Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale

Environment

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

Yum! Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

GoDaddy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End

KeyBank

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

Tapestry, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

CVS Health

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain

Covia

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Featured Brands

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gen Partners With Planet Water Foundation on Clean Water Initiatives in Rural India

Gen remains committed to an impactful environmental strategy that syncs with its business objectives, supports actions to reduce GHG emissions, engages employees and inspires others to act.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Port Destination, Mahogany Bay Cruise Center, Earns Ecological Blue Flag Distinction for Exceptional Environmental Stewardship

Carnival Corporation & plc proudly announces that its port destination Mahogany Bay Cruise Center has been awarded the prestigious Honduran Ecological Blue Flag distinction for 2022-2023 by the Honduras Ministry of Tourism.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Senior Housing Project Financed by KeyBank CDLI Receives Redevelopment of the Year Award in Cleveland

The Longfellow Senior Housing, an historic redevelopment in Cleveland’s Collinwood community financed by KeyBank, has been awarded CoStar’s 2023 Impact Award for Redevelopment of the Year in Cleveland. KeyBank (CDLI) provided a $16.9 million investment.

Energy

Strategic Energy and Water Efficiency Investment Prevents 7,000 Tons of CO₂ in Record Year for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The EDISON program had its best year yet in 2023, delivering a record completion of more than 60 projects worldwide, avoiding more than 7,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We Celebrated International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week With LaToya Faustin and She Built This City

We celebrated International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week with LaToya Faustin and She Built This City. What a powerful and inspiring celebration of opportunity and resilience!

Sustainable Development Goals

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is Environmental Reporting?

Companies play a pivotal role in addressing the climate challenges of today and tomorrow, with initiatives and innovations helping to build a more sustainable future. Technology companies can especially play a crucial role in helping to reduce global emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Connects to CEN-ESG

CSRHub is now integrating CEN-ESG's data into its consensus ESG ratings system. CEN-ESG’s ratings are different from most of CSRHub’s current sources because they are based on a detailed assessment of the broader ESG ecosystem.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific’s Crossett Mill Earns EPA Recognition for Energy Conservation

Georgia-Pacific’s Crossett paper mill in Crossett, Arkansas, received recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for reducing its energy intensity by 15.8%, exceeding the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry goal by 5.8% within just three years.

Education

NYC Public High School Students Visit Tapestry HQ for Intro to Careers in Fashion

For the third year, Tapestry joined in the 2024 Career Discovery Week, an initiative led by Partnership For New York City.

Energy

Entergy Arkansas Helps Keep Customers Connected During the Solar Eclipse

For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the solar eclipse. In some cultures, an eclipse has been explained as a mythic being swallowing the sun. In others, the phenomenon has been determined a cosmic response to mankind’s bad behavior.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Celebrates Earth Month

Happy Earth Month from Albertsons Companies! This month, and every month, we’re focusing on making a difference in the communities we serve and the planet we share through our Recipe for Change™ initiative.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation Provides $10 Million Grant to Birmingham Promise for Scholarship Program, Student Success Coaching

Birmingham Promise has received a $10 million grant from PNC Foundation to promote postsecondary success for City of Birmingham school graduates.

Education

Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities

Discovery Education presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month activities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Share Challenges They Overcame as Women in Business

From chocolates and skincare to event management and luxury travel, these tenacious women have leveraged Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to forge ahead.

Education

JBL Campus Ambassadors Shine on the College Basketball Court

With its undeniable connection to music, entertainment and sports, HARMAN’s audio brands are always bringing the incredible energy of that pre-game playlist to consumers’ ears and delivering powerful sound to enrich the stadium experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Travel Logs: Senanga, Zambia

In the midst of a national emergency in Zambia, Action Against Hunger's Kenneal Patterson reports on site.

Research, Reports & Publications

Securing Our Digital Future: Palo Alto Networks Releases Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Today Palo Alto Networks released its fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Education

Aflac Treats Local Students to Morning Musical

Eager pre-K through 2nd grade students from MLK Elementary School in Columbus skipped, hopped and meandered in lines from their big yellow school buses into the RiverCenter for Performing Arts recently, excited to find out just that.

Events, Media & Communications

AI for Social Impact: 3 Key Takeaways for NGOs Adopting AI

For many NGOs around the world, the future of artificial intelligence (AI) could seem both promising and uncertain. Will AI widen the digital divide or lead to more social inclusion? Can AI help NGOs increase their social impact or does it require too many resources?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bridge Down, Spirits Up: Canteen Truck Delivers Kindness

Baltimore held its breath as the news spread. The bridge collapse threw the city into chaos. First responders swarmed the scene, a beehive of activity in the dark of night.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stepping Up to the Plate To End Hunger in Wyoming

About 86,000 Wyoming residents have trouble keeping the fridge and the pantry stocked at home.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy Releases 2023 Performance Report

Today, Entergy announced its 2023 Performance Report, titled “Energy for a Better Future.” This detailed report integrates a comprehensive overview of the company's 2023 achievements, financial results with economic, environmental, governance, and social performance and impacts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Small Businesses Adopting AI Expect to Thrive Against Competitors

GoDaddy's January survey of over 500 U.S. small business owners found that they expect GenAI to give them a competitive edge over other small or similar-sized businesses (75%) and anticipate it will also allow them to better compete with larger businesses (68%). 

Events, Media & Communications

Last-Minute Tax Season Tips To Avoid Scams

Tax season is a time when scammers are on high alert — which means you should be too. The IRS warns of upticks in scams meant to deceive individuals, businesses and tax professionals, but fear not — we’ve got your back!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Leaders Among Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance

Two accomplished Franklin Templeton leaders— President and CEO Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income—were selected for Barron's fifth annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

FedEx | Delivering for Good

Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

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...