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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Foundation Awarded Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals

Duke Energy Foundation took home the Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year award this week at the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals Annual Conference in Atlanta.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thousands Lace Up Across U.S. To "Run for Her" at the 2025 Mary Kay Ash Foundation’s MK5K, Raising Funds To Empower and Protect Women Everywhere

On Saturday, October 4th, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® painted the town of Addison pink for the 21st Annual MK5K® event. 

Events, Media & Communications

Why Policy Matters Now: Insights From Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2025

At Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Hong Kong, one theme rose above all others: the power of collaboration. From shifting regulations in Europe to emerging opportunities across the Asia-Pacific, our members face a complex and rapidly evolving policy landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized as One of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes

Trane Technologies proudly announces its inclusion in Forbes’ annual list of the World’s Best Employers. This prestigious recognition, compiled in collaboration with market research firm Statista, honors the leading global companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Championship Commits To Drive Lasting Impact Through Community Initiatives Beginning in 2026

The Truist Championship, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Quail Hollow Club today announced a series of community-focused initiatives that will launch alongside the tournament’s return to Charlotte in 2026, reinforcing the event’s commitment to making a lasting impact

Events, Media & Communications

Tapestry Reinforces Sustainability Commitments During Climate Week NYC 2025

During Climate Week NYC 2025, Tapestry continued its commitment to designing a better-made future through learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Education

Henkel Hosts Students at Production Facilities To Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2025

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, is proud to host interactive educational events throughout the month of October in celebration of Manufacturing Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Talent Group: Bite-Sized Briefing With True Impact

Calling CSR and ESG leaders! CSR Talent Group, bringing tools and voices from the field to make your work that much Impactful.

Education

TCS’ goIT Program Invites Students To Innovate for a Healthier Planet

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, invites students in the US and Canada aged 6-17 to enter the TCS goIT Monthly Challenge for October.

Research, Reports & Publications

Medtronic Delivers on FY25 Sustainability Targets and Charts Path to 2030

Medtronic plc, a global healthcare technology leader, has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Impact Report, “Unlocking the future of health,” detailing progress toward its impact goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Benevity Launches Season 4 of the Speaking of Purpose Podcast

Benevity, Inc., the leading, global provider of social impact software, today announced the launch of Season 4 of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity® - a podcast featuring executive leaders in candid conversations  on the current forces shaping business, leadership, and social good.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx and United Way Mumbai Team Up To Share the Magic of Reading

Discover the magic of reading when you give a child their first storybook. Through FedEx Cares and United Way Mumbai’s “Let’s Read” project, children in marginalized communities in India are discovering the joy of reading and the power it has to shape their future.

Health & Healthcare

Color Us Checkered: Aflac Headquarters Dons Checkered Pattern To Remind Employees To Check for Cancer

In August, Aflac launched the Check for Cancer movement to turn the familiar checkered pattern into a powerful reminder to get checked for cancer. To help drive that point on their home turf and in the local community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Legacy of Great Workplace Continues With Forbes Honor of “World’s Best Employers” in 2025

Bacardi Limited is proud to once again land a spot on the Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s Best Employers 2025’ — proving that great people and a great culture never go out of style.

Environment

The WASH Foundation and Sands Announce 2025 Drop by Drop Project Grant Recipients

The WASH Foundation, a global leader in water, sanitation, hygiene, and education, and Sands have announced 2025 Drop by Drop Project grant recipients

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Toolkit Empowers Georgians to Lead on Climate Action in Communities Across the State

Drawdown Georgia and Sustainable Newton have partnered to create a new climate solutions toolkit for communities. It's a practical roadmap for neighbors, advocates, and local leaders to scale climate solutions where they live.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitments to Belonging

Wesco’s BRGs exist to support a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive and strengthen our culture by offering different perspectives, styles, thoughts and ideas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key4Women Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With Albany Key4Women Forum Featuring Giuliana Rancic

More than 300 women across the Capital Region celebrated the 20-year anniversary of Key4Women during the Annual Key4Women Forum at the Marriott on Wolf Road in Albany. Long-time E! News personality, fashion designer and author Giuliana Rancic served as the event’s speaker.

Energy

Chemours’ Trusted Chemistry in Action: Improving Data Center Impact Through Liquid Cooling

Data centers operate around the clock, consuming significant amounts of electricity and water for heat management and cooling needs.

Education

CANR and Case IH Collaborate To Advance Agricultural Innovation and Education

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), in partnership with MSU AgBioResearch (ABR), has joined forces with CNH brand, Case IH, to elevate agricultural research and learning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Foundation Supports Community Revitalization Initiative “Project T” in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Whirlpool Foundation recently joined community and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of “Project T,” a transformative redevelopment initiative in Benton Harbor, Michigan, also home to Whirlpool Corporation’s global headquarters.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Novata Acquires Atlas Metrics To Power the Future of Sustainability Data Management

Novata, a leading sustainability data management platform for private markets, today announced the acquisition of Atlas Metrics

Education

Sands and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Award 10 Scholarships to Hospitality Students

Sands and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) have awarded $5,000 scholarships to 10 students at HACU-member schools, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and University of North Texas (UNT), to support their preparation for careers in hospitality

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dear Brands, Here’s How You Can Unlock Deeper Insights With Higg BRM Benchmarking

With Cascale’s Higg BRM benchmark, Cascale Brand and Retailer members transform numbers into a narrative teams and leaders can act on to advance responsible business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon and ForgiveCo Announce Additional $5 Million in Debt Relief for North Carolinians Recovering From Hurricane Helene

One year after Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Verizon announced it is erasing an additional $5 million in consumer debt for thousands of North Carolinians still rebuilding their lives.

Latest Campaigns

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    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  2. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  5. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  8. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  11. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  15. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...