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Corporate Responsibility | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank's footprint.
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Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Events

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy for a Better Future: Affordability for All

Entergy Corporation

Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods

Research & Reports

Rockwell Automation Strengthens Climate Commitment With Science Based Targets Initiative Net-Zero Targets Validation

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Transformation – Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes?

Cascale

Environment

Navigating Global Uncertainty: What EHS & Sustainability Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Inogen Alliance

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Industry Study, Identifies Path to Cut Cumulative Automotive Refrigerant Emissions Across Europe by ≈50% Between 2030-2050

Chemours

Environment

Earth Month 2026: How Everpure Employees Took Action Around the World

Everpure

Featured Brands

Voices From the Field: Helping Farmers Build Resilient Local Economies Across Rural America

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Lundgren says it’s easy to see evidence of Ecdysis intervention when he’s visiting a farm. He can sense it through the new sounds of birds chirping, bugs whizzing by his ears, fresh hues of greens radiating off the fields in front of him.

Xfinity and Comcast Business High-Speed Internet Now Available to More Than 2,100 Previously Unserved Homes and Businesses in Central Indiana

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office, Comcast announced the completion of construction to connect more than 2,100 new homes and businesses in counties across Central Indiana to high-speed Internet from Xfinity and Comcast Business.

Spotlight on Digital Transformation | FY25 Purpose Report

At Cisco, we see resilience as the ability to turn disruption into growth and innovation. Whether it’s responding to a crisis, building AI skills, or investing in nonprofit partners, our goal is to make people and places stronger for the future. Here’s how.

Mastercard: How Technology Is Turning Sustainability Goals Into Measurable Action

For decades, environmental sustainability was treated as a long-term ambition. In 2026, that framing is changing. Across industries, technology is accelerating progress in ways that are tangible, measurable and increasingly embedded into the day-to-day operations of businesses.

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Recent Alerts

Inclusion & Opportunity

Griffith Foods: Your Ticket to Culinary Travels

Food and exploration have always gone hand in hand, and today’s retail and menu offerings give consumers even more opportunities to expand their culinary horizons.

Socially Responsible Investing

AB: Understanding Green Bond Performance in Market Setbacks

Green bonds have gained a reputation for providing better downside mitigation than their conventional peers. But in this year’s market downturn, green bonds’ defensive performance patterns were mixed. What does this mean for investors?

Philanthropy

International Paper Addresses Food Insecurity by Donating Funds and Boxes to Feeding America®

International Paper, one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging and pulp, recently made a $105,000 donation to Feeding America® to bolster year-round hunger-relief efforts across the country.

Awards & Rankings

Colorado Diversity Council To Host Annual LGBTQ+ Unity Summit Promoting Workplace Equity and Inclusion Across Industries

Denver, CO- The Colorado Diversity Council will host its annual LGBTQ+ Unity Summit to bring together professionals to discuss workplace equity and inclusion taking place on Wednesday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Socially Responsible Investing

Setting Up Shop: Introducing Strive USA

Mastercard’s global small business initiative opens its doors for the first time in the U.S. to support 5 million businesses over the next 5 years

Philanthropy

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Awards IDEA Public Schools Grant To Grow Farm Program

IDEA Public Schools will soon begin construction on a hydroponic farm and outdoor classroom at IDEA Achieve Academy and College Preparatory in Haltom City, Texas. The new facility is made possible thanks to a grant of more than $178,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Philanthropy

New Holland Construction Supports 7th Urban Art Circuit in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

This September, New Holland Construction, a CNH Industrial brand, is supporting the 7th edition of Urban Art Circuit (CURA) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Research & Reports

Paychex Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Paychex, Inc. announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Philanthropy

SAIC to Provide $1.5M to Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Research & Reports

Purpose 360: Purpose Under Pressure

The pandemic has given us a lot to think about. Employees are rearranging their priorities to pursue greater meaning (and values-alignment) in their work, placing significant new demands on their employers.

Environment

Focusing on Ethical and Sustainable Food Systems at Clemson University

Aramark took part in a series of events recently at Clemson University that brought together top researchers to focus on increasing healthy options, minimizing harm to the environment, and making ethical, local sourcing a top priority.

AI & Technology

Takeaways from Climate Week To Design for a More Sustainable Future

I’m more convinced than ever that we have a diminishing window of time to address the water and climate crisis, but it cannot happen without a new level of cooperation across stakeholders to push innovation. Kohler is up to the challenge!

Energy & Infrastructure

Climate Innovation Forum's Drive for Net Zero Action Not Ambition

The sustainability lens was sharpened at the Climate Innovation Forum to focus wholly on the transition between technology, finance, regulation and government, as part of London Climate Action Week (LCAW).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Worker Empowerment in Our Supply Chain

To track, manage and reduce social and labor impacts across our supply chain, we joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in FY2020.

Energy & Infrastructure

Canada Has the Potential To Lead the Global Energy Transition

Simply put, Canada’s bounty of natural gas—which is among the world’s cleanest—could be turned into liquified natural gas for export, which would go a long way towards displacing dirtier fuels such as coal.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Hispanic Heritage Month Business Spotlight: Back of the Yards Coffee

This Hispanic Heritage Month, FedEx celebrates Chicago-based Back of the Yards Coffee – a Latinx- and woman-owned coffee roaster founded in 2016 by Mayra Hernandez and Jesse Iniguez.

Philanthropy

Walmart Committed to Fighting Hunger Year-Round Through Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

To commemorate Hunger Action Month, we’re celebrating that we raised nearly $20 million this year to support Feeding America food banks through Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign.

Environment

Podcast: Ericsson's Mats Scharp on Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability in ICT

Mats Pellback Scharp, Global Head of Sustainability at Ericsson, discusses the holistic aspects involved in strategizing what the ICT industry and Ericsson are doing to achieve a net zero carbon footprint in this compelling podcast.

Corporate Responsibility

Tips for Managing a Multigenerational, Post-Pandemic Workforce

Check out Alkermes’ Steve Schiavo, SVP of HR, in this BioSpace article discussing how to best support a multigenerational workforce

Corporate Responsibility

HGA Minneapolis and Sacramento Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating

The WELL Health-Safety Rating is informed by the WELL Building Standard and includes guidelines for health, safety, and well-being of building occupants. 

Energy & Infrastructure

Europe Energy Crisis Varied Impacts Across Countries

The global energy market has been in upheaval for years, and Europe is facing a crisis. Many governments are prioritizing the individual to safeguard people and families against the enormously rising price of energy impacting everyday living.

Health & Healthcare

Food Security Is the Missing Link in Managing Chronic Conditions

Many Americans struggle with chronic conditions. The CDC estimates six in 10 US adults have a chronic disease, and four in 10 have two or more.

Energy & Infrastructure

National Grid Renewables Pledges Over $1 Million Charitable Giving to Ohio Communities

Today, National Grid Renewables announced its pledge to donate over $1 million to the Ohio communities of Ross and Pickaway Counties through its 274 megawatt

Philanthropy

Observing National Preparedness Month With Operation Blessing and The Home Depot

September is National Preparedness Month. Established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Ready.gov, this is a time to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies that may happen at any time.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Calavo Way: Waste and Water

Calavo seeks to minimize pollution to land, water and air because we understand that responsibly managing our waste streams is important to our business and to the communities in which we operate.

Latest Campaigns

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

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...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...