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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins Sustainability Category at 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) received a 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Award for outstanding achievement in the Sustainability Leadership category, which honors manufacturers that are shaping the future of the sector through digital transformation.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Strong Foundation: Regions Bank Releases Two Major ESG Disclosures

Progress on environmental, social and governance initiatives detailed in 2021 Annual Review & ESG Report and Regions’ latest Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report.

Education

New Kids' Science Center Rapidly Gathering STEAM

To a child, a rainbow is a work of art: bright colors, melding into each other, forming a magical arc across the sky.

Diversity & Inclusion

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Enforcing the 'For All' in 'Smarter Technology for All'

The broad nature of the accessibility and inclusivity space is often met with varying perspectives. As we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I’m humbled to shine a light on areas of accessibility that oftentimes get overlooked.

Education

Meet the Winner of HP's Girls Save the World Challenge

When HP, Inc. put out a worldwide call last fall for girls ages 13 to 18 to submit innovative ideas about how to address an environmental or social issue in their community, more than 800 applications poured in from 148 countries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Appliance Service Technician Reacted Quickly To Help a Customer in Need

As Appliance Service Supervisor Jonathan Kopecky approached a Clark customer’s home to check in with a tech on his team, he saw a man pull into the driveway and dash into the house.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Grant to Rewilding Europe Sponsors Nature Restoration in Scotland

FedEx is committed to reducing its emissions. Alongside focused emissions reductions efforts, charitable grants to environmental non-profit organisations seek to promote and scale nature-based solutions for addressing climate challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tractor Supply Recognized for Workplace Achievements

Tractor Supply Company(NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced significant awards and recognition of its commitment to a strong workplace culture.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch's Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Progress on ESG Goals and Net-Zero Commitment

Black & Veatch’s Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Progress on ESG Goals and Net-Zero Commitment. It also includes the company’s alignment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the CEO Water Mandate and its Caring for Climate pledge.

Innovation & Technology

Ericsson Makes Progress Towards Digital Inclusion

Ericsson is focusing its efforts on areas where it can have the greatest influence while also positively impacting its customers’ and own business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Applied Materials Highlights Progress Toward Its 10-Year Sustainability Roadmap

Applied Materials, Inc. has published its latest Sustainability Report, detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and results from the past year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: A Leadership Message

We are committed to continued transparency and consistent progress in executing our ESG priorities. We are both excited about the future at Fifth Third and believe this will be our decade to accomplish even greater things.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry's Approach to Employee Growth and Wellbeing

We want our employees to love where they work. To create this positive environment, we uphold a culture that strives to improve work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees. By investing in learning and development, we are strengthening our company and building and supporting future leaders.

Green Infrastructure

Balancing Action With Affordability in Water Infrastructure Development

As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource in California and across the United States, water and wastewater infrastructure owners are being pushed to explore more expensive sources, while keeping rates as low as possible for consumers.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Walt Disney Company Announces the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University To Support the Next Generation of Black Storytellers

At ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Data Privacy and Security

As an internet company, data protection, security and privacy are at the core of everything we do.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Mindful Snacking

Mindful snacking is about eating with intention and attention, focusing on the present moment, and savoring how the food tastes so you really enjoy it. In short, it’s about making the most of snacking in-the-moment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

At Business and in Life, This CEO Is Winning by Design

How a fashion entrepreneur in Florida keeps her business moving forward with the help of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Environment

Regenerative Agriculture: The Case For Palm Oil

While there’s no universally accepted definition of regenerative agriculture, it is an amalgamation of agricultural methods that aim to sustain soil health and not deplete resources such as water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

Trane Technologies Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, issued the following statement regarding the 6-3 ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States in the environmental enforcement case West Virginia v. EPA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot's Homer Fund Launches 2022 Orange@Heart Employee Assistance Campaign

The Homer Fund, The Home Depot’s employee assistance program, is funded by associates and the company to help associates in need.

Innovation & Technology

Automated Agricultural Helpers: Ripe for Robots

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Organizations Join IWBI Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor Releases Its Annual Report on Sustainability and Climate Report

Suncor’s 2022 Report on Sustainability and Climate Report are now available here, continuing our long tradition of openly reporting our environmental performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MARTINI® Achieves Sustainability Landmark

After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices, MARTINI has reached a sustainability milestone – 100% of the wineries for the entire MARTINI portfolio are now certified sustainable.

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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’...