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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: Sysco Teams Across the Nation Honor Black Excellence in Food and Hospitality

Throughout Black History Month, our teams embraced the spirit of the month with shared meals, storytelling, and meaningful conversations about Black excellence in food, hospitality, and beyond.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ASU and GoDaddy launch Student-Athlete Venture Studio

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering college athletes beyond their playing careers, Arizona State University and GoDaddy teamed up to launch the first-of-its-kind Student-Athlete Venture Studio.

Energy

Kimberly-Clark Announces First Tissue Manufacturing Site on Path to 100% Renewable Energy

Kimberly-Clark (K-C), one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal care and hygiene products, has announced that its manufacturing site in Koblenz, Germany has become the company’s first tissue manufacturing facility globally with a pathway to transition its operations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How T-Mobile is Changing Small Towns with $16,000,000 in Grants

On March 20, 2025, T-Mobile announced the latest recipients of its Hometown Grants! 375 communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico are now receiving funding and support to power local projects focused on connection and innovation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Otis Supports Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

More than 40 Otis volunteers from Italy and around Europe recently supported athletes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, assisting athletes at competition sites and coordinating award ceremonies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Helps Wishes Take Flight for Columbia Boy

Everyone knows dreams come from the heart, and a 3-year-old Columbia boy recently experienced his dream coming true with a little help, and a big heart, from Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Aflac.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WK Kellogg Co Proudly Supports the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund

WK Kellogg Co is proud to support the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund, honoring Dan's legacy in no-till farming. Aligned with our Feeding Happiness™ sustainable business strategy, the fund advances soil health and regenerative agriculture, creating a more sustainable future.

Events, Media & Communications

Veolia's Robert Brown Discusses Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report at GreenBiz 2025

The Trellis Group recently featured Robert Brown and our second annual Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report as part of GreenBiz25.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered To Lead: How Pizza Hut’s LeadHERship Initiative Helped Tshegofatso Rakwena Thrive

We caught up with Tshegofatso Rakwena to hear her thoughts on the Pizza Hut LeadHERship initiative.

Environment

Trane Technologies Becomes First in Industry To Support the MEP 2040 Challenge

Trane Technologies today announced it is an official supporting organization of the MEP 2040 Challenge, becoming the first company in its industry to endorse the challenge.

Events, Media & Communications

Taking Local Action on the Ides of March

The Latin-derived word “ides” refers to the midpoint of a month. The Ides of March – March 15 – is famous for an act of rebellion on that day in 44 BC when a group of senators assassinated the Roman dictator Julius Caesar.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ukraine: Supporting Women in Their Economic Activity

Success stories of women-led businesses rebuilding the local economy in their conflict-affected area by providing essential goods and services. Maria, Iryna, Victoria, and Olena are among the 45 women who have received training and subsidies to develop their businesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Dealership Succession Planning

Factors such as the aging demographic of dealership owners and impending changes in tax laws put the automotive retail industry on the brink of significant transitions.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Helping To Address Tree Loss in American Southeast

The Arbor Day Foundation is replanting lost forestland in the American Southeast to help address a range of threats to the landscape, including pest outbreaks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How CNH’s Precision Technology Is Helping Farmers Tackle Water Scarcity

Following World Water Day on March 22, CNH brands - Case IH and New Holland - continue to lead the way in breaking new ground in precision agriculture.

Education

Marathon Petroleum Helps Aspiring Engineers Get Into the Flow in El Paso

The Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso, Texas, is providing new learning experiences outside the classroom to build upon career-oriented programs for high school students.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Circularity and Innovation: Tapestry’s Commitment to Sustainable Product Design for 2025 and Beyond

At Tapestry, we believe great design and an exceptional customer experience must come first. With this foundation, we then focus on producing quality products through material efficiency, embracing circularity and innovation across our supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Leading the Charge: Delaware State University’s Digital Evolution

Picture a university where the digital landscape is as dynamic as the students it serves—where every classroom is a gateway to global learning and every network is a fortress of security.

Education

AccountAbility and the Colin Powell School Launch the AccountAbility “S Lab” To Pioneer the Next Generation of Leaders

AccountAbility and the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York have announced a new partnership and the establishment of the AccountAbility Sustainability "S Lab".

Environment

Alabama Power’s Renew Our Rivers Enters 26th Year, Planning for 5,000 Volunteers

The highly anticipated 26th season of Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers (ROR) cleanups begin Saturday, March 1, at Valley Creek. In 2025, ROR Coordinator Mike Clelland has 28 cleanup events lined up, running through October 31, with additional dates to be announced.

Environment

Covia’s Roff Plant Earns Wildlife Habitat Council’s Best New Build Award for Innovative Birdhouse Initiative

Last November, Covia’s Roff Plant accepted the Wildlife Habitat Council's challenge to build birdhouses as part of WHC’s Artificial Nesting Structure Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Resilient Future: Lenovo’s Comprehensive ESG Governance Framework

The oversight of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, and the approach and strategy of Lenovo towards the management of ESG matters was set out in a statement issued by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and management of Lenovo.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America CEO Michael Haws Named Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today announces its President and CEO Michael “Mike” Haws has been recognized as a Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year in the CEO of the Year category.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Hughes Secures Order To Provide Reliable and Efficient Power to U.S. Data Centers

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced an award from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. for its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology to address power demand growth from the data center market.

Education

Inspire Student Curiosity With New Slate of Virtual Field Trips From Discovery Education

Discovery Education is collaborating with select partners to present the Spring 2025 slate of free virtual field trips. These engaging virtual events empower educators and students to explore amazing places and dive into exciting new topics all from the comfort of their classroom

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  5. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  6. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  7. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  12. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. 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...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.