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AI & Technology | GoDaddy

Agentic AI Foundation Adds 43 New Members as Enterprise and Government Adoption of Open Agent Standards Accelerates

May 18, 2026 3:35 PM ET

This quarter, the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) adds 4 new Gold Members – F5, GoDaddy, Stripe, and TRON – along with 27 Silver Members and 12 Associate Members spanning enterprise technology, robotics, and government organizations.

Environment

Our Power, Our Planet: AMDers Advance Earth Day 2026

AMD

Volunteering & Community

WK Kellogg Employees Give Back During National Volunteer Month 2026

WK Kellogg Company

Corporate Responsibility

Mental Health Matters at Medtronic. Explore Our Employee Benefits

Medtronic

AI & Technology

The Path to the Autonomous Enterprise: SAP Announces New Sustainability AI Agents

SAP

Health & Healthcare

Delivering Faster Care Through Point of Care Testing

FedEx

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Expanding Opportunity in Cleveland: KeyBank and MetroHealth in Action

KeyBank

Education & Workforce Development

Taco Bell Foundation Ignites Next Era of Live Más Scholarship With $14.5M Awarded to Record-Breaking Class of 2026

Yum! Brands

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Podcast Features U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz in Latest Episode

Arbor Day Foundation

Featured Brands

The Power of Collaboration – Building a Circular Future in Memphis

May 20, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Imagine a world where "waste" doesn't exist, and the things we use every day get a new lease on life. This isn't a far-off dream; it's the heart of the circular economy, and it's happening right here in Memphis.

Guiding Stars: Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause

May 20, 2026 9:30 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Perimenopause and menopause have become a more open and widely discussed life stage, with many women seeking practical, evidence-based guidance and support. Declining estrogen, the marker of this transition, influences a woman’s health in several ways that go beyond hot flashes.

Powering the Businesses That Power America: Coffeehouses Coast to Coast

May 20, 2026 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A good coffee shop does more than serve caffeine. It keeps mornings moving and creates space for community connections —sometimes for five minutes in a drive‑thru line or sometimes for hours at a shared table.

Before, During and After: How T-Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage

May 19, 2026 3:10 PM ET

Corporate Responsibility

When disaster strikes, first responders don’t have time to think about connectivity. It’s either there or it’s not.

For Check for Cancer Champion David Pollack, Early Cancer Detection Is Personal

May 19, 2026 1:00 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

David Pollack is best known as a former University of Georgia football star, NFL linebacker and longtime college football analyst.

LG Electronics Named To ‘Forbes ‘Accessibility 200’ List

May 19, 2026 12:50 PM ET

Awards & Rankings

Global home appliance and consumer electronics innovator LG Electronics has been named to the 2026 Forbes “Accessibility 200” list, which recognizes leading global organizations driving innovation and impact in accessibility-related fields.

The Trust for the Americas and the Organization of American States Present the 2025 Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award to Mastercard

May 19, 2026 8:00 AM ET

Awards & Rankings

The Trust for the Americas and the Organization of American States (OAS) presented Mastercard with the 2025 Corporate Citizen of the Americas (CCA) Award during a ceremony and luncheon in the Miranda Room at OAS Headquarters.

Mental Health Matters at Medtronic. Explore Our Employee Benefits

May 18, 2026 12:20 PM ET

Corporate Responsibility

At Medtronic, supporting mental health means offering employees practical tools they can use in real life — from counseling and therapy resources, to digital well‑being tools for managing stress, to employee networks that foster connection and belonging.

The Path to the Autonomous Enterprise: SAP Announces New Sustainability AI Agents

May 18, 2026 11:20 AM ET

AI & Technology

In an evolutionary step toward intelligent, autonomous business decision-making, SAP announced this week that it will make new sustainability AI agents generally available by the end of 2026.

Delivering Faster Care Through Point of Care Testing

May 18, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Access to basic medical care remains out of reach for many people across the United States due to cost, transportation challenges, and limited time away from work.

