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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Is Putting Money Behind People To Make Sure AI Doesn’t Replace Your Bartender

At the end of a long week, many Americans might be looking for the camaraderie of the local watering hole, complete with the friendly barkeep, ready with a clean glass and a sympathetic ear.

Events, Media & Communications

Amid Industry Luminaries, Cascale Engages Fashion Students on Utilizing Higg Index To Scale Sustainability

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, director of communications at Cascale, recently presented insights at the Arizona State University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (ASU FIDM) Fashion Symposium 2025.

Environment

Declining Aluminum Recycling Rates

According to a recent report by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute, the recycling rate for aluminum beverage cans has hit the lowest point in decades, declining from an average of 52 percent in 1990 to a 43 percent recycling rate in 2023.

Energy

New Jersey Rises in American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy Rankings to #8 This Year From #14 - With Help From PSEG

New Jersey’s rise in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy rankings to #8 this year from #14 in 2022 highlights the success of utility-driven energy efficiency programs.

Environment

Celebrating Earth Month With Our Global Team

From beach cleanups to solar panel installs, Gen team members around the world took action this Earth Month—backed by programs like SHIP and our TERRA community. See how we’re making sustainability personal, practical, and powerful.

Events, Media & Communications

Case IH To Launch a New Generation of Machines and Integrated Solutions at Agrishow

Case IH, a brand of CNH, is set to launch a number of new machines and integrated solutions at Agrishow in Brazil (April 28 – May 2).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Share the Good and Boost Financial Wellness

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Regions Bank is launching a comprehensive financial wellness blitz that will continue throughout April.

Environment

Barclays Arena Employees Go Green for International Earth Day

In celebration of International Earth Day, 20 employees from AEG Germany’s Barclays Arena in Hamburg came together to transform and beautify the landscape around the arena into a greener, more vibrant space for the whole community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Venessa Harrison Elected to Southern Company Gas Board of Directors

Southern Company Gas today announced that Venessa Harrison, former president of AT&T's Southeast Coastal States, has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective April 24.

Environment

Earth Day 2025: Supply Chains Hold the Key to a Sustainable Future

For supply chain executives, the message is clear: the path to a more sustainable planet runs directly through your operations, decisions, and influence.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Champion Status in Canalys Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix 2025

For the second time, Lenovo has been recognized as a Champion in the Canalys 2025 Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix. Lenovo is one of just four technology vendors to receive the top distinction, with fourteen vendors being evaluated in total by Canalys.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Celebrates Earth Month With Boise River Walk Clean Up

To celebrate Earth Month, Albertsons Cos.’ Recipe for Change Alliance brought together 50 volunteers to clean up the Boise River Walk near Albertsons Cos.' headquarters building, one of the company's many teams making a difference across the country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beyond the Brand: Dial®

In this series, Beyond the Brand, you will learn about how Henkel’s top brands are contributing to organizational goals and innovating constantly to serve and succeed on behalf of customers, consumers, and partners. This edition’s featured brand is Dial® soap.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Helps the Food Bank of the Rockies Make a Big Impact on Families

Over the past year, FedEx teams in Colorado have built a meaningful relationship with Food Bank of the Rockies. From volunteering at the Denver Distribution Center to donating funds, they’ve gone all-in to help feed families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Can I Get an ‘Ooh-Rah’ for a Healthier America?

Rocket attacks, tear gas, mortar fire, interminable “humps” rucking 50 pounds of gear. Life as a U.S. Marine is not always pleasant. And yet, those years made me more patient, more self-assured, more aware of the needs of others and, oddly, more competent as a business executive.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Naia™on the Move” Debuts at Intertextile 2025

Urban life is an ever-changing environment. From the morning commute and work to yoga class and dinner, clothing needs to adapt to the environment wherever the day takes someone. So seamless clothing transitions are essential to navigate the fast-paced lifestyle of city living.

Innovation & Technology

John Chee: Bridging Technology, Marketing, and Sales in Polymer Solutions

At Covia, innovation is driven by passionate experts who see beyond the ordinary. John Chee exemplifies this spirit, bringing a unique blend of technical ability and commercial insight to the world of mineral-based polymer solutions.

Education

NCWIT and KeyBank Honor 51 Students and 2 Educators From Across Ohio With 2025 Aspirations in Computing Awards

The Ohio affiliate of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), in partnership with KeyBank, honored 51 high school students across Ohio at the 2025 Aspirations in Computing awards on Saturday, April 12th in Columbus, Ohio.

Environment

Approaching Earth Day With a Design Mindset

The future doesn’t just happen; it’s designed. And the people designing it? They’re part dreamers, part strategists, part architects, and in some cases, part inventors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Empowering Entrepreneurs, Strengthening Communities: GoDaddy’s 2024 Sustainability Report

At GoDaddy, our mission to empower entrepreneurs everywhere is not just a statement — it's the heartbeat of our business. As we roll out the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report, we’re excited to share how we’re making strides in sustainability that align with our business goals

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm at Embedded World: Accelerating Digital Transformation With Edge AI

The AI revolution is sparking a wave of innovation in the embedded community, spawning a flurry of new use cases that take advantage of greater intelligence on the edge. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is leading the drive to turn these ideas into reality.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Enhancing AP Processes for Government Contractor Through Robotic Process Automation

UIC Government Services (UICGS) operates in the government contractor sector with 15 offices throughout the U.S. and over 3,000 employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Call Counts

In Somalia, where aid tracking and monitoring is made difficult by conflict and resource constraints, a community call center tracks and reports data on aid delivery and community needs, ensuring aid efficiently reaches the people who need it most.

Energy

DP World Pilots Hydrogen Fuel Cell Crane at Vancouver Port

DP World has successfully completed initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver, marking a significant milestone in decarbonizing its port operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

Trane Technologies has been featured on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for the fifth consecutive year. This list highlights European businesses that have achieved the greatest reductions in their emissions intensity between 2018 and 2023.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  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. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  7. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  8. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  9. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  10. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  12. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  13. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  14. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  15. 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...