Category: Social Responsibility
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Appalachian Regional Commission are also part of the initial $19 million regional investment initiative. UnitedHealth Group has committed $10 million as a lead investor...
King Charles has asked for profits from a £1bn-a-year crown estate windfarm deal to be used for the “wider public good” rather than as extra funding for the monarchy. Under...
Fidelity Investments will commit $250 million to a new education initiative to support up to 50,000 underserved minority students with scholarships and mentorship programs in the next five years. The Invest...
New programs to provide STEM education & improve workforce development Bank of America is announcing a $1 million donation to Discovery Place to provide students and teachers resources and skills...
Grocer recognized for outstanding corporate citizenship and commitment to Zero Hunger | Zero Waste The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s grocer, today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of...
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today shared ways it is supporting generosity and philanthropy through its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. Blackbaud’s vision is...
Homebuilder’s industry-leading environmental, social and corporate governance practices earn company a place on Newsweek’s 2023 list. KB Home named one of America’s most responsible companies. KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one...
CommScope ranked #133 out of 500 companies listed by Newsweek as America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023. CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023....
Today’s CEOs face the challenge of not only balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders, but also addressing a broad array of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. As they identify...
World’s leading cloud provider announces new replenishment projects in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States to bring much needed clean water to communities around the world AWS re:Invent,...
By July 2026, all big publicly listed companies in the EU will have to take measures to increase women’s presence at their helm. The adoption of the so-called “Women on...
40% of profits to be donated in food quantitates as impact causes to NGO, non-profit and charitable initiatives. SuperFoodz.io to launch first impact token focused on solving hunger with goal...
On Thursday, MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. The €718.5 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity...
The European Commission has issued a further €8.5 billion, of which €6 billion through a NextGenerationEU green bond for its recovery programme and €2.5 billion to support Ukraine under the...
The Nature Conservancy Selected for Freshwater and Restoration Collaboration Union Pacific Railroad is adding Environmental Sustainability as a fourth pillar for its Community Ties Giving Program, extending the company’s bold commitment...
IBM announced at COP27 the new members of its global pro bono social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. This program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an...
The charitable arm of IKEA has released new research examining what investments can deliver the biggest emissions reductions across key sectors, and has pledged to invest €600m across various climate...
Grants pledged to Ocean Conservancy, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and Regional Plan Association as part of company’s $10 million philanthropic goal toward backing low-carbon communities Ahead of...
UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the company is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the organization’s first-ever partner solely dedicated to supporting global...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers A new effort to help more people of color in New York City become homeowners is launching today with the support...
The Progresando Initiative empowers Hispanic and Latino Adults to achieve economic and social mobility through high-impact careers Less than 6% of nurses are Hispanic or Latino, which is disproportionate to...
“Building Better Futures” program to support HBCU students through grant funding as they transition to careers and bolster UNCF’s K-12 Initiative to help students prepare for college American Express announced...
Wealth Opportunities Restored Through Homeownership (WORTH) grant will help approximately 5,000 homebuyers of color Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, local and State elected officials joined LISC Virginia and the RVA WORTH Homeownership Collaborative...
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and...
Multi-year strategy involves all parts of the firm and commits to creating positive and sustainable economic and social benefits for Indigenous Peoples Plan was developed in consultation with Indigenous stakeholders...
MetLife Foundation and Rise Against Hunger announced that their ongoing partnership has reached its one-millionth meal milestone. In 2014, the organizations joined forces on this shared goal to help end...
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has announced the launch of a nonprofit foundation – along with his parents, Robin and Jimmy Burrow – to help meet the needs of families...
Walgreens giving $500,000 each to Florida Disaster Fund and American Red Cross Hurricane Fund to support relief efforts; Company also making product donations to assist communities in need Walgreens is...
Grocer on track to donate 3 billion meals by 2025 Throughout the month of September, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) celebrated the five-year anniversary of its ambitious Zero Hunger | Zero...
Company to deploy over 200 associates and host relief events to help affected communities in Florida Lowe’s announced it will donate $2 million to support relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian left devastation across...
IFAD could become implementing partner of IMF initiative IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) designed to shore up sustainable growth in poorer countries Heads of state have identified food security...
Since 1992, The Home Depot has been partnering with the United Negro College Fund, an organization that works to build a robust pipeline of highly qualified college graduates from under-represented populations....
The program will fund projects advancing climate resilience and access to public green spaces and sport in communities disproportionately impacted by climate threats Green spaces play a critical role in...
Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a more humane and healthy planet through philanthropy, investment and advocacy, has announced that its Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent...
After heavy rains caused the Pearl River to flood and disrupt the local water treatment facility, the greater Jackson, MS community was left without water for drinking, cooking and plumbing....
