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Fallout from pandemic and protests highlights income and wealth gaps that leave black Americans vulnerable

In the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, major corporations are rushing to embrace the Black Lives Matter movement. But several of the same corporations have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to members of Congress that are rated “F” by the NAACP.

For a group of elite black executives, police killings and protests have unleashed an outpouring of emotion and calls for action.

We’ll discuss Intel’s ambitious environmental goals – such as reaching 100% renewable energy by 2030 – and how the company has kept its employees and communities safe through COVID-19.

Mckesson said the George Floyd protests are providing an opportunity for lasting structural change.

We encourage corporate leaders who have committed support to Black Americans to take these critical actions for their workers.

Leading companies support all their stakeholders, even when they’re not yet being rewarded in the market.

We believe corporations have the power to influence profound social change around racial justice and equity. This week business leaders have reached out with questions on how to do just that. In that spirit, we’ve synthesized our latest our Diversity & Inclusion work.

Business leaders have been acknowledging the racial divides that plague our society and economy. That’s an important step, and it is welcomed. But we need more.

We’re looking at the latest insights from survey research each week, to see how Americans are feeling over the course of this unprecedented time.

We unpack the insights behind the Forbes Corporate Responders list.

Martin appears on CNBC to discuss the top issues employees and Americans believe companies should be focusing on, and which businesses are taking steps to effect real change.

Companies that are prioritizing their workers and communities are seeing outperformance relative to their industry peers

The bank announced Wednesday a new deployment of $35 million in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

The “Forbes Corporate Responders” list highlights large companies that reacted quickly and drastically to the pandemic.

It’s time to abandon the old definition of ESG.

JUST Industry Leaders have recovered at a faster rate than their peers.

How we should reopen our workplaces while protecting the health and safety of workers, customers, and communities?

Over time, the cumulative earnings from a temporary wage increase outpace those from a one-time bonus.

Lesson 1: Hope is not a plan.

Millions of Americans are risking their lives to feed us and bring meals, toiletries and new clothes to our doorsteps — but their pay, benefits and working conditions do not reflect the dangers they face at work.

“An auto company’s top priority right now is simple: survive,” said leading auto analyst Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley.

Companies that have cared for their workers in the past are seeing financial results today.

69% of America’s largest employers have announced added measures during the pandemic to protect workers and customers alike.