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AI & Technology

The Rise of Sovereign AI: The Next Evolution of HPC

Lenovo

AI & Technology

Data Center Safety in a Rapidly Changing World

Inogen Alliance

Environment

DP World Protects Pollinators and Strengthens Mangrove Ecosystems Through Bee Conservation Project in Ecuador

DP World

Research & Reports

Living Our Purpose: MetLife Publishes Latest Sustainability Report

MetLife

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

California Senate Bill 343 Update Recognizes Carton Recyclability

Tetra Pak

AI & Technology

Trane Launches New Connectivity Solution To Elevate Customer Experience and Expand Digital Capabilities

Trane Technologies

Awards & Rankings

Through United Way’s Giving Campaign, Entergy Employees Helped Raise $7.7M To Support Southeast Louisiana’s Communities

Entergy Corporation

Health & Healthcare

Designer Rachel Zoe and Aflac Make Fashion Statement To Urge Americans To Check for Cancer

Aflac Incorporated

Featured Brands

Designer Rachel Zoe and Aflac Make Fashion Statement To Urge Americans To Check for Cancer

Aflac, a pioneer and leader in cancer insurance for seven decades, today announced the launch of Fit Checks, an innovative new awareness campaign developed with fashion designer Rachel Zoe

Special Delivery: FedEx Helps Harbor Seal Walnut Find a New Home

FedEx is known for delivering packages around the world—but this month, the company delivered something far more unique. Through its FedEx Cares Delivering for Good initiative, FedEx helped transport Walnut, a four-year-old harbor seal, from the Los Angeles Zoo to his new home

Get Your Ducks in a Row for Summer Fun

This year, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation will award 10 grants of $2,000 each to Child Life programs in the U.S. that provide support to children with cancer and/or blood disorders and/or their siblings.

3M’s Fiber Optic Breakthrough Is Helping Power AI’s Massive Buildout

Inside a modern data center, speed is everything. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the pressure on technology companies to build and activate massive computing infrastructure fast has never been greater.

Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to the Dominican Republic

Carnival Corporation today announced the expansion of its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, marking the second Latin American country to join the company’s initiative to safely redirect prepared, unserved meals to local communities where its ships visit.

Cisco and Generation Are Scaling AI-Powered Pathways to Employment

As AI reshapes industries and redefines how work gets done, the question of who benefits and who gets left behind has become one of the more pressing challenges to solve in economic mobility.

The Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors, HBCU Leaders for Fourth Annual Summit in Washington, D.C.

This national convening brings together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to explore how entrepreneurs can plant seeds for prosperity and ownership that extend far beyond a single generation.

Yum! Brands Publishes 2025 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report Highlighting Business Resilience and Operational Progress

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) published its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, spotlighting how the company is integrating sustainability into its growth strategy to manage long-term risk, improve operational resilience and support franchisee success.

Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling

Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines helped NeighborWorks Montana secure $685,952 through the Member Impact Fund to expand homebuyer education and counseling across Montana, supporting residents navigating housing affordability challenges. The grant builds on

Building a World-Class Employee Experience | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report

The world of work is changing faster than ever, but our greatest strength remains our Cisconians. They are the heart of our culture, the driving force behind our innovations, and a critical part of how we make a positive impact around the world.

Recent Alerts

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine

Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s rural economy. For many local entrepreneurs, the path to capital and sustained growth begins with trusted community organizations like Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Philanthropy

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

Awards & Rankings

Eaton Recognized for the 15th Time as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves.

Corporate Responsibility

The Key to a Long Lifecycle: How Doug Burds Drives Circularity in HVAC

After 30 years at Trane Technologies, Doug Burds helps customers rethink replacement. Through renewal, remanufacturing and proactive service, he extends equipment life and drives circular impact across North America.

