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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank by Global Finance

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) was again named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank (US, Regional) by Global Finance magazine for 2025.

Innovation & Technology

Why the Future Belongs to Photonics—and How To Be Part of It

Photonics is revolutionizing how we transmit, process, and sense information. From powering ultra-fast internet to enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and autonomous vehicles, photonics is the engine behind the next wave of innovation.

Environment

Four Cities, One Planet: AEG’s People for The Planet BRG Mobilizes Members for Plastic-Free July Initiative

This July, AEG’s People for the Planet Business Resource Group (BRG) turned commitment into action, activating a series of community-driven events across four cities in honor of Plastic Free July.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: The Benefits of Certification under SCS’ Updated Carbon Neutral Standard

Join SCS Global Services and SCS Standards and Assurance Systems for a webinar on August 20th, 2025 where they will cover the benefits of Carbon Neutral certification; what these recent updates mean and how they will affect those seeking certification under the standard.

Energy

SLB Awarded Carbon Storage Contract for Northern Endurance Partnership Project in UK

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

Innovation & Technology

The Evolving Role of AI and Cybersecurity in Board Composition

AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount, according to Nasdaq Head of Board Advisory in the Americas & APAC Kaley Karaffa and Firstboard.io Founder & CEO Rita Scroggin.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Publishes Update on Global Policy Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods Sustainability

Cascale has published its Q2 2025 Global Legislative Update, the latest installment in its quarterly series. Covering developments from April to June 2025, the report details and assesses the impact of policy shifts across major markets

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profiles of Good Character: Spotlighting Johnny Glenn — Running Toward the Next Mission

Johnny Glenn is proof that veterans never lose their desire to serve — they just find new ways to do it.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Decarbonization Is Smart Business Strategy for EnerSys

Driven by a commitment to building a more sustainable future, EnerSys launched an ambitious initiative to achieve company-wide Scope 1 carbon neutrality by 2040. To accomplish this, they collaborated with Trane to create a comprehensive decarbonization program.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainability Starts With the Product: MilliporeSigma’s Commitment to Sustainability Through Greener Alternative Products

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, exceeded its product sustainability goals in 2024 by adding over 880 Greener Alternative Products to its portfolio.

Environment

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Environmental Impact | Energy

Technology and data centers are at the heart of what we do, and we recognize their energy-intensive nature. Our data center teams are relentless in their pursuit of maximizing energy efficiency and, where available, seek renewable energy sources to cover our consumption.

Education

Helping Newcomers the Regions Way

Imagine moving to a completely new place. Not just to the next town over, but the next country – or even another continent. It’s a leap of faith, one that requires newcomers relearning almost everything: language, customs, laws. And banking concepts that may be different

Education

National Leadership and Skills Conference Spotlights 3M’s Efforts To Fill Skilled Trades Gap

3M’s vehicle wrap demonstration was a popular stop at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta. 

Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Sustainable Packaging Drives Innovation

Packaging not only plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy of our products, but also in protecting it from wide-ranging environmental conditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Questions for 6 Billion Square Feet: A Conversation With IWBI’s President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon

Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more than 6 billion square feet (557.4 million square meters) of real estate

Events, Media & Communications

Net Impact Announces Global Case Competition on Social Impact and Business Outcomes

Net Impact announced the launch of the Community Innovation Challenge, a global case competition that seeks innovative ideas that leverage Cisco’s technology to drive social impact and positive business outcomes.

Environment

BONUS: Best-In-Class Landfill Design: A Case Study

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments Are Driving Impact at Scale

In 1997, the Cisco Foundation was established by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. to help address basic human needs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past 27 years, that localized support has grown to a global mission across multiple areas of need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Celebrate Opening of First Rhode Island Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, has opened the new Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local teens and children the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Environment

The Role of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – Part 1

Biodiversity is life on earth as we know it. From our genetics and bacteria to entire ecosystems of forests and coral reefs, biodiversity is critical to all aspects of life. From food and water, to medicine, to climate stability.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Inclusive Growth Summit: Europe’s Global Growth Strategy

Through its Global Gateway initiative and expanding network of partnerships, Europe is making a strategic bet on inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.

Research, Reports & Publications

DP World Marks a Decade of Community Resilience and Sustainable Impact

DP World has released its comprehensive Community Resilience Report, highlighting ten years (2014-2024) of transformative impact through sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Environment

At the Heart of Giant Anteater Conservation Is a Medical Device

Some of the knuckle-walking, bushy-tailed, ant-slurping giant anteaters of Brazil have another fascinating trait: they’re implanted with Medtronic heart monitors.

Health & Healthcare

Only 1 in 5 Public Restrooms Meet Hygiene, Cleanliness Expectations, New Tork Survey Finds

Tork announced findings of a global survey of restroom users and cleaning staff that explores attitudes toward hygiene in public restrooms, the hygiene barriers that users encounter, the challenges cleaners face and the consequences of a poor restroom experience.

Environment

Endangered Species Awareness Campaign Welcomes Pygmy-Owl

The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is the latest animal in the LG Endangered Species Series campaign, which highlights vulnerable species selected by the community. This threatened bird is now being featured on LG’s 3D anamorphic billboard in Times Square.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  6. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  7. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  8. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  12. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  13. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  15. 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...