News by subject: Corporate Social Responsibility

A shift in production by Bacardi at the world's largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much-needed hand sanitizers that are in high demand as a result of COVID-19. The Bacardi Corporation distillery in...

TDK Corporation (TOKYO:6762) announces that it has recently joined the Responsible Business Alliance (headquartered in Virginia, U.S.A.; hereinafter "RBA"), the world's largest industry coalition dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global...

To help meet the critical needs resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $25 million to support organizations on the front lines responding to the outbreak. "In times of need, we see communities...

RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science today announces the launch of its upgraded ESG Risk Platform ? the world's largest and most comprehensive due diligence database on ESG and business conduct risks. "RepRisk has been on the cutting...

Assurant, Inc. , a global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today published its new Social Responsibility Report. The Report highlights Assurant's commitment to building a stronger...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive") , the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ride-sharing network, is pleased to welcome Jay Wilgar, a 20-year veteran of start-up management and business growth, to the Facedrive executive team as Chief Strategy...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive") , the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ride-sharing network, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a comprehensive redesign of the Facedrive rider application. The redesign further enhances...

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. , an industry-leading home and security products company, announced that it has taken steps to elevate the Company's focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues that drive long-term value for our...

Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the regional winners of the 28th annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration...

Xcel Energy received a national 2020 Climate Leadership Award today from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry, in partnership with America's Pledge. The company was recognized with an Organizational Leadership award,...

Today, Publix Super Markets established a program to allow customers and associates at its Tennessee stores to make donations to a relief fund for those impacted by recent weather events. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their...

Following are the latest Corporate Social Responsibility news releases and story ideas available from Business Wire. These recaps, curated by Business Wire, provide reporters and bloggers around the globe instant access to the latest news releases,...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive") , the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it expects to officially launch its rideshare services in Orillia, Ontario within the next 30 days, making Facedrive the...

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a new green trade group created to promote additive manufacturing, announced today that it had hired Sherry Handel as its first Executive Director. The AMGTA was launched in November 2019 to...

Yum! Brands, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Heartstyles, a company offering a world-class leadership development program, to unlock potential and build the capabilities of people who drive the performance for KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell...

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced an expansion to its Down Payment Assistance program that will now help pay up to $7,500 toward a down payment and closing costs for qualified buyers.* The program provides an affordable option...

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that its Hong Kong office has received for the fifth consecutive year the Hong Kong Council of Social Service's Caring Company award in recognition of the Firm's commitment to caring...

HCL Foundation (HCLF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of HCL Technologies, today announced the recipients of the fifth edition of HCL Grant in the presence of Padma Bhushan, Mr. Kapil Dev, a legend in the global world of cricket and...

PPG today announced that PPG and the PPG Foundation invested $11.8 million in communities worldwide in 2019. The funds supported community sustainability and educational programming, and highlight PPG's commitment to supporting communities where its...

UBS and Bloomberg announce the launch of "Girls Take Finance," a global initiative that expands the 2019 "Girls Take" events to 12 cities worldwide. "Girls Take Finance" aims to inspire the next-generation of leaders by providing young women, aged...

Following are the latest Corporate Social Responsibility news releases and story ideas available from Business Wire. These recaps, curated by Business Wire, provide reporters and bloggers around the globe instant access to the latest news releases,...

VF Corporation , one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, announced the closing of its ?500 million green bond offering, representing the first green bond issued in the apparel and footwear industry. The amount...

The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2019 Annual Report detailing the organization's mission, history and key achievements over the course of the past year. Establishing a fair, responsible and...

Today, Lincoln Financial Group celebrates recent accolades in corporate responsibility, highlighting the company's significant efforts to improve the lives of its customers, employees and communities, and setting the stage for the next decade of...

Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today announced the launch of "The Only Progress is Human," a global initiative to increase awareness of today's societal and environmental challenges, and to inspire people to use the...

