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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.

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Awards & Rankings

Eaton Named to FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies List for Ninth Consecutive Year

Intelligent power management company Eaton has once again been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine.

Education & Workforce Development

FedEx and International Youth Foundation Mind the Gap in Logistics

Around the world, the logistics sector is growing fast, but companies can’t find enough qualified workers to keep up. In fact, a shortage of skilled talent is now one of the top barriers to growth across the industry.

Research & Reports

CECP Launches Giving in Numbers™ 2026 Survey: The Industry's Definitive Resource on Corporate Social Investment

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) announced the opening of its Giving in Numbers™ 2026 survey, the premier industry benchmark providing standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide that has defined corporate social investment for over two decades.

Volunteering & Community

Feeding Happiness Through Community Impact: WK Kellogg Co Employees Give Back in 2025

WK Kellogg Co volunteers logged 5,912 hours and helped generate nearly $65,000 in giving through Cause Credits.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Trend-Proof Nutrition

We’re often flooded with diet promises claiming to be the key to better health. Popular plans like keto and paleo encourage more meat. At the same time, fibermaxxing focuses on daily fiber intake (a difficult goal when you’re eliminating carbohydrates).

AI & Technology

Georgia-Pacific Partners with BradyPLUS to bring the KOLO® Smart Monitoring System 2.0 to Reduce Waste and Target Sustainability Goals

From sold-out concerts to major sporting events, the fan experience starts before the first note or kickoff.

Awards & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for Sixteenth Consecutive Year

Whirlpool Corporation has once again been recognized by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” marking the sixteenth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction.

Events

Five Capabilities Construction Finance Teams Need for the Future

Unpredictable supply chains, multiplying compliance requirements and a shrinking labor pool of experienced accounting talent. These are just some of the many challenges facing the construction industry in 2026.

Corporate Responsibility

Supplier Feedback Mapped to Leading Responsible Purchasing Frameworks

Cascale Better Buying has released "Mapping Cascale Better Buying Responsible Purchasing Practices Survey Questions to the CFRPP and PP-DD Frameworks" analyzing how its Responsible Purchasing Practices surveys align with two widely used industry due diligence frameworks.

Philanthropy

Top Hunger Hot Spots in 2026

This year could be a pivot point for global hunger. As we look ahead to 2026, these ten hunger hot spots demand our urgent attention and action.

Inclusion & Opportunity

International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Gore’s Fabrics Business | Equal Minds, Shared Progress

At W. L. Gore & Associates, our culture is built on the belief that every Associate - regardless of gender - contributes equally to our shared success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Just and Sustainable Built Environment

According to the UNEP, the buildings and construction sector accounts for roughly 32 percent of global energy consumption and 34 percent of global CO₂ emissions.

Awards & Rankings

Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program Announces Third Cohort of Physician-Researchers for the Clinical Investigator Leadership Award

The Winn CILA is a three-year professional and leadership development program designed for early-career clinical investigators — exclusively graduates of the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA).

Volunteering & Community

Entergy and Partners Pack More Than 530,000 Meals for Vulnerable Communities in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Entergy joined forces with Louisiana Blue, Healthy Blue, the Pack Shack, and Extra Table Feeds to assemble meals for vulnerable communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Corporate Responsibility

CNH Capital, Shepherd Compello, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and Swiss Re Unveil Parametric Service To Protect European Agriculture Against Extreme Weather Challenges

CNH Capital together with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and in collaboration with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, today announced the launch of an innovative Parametric Service designed to offer a new level of financial security to agriculture customers across Europe.

Environment

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity

Tandem Global announces the release of a new white paper, Corporate Social Responsibility: A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity, available for download today. This white paper is sponsored by DTE Energy.

Awards & Rankings

Leidos Recognized by CDP for Environmental Transparency in 2025

Leidos has again been recognized by global environmental non‑profit CDP for its corporate sustainability and emissions management efforts.

Philanthropy

Pulses: A Powerful, Practical Solution to Hunger and Malnutrition

Though small in size, pulses have a big role to play in supporting nutrition, food security, and climate resilience around the world, making them a critical food group in the fight against hunger.

Research & Reports

G&A Institute Issues Resource Paper on U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws for Packaging

G&A’s latest resource paper on packaging EPR laws in the U.S. offers a clear, practical overview to help companies navigate this rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Awards & Rankings

Second to None in Business Excellence: Mary Kay Named #2 on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List

Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, entered 2026 with momentum, securing a top-tier distinction on Forbes’ 2026 Best Customer Service list, where the company ranked #2 overall.

Corporate Responsibility

From Mortgage to Tech: Meet Brittni Prieto

If you had told 19 year old me I would end up as a Senior Project Manager at a tech company, I probably would not have believed you. My career path has not been linear, and that has been one of its biggest strengths.

AI & Technology

Supporting Agile Production of Large-Scale, Sustainable Heating and Cooling Systems

Danish OEM Fenagy A/S is scaling energy-efficient, natural-refrigerant heating and cooling solutions with reliable electrical control from RLAY A/S, a partner of Rockwell Automation company CUBIC.

AI & Technology

Virtual Process Chains: Building Digital Workflows for Smarter Joining & Assembly in Automotive BIW

For decades, engineers relied on a “design–build–test–fix” loop to bring new products to market. Engineers would create drawings or CAD models, send them to manufacturing, and wait for physical prototypes to reveal flaws in geometry, performance, or assembly.

Awards & Rankings

Northern Trust Wins Communitas Award for Global Community Leadership

We’re thrilled to share that Northern Trust won the Communitas Award for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility!

Corporate Responsibility

DP World Reaffirms Commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals in Argentina

DP World has successfully completed a recertification audit confirming the integration of 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals across its operations in Argentina, reinforcing its commitment to turning global sustainability frameworks into measurable local action.

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...