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Education

AEG Presents Hosts Career Exposure Day for High School Students During Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

On April 16, 2025, 125 high school students in Indio, CA, were treated to a behind the scenes look of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as part of an AEG Presents’ career exposure day.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Homeowner’s Guide to Asphalt Shingle Recycling

During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles?

Environment

Redefining WOTUS: What Businesses Need to Know

The definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) has long been a point of legal contention and regulatory complexity. Find out what the latest regulatory updates mean for your business.

Social Impact & Volunteering

WK Kellogg Co Volunteers Dig In To Give Back During National Volunteer Month

In honor of National Volunteer Month, WK Kellogg Co employees are giving back across the U.S., Canada and Mexico—supporting local organizations and making a difference in their communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Recognition Reinforces LG’s Commitment to Smart B2B Innovations, Comprehensive Energy-Efficient Builder Solutions

LG has been named the 2025 Sustainable Brand Index Leader in both the HVAC and Appliance categories by Green Builder Magazine for the second consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

After participating in the Hiring Our Heroes program at corporate headquarters this past year, Sands hired its first program fellow in early 2025.

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

This comprehensive analysis by Nasdaq IR Intelligence delves into influential activist campaigns globally, sharing insights about the impact on management teams and S&P 1500 companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain North America Recognized As Finalist for Three 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards From the National Association of Manufacturers

Saint-Gobain North America announced today that its team members have been named finalists by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in three 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards categories.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Future Full of Possibilities — Advancing Power Integration

Adun Fashogbon, a Technical Controls Specialist at Cummins’ Power Integration Center in Minnesota, shares her excitement for the future and the importance of gratitude.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascale Launches 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Period

Cascale has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Board of Directors Election. The Board plays a critical role in charting the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring its financial integrity through rigorous oversight and fair representation.

Innovation & Technology

Exploring AI-Driven Accessibility Tools With Qualcomm Wireless Reach

Learn about the collaboration between Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Cephable, and the Amputee Coalition aimed at enhancing workforce readiness, digital independence, and productivity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune

For the third year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025" by Fortune, recognizing its continued leadership in pioneering home appliance solutions that improve life at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Session Celebrates the Achievements of Olympic Agenda

IOC Members meeting at the 144th Session in Greece, celebrated the achievements of Olympic Agenda.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report: Spirits Industry Embraces Practical Progress

As discerning consumers get wise to greenwashing practices, they’re looking to the industry to get pragmatic with sustainable progress. Beyond large-scale gimmicks and one-time activations, their focus is on incremental changes that they – and brands – can put into action.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek

As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic has contributed to several initiatives in St. Maries, Idaho that focus on supporting child health and education, and a vibrant community.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Face Behind Logitech’s Sustainable Packaging Revolution

There’s an entire world of R&D hidden behind the little cardboard boxes at your local Best Buy and the ones that Amazon leaves at your front door. Bliss Buter-Thompson, Head of Packaging at Logitech, and her team design, develop, and test every single one.

Energy

New Jersey Jumps to Top 10 in National Rankings for Energy Efficiency

New Jersey is being recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency programming and outcomes in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which ranks all fifty states and Washington D.C.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guardians of the Grid: Duke Energy Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day April 18

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers, team members who are critical to ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable electricity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Focused Impact: Cascale's Path to 2030

In our latest blog post, Cascale CEO Colin Browne unveils our refined strategy for accelerating collective action across the consumer goods industry.

Environment

A Greener Partnership

Henkel continues to deepen its commitment to environmental stewardship through an ongoing partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative in Stamford, CT.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Electrolyzers in Guadalajara, Spain

We will play a key role in the energy transition. The more electrolyzers we produce from our plant in Guadalajara, the more we will help decarbonize the economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Environmental Leadership on CDP’s 'A List'

Trane Technologies has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) released its 2024 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the Company’s progress against its Sustainability goals.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  7. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  8. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  9. 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...
  10. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...
  11. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  12. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  13. 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...
  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  15. Economic Growth
    CARE’s Economic Growth team works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system