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Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

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.

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Innovation & Technology

Everything You Need To Know About 5G, With Guy Kawasaki and Cristiano Amon [Podcast]

Guy, an author and creator of The Remarkable People Podcast, recently joined our show as a guest host, talking with Cristiano about all things 5G.

Events, Media & Communications

Countdown to the Prize

The Countdown to the Prize digital pre-show, hosted by Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the artists, special packages on the 2020 Global Citizen Prize winners, and a virtual red carpet, streaming at 7:30 P.M. ET on Facebook and Twitter. See here for digital pre-show air times around the world.

Media & Communications

2020's Top 10 Trends in Purpose

To capture the top trends of 2020, Porter Novelli reviewed and analyzed a year’s worth of Purpose-driven news, activities, campaigns and announcements. Through this, we distilled our 10 need-to-know trends for today and tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Help Fight Forest Fires in Argentina

Juan Molina is head of the voluntary firefighters of Malagueño, a city located near Córdoba in northern Argentina, where this year’s fire season has been particularly intense.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI Recognizes Outstanding Leaders in Advancing Health and Wellness in Buildings, Communities and Organizations Across the Globe

Today more than ever, our shared spaces are playing a critical role protecting the health and well-being of people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Back to Our Local Community: A Year-Round Commitment in Winston-Salem

The Herbalife Nutrition team at Winston-Salem aspires for quality, innovation, and compassion.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile First to Roll Out Cutting‑Edge 911 Capabilities

Health & Healthcare

New At-Home COVID Test: Results in Minutes

Today we’re pleased to say that our widely-used BinaxNOW rapid test, the size of a credit card and requiring no instrumentation, has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use at home with a prescription through a virtually guided online service.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Announces Additional $5 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses as COVID-19 Crisis Continues

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced an additional $5 million grant program that will further the company's support for Black-owned businesses in the U.S., which have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

The Walt Disney Company Sets 2030 Environmental Goals

The Walt Disney Company today announced a new set of environmental goals for 2030 focused on five main areas: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water, Waste, Materials and Sustainable Design.

Education

FIRST® and Qualcomm Incorporated Collaborate on New Innovation Challenge to Ensure All Young People Have a Pathway to Innovation

Global PreK-12 nonprofit organization FIRST® and world-leading wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Incorporated announced they are collaborating to extend innovation programming through FIRST

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Comerica Adds Over $1 Million in Investments to Strengthen California Nonprofits

Comerica Bank announced more than $1 million in contributions split among six California nonprofits helping to facilitate critical support for minority-owned small businesses and low- to moderate-income communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Consumer Goods Forum Unites Its Members on Actions to Support Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today announced its members are working together on actions to support vulnerable communities, part of a coordinated, global response to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Operations Receives Safe Operator of the Year Award

Freeport-McMoRan’s Tyrone operations won Safe Operator of the Year award from the New Mexico Bureau of Mine Safety.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing International Day of People with Disabilities & Reporting Our Progress

December 3rd was the 28th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Started by the United Nations, the goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. It also aims to increase awareness...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Goodyear Receives Sustainability Supplier of the Year Award from FCA

Goodyear was among 17 suppliers in the EMEA region to be recognized by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles during their annual Supplier Conference on Monday, December 14. Recognizing Goodyear’s dedicated commitment to corporate responsibility, FCA awarded the company the Sustainability Supplier of the Year Award.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Budweiser Brewing Company APAC's Shanghai Office Gets a New Sustainability Meeting Room

All the materials and decorations that we used for the room are made of agiowood – an innovative material in which recycled rice husk replaces the usage of real wood.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Despite COVID-19 Disruption, ViacomCBS Keeps Its Commitment to the Next Generation

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, students are more eager than ever to learn new skills, engage with new learning models, and receive guidance on how to navigate these uncertain times.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WEC President & CEO, Glenn Prickett In-depth Interview With Georg Kell, Arabesque

Recently, Glenn Prickett, WEC’s President & CEO sat down to speak with the Chairman of one of its members, Arabesque Partners, Georg Kell. Georg has a new book that he has co-edited with others on the topic of sustainable investing.

Energy

Founded by Young Entrepreneurs, Oorja Brings Affordable Clean Energy to Smallholder Farmers

In rural India, smallholder farmers often struggle to earn a living. They are also largely dependent on highly polluting diesel fuel, the dominant source of energy across northern and eastern India, responsible for 5 percent of the country’s carbon emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Military Veteran Spotlight: Ashley J.

During The Home Depot Foundation’s Operation Surprise campaign, we’re celebrating our brave service men & women by spotlighting the military members in our family. Ashley is a Home Depot associate, college senior & member of the Army National Guard.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight and ElringKlinger AG Collaborate to Advance E-mobility

Keysight Technologies and ElringKlinger, one of the world's leading technological partner to the automotive industry, have collaborated to advance e-mobility in the field of battery development for electric vehicles.

Health & Healthcare

Bethan's Lesson

It’s time to unite behind the front line. Hear from Bethan, a midwife in the UK, to learn about her experience serving on the frontline of COVID-19.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Nestlé Is Helping Feed the Hungry During the Pandemic

At Nestle, we're committed to doing our part to fight this growing crisis, not just through our day-to-day commitment to producing affordable food worldwide but also by increasing donations to organizations that are dedicated to fighting hunger.

Environment

Biogen Calls for US Policymakers to Take Bold Climate Action

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

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...

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...

Aflac Stories

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

Halo Awards

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

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...