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Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

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Environment

Trane and Northern Illinois University Kick Off Energy-Saving Program for a More Sustainable Future

Trane® announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Illinois. Trane is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Safeway Celebrates Opening of Divert’s New Diversion and Energy Facility in California

In collaboration with Divert, Safeway is committed to reducing food waste and increasing food recovery in its stores. This partnership enhances Safeway’s ability to serve customers while supporting local food banks and hunger relief organizations.

Education

Gamified, Tech-Driven Lesson Plans Help Students Connect Theory With Real-World Application

Verizon Innovative Learning HQ offers more than 450 tech-based, turn-key lessons from trusted educational partners such as McGraw Hill, Discovery Education, and Arizona State University, in core curriculum subjects such as geography and biology.

Environment

Navigating EHS and Sustainability in 2025: What to Expect From the Incoming U.S. Administration

The incoming administration in 2025 is poised to significantly influence Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations and sustainability efforts for businesses and workplaces, both domestically and globally.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Receives Local, National, and Global Recognition for Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, celebrates its recognition on local, national, and global scales as an exemplary workplace.

Energy

Rockwell’s Medium-Voltage Drive Technology Helps West Fraser Reduce Annual Energy Bill

Industrial applications that run things like pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors are responsible for more than 50% of the world’s total electricity consumption.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Logistics Specialist Chief Marian Harville, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Marian Harville’s drive to serve others has taken her around the world and brought her countless opportunities to give back.

Diversity & Inclusion

Let Small Businesses Ease Your Holiday Hosting Stress

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, yet for many, it feels more like a marathon of endless to-do lists than a time of celebration. Between the pressure of hosting family, managing travel plans, and finding the perfect gifts.

Health & Healthcare

The Growing Case for Whole-Genome Sequencing in All Blood Cancers

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society estimates that by year end, 2024 will have seen 187,740 Americans diagnosed with a blood cancer—or about one person every three minutes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

46 North Florida Organizations Receive Grants From Rayonier

Rayonier, a leading timberland real estate investment trust, is pleased to announce the award of $144,125 in grants to 46 local organizations serving Nassau County and North Florida.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG’s Eisbären Berlin Launch Foundation to Drive Social Change in Hockey Community

Recognizing the power of sports to drive positive change, AEG’s German ice hockey champions, Eisbären Berlin, deepened their commitment to social responsibility and sustainability with the formation of the Eisbären Berlin Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Joshua Liebzeit, Portage, WI

Starting off as a temp, Joshua Liebzeit never dreamed his position at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences would turn into a career as a first shift lead, bringing endless opportunities and personal growth. Find your place At Saint-Gobain North America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

South Dakota and Puerto Rico Towns Join Growing List of T-Mobile's Hometown Grant Recipients

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, who will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance and strengthen their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

South Dakota y Puerto Rico se unen a la creciente lista de beneficiarios de Hometown Grants de T-Mobile

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) anunció hoy los nuevos 25 beneficiarios de su programa Hometown Grants, que recibirán de T-Mobile hasta $50,000, cada uno, en financiamiento para poner en marcha proyectos de desarrollo locales que mejorarán y fortalecerán sus comunidades.

Sustainable Development Goals

Navigating the Path to Decent Work and Reducing Youth Unemployment

The global education goal, part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), remains significantly off track.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Subaru Share the Love® Event Selects Make-a-Wish As National Charity Partner for the 14th Consecutive Year

Make-A-Wish has been selected once again as one of the national charity beneficiaries of the 2024 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Explores MCAP and the Role of Collective Action in Driving Change

Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the Decarbonization Program at Cascale, recently presented at the Bureau Veritas 3rd Sustainability and Supply Chain Quality Transformation Summit hosted by Rakesh Vazirani, director of decarbonization supply chain sustainability at Bureau Veritas.

Environment

Protecting Whales, One Alert at a Time: DP World Aims To Reduce Ship Strikes and Preserve Marine Ecosystems With Ocean Wise

DP World’s decision to deepen its involvement with the WRAS program was a no-brainer, building on the previous support of Ocean Wise’s Whale Health & Monitoring program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards 16 Western Pennsylvania Organizations through EITC Program Totaling More than $525,000

Today KeyBank announced it has awarded 16 Western Pennsylvania organizations with funding through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program totaling more than $525,000.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A WELL Revolution in Asia-Pacific

Across Australia, India, Singapore, Japan and beyond, WELL is helping organizations not only enhance their spaces but reimagine them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Defining CSRD Benchmarks: An AI-Driven Global Analysis

This report provides a global view into company readiness for the Corporate Sustainability and Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Energy

Southern Company and Ford Pro Collaborate on Innovative EV Fleet Grid-Enhancing Pilot Program

Southern Company has joined forces with Ford Pro in a groundbreaking pilot to explore and expand the role of electric vehicles (EVs) within fleet operations.

Education

A CEO Sharpens Her Business Savvy With Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

To grow and scale their company — a coffee roastery with wholesale, direct-to-consumer, catering, and retail business — Kenzel turned to the free resources available from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

Events, Media & Communications

Discover What's Next at GreenBiz 25: The Premier Event for Sustainable Business Leaders

Join the premier event for sustainability professionals at GreenBiz 25 (February 10–12, Phoenix, AZ). Don’t miss your opportunity to learn what’s next in decarbonization, disclosure, nature, supply chains, strategic communications, change management and more.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Crowns Inola High School Champion in Friday Night 5G Lights Competition

T-Mobile announced the final champion of its Friday Night 5G Lights competition: Inola High School from Inola, Oklahoma.

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

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...

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...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...