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.

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Philanthropy

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of First Connecticut-Based Finance Lab With Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

Webster Bank, together with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, recently celebrated the opening of the Webster/Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Finance Lab, a program created to provide students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Philanthropy

Healthy Forests: Tribal Forestry and Science Innovations for Disaster Reduction

Cisco Foundation grant partner Vibrant Planet Data Commons harmonizes cutting-edge science, open-source data, and Tribal Forestry to reduce the risk and severity of wildfires while speeding the pace of forest restoration.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Invests $350,000 To Support Future Energy Workforce

The Duke Energy Foundation announces $350,000 to support 11 community college programs across the state working to create a pipeline of skilled lineworkers that will help meet the energy industry's future workforce needs.

Philanthropy

New Holland Construction “Takes the Field” With the Brazil Ladies Cup

New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH, "takes the field" with the Brazil Ladies Cup. The tournament took place in December in Santo André (SP), Brazil, with the final in São Paulo (SP), Brazil.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Albertsons Companies Hosts 2nd Annual Competition for Emerging Specialty and Natural Food, Beverage and Pet Products

Albertsons Companies launched its 2nd Annual Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition. After a successful event last year, the grocer is once again in search of emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products.

Education & Workforce Development

STEAM Careers in Jurassic World and Beyond

As a global media and technology company, we were thrilled to bring together nearly 300 first-generation-college-bound students to Universal Orlando Resort for a second Jurassic World STEAM Symposium.

Corporate Responsibility

Baopu Development Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Baopu Development annouonced that the Taiwan-based residential developer became an early adopter of IWBI’s WELL for residential program, which is now open for enrollments.

Socially Responsible Investing

Sands China Launches Next Stage of Development of the Londoner Macao

As 2023 came to a close, Sands China has embarked on the next phase of its commitment to investing in Macao’s development as a top global travel destination and supporting Sands’ focus on ongoing property reinvestments.

Corporate Responsibility

“We Aren’t Waiting To Inherit the World” Part 1

COP is a pivotal moment for United Nations members, politicians, and business leaders to gauge progress in tackling climate change and chart a course for action. At COP 28 this past December, a new group came to the forefront.

Philanthropy

Preparing Youth in Foster Care for a Successful Start at Their New Schools With the Maximus Foundation

The Maximus Foundation is proud to provide grant funding for Back2School, which purchased shoes, clothing, and backpacks for more than 670 children during this year’s event.

Philanthropy

Investing in the Music City

Part of the Nashville community for 140 years, Regions has been part of the city’s affordable housing story for more than a decade.

Volunteering & Community

8th Annual AMD Day of Service: Celebrating a Global Impact of Good

AMD volunteers in 17 countries came together to make a lasting impact in their communities during the 8th Annual AMD Day of Service, a company-wide celebration of community volunteerism.

Socially Responsible Investing

Bloomberg Expands Sustainable Index Offering With New Green-Tilted Fixed Income Indices

Bloomberg announced the launch of new green-tilted fixed income indices, which seek to increase weighting to green bonds in some of Bloomberg’s flagship indices such as the Global Aggregate, Treasury and Corporate Indices.

Environment

Florida Teachers Moved to Tears by Forestry-Focused Tour

There is an air reminiscent of the first day of school when 40 strangers sit down in the classroom together for the first time at the Hampton Inn in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Corporate Responsibility

Opinion: Workforce Development Is a Perfect Opportunity for Congress To Come Together This Year

It’s time for Congress to modernize workforce development programs and recognize the importance of flexibility for low-income and adult learners at different stages in their lives.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World and Canpotex Announce Long-Term Agreement

DP World, a global logistics and trade solutions leader, is pleased to announce a five-year management contract with Canpotex for operations at their terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Reimagining Supply Chains in a Disrupted World: A Shift to Sustainability, Resilience, and Efficiency

DP World Americas CEO Brian Enright explores how global upheavals are catalyzing the evolution of supply chain management toward ESG integration and agile strategies

Health & Healthcare

DAMO Academy’s AI Breakthrough Makes Pancreatic Cancer Easier To Detect

Alibaba Group’s research institute DAMO Academy has developed an AI-powered tool that can screen for early signs of pancreatic cancer, one of the most fatal cancers worldwide.

Events

Leading Brands Discuss How To Adapt to an Evolving Sustainability and Social Impact Landscape at Network Effect: Columbus

3BL has traveled from city to city, bringing today’s most influential corporate leaders and practitioners together for a morning of critical dialogue addressing a spectrum of sustainability and social impact issues with our Network Effect series.

Corporate Responsibility

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Working Together

Crown strives to reflect the society we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can unleash their full potential and creativity.

Energy & Infrastructure

Georgia-Pacific Leads Discussion on Mass Timber’s Environmental and Economic Impact in Georgia

Georgia-Pacific recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia’s economy.

Corporate Responsibility

Georgia-Pacific - See Her: Amy Harrell

Amy Harrell is responsible for helping more than a thousand people stay safe at the Naheola mill in Pennington, Alabama. Her top priority? Making sure people go home the same way they came to work.

Volunteering & Community

Chemours Employees Making a Difference Around the World

At the end of 2023, Chemours held its first official Community Impact Month, focused on giving back and getting involved in the local communities around its global sites.

Corporate Responsibility

Silvia Davila, Regional President, Latin America, Danone S.A., Elected to FedEx Board of Directors

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced that Silvia Davila has been elected to the FedEx Board of Directors.

Philanthropy

Conservation Takes Flight With Wetland Upgrades and Water Management

Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited (DU) has worked across North America to provide sustainable ecosystems for wetland species and supporting clean and abundant water, among countless other positive outcomes to benefit wildlife and improve public recreation.

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...