Hasbro, Inc., a global play and entertainment company, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies. Hasbro has been...

Power management company Eaton today announced that it has been named one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a firm focused on defining and advancing the standards of ethical best practices around the world. This year marks...

VF Corporation , a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical...

Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a leading manufacturer of personal care, household and cosmetics products, has once again been selected by U.S. think-tank Ethisphere Institute for inclusion in the World's Most Ethical Companies® 2020 list, which was...

Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college, today launched a new campaign designed to bring awareness to the importance of career-readiness and make an impact on its local communities.1 Now through March 22, students and alumni as...

Woods Services, a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based organization, was awarded the 2019 Aramark Building Community Organizational Leadership Award, in recognition of its efforts to provide innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health and case...

PPG today announced initiatives to support coronavirus relief efforts in China. The company will donate $143,437 USD (1,000,000 RMB) to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation to assist with mid- to long-term recovery efforts, such as training, mental...

Facedrive Inc. ("Facedrive") , the first Canadian peer-to-peer, eco-friendly ridesharing network, is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of 361,010 common shares issued at a price of $2.77...

Kemper Corporation announced today that its president and CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. has been elected to serve as chair of the JDRF International Board of Directors (IBOD). JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D)...

Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Teleperformance (Paris:TEP), a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, met today and reviewed the consolidated and parent company financial statements for the year ended December...

In 2019, the Wells Fargo Foundation launched a new philanthropic strategy anchored around unlocking economic opportunity for people and communities by addressing housing affordability, small business growth and financial health. The Foundation...

Bank of America Community Development Banking (CDB) provided a record $4.88 billion in loans, tax credit equity investments, and other real estate development solutions, surpassing last year's record of $4.7 billion. CDB delivers innovative financing...

Occupational health and safety concerns rank among the highest risks faced by companies, according to RepRisk's report on the Most Controversial Companies of 2019. RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm, today released its annual 2019 Most...

Following are the latest Corporate Social Responsibility news releases and story ideas available from Business Wire. These recaps, curated by Business Wire, provide reporters and bloggers around the globe instant access to the latest news releases,...

As a continuing investment in its employees, IAT Insurance Group, a leading provider of specialty property, casualty and surety products, is pleased to announce the launch of the IAT College Loan Assistance Support (CLAS) program. Beginning in the...

Elanco Animal Health Inc. today announced that its shared value East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA) initiative has delivered a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of almost 250% for dairy and poultry smallholder farmers, their families and other...

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces Apon Wellbeing and A Beautiful Mess as winners of the 2019 Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge. More than 400 applications were received for the second edition of the global...

The Wills Group released today its third annual community engagement report, "Lives in Motion," reflecting on the impact made in 2019 by the Wills Group ? its employees, partners, and friends ? on deserving communities across the Mid-Atlantic region....

The nVent Foundation today announced 11 recipients from its latest round of grants focused on expanding access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for youth from underserved and underrepresented communities. This is the...

Family-owned Bacardi Limited has been doing the right thing for its people, its community and the planet more than 158 years. Today, the company released its fiscal year 2019 Good Spirited Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report to provide open and...

Following are the latest Corporate Social Responsibility news releases and story ideas available from Business Wire. These recaps, curated by Business Wire, provide reporters and bloggers around the globe instant access to the latest news releases,...

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced three winners of the Firm's fourth KKR Eco-Innovation Award, naming Apple Leisure Group in First Place and Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited and Renaissance Parc Development as Runners-Up....

Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum, has been recognized as the top aluminum industry performer in The Sustainability Yearbook 2020, a comprehensive guide that provides in-depth analysis on environmental, social and...

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Hans Sauter as the Company's first Chief Sustainability Officer. Under Sauter's leadership, Fresh Del Monte Produce will continue its efforts to focus heavily on sustainability throughout the business,...

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. today announced its ongoing commitment to sustainability, reaffirming the company's goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. Guided by a corporate purpose that is rooted in the optimism of youth and a promise to help build...