Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

We Just Ran Period Workshops in Schools in South Africa & Nigeria. Here's What Happened.

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program, powered by BeyGOOD, provides young people with opportunities to gain experience working on social impact projects through a paid year-long fellowship.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Resource Efficiency

The global consumption of resources contributes to a growing scarcity of materials and an increase in emissions. At Essity, we have longstanding experience of working with resource efficiency.

Green Infrastructure

Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Fleet

Making capital investment in your fleets makes sense, but many smaller fleet operators can’t afford this large investment. Fortunately, there are many ways fleets can become more sustainable with little to no investment.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Home Depot Survey Reveals the Top Gifts for Dad This Year

In a new survey conducted by The Home Depot and Wakefield Research, 63% of dads say they’re difficult to shop for, and 78% admit they’ve received a Father’s Day gift they didn’t plan on using.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow's Project Ybá in Brazil Enriches Amazon Communities, Conserves Biodiversity and Keeps the Forest Standing

Like other projects developed in the Amazon region, Project Ybá has the power to drive social transformation through collaborative partnerships that focus on development combined with sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

GFANZ Releases Guidance on Credible Net-Zero Transition Plans and Seeks Public Input To Accelerate Action

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) invited public comment on its draft Net-zero Transition Plan (NZTP) framework for the financial sector.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How To Recycle Almost Any Household Electronic Device

The average American household now has about 25 connected devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, video streaming devices, fitness trackers, gaming consoles, and voice assistants.

Green Infrastructure

Water Reuse To Achieve Resiliency

As the economy-wide shift toward sustainability continues with rapid speed, water utilities increasingly are focusing efforts on reinforcing resiliency of water supply. In this effort, water reuse is becoming their tool of choice.

Research, Reports & Publications

Anthem, Inc. Releases Its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report, Featuring Its Dedication to Whole Health

Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM), a leading health company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler, recently released its Whole Health 2021: Impact Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States for Ninth Consecutive Year

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank as a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Sponsors LA Pride 2022

M·A·C Cosmetics was a proud sponsor of LA Pride 2022! M·A·C showed its pride loud and proud on a Keith Haring VIVA GLAM Lipstick-themed float during the parade on Sunday, June 12th.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections During Pride Month: How Cisco Employees Are Creating a More Inclusive Future

During June, you see rainbow flags flying and celebrations in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Study Finds Fairtrade Certification Enhances Farmer Resilience and Sustainability but Major Threats Like Climate Change and COVID-19 Are Jeopardizing Decent Livelihoods

Fairtrade America – part of Fairtrade International, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability – has announced the results of a decade-long study

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Named One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US for Fifth Consecutive Year by Points of Light

Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today announced it has been named to The Civic 50 list by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2022 Honorees of The Civic 50 and Releases Key Insights

Today, Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Year: CNH Industrial Presents Key Highlights

CNH Industrial has published the companion guide to its 2021 Sustainability Report.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Podcast: Ruchika Singhal Says One Thing Can Bring Better Healthcare to More People Worldwide

Singhal shares her story and identifies the one thing that will help more people living away from big cities and healthcare hubs.

Health & Healthcare

The Promise of Psychedelic Therapy

Psychologist and pop culture icon of the 1960s, Timothy Leary, famously instructed San Francisco hippies to take psychedelic drugs in order to “turn on, tune in, and drop out.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx in Europe Delivers Help for Ukraine

Our shipping-in-kind efforts in Europe are part of FedEx Corporation’s commitment of more than $1.5 million USD in relief aid to those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. So far, we've completed six shipments of relief items in Europe.

Environment

Leading Massachusetts Businesses and Institutions Urge Progress on Combined 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill

Today, 31 leading businesses and institutions called on Massachusetts lawmakers to finalize a strong 2022 climate and clean energy bill.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why You Should Care About Pronouns at Work

From “she/her/hers” and “he/him/his” to the non-binary “they/them/theirs” and “ze/zir/zirs,” pronouns now appear on email signatures, Zoom screens, business cards, name tags, LinkedIn profiles, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Northern Trust

Join us in celebrating Pride as we speak to three employees about their work and experiences at Northern Trust.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ericsson's Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Since December 2019, Ericsson has been under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve criminal US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) charges and a consent judgment

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability for Ukraine

The war in Ukraine comes on top of a deluge of unprecedented global events that threaten to turn back progress on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and undermine the well-being of people and the environment around the world

Innovation & Technology

The Unseen Hero Protecting the 'Mona Lisa'

Every day, thousands of tourists flock to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa" inside the Louvre Museum in Paris to catch a glimpse, or take a selfie with one of the world’s most famous paintings.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  2. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  6. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  7. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  8. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. 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...
  11. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  12. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  13. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  15. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...