Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

Wells Fargo & Company

Education & Workforce Development

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Expand National Youth Soccer and Coach-Mentorship Programs Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Comcast

Health & Healthcare

Diagnostics, Vet Visits, Giving Pets a Voice: Jay Mazelsky & Jay Price

Elanco

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Hirdaramani Group: Advancing Responsible Purchasing Through Better Buying

Cascale

Awards & Rankings

CACI Named a VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year

CACI

Socially Responsible Investing

The Capital Farmers Actually Need

GreenMoney Journal

Awards & Rankings

Subaru Recognized With Two Newsweek Greatest Workplace Honors in 2026 Rankings

Subaru of America

Education & Workforce Development

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Reflect on Their Las Vegas Study Tour Underwritten by Sands Cares

Las Vegas Sands

Featured Brands

Medtronic Named to TIME100 Companies List for Health Innovation

Medtronic has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Companies list in the Health category for the Hugo™ robotic‑assisted surgery (RAS) system and Touch Surgery™ ecosystem.

Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

Invest Atlanta and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced new philanthropic grants from Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support small business growth and housing stability across metro Atlanta.

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Expand National Youth Soccer and Coach-Mentorship Programs Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation announced an expanded commitment to increase access to high-impact youth soccer programs and coach-mentorship training in the lead-up to FIFA World Cup 2026™.

By Degrees Foundation and Wells Fargo Celebrate Expansion of 529 College Savings Accounts to All Students at North High School

Hundreds attended North High School in Des Moines to mark the launch of 529 college savings accounts, funded by a $750,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant. The By Degrees Foundation and Des Moines Public Schools are opening 529 accounts with seed money for all North High students

AI-Powered Energy Savings: How Globe Is Pioneering Energy-Efficient Networks With Qualcomm Dragonwing Ran Automation

A leading digital platform in the Philippines and a pioneering force in the telecommunications industry, Globe Telecom boasts more than 62 million mobile customers.

Mastercard: 6 New Ways To Think About Inclusive Growth

Global development priorities, fast-advancing technologies and shifting consumer behavior are reshaping what financial health looks like and how digital innovation.

DreamSpring Introduces New Loan Products Designed for Small Business Affordability

DreamSpring, a nonprofit CDFI and SBA lender, has introduced new loan products tailored for small businesses, including flexible repayment and care economy financing. With a $500,000 Wells Fargo grant, DreamSpring expanded its offerings to address growth-stage needs and industrie

Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Open Lift Zones in Lacey to Help Youth Build Digital Skills

Comcast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) have opened new Lift Zones in Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and Rochester to help youth build their digital skills.

An Ecosystem Approach to the Future of Automotive

The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in history. Vehicles are evolving into software-defined platforms capable of improving safety, creating new experiences for drivers and passengers, and continuously evolving over their lifetimes.

Guiding Stars: What We’re Learning About Food, Packaging & the Environment

Social media feeds fill with news of forever chemicals. Apps abound that allow us to assess a product’s “health impact” score. Meanwhile, we still want nutritious options that are best for our bodies and health.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Acquires Stake in De Paauw Sustainable Resources

The Dutch plastic waste recycling company is involved in the sourcing, processing and trading of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic packaging waste.

Philanthropy

Albertsons Companies Reports on ESG Progress in Their Community Pillar

As part of Albertsons Companies' Recipe for Change, we’re committed to fighting food insecurity at a local level, so all our neighbors can thrive.

Socially Responsible Investing

The CFO’s Role in Sustainability

The chief financial officer of CEMEX, Maher Al-Haffar, joins Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to examine how ESG is influencing the office of the CFO. Mandi and Maher discuss the pivotal role of CFOs at the intersection of sustainable finance and its potential impact on business and so

Corporate Responsibility

Purpose Strategy Cultivator, Carol Cone, on the Power of Purpose To Bodly Drive Business Success

Do employees today wake up in the morning feeling excited about going to work? Sadly, the answer is likely no. In 2022, only 32% of employees were engaged on the job and that number has fluctuated with the increase of remote work.

Education & Workforce Development

Principal® Foundation Announces National Short Story Contest Finalists

Principal® Foundation announced 17 finalists for its inaugural national short story contest that invited people to share short stories around lived experiences with money. The contest is part of Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a new program from Principal Foundation.

