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BNP Paribas launches Microfix, a currency-hedging microfinance fund

BNP Paribas is demonstrating its commitment to responsible investing and sustainable development by supporting the creation of Microfix, a new currency-hedging microfinance fund.

BNP Paribas donates second-hand PCs to charity organisations

BNP Paribas' Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) has launched its Second Life PC venture, which consists of recycling over 200 computers by donating them to charitable organisations such as Emmaüs, Restos du Coeur (Restaurants of the Heart), Secours Catholique (Catholic Aid) or the...

BNP Paribas cooperates with the Pasteur Institute in the global fight against infectious diseases

BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) helps in the global fight against infectious diseases by joining forces with the Institut Pasteur, a long-time partner of the BNP Paribas Foundation. BNP Paribas CIB will offer financial aid across 29 countries to medical research teams from the...

Canon partnerships with the Red Cross to support education for youth

In July 2006, Canon Europe Ltd. formalised its partnership with the Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Canon is providing support for programs conducted by 13 Red Cross National Societies across Europe, with a particular focus on Red Cross youth projects that support and...

Canon supports Red Cross in promoting international humanitarian law

The French Red Cross is carrying out a project to introduce teenagers (10–19 year-old age group) to the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) on the protection of victims of war and related issues.

Alcoa Foundation operates a Month of Service program for management and employee volunteers

Alcoa supports a variety of projects through the Alcoa Foundation's Worldwide Month of Service which supports and encourages volunteering by Alcoa employees around the world.

Kodak supported NGOs in Tsunami photo project in Sri Lanka

After the South Asian Tsunami hit the eastern shore of Sri Lanka in 2004, Merlin, the UK medical NGO, immediately responded to the disaster and asked for partnerships.

Kodak participated in Volunteer Week in Brazil

Kodak was among some 50 American companies operating in Brazil to participate in the first annual Volunteer Week, held under the auspices of USAID with environmental improvement as the theme.

Kodak supported NGOs to create a hospital for children cancer patients

Kodak Brasileira was one of the first companies to lend financial support to Grupo de Apoio a Crianca com Cancer (GACC), a non-profit organisation based in Sao Jose dos Campos that planned to create a hospital for children with cancer.

Casio launched pink camera to support Breast Cancer Campaign

Casio America joined hands with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in launching a new digital camera, the EXILIM EX-Z75 Pink Ribbon.

Chevron supports Global Fund to fight diseases

Chevron Corporation is Global Fund's first Corporate Champion, making a commitment to invest in Global Fund-supported programs fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in parts of Asia and Africa.

Cisco supports NEPAD E-Schools demonstration project

Cisco is a key participant in the New Partnership for Africa's Development of e-Schools by contributing with both people and financial resources to implement information and communication technology in educational institutions across the continent.

Cisco partners with Grameen Solutions in Bangladesh

Cisco partners with Grameen Solutions to establish business centers in rural Bangladesh that serve as distribution points for a variety of services, such as birth and death certificates, healthcare, distance learning, and retail sales of such necessities as hybrid seeds.

Cisco works together with Relief International to support rural enterprise in Lebanon

Cisco is partnering with Relief International to implement the Cisco Rural Enterprise Development for Information Technology (CREDIT) program. This program extends small loans to entrepreneurs wanting to start new IT and Internet access-related businesses in rural areas of Lebanon.

Citigroup partners with Rainforest Alliance to support sustainable livelihoods and ecosystems

In 2007 the Citi Foundation granted $200,000 to the Rainforest Alliance (RA) to build the capacity of small and growing businesses and communities.

Croatian company donates mine clearance machine

In 2006, the Croatian company DOK-ING donated a mine clearance machine to NPA's mine action programme in Croatia for a period of one year.

Clorox supports the American Red Cross

For generations, Clorox has supported the American Red Cross, donating money and products like Glad® trash bags, Clorox® bleach and other disinfecting cleaners to help the American Red Cross with its disaster relief efforts.

Coca-Cola partners with WWF to promote sustainable agriculture

Coca-Cola’s partnership with WWF promotes sustainable agriculture in Coca-Cola’s supply chain, focusing on the production of sugar cane, and more recently oranges and corn. They have initiated a number of pilot projects to improve production and farm practices.

Coca-Cola develop community water partnerships with NGOs

Coca-Cola collaborates with UNDP, USAID, Global Water Challenge, PlayPumps International, CARE, Ocean Conservancy and others to protect watersheds and support initiatives that bring clean water and sanitation to under-served areas.

Red Cross Society trains Coca-Cola staff in disaster response skills

In Thailand, Coca-Cola formed a disaster preparedness partnership with the Thai Red Cross Society to train its employees.