At Autodesk, sustainability takes center stage. Snapshot In 2014, Autodesk launched the Autodesk Foundation to invest in and support nonprofits using design to solve challenges around climate change, water access, and other global issues. The Autodesk Foundation also invests in startups that are scaling early-stage technologies that have the potential to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas […]
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Frontier Communications
Frontier aims to use its technology to address critical connectivity needs and find ways to promote digital inclusion. Snapshot Broadband for Good, Frontier’s social impact program, uses its fiber technology to address connectivity needs, increase inclusion, and bridge the digital divide. To reinforce its commitment to sustainability, Frontier introduced the Red Loves Green initiative. Kickstarting this […]
NetApp
NetApp empowers communities through data, giving, volunteering, and military support. Snapshot NetApp has three core programs: (1) NetApp Data Explorers, which empowers teens to discover and develop data literacy skills; (2) NetApp Serves, a program where employees apply their skills and expertise to causes they care about; and (3) community investments in its core focus […]
Shipt
Shipt sets its sights on being the most community engaged company in the nation by 2025. Snapshot Shipt unveiled new initiatives at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, aiming to combat food insecurity by supporting local businesses, creating a healthier marketplace, and advancing food security research, while also expanding access to healthy […]
Antler
Antler makes moves to turn venture capital into a force for good. Snapshot Antler is a member of VentureESG, a community-based nonprofit that aims to make ESG a standard throughout the venture capital value chain. To support climate action, Antler has made investments in over 90 climate- related tech companies. These companies include NeoCarbon, which […]
Ferrero Rocher
Sustainability is the mantra at Ferrero Roche. Snapshot To reduce its use of plastic in packaging, Ferrero Rocher introduced eco-designed boxes made of polypropylene, a material that’s easier to recycle. Since the introduction of these eco-designed boxes, plastic usage in packaging has been reduced by approximately 6,000 tons, equivalent to over 360 million plastic bottles. […]
Taco Bell
For 30 years, Taco Bell has been working to break down barriers to educate and inspire future leaders. Snapshot The Taco Bell Foundation was created in 1992 to help youth in the U.S. pursue their educational dreams. In 2018, the foundation launched the Live Más Scholarship Renewal Program to continue supporting previous scholarship recipients along […]
Target
Target takes aim at equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Snapshot Established in 1991, the Target Foundation invests in leaders, organizations, coalitions and networks that expand economic opportunity in communities. To accelerates its work to create racial equity for Black team members, guests and communities, Target established the Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) committee in 2020. […]
Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company aims to improve lives, from employees to those who touch its business. Snapshot Founded in 1984, the Coca-Cola Foundation is Coca-Cola Company’s international philanthropic arm. Coca-Cola Give enables consumers to donate to local schools or causes of their choice by scanning codes under Coca-Cola product caps. Water is a core ingredient in […]
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is using its resources to usher in a low carbon economy to combat climate change and create inclusive economic growth. Snapshot Goldman Sachs plans to put $750 billion to work by 2030 to help its clients accelerate climate transition and advance inclusive growth. The company has invested $8 billion in undeserved communities in […]