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Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

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Awards & Rankings

CVS Health Wins Gold in Enterprise AI, and Silver in Customer Experience AI at 2026 Stevie® (American Business Awards®) for Enterprise Scale AI Innovation

CVS Health has been named a Gold winner in Enterprise AI and Silver in Customer Experience AI categories at the 2026 Stevie® Awards (American Business Awards®), one of the most prestigious and rigorously judged business awards programs in the United States.

Research & Reports

Gildan Announces the Publication of Its 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Progress Towards Key Social and Environmental Targets

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 22nd Sustainability Report, highlighting progress under its Next Generation Sustainability strategy and ongoing efforts to create long-term value.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

GORE-TEX® Fabrics: 50 Years. Going Further, Together.

W. L. Gore & Associates is celebrating 50 years of GORE-TEX® Fabrics - highlighting science-led innovation and a commitment to “responsible performance,” bringing performance, durability, and sustainability forward together.

Education & Workforce Development

Southwire and SKILLED Nation Continue Investing in the Next Generation

Two years ago, Southwire partnered with SKILLED Nation, formerly SkillPointe Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to innovative scholarship solutions, to create a scholarship for 12 for Life® students graduating high school.

Awards & Rankings

Trane Recognized in Green Builder’s 2026 Sustainable Brand Index

Trane® and RunTru®, brands of Trane Technologies, have been recognized by Green Builder® in Green Builder’s 2026 Sustainable Brand Index, which highlights the companies that builders, architects, and industry professionals trust most in sustainable building.

Environment

SCS Europe Expands Support for EU Emissions Trading System Compliance Ahead of Anticipated Verifier Accreditation

SCS Europe is uniquely positioned to serve ETS verification expectations through its combined experience across EU regulatory programs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

High Point Spring Market Emphasizes Sustainable Materials Procurement

At High Point Market, Cascale’s Angie Kenny moderates a panel highlighting sustainable furnishing materials.

Awards & Rankings

ANGEL’S ENVY® Celebrates Double Honors at 2026 Icons of Whisky Awards

The team behind every bottle of ANGEL’S ENVY® whiskey is raising a glass to a monumental achievement: winning global “Production Team of the Year” at the 2026 Icons of Whisky Awards — a landmark honor recognizing craftsmanship, passion, and precision.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

AEG Presents’ Zipangu Festival Showcases Upcycled Denim Collaboration Focused on Cultural Expression and Sustainable Design

Unveiling to tens of thousands of fans on May 16, ahead of the Forza Horizon 6 release on May 19, the denim jacket collection highlights a commitment to sustainable design and cultural storytelling.

Health & Healthcare

Kate Spade New York Releases 2025 Global Social Impact Report, Renewing Commitment To Reach 250,000 Women and Girls With Mental Health Resources by 2030

Kate Spade New York has published its 2025 Global Social Impact Report, marking more than a decade of investment in women's mental health and the brand's most ambitious goals to date.

Corporate Responsibility

Rising Costs Sideline Nearly Half of Canadian Kids From Organized Sports

Kellogg’s® Mission Tiger™ is launching in Canada to help more kids get in the game. Through a partnership with KidSport Canada, WK Kellogg Canada is working to remove barriers and expand access to organized sports.

Events

Early Bird Pricing Now Open for the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit

Concordia is pleased to announce that Early Bird pricing is now available for the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, taking place this September in New York City alongside the United Nations General Assembly.

Events

Keynote Announced: Human Connection in the Age of AI

At the PR Daily Conference, bestselling author and marketing strategist David Meerman Scott will deliver a keynote on the power of human connection in an AI-driven world.

Volunteering & Community

Purpose in Action: MetLife Employees Lead Sustainability Efforts from Tampa to Global Communities

Corporate Responsibility

This Small Business Month, KeyBank Highlights Advice Driven Business Banking Through Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program

In recognition of Small Business Month, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is highlighting how its Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program is changing the way it serves small‑to‑midsize businesses—by putting real conversations and practical advice at the center of the relationship.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Smarter eCommerce Supply Chain Starts With the Right Network

As eCommerce continues to redefine customer expectations, supply chains must evolve to deliver speed, flexibility, and precision at scale.

Environment

From PFAS to Microplastics: The Rising Challenge of Emerging Contaminants

In this episode, host Beatrice Bizarro, Inogen Alliance Leadership Team member from HPC Italy is joined by Ivy YuXia Liu (Terrapex Canada) and Jack Sheldon (Antea Group USA) to explore the growing global concern around emerging contaminants such as PFAS, microplastics, and 6PPD.

Awards & Rankings

TCS Showcases Next-Generation Talent at goIT Global Innovator of the Year Competition

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, recently hosted student finalists from North America and Latin America in the Americas Hub portion of the TCS goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition.

Volunteering & Community

LA Kings Partner With SuperFd to Celebrate Nurses During National Nurses Appreciation Week

In recognition of National Nurses Appreciation Week, AEG’s LA Kings partnered  with SuperFd to honor frontline healthcare professional at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

Education & Workforce Development

How Trane Technologies' Chris Jones Found Creativity, Community and Autonomy in Energy Services Sales

When Chris Jones walked out of his first traditional job interview, he knew a desk job wasn't for him. Sixteen years later, he leads Trane Technologies' Energy Services sales team across the Northeast, building a culture of consultative selling, community and mission-driven work.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Cascale Opens Board Nominations and MAC Applications for 2026 Governance Cycle

Cascale Board and Advisory Group participants strengthen governance first-hand through shared leadership, expertise, and collective ambitions.

Volunteering & Community

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Carbon pricing systems are now in effect in jurisdictions representing 63% of global GDP. Such systems comprise an important infrastructure for corporate sustainability. This week’s newsletter covers how companies are responding.

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company specializing in orthopaedics, sports medicine, ear–nose–throat (ENT) surgical reconstruction, and advanced wound management, as a new member.

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

Investors have long suspected that companies with poor corporate governance may be more prone to mismanagement and weak returns. Our research suggests they’re right.

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Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...