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Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

Recent Alerts

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter- August 2024

August 31, 2024 will mark the 30th Anniversary of Ray Anderson's "Spear in the Chest" Speech. His life's journey moved him from the football field and classrooms of Georgia Tech to performing on the world stage as a leading voice in industrial sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q2 2024

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PotlatchDeltic Champions Sustainable Forestry

Our working forests are carefully managed to ensure a reliable and renewable supply of wood for various purposes, including lumber, energy, paper, and countless everyday products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Amalgamated Bank Uses Tech to Make a Positive Impact (Part Two)

In part two of this special 100th episode series of  ESG Talk, we continue our conversation with Amalgamated Bank's CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown, and CFO, Jason Darby, to discuss how they use technology to drive the company's mission-driven business model.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Supports Families With Back-to-School Giveaway

Entergy New Orleans partnered with the New Orleans Women’s and Children’s Shelter for a back-to-school supply give away. The event brought families together for a fun-filled day of activities, learning and community connection.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safeguarding Employees: Covia’s Health and Safety Initiatives

Covia is diligent in protecting the health of its employees through robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, many of which rely on established external frameworks.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LYB To Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business.

Education

CNH Committed to the Education of Future Agricultural Generations

Agriculture brand, Case IH’s, parent company, CNH, and the National University of Córdoba (UNC) have joined forces to promote the training of new professionals.

Energy

Mike Barcik on Energy Efficiency in Georgia

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs – some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of your home.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El World Environment Center Recibe 2.5 Millones De Dólares Adicionales Destinados a Apoyar Emprendimientos Liderados Por Mujeres Para Un Crecimiento Económico Sostenible.

El World Environment Center (WEC) ha recibido financiamiento adicional de 2.5 millones de dólares del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. para ampliar su apoyo a emprendimientos liderados por mujeres en Centroamérica.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $1.3 Million to Organizations Focused on Maternal Health

Direct Relief today announced more than $1.3 million from the organization’s Fund for Health Equity will be disbursed to groups focused on improving maternal health outcomes in underserved areas.

Innovation & Technology

The Path to More Efficient Computing in the Era of AI: Warm Water Cooling

Lenovo announced the 6th generation of Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling, designed to help businesses unlock the power needed for AI without forfeiting their sustainability goals.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Nick Enfield

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gore Fabrics: Pioneering Sustainability in Performance Apparel

Since our inception in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has been an emblem of innovation and collaboration in the global materials science arena. With a footprint spanning five continents and a diverse product portfolio, we consistently push the boundaries of possibility.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN and Celonis Partner To Enhance Process Intelligence With AI-Powered Insights for Enterprises

HARMAN announced an AI-driven partnership with Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence, to make enterprise processes smarter, more efficient and more effective. 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Advances Sustainable Port Operations in the Dominican Republic With Electrification Initiative

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, is embarking upon a multi-phase initiative to improve sustainability at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Translate Emissions Data Into Decarbonization Strategies With BMS, Bayer, and Lythouse

Effective decarbonization strategies rely on accurate and consistent data collection across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 to identify key focus areas, and close collaboration across supply chains to enhance supplier decarbonization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Total Worker Health®: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Worker Well-being

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being has become a top priority for many organizations. Whether you’ve heard the term "Total Worker Health®" before or it’s entirely new to you, understanding what it means and how it can benefit your organization is crucial.

Green Infrastructure

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Establish Groundbreaking Partnership To Reinvent Wastewater Treatment

Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board have worked together more than 30 years and have dramatically improved the environmental and financial performance of one of the city’s most vital services.

Education

Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world.

Energy

The History of Biogas

While biogas has only come into the modern public periphery in the last few decades, it has actually been utilized throughout history.

Research, Reports & Publications

AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

At AMD, our purpose is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences and help solve the world’s most important challenges.

Environment

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Josue Torres, Worcester, MA

As a Group Leader I in the Mixing and Bonding area of our Saint-Gobain Ceramics plant in Worcester, MA, Josue Torres is grateful for the support and encouragement he's received from his colleagues along the way.

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

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...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

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

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...