Alcoa Foundation Announces Sustainability Investments on International Corporate Philanthropy Day: Total Investment of $7 Million to Reduce, Recycle, Replenish
As the world celebrates International Corporate Philanthropy Day, Alcoa Foundation has announced a new $7 million investment to address regional environmental challenges, improve energy efficiency and enhance global reforestation projects. The investment aligns with Alcoa Foundation’s sustainability focus: ‘Reduce, Recycle, Replenish,’ and will engage employees and communities where Alcoa operates to enhance the environment.

No Small Acts, Only Big Results
As a proud member of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy since 2004, Bloomberg was pleased to recognize International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD).

Philanthropy is at the core of Bloomberg’s culture. Last year alone Bloomberg's philanthropic efforts extended to charities and non-profit organizations in more than 50 cities worldwide. Through community service and charitable giving, Bloomberg strives to make a positive impact on neighboring communities with a wide range of programs in the areas of health, sustainability, literacy, social welfare and the arts. The program reflects the unique and dynamic qualities of both the Company’s mission and its employees, through three main principles: Global Reach, Effective Engagement, and Innovation.

Campbell Soup Company Unveils Ten-Year Plan To Reduce Childhood Obesity And Hunger In Camden
On February 16, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) unveiled a plan to reduce childhood obesity and hunger in Camden, Campbell’s home since 1869. The company will invest $10 million over ten years with the goal of reducing childhood obesity and hunger in Camden’s 23,000 children by 50 percent.

Campbell’s President and CEO and CECP Member Douglas R. Conant said, “Obesity is a national crisis, but it is even more acute in Camden. We absolutely believe this important effort can nourish the lives of thousands of Camden children, both physically and emotionally, and help prepare them for a productive future.”

Helping Communities Thrive
Credit Suisse is committed to philanthropy around the world. As a responsible global citizen, Credit Suisse actively supports education, microfinance, and other organizations where employees can contribute in meaningful ways as volunteers. Beyond its established regional philanthropic programs, Credit Suisse has also worked with several international development partners since 2007 to improve the future of education and economic prospects of more than two million children and adults.

A Focus on Building Economic Growth Worldwide
Goldman Sachs is proud to join CECP in recognizing International Corporate Philanthropy Day.  Chairman and CEO, Lloyd C. Blankfein, addressed CEOs at the Board of Boards Executive Luncheon, discussing the responsibility of the business community to address challenges that go beyond the traditional bottom line, as well as the strategic approach behind the Goldman Sachs corporate engagement portfolio.

Goldman Sachs and its people are committed to helping in communities where they work and live, and in places more distant, where the firm’s ideas, people and resources can make a difference. The firm’s philanthropy aligns with its core business by creating initiatives that help extend economic growth and opportunity. Since 2007, Goldman Sachs has launched several of its largest philanthropic investments, including 10,000 Women, 10,000 Small Businesses, and Goldman Sachs Gives.”

Revitalizing the Local Community
In 2010, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced a new strategy to improve Hartford, Connecticut’s Asylum Hill neighborhood for local residents and employees. The Hartford, headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, partnered with the city and Asylum Hill community organizations to commit $7 million in contributions over five years to key revitalization projects and strategic partnerships. This commitment will provide funding for education, community support services and neighborhood revitalization through long-term partnerships with critical stakeholders and nonprofit organizations in Asylum Hill.

HSBC Climate Partnership
In February 2011, the HSBC Climate Partnership celebrated the achievements of its pioneering five-year program to create long-term environmental and commercial value.  The HSBC Climate Partnership is one of the largest corporate employee engagement programs on climate change – a $100 million partnership with four global environmental nongovernmental organizations: The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and World Wildlife Federation.

Promoting education and training for tomorrow’s economy
Infosys’ vision is to be a responsible, leading global organization working towards the greater common good by setting global benchmarks for a sustainable tomorrow. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s strategy.

On International Corporate Philanthropy Day, CEO and Managing Director S. Gopalakrishnan joined leading global peers at the Board of Boards CEO Conference in New York. That same afternoon, Mr. Gopalakrishnan spoke at a special event at the United Nations headquarters focusing on the second Millennium Development Goal – achieving universal primary education.

ITT Watermark: From Disaster Response to Disaster Risk Reduction
In the last decade, the frequency, severity and complexity of disasters has dramatically increased, affecting billions of people and straining the capacity of government and humanitarian organizations worldwide. Through the years, ITT has sought to secure clean drinking water for victims of these disasters and has responded with critical funding, product, and trained responders to emergencies around the world.

Engaging Stakeholders in Community Investment
On February 28, 2011, in celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, Moody’s recognized their philanthropic efforts with several initiatives.

Ray McDaniel, Moody’s CEO, sent an email to Moody’s offices worldwide recognizing ICPD and applauding the 1808 employees (44% of global staff) who participated in corporate sponsored volunteer programs in 2010, a 46% increase from 2009.

Building Wells to Provide Sustainable Access to Safe Drinking Water in Afghanistan
Roshan, Afghanistan’s leading telecommunications provider, is pleased to support International Corporate Philanthrophy Day. For Roshan, giving back to the community has always been part of the company's core values and ingrained in the way in which it operates in the country. International Corporate Philanthropy Day means reaffirming Roshan's lifelong partnership with communities in Afghanistan.

Impacting Student Achievement through a Signature Service-Learning Program
State Farm® is celebrated International Corporate Philanthropy Day by sharing a grant opportunity that is helping to change the world of education and impacting student achievement.   Applications were accepted for State Farm Youth Advisory Board service-learning grants in areas that the State Farm Youth Advisory Board chose as issues that are important to teens and young adults—driver safety, access to higher education/closing the achievement gap, financial literacy, natural and societal disaster preparedness, and environmental responsibility.  And, these grants are substantial – ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.  

UNDP and Western Union Join Forces to Channel Remittances for Development
On February 28, 2011, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Western Union Foundation announced a US$500,000 initiative to assist Filipino and Moroccan migrants living and working abroad to contribute to sustainable local development in their home countries.