Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands Publishes New Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report

Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) published its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across the Company’s Good priorities of People, Food and Planet.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Empowers Louisville Community Through Its Neighborhood Program

Louisville’s Russell neighborhood is making strides toward a comeback, despite 60% of its residents living in poverty and a homeownership rate below 15%. Fifth Third is proud to be part of the journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Employees Surpass 145,000 Volunteer Hours in Celebration of the Company’s 145th Anniversary

Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Appoints Seasoned Executive as Interim CEO

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Limelight: Moses Henry

Moses Henry, Community Mortgage Loan Officer for Regions Mortgage is one of the first recipients of the “Unsung Hero Award” from Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (Florida).

Environment

BONUS: Energy Transition and Security in Europe

In this follow-up to our last episode on navigating EHS through disruption, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK, to discuss Europe in greater depth.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo Ranks 8th in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025

Lenovo has once again secured a position in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025, recognizing its excellence in supply chain operations and placing eighth, up two places from last year, among global leaders across various industries

Education

Discovery Education Presents New Teacher Resources as Part of Back-to-School Updates

Discovery Education today announced an exciting new array of free, standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

We maintain enterprise-wide programs to protect our systems, safeguard customer and employee data, and address evolving cyber threats. We implement robust governance systems to maintain our cybersecurity and data protection processes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Guests Avoid Restaurants With Poor Restrooms, Says New Tork Survey Data

Global survey data from Tork, an Essity brand and the global leading professional hygiene brand, shows that the restroom experience is critical for guests.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wesco Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

Wesco issued its annual sustainability report today. The report outlines Wesco's key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report

Health & Healthcare

Day in the Life: Jena, DaVita Social Worker

Jena, Social Worker at DaVita, says being a social worker at DaVita is a different experience than what people might think. It’s not focused around talking about feelings while sitting at a desk all day.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bacardi GTR Launches Pop-Up Spotlighting Patrón Cristalino at MIA

Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) launched a dynamic pop-up activation spotlighting Patrón Cristalino, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation, at Miami International Airport (MIA) in May.

Environment

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases V2.0 of SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services.

Innovation & Technology

Data Center Expansion: DP World Champions the Next Frontier of Sustainable Logistics

Global investment in data centers is projected to soar, topping $1 trillion within the next five years. Driving this growth are groundbreaking advancements in technology – especially the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Following Nearly Two Decades of Service, Stacy Thompson to Retire from KeyBank

Stacy Thompson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement, will retire from KeyBank effective July 4th. Thompson has spent nearly 20 years with Key’s Corporate Responsibility team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Role Models Who Are Shaping the Future of STEM

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women breaking barriers in STEM and inspiring the next generation to do the same.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Wins 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Award for Collaborative Ecosystems

Whirlpool Corporation won the award for Collaborative Ecosystems at the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, celebrating their groundbreaking production line for The Washing Machine Project, supported by Whirlpool Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

How Cisco India Helped 50 Million People Connect to New Opportunities

At Cisco, we believe in the power of technology and our people to drive meaningful change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aligning Passion With Purpose: Meet Sudhir Miglani

At GoDaddy, we believe in doing work that matters - with people who care. Sudhir Miglani, a Senior Engineering Manager based in India, embodies that spirit every day through his leadership, technical depth, and passion for creating impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Nasdaq Metrio™

Does your organization have software in place to streamline sustainability reporting processes? When it comes to sustainability reporting, the right technology can deliver more than just compliance - it can drive quantifiable business impact.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation: 30% of Tree Projects Related to Extreme Heat in 2024

New data from the Arbor Day Foundation shows 30% of the nonprofit's 2024 tree projects in cities and neighborhoods were related to addressing extreme heat.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale Annual Report Highlights Convening Power, Need for Accelerated Industry Action

Global nonprofit alliance Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) today released its Annual Report, a comprehensive recap of transformational progress in 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Up Good: How This KFC U.S. Restaurant Manager Is Using Her Passion for Fundraising To Improve Her Community

Since its founding in 1997, Yum! and its brands have Served Up Good by investing in initiatives that enable team members, employees and communities to thrive.

Education

DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education Enhanced To Support Literacy in Grades PreK-5 as Part of Back-to-School 2025 Updates

Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced significant enhancements to the online, adaptive literacy program DreamBox Reading.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  2. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  3. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  4. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  5. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  6. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  7. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  10. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  11. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  12. 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...
  13. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
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