Founder Yvon Chouinard and family have transferred all ownership to two new entities Every dollar that is not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed as dividends to protect the...
The electricity company will guarantee supply for five months from the date of the positive assessment of the non-profit organisation. The company undertakes to advise beneficiaries on the different possibilities...
LISC to lead Harris County Homeownership Collaborative and new initiative to create 5,000 homeowners of color by 2025. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and local elected officials joined LISC Houston and the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative,...
650- and 1,000-gallon water tanks sourced for each of 54 elementary, middle and high schools in the district Designed and built distribution system to make the water easily accessible to...
Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa. Football for Schools, a global programme to make football...
The municipalities chosen in the initiative Forest seeks people to grow launched by the energy company are Cerdedo-Cotobade in Pontevedra, Liérganes in Cantabria and Muelas del Pan and San Cebrián...
To Kick-off Hunger Action Month, Papa Johns expands Harvest Program, launches new partnerships with organizations working to relieve hunger and increases funding to help franchisees feed their local communities As citizens,...
The 2 MW Project Is a Follow-on Order to an Initial Successful 2 MW Project Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy...
RespectAbility announced their new Children’s Content Lab for Disabled TV Creators, to provide education and training for disabled writers, animators, and creative executives interested in preschool and children’s television. Supported...
These trailblazing leaders from across the US are helping speed the transition to a green economy Apple has introduced its second Impact Accelerator class — a cohort of 16 Black-,...
Stacy’s introduces limited-edition flavor and pledges a donation of $50,000 to the Girl Scouts As a female-founded brand that grew from a sandwich cart to distribution throughout the U.S. and Canada, Stacy’s Pita Chips...
Recipients include 36 nonprofit organizations across American Water’s national footprint The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility...
Since announcing American Express’ $10 million commitment to support Black-owned small businesses through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB), the program has helped small businesses meet critical needs and invest...
Grants to 53 organizations across region focus on basic needs, workforce development, and education in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities Bank of America announced more than $1.2 million in grants to...
Program will Help Reduce Financial Barriers and Benefit Students Across 10 U.S. Cities Frito-Lay announced a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that will further enable Black and...
The PGA TOUR Playoffs enter the crucial phase at the BMW Championship Fully-electric BMW i7 as the Hole-in-One Award All proceeds from the tournament go to the Evans Scholars Foundation...
Funds will be used to address urgent needs and long-term rebuilding efforts UnitedHealthcare and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, announced a $205,000 donation to help eastern Kentucky residents following the...
Report highlights Santander’s commitment to helping clients and communities prosper, supporting the green economy, and the impact of Santander’s five-year, $14 billion Inclusive Communities Plan Santander Holdings USA, Inc. today...
Historic flooding has claimed at least 37 lives in Eastern Kentucky, where scorching heat, steady rain and impassable roads continue to plague the hardest-hit communities and hamper rescue and relief...
Lowe’s announced that it will donate $500,000 to support disaster relief efforts for associates, customers and communities in direct response to severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. The donation will assist Lowe’s disaster relief...
Disney and the nonprofit Starlight Children’s Foundation teamed up at Texas Children’s Hospital to host a Spidey-themed delivery event to celebrate the launch of Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends Season 2....
1 million U.S. dollars donation to UNICEF’s “Learning Passport” Sony continues to make contributions and product donations to support humanitarian aid efforts for the affected populations in Ukraine and in...
More than $4.5 Million Committed to Disaster Response in 2022 The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $300,000 to support immediate disaster relief efforts in the communities impacted by...
As the world returns to travel, doing so sustainably and responsibly has never been more important. With growing impacts from climate change and rising demand for more sustainable hospitality options, Hilton is...
Airline launches campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and SU2C Ambassador Mandy Moore Mandy Moore joins American and SU2C to launch this year’s fundraising campaign with video alongside airline...
Rural lifestyle retailer will invest $150,000 each in Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited over the next three years to enhance conservation projects Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer...
In its largest donation ever, the foundation awards more than $1.2 million in scholarship funds 452 students in eight countries received a scholarship from the American Airlines Education Foundation. 107...
At the recently opened Veterans Square housing complex in Pittsburg, California, a new community is blossoming. It’s not uncommon to see residents like J.C. in the hall, serenading one of...
Funding Supports 63 Community Organizations to Provide Greater Access to Protein Tyson Foods, Inc. awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 non-profit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance...
Health system to donate $750,000 as part of $10 million commitment to expanding partnerships with HBCUs and HSIs HCA Healthcare, Inc., one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, announced that it will donate $750,000 to The University...
Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Center for Health Equity received a $1 million grant...
Grants to 28 organizations across the state focus on investing in basic needs, workforce development and education in vulnerable communities Bank of America today announced more than $1.5 million in...
