aug 12, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WHO Confirms All $55.1 Million Announced at 'One World: Together At Home' Is Helping the World Fight COVID-19

Aug 12, 2020 1:10 PM ET

The critical funding is helping provide PPE, deploy Emergency Medical Teams, and more.

Education

FIRST: the First Step in Expanding STEM for Students Around the Globe

Aug 12, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Our ongoing collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is another important way that we’re increasing access to STEM education and giving today’s students the foundation they need to invent the future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Griffith Foods Expanding Innovation Ecosystem with The Hatchery Chicago Partnership

Aug 12, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here's How Benevity Helped Experian Ditch Spreadsheets & Reduce Admin Time

Aug 12, 2020 12:55 PM ET

Learn how Experian reduced administrative work and efficiently increased their employee participation in their corporate purpose program, after partnering with Benevity.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer and Temasek Unveil Innovative New Company Focused on Developing Breakthroughs in Vertical Farming

Aug 12, 2020 12:40 PM ET

Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer AG and Temasek, the global investment company headquartered in Singapore, today announced the joint investment and formation of a new company, Unfold. The new venture will focus on innovation...

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG Tennessee Factory Produces 1 Millionth Energy Star Certified Washing Machine

Aug 12, 2020 12:30 PM ET

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics has produced its 1 millionth ENERGY STAR certified washing machine at the LG home appliance manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tenn.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Right Things in the Right Places

Aug 12, 2020 12:00 PM ET

We recognize that all water issues are local; every watershed has different characteristics, threats and opportunities. This means that to be a good water steward, our company must use water efficiently and responsibly, while also responding to the broader context of each watershed in which we operate

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: An Aluminum Smelter Far, Far Away

Aug 12, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Some producers of aluminum have developed an alternative form of electrolysis that produces only oxygen as a direct byproduct. It’s good news, and recently Apple decided to purchase this low carbon aluminum for use in their laptops.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GrowGeneration® to Donate Hydroponic Growing Systems to Urban Farms and Nonprofits Across the U.S. in Partnership with Whole Cities Foundation

Aug 12, 2020 11:00 AM ET

GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ:GRWG), ("GrowGen" or the "Company"), the largest chain of stand-alone specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its partnership with Whole Cities Foundation.