Recent Alerts

Blackbaud Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Responsible AI Progress, Sustainability Gains, and Global Impact at Scale

Alerts

Research & Reports

Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Events

Keynote Announced: Human Connection in the Age of AI

Ragan

Events

Announcing PR Daily Conference in New York

Ragan

Events

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Northeast With the Appointment of Franz Hewitt

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Franz Hewitt as a relationship manager to expand its community development lending and investment activity in the Northeast.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

Oct 14, 2021 9:45 AM ET

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

Environment

Eliminating the 'Paper Trail'

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

A pilot program at Whirlpool Corporation is taking thousands of pages of literature that has traditionally been included in packaging for its products

AI & Technology

5 Ways That Cisco is Doing Its Part to #BeCyberSmart

Oct 14, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Cisco supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month as it continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in the United States and other nations around the world.

Energy & Infrastructure

Virtual Power Plants: Energy for Your Home and the Grid

Oct 14, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Energy & Infrastructure

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

Oct 14, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Chevron U.S.A., and Gevo, Inc. announce a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry.

Corporate Responsibility

Divine Chocolate Launches New Branding to Highlight Best-in-Class Ethical and Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing

Oct 14, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Fairtrade America is pleased to announce that its long-time partner, Divine Chocolate, has unveiled a fresh new look that highlights the chocolate maker’s social mission to empower farmers and consumers

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 59 Community First Grants to Support More Equitable and Sustainable Local Food Systems

Oct 14, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that this fall it will award 59 Community First Grants to locally led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Awards & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Oct 14, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers 2021.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus

Oct 14, 2021 7:00 AM ET

BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line, reviva, offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that utilize Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester.

AI & Technology

Acer Expands Lineup of Eco-friendly Vero Products

Oct 13, 2021 8:45 PM ET

As sustainability concerns not only how a product is made but what becomes of it, Acer’s Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and ultimately increasing the devices’ lifespans.

Inclusion & Opportunity

SCE Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 13, 2021 5:55 PM ET

Today, Barajas is the founder and CEO of Conexion Inc., an executive mentoring program that helps organizations become more diverse.

Environment

Proposed Rule Would Bring More Sustainable Investing Options to More Than 100 Million Workers

Oct 13, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Ceres applauds a proposed rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor that would open the way for the sponsors of retirement funds to include more sustainable options in their retirement saving plans.

AI & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Fourth Annual Maker Month With “Thank A Maker” Theme To Show Gratitude To Skilled Trade Workers

Oct 13, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Maker Month is a critical component of Stanley Black & Decker’s environmental social and governance (ESG) program and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes a goal to empower 10 million makers by the year 2030.

Inclusion & Opportunity

HOLA - Living and Embracing your Heritage Inside a Global Multicultural Company

Oct 13, 2021 5:20 PM ET

Iskander Sanchez-Rola, Co-Champion of HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Outreach, Leadership & Advancement), discusses how HOLA creates an environment to discuss & embrace Hispanic culture & its global impact, and how it is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events

Give it a Shot: The Latest on the Flu & COVID Vaccine

Oct 13, 2021 5:15 PM ET

The latest episode of the American Heart Association’s YouTube show “House Calls” features Ruth Clements, Vice President/General Manager, Infectious Diseases & Immunology and Leader, Quest for Health Equity.

Health & Healthcare

Can Indoor Humidity Impact Covid-19 Transmission? Let's Take a Look

Oct 13, 2021 4:25 PM ET

The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us indoor air quality matters, and indoor spaces need clean air to protect the health and well-being of the people inside. A key factors in helping improve overall air quality is humidity.

Philanthropy

Strengthening Small Businesses & Communities Through Preparedness

Oct 13, 2021 3:30 PM ET

Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time and resources to make their ventures successful. Simply put, being prepared can mean staying in business following a disaster.

Volunteering & Community

Lois Steiner - Busy in Retirement, One of Owens Corning's 2021 Top Volunteers

Oct 13, 2021 2:50 PM ET

At 83 years old, Lois Steiner is not slowing down. She spends 11 hours every day volunteering at Divine Providence Ministry in Ocala, Florida, where she helps with donations, pickups, and serving those in need.

Environment

How Healthcare Plastics Can Help Businesses Achieve Recycled Content Goals

Oct 13, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Hundreds of companies around the world are making commitments to address plastic waste and use more recycled content in products and packaging. This raises one major question: where will brands source enough recycled plastics to meet these goals?

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interview with KeVita's Founder Chakra Earthsong

Oct 13, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Chakra Earthsong is the Founder and Chief Formulator of KeVita who alleviates poverty through Whole Planet Foundation. Here’s why it’s important to her and her team.