The Amazon Literary Partnership announced more than $1 million in funding to 74 nonprofits nationwide Amazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that amplify emerging writers and diversity in...
Funds and volunteerism will address economic, social and environmental issues impacting underserved and underrepresented communities MetLife Foundation today announced a strategy aimed at driving inclusive economic mobility by addressing the...
Over the coming months and years, the online ebike store Journey Bikes has pledged to plant thousands of trees in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. The latest part of this...
Orange Belgium says THANK YOU to its customers for raising €265,444 for Belgian charities via Orange’s Thank You loyalty program, while redoubling efforts to reduce the environmental footprint and digital gap In May 2022, Orange Belgium expanded the Orange Thank You loyalty program, enabling customers to donate the value of their loyalty gifts to organizations that support...
Presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that is home to NBC/Telemundo owned stations, Project Innovation celebrates forward-thinking organizations that are uplifting diverse communities....
As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years of providing Better Care for a Better World, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation announced that it will honor this milestone anniversary by awarding three $150,000 grants to global nonprofit organizations that are...
Upgrades and Global Expansion Provide Additional Control, Visibility, Reliability and Recovery for Patient-Critical, Time-and Temperature-Sensitive Products UPS Healthcare today announced a market expansion and the next generation in the UPS Premier...
International conservation organization Rare launches Climate Culture Boston, its first community-based program designed to encourage impactful climate-positive behaviors Rare, an international conservation organization specializing in social change for the environment,...
Fund brings sustainable, mixed-use developments to New England communities UnitedHealth Group today announced a $25 million commitment to the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund II. The fund, launched by Conservation Law Foundation and Massachusetts...
Indeed, a leading global hiring platform, has joined other leading companies as a founding member of the World Wellbeing Movement with an aim to improve wellbeing across society. The World...
New electric vehicles from Einride will operate on high-frequency routes in GE Appliances’ U.S. supply chain GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is deploying a fleet of electric freight vehicles on...
Initiative is latest step toward the business and Foundation’s goal to advance food security across the globe through its Food for Good program Building on its investments, three new efforts...
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation works to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people. While The Home Depot has partnered with the HRC Foundation in the...
Pfizer aims to achieve net-zero targets ten years earlier than the expectations of the Net-Zero Standard Commitment is aligned with Pfizer’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities Pfizer also signs...
HSBC Bank USA and PVH Corp. are today announcing the first sustainable supply chain finance program that is tied to both environmental and social objectives, and based on suppliers’ sustainability ratings. The...
Second humanitarian relief flight provides resources to those impacted by Ukraine crisis FedEx Corp. and Direct Relief continue to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June...
Salesforce will collaborate on AT&T’s Connected Climate Initiative, aimed at reducing a gigaton of global emissions by 2035 AT&T IoT data integrates into Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to help its...
The company’s natural seaweed feed additive, SeaGraze, reduces “cow burps” by over 80% Symbrosia, a Hawai’i-based startup with a seaweed feed additive that reduces livestock methane emissions by over 80%, has...
Corona, in partnership with Oceanic Global and United By Blue, will kick off the program’s second year with a beach cleanup in Seattle and a new merchandise collaboration between Corona...
The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation is pleased to announce $170,000 in funding awards to the greater Worcester community through the Worcester Executive Fund and the Worcester Employee Impact Fund. The...
Retail Supplier Evaluation extends Oracle’s merchandising capabilities to add visibility and transparency into the ethical and environmental practices of all suppliers Oracle today expanded its merchandising procurement capabilities with the...
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a global collaboration with consumer goods company Unilever to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities in over 4,000 hotels. In 2019, IHG became the first...
New efforts build on history of giving, reinforce UPS’s purpose and advance social impact UPS and The UPS Foundation today shared three major announcements designed to positively impact communities around...
Oceana Canada is joining the Honourable Karina Gould, Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister...
New benefits include surgery support and LGBTQ+-specific provider search assistance In an effort to more fully support LGBTQ+ associates, H&R Block, has added to and enhanced its robust associate health and wellbeing...
Sourcemap debuts new platform for customs-grade supply chain traceability ahead of the June 21, 2022 enforcement deadline for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Platform expands proven Sourcemap supplier discovery and...
Honor marks Dow’s second consecutive year receiving this designation For the second consecutive year, Dow has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest...
Rubicon, a leading digital marketplace for waste and recycling and provider of innovative software-based solutions for businesses and governments worldwide, today announced the creation of the Rubicon Institute and its mission to “advance innovative,...
DNV is set to launch its SEEMP III Generator – as part of an integrated and easy digital solution to support customers in ensuring their compliance with SEEMP Part III...
Commitment from Equitable’s General Account to support affordable housing and help advance economic mobility in underserved communities Equitable, a leading financial services company and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, has made...
