Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Environment

The Plan for Possible: How Cisco is Connecting a Regenerative Future

As a global tech leader with more than 83,000 employees across 95 countries, it is critical for Cisco to operate in a way that protects human rights; facilitates diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunity; empowers vulnerable communities; and protects the planet.

Green Infrastructure

Four Steps to Building Resilient Coastal Cities

The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Buffalo Teammate Shares What “Neighbors Make the Difference Day” Means to Her

Each year, thousands of KeyBank teammates come together on “Neighbors Make the Difference Day.” This day of volunteering and engagement with non-profit organizations across KeyBank’s footprint is the hallmark of Key’s commitment to its communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Pledges $100,000 for College Savings Accounts Program

Entergy Arkansas is launching “Kids to College,” a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children’s higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers.

Innovation & Technology

Virtually Unlimited: A Skeptic’s Embrace of New Technology Transformed His Career

Robert was introduced to VR training when he was a spinning technician trainer for Koch subsidiary INVISTA, one of the world’s major nylon producers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“360-Degree Billboard”: Crown Champions Beverage Can Circularity, Decorative and AR Credentials

Beverage cans are the most sustainable drink packaging format on the market, claims Florian Combe, new product development and graphics manager at Crown Bevcan EMEA.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Makers of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Launch Recyclable Paper Packaging

Since its inception over 100 years ago, the makers of Quilted Northern® have been on the cutting edge of bath tissue. It was among the first brands to be sterilized (1920s), to be “splinter-free” (1930s), to use two layers (1960s), and to offer a three-ply option (2008).

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Corporate Purpose 2023 Trend 2: Quiet Giving Is on the Rise

The economic downturn is placing pressure on companies to tighten budgets. In spite of this, companies remain committed to being a force for good. We expect fewer bold statements from companies and more action focused on local communities where they can make a profound impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware Publishes 2023 ESG Report Demonstrating Smart Impact Progress

VMware released its 2023 Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress and demonstrating its commitment to creating a more sustainable, equitable and secure digital world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation Helps Synergies Work Bridge the Gap Between the Business and Disability Communities

On this episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and Aarti discuss the impact recent grant funding will have on the disability community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Home Through Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter With Whirlpool Corporation Initiative Gives New Confidence to a Deserving Family

Another deserving family has earned not only a home but a new perspective as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative.

Environment

SAP Focuses on Key Suppliers To Reduce Carbon Emissions

Organizations are developing net-zero emissions strategies to take tangible climate action. These strategies often require close collaboration with customers, business partners, and suppliers.

Innovation & Technology

What Happens To Fine Motor Skills in Space?

Fine motor skills, the precise movement of small muscles in the hands and fingers, are impaired when humans transition from microgravity to a planetary surface according to a multi-year study led by Leidos scientist Dr. Kritina Holden.

Environment

CNH Industrial Introduces New Car-Pooling App: UP2GO

CNH Industrial have integrated a carpooling app as a mobility solution to support their colleagues’ commute to and from work and to reduce pollution and road congestion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Grants $1.5M to Urban Strategies Inc. to Assist Small Businesses Supporting Community Revitalization

Truist Foundation has announced a $1.5 million grant to Urban Strategies Inc. (USI), a national nonprofit that focuses on the design and implementation of human capital development strategies in communities undergoing physical revitalization across the U.S.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Improving the Next Generation’s Digital Proficiency Through Volunteerism

Otis volunteers like Coulette step up to help community partners who are working with younger generations to ensure they instill both STEM and digital awareness skills.

Innovation & Technology

Paychex THRIVE: How T-Mobile Is Supporting New Technologies

Take a listen to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to hear as host Gene Marks and Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Innovation, and Experience at T-Mobile talk about the mobile technology landscape.

Education

The Home Depot Launches Online Career Assistance Program To Support Transitioning Military Service Members

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, launched the first online guided version of MISSION TRANSITION, a series of courses aimed at providing U.S. service men and women with knowledge and resources to help them successfully transition.

Innovation & Technology

How To Leverage Intent-Based Automation With AI/ML for 5G RAN

Automation of CSP networks could be compared to the automation of cars to self-driving cars. Currently there are several separate functions like adaptive cruise control, lane change assistance, self-parking that while automated, require manual initiation from the human driver.

Green Infrastructure

Mitigating Climate Change Due to Methane From Natural Gas

While natural gas is inherently much cleaner than other fuels such as coal, Enbridge and others across the industry are pursuing opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from natural gas even further.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating One Year of Team UP

Last summer, Comcast celebrated the launch of Team UP, our company’s reimagined volunteerism and employee engagement program. As I look back on the past year, I am inspired by our collective commitment to create long-lasting change in our communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Paris 2024 Puts Sustainability on the Plate

Central to the Organising Committee’s successful bid to host next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games was the pledge to reduce the carbon footprint of the Games by half compared to previous editions, and to promote responsible ways of living.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Healthier Lives Leaders and CGF Board Members Champion Employee Wellbeing at Global Summit in Japan

Employee wellbeing was a prominent topic of discussion at The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) prestigious Global Summit held in Kyoto, Japan.

Environment

The Key to Impactful Reporting: Understanding Double Materiality and the Updated GRI Standards

Join us for our webinar, "The Key to Impactful Reporting: Understanding Double Materiality and the Updated GRI Standards" on August 22nd at 2 PM ET to learn more about the updated GRI standards, the concept of double materiality, and how this will impact your reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Sure Language Translations Are Clear and Nuanced for Customers

Imagine logging on to your mobile banking app to find a nearby branch and seeing the list described as tree branches. When language translations aren’t done with the proper nuance, some phrases can potentially confuse customers.

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    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...
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    Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...
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  5. Whirlpool Corporation & Sustainability
    At Whirlpool Corporation, we have a history of advances in sustainability founded on a simple principle: "Do the right things, the right ways. Always...
  6. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  7. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  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...
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  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Policy and Advocacy
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  13. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  14. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  15. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...