Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World’s “Cars in Containers” Solution Powers Sustainable Automative Trade Between the U.S. and Mexico

The effects of global uncertainty around trade are felt across all sectors, particularly the automotive industry. Global logistics leader DP World is ensuring a stable automotive supply chain through its innovative intermodal service: “Cars in Containers.”

Events, Media & Communications

Natally Andersson, HR Director at Bacardi, Takes Over As Caribbean Director at Women Leading Rum & Spirits

The appointment of Natally Andersson to head the Caribbean region symbolizes the growth of a network of women who lead with purpose, opening new avenues for female talent in the spirits world.

Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Annual Meeting To Challenge Consumer Goods Industry on Climate, Decent Work

Consumer goods industry stakeholders are headed to Hong Kong this September for the Cascale 2025 Annual Meeting.

Research, Reports & Publications

Study: Storm-Driven Blackouts Left Thousands Without Care As Clinics Closed Across Southeast

A new Direct Relief study finds storm-driven blackouts shut down more than half of surveyed safety-net clinics in the Southeast, canceling thousands of medical visits, costing millions in losses, and spoiling vital medicines and vaccines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Corporate Citizen of the Year – Legacy Leader: Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual recently celebrated $500 million in donations through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation since its inception in 1992.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We All Hope for a Safe, Quiet Night

From hiding in a basement under jets to helping rebuild her community, Tetiana’s journey through the war in Ukraine is one of survival, resilience, and hope. Read her firsthand account of fleeing Kharkiv, finding purpose, and holding on to the dream of a safe, quiet night.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Elanco Coalition Aims to Create Scalable Model for Community Nutrition

Elanco is excited to launch Nutrition Secure Indianapolis, a collaborative, research-based initiative designed to make a real difference in our community by focusing on the impact of proper nutrition.

Environment

Flood Risk Assessments in a Changing Climate: Future-Proofing UK Investments

The UK is experiencing heightened flood risks, driven by climate change, extreme weather events, and urban expansion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Ideas to Impact: Meet Natalie Ruiz

I help support our HR teams that in turn support GoDaddy's employees, primarily through our ServiceNow platform. When an employee reaches out to an HR representative using our Get Help portal, they are doing so through avenues that myself or other members of my team helped pave.

Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Climate Action Across AMD

Throughout 2024 and into 2025, we worked with external advisors to develop our Climate Transition Plan.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rewriting the Investment Narrative of Climate Change: From Sacrifice to Opportunity

When Alba Forns and I started Climatize, we didn’t want to build another investing platform. After joining 100,000 people at the 2019 Global Climate strikes, we felt the power of being part of a movement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Holly, Product Manager

I deeply appreciate Principal and the Principal Foundation supporting so many ways to help our local, national, and global communities. Their generous board match was a great incentive to create my own nonprofit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rooted in Community: Supporting Growth at Heart of the Harbor Community Farm

At Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery, supporting initiatives that bring people together and create lasting community impact is a priority. One of those partnerships is with the Heart of the Harbor Community Farm.

Health & Healthcare

Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons: Innovation and Sustainability Drive Long-Term Growth

Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, recently joined the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's strategic framework and detail why he sees sustainable value creation continuing for years to come.

Events, Media & Communications

The Cuba Libre – a World-Famous Cocktail That Originated With BACARDÍ Rum – Celebrates 125 Years

Part cocktail, part rallying-cry, the story behind the original Cuba Libre cocktail is preserved in the Bacardi Archives and can be traced back to a celebratory moment in Cuban history at the end of the Spanish-American war.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic on the Importance of Pollinators

On a warm spring morning, a native bumblebee hovers over a recently harvested section of a PotlatchDeltic forest, collecting pollen before darting towards a stand of young pine trees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Underscores Importance of Data, Leadership, and Resilience at Texworld

Ashley Buchalter, manager of global membership development, AMER at Cascale, recently joined a panel of industry experts at Texworld in New York to discuss increased pressure on brands and manufacturers to uphold sustainability commitments.

Events, Media & Communications

Where Purposeful Leadership Meets Real Conversations

Companies that lead with clarity and compassion — who stay anchored in their values while responding to the moment — are the ones shaping a better future for us all. At Benevity, we know the challenges impact leaders are facing.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland’s IntelliSense Is Changing the Baling Game

CNH brand, New Holland’s, IntelliSense™ bale automation’s precision in navigating different crop densities and creating evenly filled bales has captured farmers' attention, with early adopters positive about its potential.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SLB Sustainability Impact Awards

At SLB, making a difference starts with collaboration. Through partnerships in local communities, our employees work hand in hand with others to drive sustainability projects that leave a lasting impact.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation’s Canopy Report Reveals Americans See Trees As Essential to Disaster Recovery

The Arbor Day Foundation's second annual Canopy Report confirms Americans believe trees help make their communities stronger.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Siding Circular Economy

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, see how Saint-Gobain is thinking outside the box to revolutionize construction and how that has taken us inside the factory.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Comes After the Storm: Compassionate Recovery and Business Resilience Strategies

When disaster strikes, preparedness often takes center stage, but what happens after the crisis passes?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AMD CR Report CEO Letter: Advancing a More Sustainable and Connected Future

This year marks 30 years of corporate responsibility reporting for AMD – a milestone that reflects our continued commitment toward fostering deep collaboration across technology and the semiconductor industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale and Worldly Lay Groundwork for Assessing FLAG Emissions With Higg Index Tools

Cascale and Worldly have released the “Navigating Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) Emissions” report to offer a standardized method for estimating FLAG emissions for the apparel and footwear industry.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  6. 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...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  13. 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...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.