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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Refugee to Farmer: Uganda’s Model for Empowering Displaced Communities

When you step into Judith Nzale's backyard, you're greeted by a vibrant leafy garden filled with cabbages, lettuce, basil, leeks, onions, tomatoes, lemongrass, and many other indigenous vegetables and herbs. It’s a thriving space that instantly inspires you to plant something.

Events, Media & Communications

Green Bronx Machine Joins 3BL’s Growing Impact Communication Network

3BL, a communications technology company helping organizations transform impact and sustainability programs into a business advantage, is proud to welcome Green Bronx Machine to our publishing network.

Education

Curiosity Cube Debuts in Africa and Expands Global STEM Mission

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has launched its first-ever Curiosity Cube tour in Africa. The Curiosity Cube held a kickoff event on June 10 at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Johannesburg.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Developing Confidence to Take Initiative: Meet Christopher Zimmerman

I grew up in Southern California and worked various customer service and retail roles while attending college. I spent a few years as a Legal Assistant before relocating to Houston, where I worked in both small business and corporate environments.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Share the Good 2025: Greatest Hits

Regions Bank recently closed the book on an especially impactful Financial Literacy Month and Share the Good program, the company’s annual volunteer celebration.

Environment

Stacey Isaac Berahzer on the DeKalb County Georgia Clean Energy Plan

Longtime climate justice advocate Eriqah Vincent sits down with Stacey Isaac Berahzer of IB Environmental to talk about what it really takes to build a climate action plan that works for everyone in DeKalb C

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

First Year of Greenlight Partnership Reaches More Than 67,000 Families

Last summer, U.S. Bank became the first financial institution to provide Greenlight through an embedded mobile app experience. Today, families looking for help teaching their kids about money can join the more than 67,000 U.S. Bank families who are accessing Greenlight.

Environment

Asian Millennial Women Use Their Buying Power To Protect the Environment

This year’s International Women’s Day theme #accelerateactionputs the spotlight on how women are driving change around the world. With 2024 being the warmest year on record for the U.S., climate change and sustainability is a big concern.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

One, Two, Three-Peat: Mary Kay Inc. Named #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World for Three Years in a Row

Good things come in threes: iconic beauty brand and global entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. has again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International for the third consecutive year.

Energy

Eaton’s “Factories as a Grid” Approach Helps Manufacturing Companies Advance Energy Security for More Affordable, Resilient Power

Electricity is the backbone of modern industrial operations and digitalization provides new opportunities to optimize energy systems.

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Partners With Algae Tree To Host Carbon Removal Pilot

Southwire, the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Engineering and Algae Tree LLC have teamed up to pilot one of the first carbon removing art installations in the US.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Announces Three-Year, $20M Investment in North Nashville

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and Nashville leaders announced today that North Nashville will join the Fifth Third Neighborhood Program, bringing an influx of $20 million over three years to help revitalize the community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Inogen Alliance Associate Awards: Environment Analyst Sustainability Delivery Award and Antea Group Innovation Award

Inogen Alliance is proud to announce recent awards and short-listed award entries from multiple Associate companies, including Antea Group USA, Antea Group Belgium, Antea Group France, Antea Group Netherlands, CDG Environmental Costa Rica, and Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy, Black Star, and Carson Parks and Recreation Unite To Empower Black Youth Through Juneteenth Soccer Clinics

In a powerful celebration of Juneteenth, the LA Galaxy partnered with Black Star and Carson Parks and Recreation to host two dynamic youth soccer clinics in Carson, CA—underscoring the club’s unwavering commitment to inclusion, and community empowerment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Veolia Opens One of the Largest PFAS Treatment Plants in the U.S., Delivering High-Quality Drinking Water to Over 100,000 Delaware Residents

At a time when water is more vital than ever for public health and environmental protection, Veolia has built one of the largest PFAS treatment systems in the United States and the largest of its kind in the Northeast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Farmers Markets Growing Climate Solutions in Georgia: A Climate Digest Interview

Community Farmers Markets (CFM), an Atlanta-based nonprofit, is scaling several of the 20 Drawdown Georgia climate solutions in the neighborhoods that need it most. Their team recently shared how they are reducing emissions, fighting food insecurity, and creating a sense of commu

Environment

PotlatchDeltic Shows the Importance of Sustainable Forest Management

PotlatchDeltic’s Vice President, Timberlands, Darin Ball discusses how sustainable forest management is a holistic approach to the stewardship of our lands.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: People & Culture | Learning & Development

To harness the power of our people, we’re fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Investing in the growth of our employees is about enhancing their skills—and delivering the success of the company, as well as enriching the experience for our customers.

Health & Healthcare

3 Takeaways From DaVita CEO Javier Rodriguez on the Future of Health Technology

Health care conversations have outgrown the concept of transformation; what we need now is a revolution, driven by the capabilities of cutting-edge technology.

Research, Reports & Publications

Subaru Releases Seventh Annual Corporate Impact Report

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today released its seventh annual Corporate Impact Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to being More Than a Car Company®.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Putting Job Skills to Work for the Greater Good

Giving back has always been a priority for Monica Gross Lopez and she’s a committed, lifelong volunteer in her Kissimmee, Florida, community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Welcoming the Future: Tapestry Japan Celebrates 66 New Graduates During Sakura Season

In April, Tapestry held its furst multi-brand Nyushashiki ceremony bringing together new hires from Coach and kate spade new york, marking a vibrant start to their careers and reinforcing Tapestry’s commitment to growth and opportunity.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Beefs Up Large Excavator Lineup With New CX380E Crawler Unit

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment, continues to focus on developing swift, smooth, smart machines that help operators get more done with the launch of the new CX380E large excavator.

Events, Media & Communications

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit from June 19 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington.

Environment

Spring 2025 Roundtable Recap: Advancing Beverage Environmental Sustainability Through Collective Leadership

This past May, members of The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) convened in Sevilla, Spain, for its Spring 2025 Roundtable Meeting, bringing together global beverage leaders for three days of strategic dialogue, technical exchange, and on-the-ground inspiration.

Latest Campaigns

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  4. 2025 Beat the Heat
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    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
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    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. Community Impact
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  11. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  12. 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...
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    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
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    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
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