Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day speakers on stage

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Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale recently contributed to Schneider Electric Perspectives Day Asia in Hong Kong, convening 150 senior executives from across the consumer goods supply chain to explore practical pathways to net zero.

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

Health & Healthcare

The "Seal of Approval": How to Find Trustworthy Treatment Centers for Law Enforcement Officers

Motorola Solutions

Featured Brands

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.

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.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco: Leveraging Technology To Transform Homeless Services

In 2018, Cisco and Destination: Home embarked on a partnership to tackle homelessness in Santa Clara County. While our primary focus was on the development of supportive housing and homelessness prevention, we also saw an opportunity to leverage technology to improve lives.

Environment

Cascale Higg FEM Data Highlights Emerging Opportunities for China’s Textile and Apparel Sector

Cascale today released a new China Country Report, which sheds light on how China’s textile and apparel sector is navigating sustainability challenges while seizing opportunities to lead the global industry toward a cleaner, more innovative future. 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Renewable Energy: Success Stories of Community-Powered Climate Action

It began with a question - What if climate action could be scaled by giving people direct access to invest in the energy transition?

Energy

The API 1173 Advantage: A Guide to Implementing and Optimizing Your Pipeline Safety Management System

A robust Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) is crucial for pipeline operators in today's energy industry.

Events, Media & Communications

ACCP Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Corporate Social Impact at Largest Annual Conference

The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), the nation’s leading advocate for corporate social impact professionals and purpose-driven companies, welcomed more than 400 corporate social impact leaders to Atlanta this week for their 2025 Annual Conference.

Innovation & Technology

Power, Comfort and Control, for Latest Evolution of CASE Construction Equipment’s Iconic 580SV Backhoe Loader

CNH’s CASE Construction Equipment has updated its popular 580SV backhoe loader, with a host of improvements that will cut operating costs for customers and increase productivity for operators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Engineer Howard Moore Celebrates a 50-Year Career

Howard Moore has had a remarkable journey in engineering. He’s been with the same company, though under different names, since 1975. Now, over 50 years later, Moore continues to make impactful contributions at Marathon driven by an insatiable curiosity and passion for innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

New IWBI Report Underscores the Powerful Business Case for Health in Buildings and Organizations

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today released the second edition of its landmark report, Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations,

Social Impact & Volunteering

Employee Blood Drives Helps American Red Cross With PSEG

We’re proud to partner with the American Red Cross to bring hope and healing to our communities through our employee Blood Drives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Amy’s Successful Return to Engineering

The Cummins Inc. RePower Program is a paid returnship designed to empower professionals who have been away from the workforce for at least two years. Through this six-month paid assignment, participants gain the opportunity to apply their specialized expertise, interests,

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cascale Acquires Sustainable Furnishings Council Key Assets

Cascale has acquired key assets of the nonprofit Sustainable Furnishings Council, expanding goals to combat climate change and support decent work in the global home furnishings sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Convoy of Hope and Georgia-Pacific Continue Their Partnership

When disaster strikes, we are ready to help, thanks to our long-standing partnership with Convoy of Hope.

Innovation & Technology

What’s the Buzz About Ultrasonic Testing?

What do bees and ultrasound equipment have in common? The answer is Michael Geng, beekeeper and engineer at Baker Hughes in Hürth, Germany.

Education

AMD University Relations: Developing Future Talent in Technology

With the aim of becoming the employer of choice in the semiconductor industry, AMD realizes that talent is everywhere. We continue to broaden our search to include the widest pools of qualified candidates and tap into our networks to ensure opportunities are equally accessible

Innovation & Technology

Eaton Accelerates Transformation of Building and Data Center Infrastructure With Autodesk To Deliver AI-Powered Digital Energy Twin and Software Tools

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a collaboration with Autodesk®, the leader in design and make technology, to improve building lifecycle management.

Education

Principal Financial Group®: Making Financial Education Accessible to All

Beyond high-quality financial products, financial security depends on education, resources, and tools. Across the world, we’re working to make financial information and resources more accessible to all.

Environment

Crown Holdings Announces Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Officially Validated the Company's New Net-zero Emissions Target

Net-zero by 2050: We are proud to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated our new net-zero emissions target—reinforcing our commitment to climate leadership.

Environment

Residential Backyards – the First Line of Defense Against Flash Floods – Part 4 of Better Planet Series

Residential backyards are the first line of defense against flash floods. Did you know a healthy lawn acts like a giant sponge, soaking up intense rainfall that would otherwise overwhelm our storm drains?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Transformation – A Conversation with Pauline Tay of Griffith Foods Asia Pacific

Pauline was recently featured on the HR Impact Show podcast by EngageRocket, where she shared her valuable insights on building effective HR teams, leadership, and guiding organizations through change.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Tire Industry Project Announces the Awardees of Its First Open Call for Projects and Opens New Funding Round

At the recently concluded Tire Emissions Research Conference, the Tire Industry Project (TIP) announced the selection of five proposals under its first Open Call for Projects (OCP) with a total funding of nearly USD 2 million, while launching the second OCP. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taco Bell Foundation Unlocks New Level of Impact With $28 Million in Community Grants – Its Largest Giving Year Yet

The Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants to nearly 500 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. – marking the largest annual grant investment in the Taco Bell Foundation’s 30+ year history.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cascale Launches Season Three of “Source of Good” Podcast, Spotlighting Decent Work

Cascale today announced the launch of the third season of its “Source of Good” podcast with a thematic focus on decent work; first episode to feature John Morrison, CEO of the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB).

Research, Reports & Publications

One in Four Small Business Owners Are in Survival Mode but Adapting, Reveals KeyBank Survey

Small business owners faced a tough year, battling rising costs and tariff policies. KeyBank’s (NYSE: KEY) 2025 Small Business Survey found that approximately one in four (23%) small business owners are stuck in survival mode and aren’t focused on long-term planning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2025 Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build Produces Nearly 50,000 Food and Meal Kits to Aid Hunger Relief

Sands Team Members and community volunteers participated in a series of global events that made up the fourth annual Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build, netting nearly 50,000 food and meal kits for distribution to community organizations that work to alleviate hunger.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Significant Emissions Reductions at Life Sciences Facility in Beaverton, Michigan

With the modernization of its chilled water system, Saint-Gobain Life Sciences has saved nearly 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions and gained key energy savings at its plant in Beaverton, Michigan.

Latest Campaigns

Integrated Tools

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

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...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

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

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Subaru Share the Love® Event

Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...

CARE Corporate Partnerships

CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.

Employee and Community Engagement

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

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...