Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Editors Pick

"Baker Hughes Sustainability Journey"
All In, Carbon Out

Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC

Environment

a sunflower
Brightening Our Corner - August 2025

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A $9.6 Million Campaign To Make Chattahoochee Nature Center More Inviting

The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), a focal point to invite people to experience the natural environment and the Chattahoochee River, has launched a $9.6 million capital campaign to make the center even more welcoming.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

In my years in this industry, I've never witnessed a cocoa market quite like the one we're experiencing today. Every day, we see more bombastic headlines that chocolate is at risk due to cocoa supply shortages and sky-high prices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T‑Mobile Responding to Severe Weather Sweeping Through the Central U.S. (Updated 5/19)

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in St. Louis, Missouri helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi and device charging. Community members — including first responders — are welcome to stop by anytime.

Environment

TRI Reporting 101: What You Need To Know for 2025 Compliance

This blog recaps the webinar and breaks down the key requirements, recent updates, and common compliance pitfalls to help you prepare for the July 1, 2025, reporting deadline for the 2024 calendar year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kentucky Humane Society Receives $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant To Support Women Warriors Program

The KFC Foundation surprised the Kentucky Humane Society with their $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant! The grant will be used for their Women Warriors program.

Innovation & Technology

Establishing Strong Roots of Grid Security for the Sustainable Growth of AI

With cyberattacks in the energy sector on the rise it is crucial to implement proactive security measures to safeguard your infrastructure and mitigate potential risks. It is important to validate new devices, networks, application workloads and traffic mixes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak Wins Environmental Initiatives Award at SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2025

Tetra Pak has received the Environmental Initiatives Award at the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for its Approach to Nature framework.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Customers & Communities | Customer Experience

Each entrepreneur’s story is unique. Whether that’s where they come from or where they’re going, we believe every idea deserves personalized solutions. We strive to provide positive customer experiences by offering user-friendly interfaces, around-the-clock support and education.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Award-Winning Custom Car Builder Finds Solutions and Growth With U.S. Bank

“I’ve been building cars since I was probably 13 years old,” said Loparco, who co-founded Later Dayz Customz in 2018 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “I used to work on bicycles, tear them apart. I never was happy with a bike I had… and it kind of escalated from there.”

Education

Wesco Announces 2025 VOLT Scholarship Recipients

The Wesco Veteran Employee Scholarship program will award four (4) individual $1,000 scholarships to four (4) unique individuals who are pursuing military service, trade school or college.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Deeper Bank Relationships Can Elevate Small Businesses

At the close of 2024, there were nearly 4,000 FDIC-insured banks in the U.S. Most offer a range of similar solutions. Even rates and terms tend not to vary dramatically.
So, what differentiates one bank from another? What makes a bank feel more than simply a checking or savings?

Energy

DP World Begins Field Trial of First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver

A recent article by Sustainable Biz Canada spotlights DP World’s latest step toward greener port operations: the field trial of its first hydrogen-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver.

Innovation & Technology

From Floods to Fires: Cisco Is Investing in Technologies That Make Communities More Resilient

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, intense, and costly. In 2024 alone, global natural disasters resulted in an estimated $368 billion in economic losses, with 60% of these losses uninsured, highlighting a substantial protection gap (Insurance Business).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners With Farm-to-Schools Program in Columbus: Bringing the School Community Together

Our purpose to GroMoreGood takes many forms. One of those special moments happened with Columbus City Schools in Ohio, where the magic of a single idea blossomed beyond its original intent and became something bigger, something greater.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences and Kite Pharma To Announce Transformative Cancer Research at This Year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

GileadNews: We’re joining with Kite Pharma to announce the presentation of transformative cancer research at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meetings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy Spotlights Work of Florida Economic Development Team in Bringing New Jobs, Capital Investment to the State During National Economic Development Week

In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 12-16, Duke Energy highlighted the importance of its economic development program and the contributions made to Florida’s local economy throughout the years.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Foundation and the Washing Machine Project Celebrate Impactful First Year of Collaboration To Address the Global Washing Divide

More Than 11,000 Lives Transformed Through the Donation of Manual Washing Machines in Low-Income and Displaced Communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Maria Spina, Recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 Honoree!

Congratulations to Maria Spina, manager of our PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, who has been recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 honoree!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Seminario web complementario: Divulgaciones de CDP- Consejos de Planificación para la Divulgación Exitosa de Informes en el 2025

Únase a nuestro próximo seminario web “Divulgaciones de CDP- Consejos de Planificación para la Divulgación Exitosa de Informes en el 2025”, donde nuestros expertos brindarán información procesable para ayudarlo a navegar por los últimos cambios y optimizar su estrategia de inform

Education

He Was Offered a 15-Year Path to the C-Suite. So He Walked.

Our CEO, Vincent Pilette, shared his personal story with Fortune, and it’s not your typical path to the top.

Education

Kimberly-Clark Foundation Awards 30 Bright Futures Scholarships to High School Seniors

Kimberly-Clark announced the recipients of its Bright Futures college scholarships, awarding 30 high school seniors from across North America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Buy Online, Avoid People? GoDaddy Survey Uncovers New Gen Z & Millennial Shopping Habits

A new survey by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) found the latest quirky shopping habits Gen Z and Millennials have adopted are changing the landscape of commerce — with some possibly unintended consequences.

Environment

Crypto.com Arena Leads the Way in Sustainability With Reusable Cup Program

AEG’s Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA has become the first major sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. to fully transition to 100 percent reusable drinkware, replacing single-use cups with a system designed to drastically reduce waste.

Education

Covia's Internship Program: Building Future Leaders

We are committed to supporting their development as they prepare for future careers, equipping them with the practical skills and invaluable networking opportunities they need to advance in their professional careers.

Education

Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship Provides Educational Opportunities for Native American Students

Recently at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy proudly continued its partnership with the American Indian College Fund, or the College Fund, by announcing a significant grant aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Native American students.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 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...