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Business Disruption and a Just Transition

Events, Media & Communications

Over the past decade, major economic and social trends have been shifting the nature of work both in the U.S. and globally.

Wells Fargo Receives ‘Outstanding’ Community Reinvestment Act Rating

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., has received a rating of “Outstanding” in its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation, which covers the years 2012 to 2018.

Republic Services Is Taking the Lead in Composting

Environment

Republic Services is known as industry leader in recycling and waste disposal. But people may not realize that Republic is also a leader in composting – in California, Oregon and other markets in the West.

Wells Fargo Announces California CRA Rating of Outstanding

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for California is Outstanding.

Wells Fargo Announces Minnesota, Twin Cities CRA Rating of ‘Outstanding’

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MINNEAPOLIS – May 4, 2020 – Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for both the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities. The bank’s strong performance on the exam’s components reflected positive results in Minnesota and other markets the bank serves.

National Grid Foundation to Help Communities Address Food Insecurity and Human Services Impacted by COVID-19

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The National Grid Foundation Board of Directors today announced a $500,000 donation for 45 community organizations across Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island to help support hunger relief and human services.

Wells Fargo Announces Colorado CRA Rating

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Colorado is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities.

Wells Fargo Announces Iowa CRA Rating

Wells Fargo & Company today announced that its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Iowa is “Outstanding.” Wells Fargo also received a national rating of “Outstanding” from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) as a result of the company’s strong performance on the exam’s components and the company’s proven commitment to serving low- to moderate-income communities.

Foundations Can Increase Payouts: Here’s How

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In these times of crisis, foundations have an opportunity to help by increasing their payout. This blog from FSG co-founder Mark R. Kramer explains why it's OK to pay out more than 5%.

All the Ways to Support COVID-19 Relief on #GivingTuesdayNow

Health & Healthcare

Extending its long-standing relationship with GivingTuesday, PayPal has today announced it is supporting #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving and unity as an urgent response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.

Local CITGO Retailer Offering $0.99 Meals to Children in Need During COVID-19 Crisis

Social Impact & Volunteering

A CITGO retailer in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is stepping up to Fuel Good in its local community during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The Pickard Street CITGO is providing $0.99 meals for children unable to rely on school lunches during the statewide stay-at-home order.

Bacardi’s Fastest Product Launch? Hand Sanitizers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A project team of 30 at Bacardi Bottling Corporation in Jacksonville, FL worked quickly to source the materials needed, identify shifts on site, and launch in a matter of days – resulting in the fastest product launch Bacardi has ever seen.

Land Betterment Corporation Joins the Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to announce its acceptance to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

The Hershey Company Commits $1 Million to Production of Disposable Facemasks

Health & Healthcare

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has announced that it is committing $1 million to acquire, install and staff a new manufacturing line dedicated to the production of facemasks.

Alkermes Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund to Support Innovative Programs Helping Vulnerable Patient Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that the company is now accepting applications for its newly-established COVID-19 Relief Fund, a special edition of the company's signature Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program.

Black & Veatch, Outside Collaborators at Work Developing Coronavirus Solutions

Innovation & Technology

Pressing to expedite solutions that soften COVID-19’s impact on communities, Black & Veatch is at work collaborating with companies, entrepreneurs and a university to find pioneering ways to mitigate the coronavirus outbreak.

T-Mobile Donates Half a Million Medical Masks and Invites Customers and Employees to Join in Thanking COVID-19 Heroes for #GivingTuesdayNow

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile goes big every year on Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to doing good deeds that is typically held right after Thanksgiving. But today, in the midst of these unprecedented times where brave frontline workers are stepping up every day to take big risks to protect us ALL, the world needs a Giving Tuesday NOW.

Keep America Beautiful Takes the Great American Cleanup Virtual in 2020

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® is bringing America’s leading volunteer-driven community improvement program, the Great American Cleanup®, directly to people’s homes with today’s kickoff of the Great American Cleanup Virtual Experience.

Ideagen® TV UK Global Goals 2030 Digital Summit - Monday, May 4, 2020

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen TV “Powered By Azure” is dedicated to providing a global platform to foster cross-sector collaboration by the world’s leading Brands, Companies, NGOs and Public Sector to create innovative solutions via collaboration at scale while creating awareness of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Shifting Gears: Helping Furloughed Employees Find New Opportunities

The number of job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of staggering – with another 3.8 million people losing their jobs in the U.S. last week. While many companies have had to make the difficult decision to furlough employees, other industries are ramping up efforts to deal with increased need. Now, one collaborative effort has created a technology platform to connect companies with talent, and ultimately help more individuals find new roles.

Statement from Alkermes on Response to COVID-19

Health & Healthcare

As we work together to navigate the rapidly evolving environment due to COVID-19, our priority continues to be protecting the health of our employees and that of the communities in which we live and work.

United: Continuing to Serve Our Communities

Health & Healthcare

Leveraging the full power of our airline to make every action count, click here to see just a few examples of how we’re continuing to contribute in the fight against COVID-19.

HP Life: How to Make Yourself More Valuable while Social Distancing

Innovation & Technology

What HP offers isn’t a degree, although you do get a certificate of completion. It is a breadth of basic courses, so you understand how the various parts of any company work.