Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

Good Jobs First Violation Data Now Available In CSRHub Extract Reports

CSRHub

Events

Announcing PR Daily Conference in New York

Ragan

Environment

Investing in the Agri-Food Transition: Climate-Aligned, Water-Resilient Strategies that Create Value for Investors and Nature

NatureVest

Environment

How Georgia Businesses Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions To Strengthen Their Supply Chains

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch “Beyond the Goal” To Bring Soccer-Based Learning Into Classrooms Nationwide

Discovery Education

Events

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

Mastercard

Awards & Rankings

Mary Kay Named Large Corporation of the Year by The DEC Network at SMU Collins Center

Mary Kay

Education & Workforce Development

Investing in Generations of Technician Talent

Trane Technologies

Featured Brands

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

Check for Cancer Champion Ernie Johnson Jr.’s Legacy Beyond Survival

Sports fans immediately recognize his voice. Beloved broadcaster Ernie Johnson Jr. first graced the airwaves in 1979 and quickly became one of the most recognizable sports hosts and analysts.

FedEx and Orbis Earn “Best of the Best” Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

FedEx and longtime supported nonprofit, Orbis International, have been named “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Halo Awards, the highest honor presented by Engage for Good to recognize outstanding corporate–nonprofit partnerships that prove purpose and business can go hand in hand.

Recent Alerts

Philanthropy

Georgia-Pacific Supports The Go Fund

GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific) is proud to lend a helping hand to those in need by supporting The GO Fund (Global Opportunity Fund), a non-profit organization that provides economic empowerment programs to women and children in Africa.

Philanthropy

Boys and Girls Club in Puerto Rico Shares Gratitude for HNF

Over the last few years, Puerto Rico has been affected by two major hurricanes, plus the global pandemic.

Events

Register Today for Ceres Global—Join Al Gore, John Kerry, and Other Leading Experts in NYC To Set the Course for a More Just and Sustainable Economy!

Join us for Ceres Global, Ceres’ flagship event taking place in New York City in just a few weeks (March 22–24).

Philanthropy

KeyBank Makes $12,500 Donation to The Next Door

KeyBank has announced a $12,500 donation to The Next Door. The gift will be used to support its foundation and Financial Beginnings educational programs designed to empower economically vulnerable adults with financial strategies.

Education & Workforce Development

Applied Materials Makes Space for Girls in Tech

Over the past four years, Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation have centered three primary tenants in our approach to girls’ empowerment – funding, employee volunteering and capacity building.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Embracing Equity: Highlighting Gildan’s Women Empowerment Initiatives for International Women’s Day

Today, Gildan pays homage to the International Women’s Day global theme of Embracing Equity by highlighting some of the Company’s efforts that promote a culture of equity within the organization.

Philanthropy

Planet Water Foundation Airlifts Emergency Water Systems in Urgent Response to Earthquake Suffering in Türkiye

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is deploying 12 of its disaster response water filtration systems in Türkiye as the country continues calls for global support to provide drinking water.

Inclusion & Opportunity

ESG Talk: DEI’s Role in Human Capital Management

Alicia Petross, chief diversity officer at The Hershey Company, joins Workiva’s Steve Soter in the latest episode of ESG Talk. Alicia and Steve discuss the labor shortage, how ESG reporting has evolved, and the connection between DEI and HCM.

Corporate Responsibility

Putting Equity at the Heart of Sustainability This International Women’s Day

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day. In this blog post, Amina Razvi, CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition shares her thoughts on the importance of putting equity at the heart of sustainability.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bacardi Promotes Stephanie Macleod To Drive Premiumization and Growth of Its Whisky Business

Stephanie became the first female Master Blender for DEWAR’S in 2006, following her official three-year training with the then Master Blender. This International Women's Day, Bacardi celebrates Stephanie by showcasing her next career move.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Boston Scientific: Three of My Teachable Moments on Embracing Equity

If culture was soil, what are the fertilizers that leaders would need to mix in for equity to blossom? I’ve been mulling over this question to recognize the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day: Embrace Equity.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi North America Shows Continued Commitment to Promoting Employee Engagement

Every two years, the entire Sappi group undertakes an employee engagement survey, from which we have established two metrics: participation and sustainable engagement.

Events

SXSW 2023 Official Event at Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store on 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard will host an official SXSW event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to poverty alleviation through microcredit loans.

Inclusion & Opportunity

With New Digital Tools, Millions of Women Entrpeneurs Are Building Resilience

After many years of little progress, we’re finally narrowing the gender gap in financial account ownership. According to the most recent Findex, the gap narrowed from 9 percent to 6 percent across developing economies as more women gained access to financial tools.

Corporate Responsibility

Cintas Partner Business Resource Groups: Supporting Employee-Partner Development

Cintas' Partner Business Resource Groups (PBRGs), the company's workplace affinity groups, are an important element in its overall human resources and human capital strategy.

Education & Workforce Development

Steyr Supports Austrian Fire Brigade School With Tractor

CNH Industrial brand STEYR has been supporting training at the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade School with a STEYR® 4135 Profi. The machine means that technical operations can be conducted with a current agricultural vehicle.

Inclusion & Opportunity

together we advance_women in tech

We want to see more women in the semiconductor industry, and AMD is committed to helping make that happen.

AI & Technology

Booster’s Fleet Data Portal Offers Real-Time, Actionable Insights

With Booster's Fleet Portal, fleet managers can access real-time fleet data insights, customizable reporting, industry-leading finance management, and customer support.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Sima Bahous: “Sport’s Full Potential as a Driver for Gender Equality Has Yet To Be Fulfilled”

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, explains why sport is critical in moving towards Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Corporate Responsibility

Climate Change: Hong Kong To Pay 30 Percent More for ESG Jobs As Companies Fight for Talent To Meet Sustainability Targets • With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong could command salary premiums of more than 30 per cent as companies strive to meet their sustainability targets and tackle climate change, according to headhunters.

Research & Reports

Henkel Drives Progress in Sustainability With Improvements in Climate Protection and Social Engagement

Henkel published today its 32nd Sustainability Report, outlining its performance and progress on implementing its sustainability strategy and targets.

AI & Technology

Top 5 Health and Safety Findings From Data Center Audits

Antea Group has been conducting health and safety audits at data centers for years. We've consolidated and analyzed the information obtained from decades of audits and assessments of operational data centers to identify the top five most common health and safety findings.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Women at IP: Chiara Notargiacomo

Meet Chiara Notargiacomo, EHS manager, Pomezia Plant, Italy. Chiara, like all women at IP, provides valuable insight and a unique perspective to our organization.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Black & Well-Traveled: Running, Wellness and Community

We interviewed two of our leaders to learn more about their experiences as marathoners, and the ways Expedia Group has empowered them to lead their dream careers and invest in their love for running.

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...