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Corporate Responsibility | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank's footprint.

Events

Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy for a Better Future: Affordability for All

Entergy Corporation

Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods

Research & Reports

Rockwell Automation Strengthens Climate Commitment With Science Based Targets Initiative Net-Zero Targets Validation

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Transformation – Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes?

Cascale

Environment

Navigating Global Uncertainty: What EHS & Sustainability Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Inogen Alliance

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Industry Study, Identifies Path to Cut Cumulative Automotive Refrigerant Emissions Across Europe by ≈50% Between 2030-2050

Chemours

Environment

Earth Month 2026: How Everpure Employees Took Action Around the World

Everpure

Featured Brands

Voices From the Field: Helping Farmers Build Resilient Local Economies Across Rural America

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Lundgren says it’s easy to see evidence of Ecdysis intervention when he’s visiting a farm. He can sense it through the new sounds of birds chirping, bugs whizzing by his ears, fresh hues of greens radiating off the fields in front of him.

Xfinity and Comcast Business High-Speed Internet Now Available to More Than 2,100 Previously Unserved Homes and Businesses in Central Indiana

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office, Comcast announced the completion of construction to connect more than 2,100 new homes and businesses in counties across Central Indiana to high-speed Internet from Xfinity and Comcast Business.

Spotlight on Digital Transformation | FY25 Purpose Report

At Cisco, we see resilience as the ability to turn disruption into growth and innovation. Whether it’s responding to a crisis, building AI skills, or investing in nonprofit partners, our goal is to make people and places stronger for the future. Here’s how.

Mastercard: How Technology Is Turning Sustainability Goals Into Measurable Action

For decades, environmental sustainability was treated as a long-term ambition. In 2026, that framing is changing. Across industries, technology is accelerating progress in ways that are tangible, measurable and increasingly embedded into the day-to-day operations of businesses.

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.

Recent Alerts

Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy Making Rapid Clean Energy Progress, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

Duke Energy in 2021 continued to make rapid progress in its multi-year transition to clean energy sources, Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company’s annual shareholders meeting.

Philanthropy

Bayer Makes 160 Million U.S. Dollar Commitment to Zero Hunger Pledge

Bayer has signed the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge with a 160 million U.S. dollar commitment dedicated to help end global hunger.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Cummins Continues Commitment To Support Black-Owned Businesses by Selling Mask Operation to Logistics and Supply Company

Before there was a vaccine, the only protection against the spread of COVID-19 was a mask, and Cummins Inc. used its filter technology to produce 146 metric tons of filtration media for mask manufacturers around the world in 2020.

Health & Healthcare

Treating Bipolar 1 Disorder

Check out a new infographic with findings from our latest survey conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – National Headquarters.

Awards & Rankings

Applied Materials Named Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

Applied Materials is honored to be included on 3BL Media’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens list.

Philanthropy

KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Bitwise Industries Toledo to Promote Social and Fiscal Mobility Through Technical Training

The KeyBank Foundation announced it is investing $300,000 in Bitwise Industries Toledo to help its mission of creating 21st century economic opportunities for the overlooked and underprivileged in America’s most underestimated cities.

Energy & Infrastructure

Leading Multinationals Embark on Accelerating Freight Decarbonization in the Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance

During Smart Freight Week 2022, the Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance (SFBA) officially launched to unite freight buyers and freight decarbonization initiatives.

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation's Net Zero Commitment First Anniversary

On this first anniversary of our commitment to reach net zero emissions in our plants and operations by 2030, we're proud to share that since announcing our commitment we more than doubled our Scope 1&2 emissions reductions.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander High School Students Pursuing Careers in Technology

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, we are celebrating the diversity and accomplishments of Waipahu High School in Hawaii.

Environment

LKQ Europe Is Committed to Becoming a Net-Zero Emissions Company

LKQ Europe, Europe’s Automotive Aftermarket leader, has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050.

Socially Responsible Investing

Creative Finance Strategies to Catalyze Food Systems Transformation

New report gives investors a roadmap of creative finance strategies to transform the future of food.

Events

Baker Hughes Presents- The Global Methane Pledge: Challenges and Opportunities for Emissions Management

Late 2021 saw the US, EU and partners launch the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions with the objective of limiting warming to 1.5°C.

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark's Industry-Leading Decarbonization Initiatives Recognized at UK Paper Industry Gold Awards

Kimberly-Clark, the parent company of leading household brands including Andrex®, Kleenex® and Huggies®, has won the Net-Zero Award at the first ever UK Paper Industry Gold Awards.

AI & Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy Grants $2.1M to Solidia Technologies To Develop CO2 Capture and Utilization Technologies for Building Materials

The U.S. Dept. of Energy is providing $2.1 million in funding to Solidia Technologies® to develop and test methods for carbonating Solidia Cement™, broadening applications of Solidia’s low-carbon manufacturing technologies for building materials.

Events

Lynette Bell: Equitable Change Starts With Better Relationships

As the eldest child, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell learned the meaning of responsibility early on. And math was her secret weapon.

Education & Workforce Development

How the Keysight Innovation Challenge Was a Pivotal Moment for This MIT Engineering Graduate

Read how the Keysight Innovation Challenge made a big impact on one MIT student.

Awards & Rankings

Bloomberg Opens Data Submission Period for 2023 Gender-Equality Index

Bloomberg announced that, as of today, companies can submit their gender-related data to the Bloomberg Gender Reporting Framework. Participating companies will be considered for inclusion in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI).

Environment

Investing in Biodiversity

More than a decade ago, Dow and The Nature Conservancy came together to address a simple but important question: How can businesses better value nature?

Energy & Infrastructure

Iskratel Introduces Energy-Efficiency Labelling, Calls for Industry-Wide Adoption

Committed to open and transparent communication about the energy consumption of its equipment, Iskratel has started using energy-efficiency labels for all of its new broadband products.

Philanthropy

Post Consumer Brands Provides 30,000 Meals Through Its ‘Ingredients for Good’ Volunteer Initiative

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored how many families are facing food insecurity with food shelves reporting record numbers of visitors over the last couple of years.

Research & Reports

Tapestry Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report and Materiality Assessment

Tapestry, Inc released its Corporate Responsibility report, which reviews the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact work conducted by Tapestry in the 2021 fiscal year, ending July 3, 2021, as well as an updated Materiality Assessment.

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability Is Our Road Map to Security, Stability, and Progress

Decisions based on sustainability principles are crucial to navigate today’s complexities, cope with near-term strains, and adapt to a changing global system — all while creating the foundation for growth in the years ahead.

Philanthropy

Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and Principal® To Donate $60,000 for PHF Foundation Award Recipients

The Premier Hockey Federation and Principal® announced a new charitable initiative. As part of the end-of-season awards, Principal will donate $10,000 directly to a charity of choice on behalf of each PHF player that won the PHF Foundation Award.

Environment

Swimming With the Sharks: This Ocean-lover's Unconventional Path to Marine Biology

The best gift we can give ourselves is to dedicate our lives to what we find passion in, regardless of what that may be. When we do what we love, we achieve tremendous results that leave behind a better world than the one we found.

Health & Healthcare

A People-Centered Approach to Healthcare Delivery at the Well Living Lab

The Well Living Lab (WLL) is really a unique initiative: it’s the first scientific research center exclusively applying human-centered research to understand the interaction between healthcare innovation, well-being and the indoor environment.

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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...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

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...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

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...