Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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

Aflac Incorporated

Education

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

Cisco Systems Inc.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Gen Digital Inc.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Mastercard

Innovation & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

DaVita

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

CVS Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Chemours

Featured Brands

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.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

Recent Alerts

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Encourages You To Learn More About Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder is a debilitating disease that impacts millions of people every day, and the stigma that surrounds it prevents people from seeking help.

Energy

Hormel Foods on Track to Match 100% of Domestic Energy Use with Renewable Sourcing by End of 2022

Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company well known for its corporate citizenship, is pleased to announce that it anticipates matching 100% of its domestic energy use with renewable sourcing by the end of 2022.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nokia Releases People and Planet 2021 Sustainability Report

At Nokia, our approach to sustainability centers around our company's purpose, creating technology that helps the world act together.

Environment

Yum! Brands Celebrates Anniversary of Climate Commitments With Progress, Partnership

Energy

Winds of Change: France's First Offshore Wind Turbine Installed

The first turbine at the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Project has been installed, a key milestone in the construction of Enbridge’s first wind farm in France—which also happens to be the first offshore turbine installed in French waters.

Events, Media & Communications

We Believe Marathons Change Lives, Just Like Teachers Do.

To celebrate the meaningful impact educators have, we will award 50 teachers with an opportunity to toe the line at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, 2022.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Women, Impacting the World

The projected wealth transfer to Women is predicted to increase from about $50 trillion in 2015 to $72 trillion, that is two-thirds of the worlds’ wealth, by 2030. Hence, interest in Gender Lens Investing is growing rapidly.

Health & Healthcare

From Misdiagnosis to Building a Support System: Royce Thomas' Experience Living With Psoriasis

When a new “rash” appears on the skin, many people may not associate it with psoriasis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Presents Supports Global Citizen's "Stand Up For Ukraine!" Campaign

AEG Presents, a world leader in the music and entertainment industries, joined Global Citizen’s “Stand Up For Ukraine!” campaign, a global digital rally to raise funds to refugees around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Study: ESG Data Disclosures Increase, Diversity Lags

On the heels of newly proposed environmental and social governance (ESG) disclosure requirements from the SEC, a new Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Investing in Society report finds ESG related corporate data disclosures are increasing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bayer to Create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership With Ginkgo Bioworks, Advancing Joyn Bio Technology Platforms

Bayer announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development (R&D) site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

EarthX Helps Tonga Rebuild After Volcano With #TongaStrong

Moana Pasifika and sponsor EarthX announced their first collaborative initiative, #TongaStrong, a joint- fundraising campaign designed to support the Tonga people as they rebuild their communities in the aftermath of January’s volcanic eruption.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 20 Best Companies to Work for by Great Places to Work and Fortune

Comcast NBCUniversal was named number 16 on the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, up five spots from last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

TCFD Guidance Not "Necessarily Clear" As Mandatory Disclosures Loom

The UK’s introduction of a mandate on climate-related financial disclosures could pose an initial challenge to organisations due to unclear guidance, according to Justin Elks, risk consulting partner at Crowe.

Events, Media & Communications

Naomi Osaka Says Tennis Changed Her Life — So She's Extending Same Opportunities to Young Girls

Naomi Osaka started playing tennis at age three, but the journey from beginner to four-time Grand Slam winner wasn't easy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kathy Kay: Ready for Any Challenge

One day, a letter arrived at high schooler Kathy Kay's Detroit home, inviting her to a retreat sponsored by Focus: HOPE.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: R. Mitchell Thomas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

This National Volunteer Month, hear how five-time Common Impact volunteer R. Mitchell Thomas of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applies his specialized expertise to enhance the work of nonprofits like Legendary Legacies.

Events, Media & Communications

Submit Your 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® Speaker Proposal Today

Unique conversations, diverse perspectives and breakthrough thinking are just a few of the reasons why speakers are so integral to the 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® experience.

Environment

A More Meaningful Earth Day Demands Collective Accountability

VMware share Earth Day has helped raise awareness about the health of our planet and our impact on it for decades.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Erin Toelke Discusses Challenges, Innovations, and Emerging Technologies for Solar Energy Development

In a career spanning 25 years, Erin Toelke is a vice president of energy programs and Tetra Tech’s solar market lead.

Environment

Innovating for a Smarter Future - Earth Day 2022

What will happen to the devices that are being used today? Where will they be in 10 years? Or 20?

Research, Reports & Publications

KB Home Releases 15th Annual Sustainability Report, Detailing Industry-leading Sustainability Efforts to Build Better Homes, Better Communities and a Better Future

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the publication of its 15th Annual Sustainability Report, the longest-running publication of its kind in the homebuilding industry.

Environment

Energy Efficiency Ahead of Schedule: How Hershey Employees in Brazil Are Creating Long-Lasting Change for the Environment

In 2021, we joined a challenge to reduce energy intensity by 10% within five years. The Hershey Brazil manufacturing team achieved that goal four years ahead of schedule through the work of innovative employees and the support of Hershey Green Teams.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ReGrained Celebrates Earth Day With Its First Pledge to Upcycle More Than Ten Million Pounds of Overlooked Food by 2025

ReGrained is celebrating Earth Day with a pledge to rescue more than ten-million pounds of food—from overlooked and undervalued supply chains like brewer’s spent grain—and develop them into commercially viable ingredients that close the loop.

Environment

Northern Trust Donates $50,000 to Everglades Foundation; Part of Decades-Long Investment in Florida

As Northern Trust celebrates 50 years in the state of Florida, it announced a donation of $50,000 to the Everglades Foundation, which seeks to protect and restore America’s Everglades.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

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...

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...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...