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"No Single Entity Can Solve This Challenge Alone": An Honest Conversation About Racial Inequity

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 02:11 PM EST

Originally published on jnj.com It's time to have hard and heartfelt conversations about the state of racism and inequity. At home. With friends and loved ones. With other members of your community. In the workplace. At Johnson Johnson, these conversations have been taking...

Alkermes: Our Responsibility to Combat Discrimination and Racism

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 01:30 PM EST

Originally published on LinkedIn Last week, more than 1,000 Alkermes employees came together virtually to listen to our colleagues who volunteered to share their stories of how racism and bias have impacted their lives. We are grateful to them for their openness and...

Our World Is Telling Us Something

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 12:00 PM EST

We’re taking action by collaborating and investing in global efforts to take care of our world – addressing climate change, plastic waste, and inequality simultaneously.

Going Beyond 'Fair Trade' With Hershey's Sustainable Cocoa Strategy

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 11:30 AM EST

• Hershey’s responsible sourcing efforts are about much more than certification • Addressing cocoa farming conditions and systemic problems is essential to sustainability • 100 percent certification is only the start of our investments to drive meaningful change

Enviva Partners, LP Announces Appointment of Jeff Ubben, Chairman of ValueAct Spring Fund, to Board of Directors

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 09:50 AM EST

BETHESDA, Md., Jun. 19 /CSRwire/ - Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) ( the or ) today announced that the sole member of the Partnerships general partner has appointed Jeffrey W. Ubben, Chairman of ValueAct and Co-Portfolio Manager of its Spring Fund, to the...

Comerica Bank and National Business League Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 08:30 AM EST

DALLAS, Jun. 19 /CSRwire/ - Comerica Bank today announced its $1 million commitment over four years to the National Business League as part of a national partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program (BCAP), an access to capital initiative to assist...

TotalDECOM Releases Tetra Tech-Sponsored Cross-Industry Learnings Report

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 08:01 AM EST

TotalDECOM Releases Tetra Tech-Sponsored Cross-Industry Learnings Report TotalDECOM released its Cross-Industry Learnings report in June 2020, sponsored by Tetra Tech. It offers a thorough look at the cost reductions and innovations made in decommissioning across sectors, including oil and gas, energy, and nuclear,...

United Airlines Strengthens Onboard Mask Policy to Further Protect Passengers and Employees Against COVID-19 Spread

Posted: Jun 19, 2020 – 08:00 AM EST

CHICAGO, Jun. 19 /CSRwire/ - United Airlines has announced that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe. While the...

PNC Commits More Than $1 Billion To Help End Systemic Racism and Support Economic Empowerment of African Americans and Low- And Moderate-Income Communities

Posted: Jun 18, 2020 – 04:45 PM EST

PITTSBURGH, Jun. 18 /CSRwire/ - The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced a commitment of more than $1 billion to help end systemic racism and support economic empowerment of African Americans and low- and moderate-income communities. "We are living in...

Study: Consumers Are Four to Six Times More Likely to Buy From, Trust, Champion, Defend Brands With a Strong Purpose

Posted: Jun 18, 2020 – 04:31 PM EST

NEW YORK, Jun. 18 /CSRwire/ - A global study analyzing the business value of brands having a well understood Purpose has revealed a strong business benefit as consumers are four to six times more likely to buy from, trust, champion, and defend companies...