Global Compact Network Canada Launches a Set of Tools Designed to Advance Gender Equality in the Private Sector at the Business for Gender Equality Virtual Forum With Leaders, Advocates, and Change-makers

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 09:00

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada welcomed leaders, advocates, and change-makers at the Business for Gender Equality virtual forum.

ON Semiconductor Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Third Year in a Row

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:25

ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON),, energy efficient innovations, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index, recognizing companies with sustainable business practices. This is the third time the company has been included in the index.

Leading Impact Investors, Water Experts Launch Water Finance Exchange

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 16:30

Leading Impact Investors, Water Experts Launch Water Finance Exchange
Innovative Platform to Close Funding Gap in U.S. Communities, Improve Access to Safe, Sustainable Drinking and Wastewater Systems

'First line of defense': COVID Prompts Rethink in Role of Buildings

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 15:25

Empowering Rural Doctors Through Digital Nutrition Education

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 13:45

As part of Herbalife Nutrition’s Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) global initiative to eradicate hunger and provide nutrition education and resources, Herbalife Nutrition partnered with the Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF) to launch...

Finding Common Ground in Unexpected Places

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:00

Jim King never takes his ability to walk, see or hear for granted. For the past three years, he has volunteered as a ski coach with Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, which provides life-enhancing outdoor recreation for over 3,600 youth...

Why Climate Finance? Why Now?

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:05

“Why climate finance,” you might ask? In 25 years of reporting on sustainable business, I have become fascinated by the pivotal relationship between capital and innovative solutions to climate-related issues.

Verizon Supports Remote Learning in New York City With $43M Commitment, Impacting 39,000 Students

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 18:25

As COVID-19 causes some New York City schools to temporarily continue to distance learn, Verizon is supporting efforts to provide digital learning tools to students

VMware Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 16:50

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced the company has been recognized on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), one of the world’s leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarks. VMware ranked in the 94th percentile...

There is Power in Collective Action. Ready to be a Force for Good?

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 17:30

At America’s Charities, empowering businesses and their employees to help each other and the community around them is what we do. That dual external and internal focus is where we excel.