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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Four Out of Five Major Carmakers Fail To Support COP26 Emissions Pledge

The offending quartet - Volkswagen, Toyota, the Renault-Nissan alliance, and Hyundai-Kia – have not showed their support to the pledge which is to be announced at COP26 today, despite months of pressure from the UK.

Health & Healthcare

Russian Foundation Provides Career Guidance for Teens Living With HIV

Svetlana Izambaeva was 22 years old when she learned she had contracted HIV from her boyfriend in 2002. The news shocked her.

Corporate Responsibility

Human Rights: Working Across Hershey's Value Chain to Support the People Behind Our Products

For more than 125 years, The Hershey Company has operated with the foundational understanding that the many people around the world who help bring our iconic products to market are central to our success.

Corporate Responsibility

Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia Expresses Thanks to Quest Diagnostics

We’re incredibly proud of how our own healthcare heroes have worked tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19. Messages, like this one from Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia, highlight the impact that we’re making.

Corporate Responsibility

#ThankYouForward: Regions Bank Initiative Gives Thanks to Community Difference Makers in North Alabama - With an Eye to the Future

Regions Bank is saying thanks in a whole new way to supporters of one of North Alabama’s oldest and most valuable community difference makers, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama.

Research & Reports

Pavilion Energy, QatarEnergy And Chevron Launch GHG Reporting Methodology For Delivered LNG Cargoes

“The SGE Methodology sets a strong tone for increased accountability of emissions along the LNG value chain, paving the way for more decarbonisation strategies towards a lower carbon future.”

Philanthropy

Making Lives Better Through Humanity-Centric Innovation

It’s difficult to fathom, but roughly 2 billion people around the world don’t have access to basic sanitation, including toilets and wastewater systems. According to Water.org, “More people have a mobile phone than a toilet.”

Socially Responsible Investing

Gender Lens Is Emerging as a Fundamental ESG Screen

Contrary to the anticipation of some market skeptics, the popularity of the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) screens for investments has continued to surge over 2021.

Volunteering & Community

Good Neighbors Volunteer

There are so many ways to give our time and energy, even in little ways. Volunteering can help our communities grow stronger.

Awards & Rankings

Aflac Lands Top-15 Spot on the 2021 American Innovation Index Ranked No. 1 in Life and Disability Category

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., announced today that the company has been ranked No. 15 in the 2021 American Innovation Index™ (Aii) and No. 1 in the life and disability insurance category.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Makes $300,000 Donation to University of Colorado Leeds School of Business Diversity Efforts

KeyBank recently announced a $300,000 donation to the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business Office of Diversity Affairs in support of the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Events

Susan Herman Joins Black & Veatch as New Digital Water Solutions Leader

As the water industry seeks to deploy digital technology to upgrade infrastructure, modernize practices and optimize efficiency in the face of climate change, Black & Veatch has tapped industry leader Susan Herman to be its new digital water solutions leader.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Saken Khokhar to Lead Diversity Alliance for Science

Since 2017, as the supplier diversity manager for Boston Scientific, Saken has increased the company’s partnerships with diverse businesses by more than 200% and has led the company to spend about $1.9 billion on the services of diverse suppliers.

Health & Healthcare

Merck and Ridgeback's Molnupiravir Receives U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Treatment of High-Risk Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral (MK-4482, EIDD-2801).

Philanthropy

Housing First Rome, a Unique Partnership to End Homelessness in Rome

Having a safe place to call home is more than a necessity: it’s a basic human right. Yet globally, homelessness remains a complex and persistent social issue.

Philanthropy

Whirlpool Corporation's Findlay Operations to Support 50th Habitat for Humanity Home Build in Hancock County

Whirlpool Corporation is helping to find solutions to the global housing crisis through a longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity International, which has resulted in donations of $130 million and support for Habitat programs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Listening to the Land

A consistent concern I’ve heard from many farmers over the world is that the general public doesn’t fully understand the business of agriculture, or the steps being taken to protect the environment.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Quest for Heath Equity

In the coming years, our Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative will continue to provide testing services and information to address critical health issues beyond this pandemic.

Philanthropy

Four Puma Kittens Delivered Safely to Memphis Zoo, Courtesy of FedEx

Knowing the kittens would need around-the-clock care for feedings and playtime; and quick transport from Seattle to Memphis, FedEx offered to assist as a part of the company’s FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative.

Energy & Infrastructure

United, Honeywell Invest in New Clean Tech Venture From Alder Fuels, Powering Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History

United and Honeywell recently announced a joint multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels. The goal of the technologies is to produce fuel that is a 100% drop-in replacement for petroleum jet fuel.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Franklin Templeton Recognized at Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Franklin Templeton has been named the winner in Gender Diversity Awards 2021 for the Regional Leaders – US, 50–100 managers category, making the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized by Citywire.

Philanthropy

Operation Surprise 2021: A Season of Service

Operation Surprise is about service, community and living the company’s core values.

Philanthropy

Providing Clothing, Cleanliness and Comfort

A man approaches the service window of the Essentials Van, a mobile closet that delivers free clean clothes and hygiene products to people in need around Metro Detroit. Though it’s summertime, he’s looking for a pair of pants in preparation for winter.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Chevron Shipping Joins Sea Cargo Charter

“The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global standard for reporting shipping emissions that advances the decarbonization of the maritime industry. We are excited to join and partner with Sea Cargo Charter to enhance the transparency and accuracy of reporting which will promote responsible environmental performance,”

Research & Reports

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 5: Innovation

Part of the Return on Sustainability Series, this ebook looks at how sustainability practices drive innovation and how companies can effectively use it as a key strategic and tactical advantage.

Latest Campaigns

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility