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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.

Recent Alerts

Environment

Corporate Water Use and Stewardship in the Era of Climate Change

Along with multiple environmental programs that support mitigating the effects of climate change, Keysight utilizes a strategic approach to our water stewardship through water usage, treatment, and conservation efforts.

Environment

Northern Trust Launches New Climate Focus Reporting

Northern Trust has further enhanced its suite of environmental, social and governance investment analytics to deliver new climate risk reporting for global institutional investor clients with The Climate Focus Report.

Inclusion & Opportunity

FedEx Celebrates Its First African American Female Flight Crew

We’re honored to have such amazing team members like Tahirah Brown and Diana Lugemwa, who made history by becoming the first African American female crew to pilot a FedEx aircraft.

Corporate Responsibility

Standardization: An Underrated Ally in Solving Tomorrow's Challenges

In reflection of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties meeting, we are taking the time to take stock of our efforts in solving society’s greatest challenges and look ahead at how we can find common solutions for what is still to come.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Choosing My Path

Leena Elias shares her journey from graduate school, to technology consulting, to becoming a stay-at-home parent, to today, where she leads NortonLifeLock's Product Operations team – and why her learning journey will always continue.

Education & Workforce Development

Rockwell Automation's Advanced Tech Lead and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Discuss Value of Corporate-University Partnerships

Dave Vasko, senior director of Advanced Technologies for Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), was a guest on the December edition of WUWM FM 89.7’s Chancellor’s Report featuring University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Chancellor Mark Mone.

Environment

Walmart Creates Industry First by Introducing Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain Finance Program

Working alongside HSBC and CDP, the program will help Walmart’s private brand suppliers by introducing enhanced standards, tools and capacity building to help them upskill and in turn align their operations with transparent sustainability objectives.

Corporate Responsibility

Taking Action on Responsible Recruitment to Fight Forced Labour

In the final episode of the year, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden is joined by Rosey Hurst from Impactt Limited and Brent Wilton from Tuhana Business and Human Rights to discuss the scale of the unethical recruitment problem

Education & Workforce Development

Meet Ørsted Digital Graduate Kristin

Learn more about the opportunities the graduate programme has given her, working for a company that fits her personal ambition, collaborating across borders and cultures, and nurturing her personal and professional growth.

Inclusion & Opportunity

PSEG Launches New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, Showcases Initiatives That Drive Workplace Change and Create Readiness for Workforce of the Future

Today, PSEG reinforced its commitment to support stakeholders confront bias and promote equity with the launch of its first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) report.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Latest M·A·C VIVA GLAM x Keith Haring Collection Is the Perfect Holiday Gift That Gives Back

To this day, it’s very rare for a beauty brand to donate 100 percent of the selling price from a product or collection to philanthropic causes — and yet, M·A·C Cosmetics has done exactly that for a whopping 27 years now with its VIVA GLAM campaign.

Events

Civil Society Organizations and Over 100 Governments Push for Reforms Against Authoritarianism, Corruption, and Closing Civic Space

Days after the White House Summit for Democracy, thousands in the open government community will gather for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea on December 15-17.

Education & Workforce Development

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Invite High School Students to Win $30,000 in Prizes From the Trade Champions Challenge

Supporting students on their pathway to STEM success, Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education invite students to join the new Trade Champions Challenge.

Philanthropy

CIT Donates 1.5 Million Meals to Feeding America® This Holiday Season

“We’re grateful to everyone who joined our One Million Meals campaign and helped us provide 1.5 million meals to people in need this holiday season,” said CIT Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Gina Proia.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Impact of Supply Chain Sustainability: Growth, Valuation, Brand and Society

Visionary CEOs and executives recognize that sustainability isn’t an either-or scenario. Consumers, legislators and investors increasingly look to corporate businesses to serve a social purpose.

Corporate Responsibility

AEG Breathes '15-Minute City' To Life With London's The O2

As cities from Addis Ababa to Zagreb celebrate and reflect on the United Nations' World Cities Day, the concept of a community having all of its necessities within a 15-minute walking or biking radius is captivating cities all around the world, and for good reason.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Tork PaperCircle Closes the Loop for Used Paper Hand Towels at COP26

Tork PaperCircle is the world’s first circular recycling service for used paper hand towels, turning discarded waste into new tissue products.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Donates $150,000 to Over-The-Rhine Community Housing During Its New Downtown Cincinnati Branch Grand Opening

Today, KeyBank held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration at its newest branch in the lobby of the Great American Tower building at 301 East 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati.

Philanthropy

Principal® Employees Give Back in a Big Way During Global Impact Month

Principal® kicked off its Global Impact Month program of events this fall, asking employees to step up to give back despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.

Awards & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of North America's Top Sustainable Companies for 16th Straight Year

Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 16th consecutive year as the company leads one of the largest clean energy transformations in the country.

Research & Reports

New Report Paints a Complex Picture of Americans' Health

The early effects of COVID-19 on Americans’ health and well-being have been complex and nuanced, according to the United Health Foundation’s 2021 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report.

Socially Responsible Investing

Merck Issues $1 Billion Inaugural Sustainability Bond

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced its inaugural issuance of a $1 billion sustainability bond, which was part of an $8 billion underwritten public offering of notes that closed on Dec. 10, 2021.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Accelerating Global Access

Our company is collaborating with a range of partners to enable access for patients around the world

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

By Sea, Land and Air: Decarbonizing Transportation and Logistics

Never before has the global supply chain had so much attention, with a spotlight often shining brightest on transportation and logistics.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Industrial Brands Named Winners in German Design Awards 2022

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) has been recognized with two “Excellent Product Design Winner” distinctions for its STEYR and IVECO brand products in the German Design Awards, the premier award of the German Design Council (est. 1953).

Latest Campaigns

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...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...