Electrolux Highlights Lower Emissions and Investments for Improved Climate Impact in 2018 Sustainability Report

Tue, 03/26/2019 - 05:00

Companies, Investors Call for Improved Integration of the Sustainable Development Goals Across Business Strategies and Financial Markets

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 18:45

Companies and investors joined representatives from Government and the UN today to discuss how the private sector can play a greater role in directing capital towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Traditional Medicinals is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:00

Since Traditional Medicinals started their support of Whole Planet Foundation in 2008, they have donated over $300,000 to empower women through microcredit and have pledged $50,000 as a Supplier Alliance for Microcredit member in 2019 to alleviate global poverty.

Last Chance to Register! Employee Giving is Growing at an Unmatched Pace - Learn Why March 26th!

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 13:45

Have you ever wondered what real difference it makes when employees give through workplace giving programs as opposed to other fundraising methods like Facebook, GoFundMe, or Text2Give? Or maybe you've questioned what makes payroll deduction giving more beneficial to charities, employee donors, and employers as opposed to other donation payment methods like credit card, PayPal, and check?

Ecolab-GreenBiz Survey Finds Corporations Still Struggle to Translate Water Goals Into Action on the Ground

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:00

There is a growing sense of urgency about water scarcity as a business risk, but almost half of all companies don’t have a plan to achieve their water reduction targets. That is the key finding of a new survey conducted by Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, and the sustainability news and research organization GreenBiz.

National Urban League: Dedicated to Economic Empowerment

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:00

‘Viewpoints’ invites guest authors from outside of Wells Fargo to share an important perspective related to their work. Today, we welcome Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League.

Video | Seventh Generation is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 10:00

Seventh Generation has donated $550,000 to alleviate poverty through microcredit with us and has pledged $50,000 in 2018. Their giving over time has created approximately 16,800 microloans and more than 96,900 opportunities for microentrepreneurs around the globe.

World Water Day 2019: Addressing Water Scarcity and the Need for Sanitation and Access to Clean Water Globally

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 14:40

783 million (1 in 9) people do not have access to clean water, and it is projected that two thirds of humanity will live in water-stressed areas by 2025. Nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of 5 worldwide is due to a water-related disease. Gaining a better understanding of how water impacts political and social stability around the globe and knowing how to solve these problems is vital to addressing the growing water crisis.

Video | Chobani is #FundingHerFuture through Whole Planet Foundation

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:30

Chobani joined the Foundation’s mission to alleviate poverty last year, and they have pledged $50,000 as a 2019 Supplier Alliance for Microcredit member to alleviate global poverty.

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Global Poverty Through Microcredit

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 17:00

Every quarter Whole Planet Foundation aggregates field metrics from our microfinance partners who are disbursing and collecting microcredit loans to people living in poverty. With a small loan – the current average first size is $178 - an impoverished entrepreneur has the opportunity to create or expand a home-based business and generate income for herself and her family.