Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale

Environment

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

Yum! Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

GoDaddy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End

KeyBank

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

Tapestry, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

CVS Health

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain

Covia

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Featured Brands

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.

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Recent Alerts

Energy

Pieces That Need To Fall Into Place To Make Green Hydrogen Viable

Making green hydrogen viable and abundant will take collaboration, effort, and investment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to Fast Company’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators List

Trane Technologies has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Trane Technologies was also named as a finalist in the Sustainability category.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Announces Return of Manufacturer Forums

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), an impact-driven global convener of nearly half of the apparel, footwear, and textile industry, is pleased to announce the return of its Manufacturer Forums, a series of action-oriented events aimed at bringing together business leaders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Veris Residential Achieves WELL Equity Rating Across Its Portfolio To Advance DE&I Commitment

International WELL Building Institute today announced that Veris Residential has become the first company globally to achieve the WELL Equity Rating across its entire managed portfolio and corporate headquarters.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Responding to Continued COVID-19 Pandemic Needs

Our work to respond to emergent needs from the COVID-19 pandemic offers important examples of our commitment to partnership in pursuit of equitable access.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Going Global With LGBTQ+ Pride at Cadence

In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride month, we’re honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+ global community by hosting special events with inspiring speakers and partner organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cohorte Latinx de ICCC 2023: Capacitación, Educación y Tutoría Gratuitas Para Pequeñas Empresas Latinas

La Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, ICIC, invitan a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas latinas de todo el país a inscribirse para la cohorte Latinx 2023 del programa Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2023

Principal Financial Group® was named on the list of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a 100 score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion.

Green Infrastructure

How To Successfully Plan and Execute Your Next Sustainable Building Design

Early building sustainability planning maximizes the opportunities to conserve resources, enhance resiliency, and reduce operating costs while being mindful of the project’s overall timeline and budget.

Health & Healthcare

Improving Patient Outcomes in Healthcare Through Test Automation Technology

When considering the role of testing in the healthcare industry, the process of diagnosing and tracking patient progress comes to mind most often.

Events, Media & Communications

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Supporting Conservation Through Photography

We’ve all heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Science has even backed up the powerful impact of imagery, with research showing that people tend to remember ideas presented in pictures better than in words. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Recognized as One of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women

Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount, part of EAB. The award recognizes the top 80 companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting multicultural women in the United States.

Sustainable Development Goals

Lenovo Demonstrates Its Commitment to Circular Economy at the World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki

From May 30 to June 2, Lenovo joined the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Helsinki, Finland. The WCEF gathered forward-looking thinkers and doers and presented the game-changers in the circular economy, including Lenovo.

Diversity & Inclusion

Thriving, Not Just Surviving. What It’s Like Being a Working Parent and Caregiver at Tapestry

Tapestry aims to be a work environment where employees look forward to contributing and feel fully supported in pursuing their own growth and development.

Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility CEO Sees ESG Metrics as Key Predictors of Corporate Financial Health

AccountAbility CEO Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser recently engaged in an exclusive interview with Nareit, the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. Real Estate and Global Capital Markets.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSRHub Data Used in Brand Finance's 2023 Sustainability Gap Index: Greenwashing vs Greenhushing

BrandFinance used CSRHub data in its inaugural Sustainability Gap Index, which revealed that the world's biggest brands are at risk of losing billions if their perceived sustainability doesn't match their actual sustainability performance.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Prioritizing Structure, Responsibility, & Sustainability at International Paper

At International Paper, we prioritize and structure responsibility and sustainability. We rely on the daily actions and personal accountability of each of our employees and business partners.

Research, Reports & Publications

6 Things To Know From WBA’s ESG Report Launch Event

Senior leaders, partners, customers, industry experts, suppliers, and team members came together virtually from around the world for a special Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) event to celebrate the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife and U.S. Soccer Foundation Commit to Providing More Safe Places to Play Soccer Through 2026

AEG's LA Galaxy Foundation, Herbalife, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a joint commitment to install four new mini-pitches across Los Angeles by 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

2023 ICCC Latinx Cohort: Free Training, Education, and Mentorship for Latinx Small Businesses

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), with support from its sponsors, invites Latinx small business owners from across the country to apply for the 2023 Latinx cohort of the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Awarded Energy Innovation Grant

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is among 32 recipients of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin’s Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“They will heal. They will recover.”

Supporting organizations like Kristi House complements Regions Bank’s Community Engagement Strategy. And the bank has a clear track record of helping survivors of human trafficking and related traumas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting 2,000 Rural Entrepreneurs in Southern Mexico, by 2026

Now through 2026, Whole Planet Foundation and one of its key partners, the Kasperick Foundation, are disbursing $850,000 to two organizations in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Energy

What Is The Just Energy Transition and How Can Today’s Businesses Play a Role?

In this post, we’ll explore the importance of justice in energy transition, as well as take a look at the role businesses play in fostering energy equity and creating a just energy transition.

Events, Media & Communications

Anti-ESG Attacks Continue at State & Federal Government Levels

In our Top Story this issue, as reported in ESG Today, anti-ESG critics continue to work to undermine the use of ESG factors by various public sector fiduciaries – such as state and city pension fund managers, comptrollers, treasurers.

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...

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

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

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

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...

FedEx | Delivering for Good

Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

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...

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...