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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

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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.

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A: Small Businesses Paying it Forward in Their Communities

Jesse Iniguez, owner of “Back of the Yards Coffee” and a recipient of services from Comcast RISE, speaks as part of Comcast’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Philanthropy

$10,000 Awarded to Elementary School in Wisconsin for Virtual Financial Literacy Education

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge on a national scale, today announced Trinity Lutheran School in Campbellsport, WI as the winner of the 5th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Pledge Challenge.

Philanthropy

FedEx Express Aircraft Named in Honor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Patient Kenzie

FedEx Express dedicated a Cessna Caravan to Kenzie, a 17-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, on Thursday at TPC Southwind during the first day of play in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

Awards & Rankings

Illumina Recognized As #20 on Fortune's Change the World List

Each year, Fortune Magazine publishes their ChangeTheWorld list to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and have had a positive social impact

Health & Healthcare

Interns Help Facilitate Breast Cancer Conversations Among Young Black Women

Taylor McKay, a senior at Florida A&M University, always knew she wanted to become a surgeon. But it wasn’t until she did an internship with TOUCH: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, that she decided to specialize in breast oncology.

Education & Workforce Development

Rockwell Automation and Great Lakes Science Center Showcase Modern Manufacturing for MFG Day

Rockwell Automation and the Great Lakes Science Center hosted hundreds of Cleveland-area students from 10 schools Oct. 4 for MFG Day. The annual event inspires the next generation of creators and makers.

Events

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2021 Renews Commitments to Green Running, Diversity, Inclusion and Local Communities

Schneider Electric, recognized as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation in 2021 by Corporate Knights, is back as the title sponsor of the Paris Marathon 2021, the world’s first 100% carbon neutral marathon.

Philanthropy

Chevron, Fab Foundation and Fort Valley State University Collaborate to Launch a Fab Lab

Chevron Corporation announced a major financial contribution in support of two long-standing community partners, Fab Foundation and Fort Valley State University (FVSU), to create a digital fabrication lab for the middle Georgia community.

Socially Responsible Investing

Community Investing: Tools for These Times

Investing in low-income communities struggling at the margins of the economy has been a pillar of SRI for more than half a century...here are new tools for these challenging days.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet the Hispanic Leaders Driving Innovation from the Inside Out at Procter & Gamble

During Hispanic Heritage Month, P&G is highlighting some of our Hispanic and Latino employees who embody and advance our commitments to curiosity, compassion and creativity.

Research & Reports

New ESG Report Details How Medtronic Tackles Complex Health and Societal Challenges to Accelerate Healthcare Access, Advance Equity, and Protect the Planet

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, was founded with a mission designed to serve patients, healthcare partners, its employees, and its communities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Keysight Manufacturing Technician Celebrates Mexican Engineer Guillermo Gonzáles Camarena During Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employees share how Hispanic engineering contributions have inspired them in their careers. Here’s a look at who inspired manufacturing technician Fernando René Serrano Montes.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Ray Performs a Fleet Electrification Study, Using Geotab Provided Data to Plan for Electric Freight

The Ray announces a fleet electrification study with Geotab, Inc. to analyze the movement patterns of medium and heavy-duty freight vehicles on select American interstates and highways, to maximize for EVs.

Awards & Rankings

Stellantis Women of Color Earn Recognition at Annual STEM Conference

Stellantis business leaders received honors for their career, technical and community achievements at the annual Women of Color STEM Conference, held virtually October 7-9.

Research & Reports

Medtronic Announces New ESG Targets in Its FY21 Integrated Performance Report and Unveils Refreshed Brand

“Our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, combined with the passion of our 90,000-plus employees, drive better outcomes for our world through a healthier society and healthier planet," said Geoff Martha, Chairman, and CEO, Medtronic.

Energy & Infrastructure

Yes, You Can Still Drive Your EV During a Power Outage

National Drive Electric Week is a good time for EV test driving and myth busting.

Energy & Infrastructure

Chevron, Delta Air Lines, and Google Announce Intent to Measure Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emissions Data, Increase Industry Transparency

Chevron will produce SAF test batch and sell SAF to Delta at LAX hub. Chevron and Delta will share results from SAF pilot with Google Cloud to better understand emissions reporting.

Research & Reports

A Message from Ralph Andretta, President and CEO of Alliance Data

It is a great feeling when you set an organization in the right direction and the momentum starts to build. That spirit is energizing Alliance Data as we redefine our identity and vision, and embark on a renewed strategy in 2021 and beyond.

Philanthropy

Roughin' It Rv & Cycle Wins Key4Women and SCORE Cleveland Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

KeyBank’s Key4Women program and SCORE Cleveland today announced that local business Roughin’ It RV & Cycle is the winner of a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in Northeast Ohio.

Philanthropy

Opening the Lines of Communication

Standing 245 feet high above Pineland is Sabine County’s newest emergency management tool. It’s a communication tower that gives local first responders—for the first time—complete coverage of Sabine County and beyond.

Events

Join the 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit on October 14th

Join the 2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit on Oct 14th, a half-day global summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Aspen Institute, featuring closing remarks by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Philanthropy

Cisco Crisis Response: Re-imagining Humanitarian Communications and Connectivity to Optimize Social Impact

Cisco has a strong legacy of leading the private sector in responding to crises around the world – especially when it comes to leveraging technology. Now we’re bringing together two existing teams to optimize our social impact.

Philanthropy

Whirlpool Corp and Bauknecht Brand Work Quickly, Donate 600 Kitchen and Laundry Appliances to Germany's Flooded Communities

When a tidal wave left massive flooding and devastation in the western region of Germany, Whirlpool Corporation and its brand Bauknecht quickly teamed with the German Red Cross (DRK) to aid affected communities.

Corporate Responsibility

We Are Citizen Philanthropists - Connecting Community and Career

Every waterfall begins with a single drop of water. That’s the idea behind VMware’s Citizen Philanthropy approach to giving—VMware’s impact in the community is the result of the collective actions of VMware people.

AI & Technology

How Clean Is Your Air, Really?

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) – a global climate innovator – is making it easier to understand and optimize home comfort, including the quality of air in your home.

Latest Campaigns

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

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...

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 Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...