Education & Workforce Development

Promoting Sustainability, Education at the L.A. Arboretum

In September, Southern California Edison volunteers traversed 127 acres of the Arboretum gardens, where staff provided information on specific sustainable gardening techniques, including lasagna mulching, weeding and planting.

Corporate Responsibility

HP Puts a Big Bet on Sustainable Impact as a Competitive Edge

Big tech companies are looking for ways to differentiate in a hyper-competitive landscape amid economic headwinds that caused tech giants to lose a combined market value of around $2.5 trillion in 2022.

Research & Reports

GoDaddy Venture Forward Report | Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition: Where We’ve Been...And Where We’re Going

Our Venture Forward research initiative goes beyond merely reporting on the findings of our proprietary small business data analyses. We use our research to proactively engage and support civic leaders, policymakers and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Diversity Drives Innovation: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Tech

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, hosted a panel on improving the representation of women in the technology sector and the link between diversity and innovation at the Women in Business and Tech Expo in London.

Research & Reports

Nasdaq Named Leader in Verdantix ESG Reporting and Data Management Software Report

Nasdaq has been named a 2023 Leader in an ESG Reporting and Data Management Software Report by Verdantix.

Education & Workforce Development

UK Prime Minister Participates in New Holland Agriculture Program

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, was recently visited by UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, at the farm at Writtle University College (WUC).

Inclusion & Opportunity

VIVA KOHLER Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Style

Thanks to our incredible VIVA KOHLER business resource group, this Hispanic Heritage Month has been one to remember!

Philanthropy

Lifting Up Westchester Unveils New Job Central Facility Funded by a Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Lifting Up Westchester (LUW) staff, clients, supporters, and community partners were on hand to celebrate the opening of LUW’s Job Central, a new facility to provide job readiness and placement services for the unemployed and underemployed in Westchester County.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Cisco Networking Academy Celebrates Its Students and Alums During Latin Hispanic Heritage Month

In Latin Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate all of our students and alums from these communities who have joined ours, through Cisco Networking Academy’s IT skills-to-jobs program.

Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Rays Collab Raises $100,000 To Help Florida Customers Pay Their Energy Bills

Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning Reports Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) continues to advance toward its aspiration to create a circular shingle economy and divert waste from landfills.

Research & Reports

Reuters' Sustainability Reporting USA 2023 Recap: Unpacking Interoperability and CSRD Impact

Matthew Rusk, Head of GRI North America Engagement and Public Affairs, participated in two enlightening sessions at Reuters event, Sustainability Reporting USA 2023.

Philanthropy

Bath & Body Works Marks 20 Years of Support of the National Domestic Violence Hotline

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bath & Body Works has been a long-time partner of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the company is proud to continue its support with a $100,000 donation this year.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Named in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Yesterday, CNH Industrial was added to 3BL’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Events

Charles Wesley Godwin First Musician Featured in National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon’s New Music Video Series

National Parks Conservation Association and Yellowstone Bourbon released the first of three videos in their new Park Sessions series featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. With the goal of sharing musicians’ perspectives on the importance of national park protection.

Environment

Global Perspectives: Understanding the Differences in Emergency Response Programs

The following will help you understand the differences in emergency response programs, with insights and best practices for ensuring your global preparedness program is truly ready to serve each region where your organization has a presence.

Inclusion & Opportunity

MAC Cosmetics Launches “Equal Futures” Makeup Artistry Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth

M·A·C Cosmetics concluded its first-ever Equal Futures Makeup Artistry Program this October in partnership with long-time VIVA GLAM grantee, The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI).

Environment

Antea Group Announces New United Kingdom-Based Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Consulting Business

Antea Group, an international engineering and consulting firm, announced today that it will establish an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting business in the United Kingdom.

Volunteering & Community

Engaging Dow Employees for Impact

Whether through the dedication of time, talent or expertise, volunteering promotes a positive employee experience, further supports Dow’s global citizenship priorities and investments, and ultimately advances our ambition.

Health & Healthcare

Update: Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the escalating war between Palestinian armed groups and Israel. The imposed blockade and lack of safe humanitarian corridors has left Gaza without electricity.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

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...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...