Health & Healthcare

A New Era in Schizophrenia Care: National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb Collaborate to Advance Evidence-Based Care Models

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) (NYSE: BMY) today announced a new collaboration to bridge critical gaps in schizophrenia care.

Volunteering & Community

Beyond the Grant: 14 Years of Leadership Excellence

From the heat of the fireground to the strategic demands of the command office, fire leaders must seamlessly pivot from tactical action to visionary leadership.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Modaes’ Move! Webinar Highlights EU PEF Approach for Apparel and Footwear

Cascale collaborates with Modaes’ Move! to break down EU PEF and guide Spanish brands on actionable steps for aligning with product-level environmental measurement standards.

Education & Workforce Development

Tablet to Game Day: Student Design Celebrating Black History Month Hits the Hardwood at UNC

A student design session supported by Lenovo at the Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill made its way to the Dean Smith Center, where one lucky student had their design worn by the University of North Carolina’s men’s basketball team.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Circular Design Illustrated Through Four Cisco Products

At Cisco, circular design means building sustainability into our products and packaging from the start. It’s about designing with the full life cycle in mind

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Waste Reduction Through Donation at Bath & Body Works

At Bath & Body Works, waste reduction and management play a key role in building a sustainable future.

Health & Healthcare

Testing the Future of Healthcare Wearables

Wearable devices are transforming healthcare through continuous monitoring, early detection, and personalized management of chronic diseases.

Events

Sustainable Strategies, Guatemala Joins Inogen Alliance

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Sustainable Strategies operating throughout LATAM and based out of Guatemala.

Awards & Rankings

Dial®, Snuggle®, and göt2b® Win Product of the Year™ 2026 Awards

Dial®, Snuggle®, and göt2b® brands have been named 2026 Product of the Year™ award winners. Read on for more information about the winning products and to hear from Henkel leadership on these incredible achievements.

Research & Reports

G&A Institute Issues Quick Reference Guide on VSME

G&A issues new quick reference guide on the Voluntary Standard for Small- & Medium-Sized Enterprises (VSME). The new guide is designed to help sustainability practitioners understand the new sustainability reporting framework which has been recommended by the European Commission.

Events

From Dialogue to Direction: Advancing Collective Action in BIER’s 20th Year

As BIER enters its 20th year, the Spring Roundtable in Leuven, Belgium, brought members together at a moment that feels both reflective and forward-looking.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

O...for Offsite Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Offsite construction is a model based on the prefabrication of building elements at a location other than the worksite. Instead of building on site, individual modules or components are designed and manufactured at a workshop or plant before they are transported to and assembled.

Corporate Responsibility

Baker Tilly Case Study: Senior Living Providers Overcome Talent Shortages

Several senior living providers, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, were facing significant back-office and financial leadership gaps. Many operated in rural markets where recruiting experienced accounting professionals was difficult.

Corporate Responsibility

Key Private Bank Leader Cathy O’Malley Kearney Named Chair of Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees

Cathy O’Malley Kearney, Executive Vice President and National Head of Key Private Bank, has been named Chair of the Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the foundation’s 112‑year history.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

WEBINAR | Data Centers in the AI Age: How To Up Reliability, Sustainability, and Scalable Innovation

In this DP World/Trellis-hosted webinar, hear from leading industry voices across the logistics and data center space about the importance of resilient, sustainable supply chains to power the AI economy.

Philanthropy

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic & behavioral health conditions.

Corporate Responsibility

Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

For Third Year, Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Philanthropy

DP World Hosts VIP Hockey Experience for Salish Storm Youth Team Through Vancouver Canucks Partnership

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a VIP hockey experience for the Salish Storm youth hockey team (ages 5 to 15) from the Salish Storm Hockey Association (SSHA).

Philanthropy

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

Events

KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York

KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling and the BankOn Buffalo-Niagara Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the EITC.

Latest Campaigns

Recognition of our Company

As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

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...

Recognition of our Company

As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

Leadership

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

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...

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...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Social Progress

Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

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