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Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank by Global Finance

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) was again named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank (US, Regional) by Global Finance magazine for 2025.

AI & Technology

Why the Future Belongs to Photonics—and How To Be Part of It

Photonics is revolutionizing how we transmit, process, and sense information. From powering ultra-fast internet to enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and autonomous vehicles, photonics is the engine behind the next wave of innovation.

Environment

Four Cities, One Planet: AEG’s People for The Planet BRG Mobilizes Members for Plastic-Free July Initiative

This July, AEG’s People for the Planet Business Resource Group (BRG) turned commitment into action, activating a series of community-driven events across four cities in honor of Plastic Free July.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: The Benefits of Certification under SCS’ Updated Carbon Neutral Standard

Join SCS Global Services and SCS Standards and Assurance Systems for a webinar on August 20th, 2025 where they will cover the benefits of Carbon Neutral certification; what these recent updates mean and how they will affect those seeking certification under the standard.

Energy & Infrastructure

SLB Awarded Carbon Storage Contract for Northern Endurance Partnership Project in UK

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

AI & Technology

The Evolving Role of AI and Cybersecurity in Board Composition

AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount, according to Nasdaq Head of Board Advisory in the Americas & APAC Kaley Karaffa and Firstboard.io Founder & CEO Rita Scroggin.

Corporate Responsibility

Profiles of Good Character: Spotlighting Johnny Glenn — Running Toward the Next Mission

Johnny Glenn is proof that veterans never lose their desire to serve — they just find new ways to do it.

Corporate Responsibility

Cascale Publishes Update on Global Policy Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods Sustainability

Cascale has published its Q2 2025 Global Legislative Update, the latest installment in its quarterly series. Covering developments from April to June 2025, the report details and assesses the impact of policy shifts across major markets

AI & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Decarbonization Is Smart Business Strategy for EnerSys

Driven by a commitment to building a more sustainable future, EnerSys launched an ambitious initiative to achieve company-wide Scope 1 carbon neutrality by 2040. To accomplish this, they collaborated with Trane to create a comprehensive decarbonization program.

AI & Technology

Sustainability Starts With the Product: MilliporeSigma’s Commitment to Sustainability Through Greener Alternative Products

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, exceeded its product sustainability goals in 2024 by adding over 880 Greener Alternative Products to its portfolio.

Environment

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Environmental Impact | Energy

Technology and data centers are at the heart of what we do, and we recognize their energy-intensive nature. Our data center teams are relentless in their pursuit of maximizing energy efficiency and, where available, seek renewable energy sources to cover our consumption.

Education & Workforce Development

Helping Newcomers the Regions Way

Imagine moving to a completely new place. Not just to the next town over, but the next country – or even another continent. It’s a leap of faith, one that requires newcomers relearning almost everything: language, customs, laws. And banking concepts that may be different

Education & Workforce Development

National Leadership and Skills Conference Spotlights 3M’s Efforts To Fill Skilled Trades Gap

3M’s vehicle wrap demonstration was a popular stop at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta. 

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Sustainable Packaging Drives Innovation

Packaging not only plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy of our products, but also in protecting it from wide-ranging environmental conditions.

Events

Net Impact Announces Global Case Competition on Social Impact and Business Outcomes

Net Impact announced the launch of the Community Innovation Challenge, a global case competition that seeks innovative ideas that leverage Cisco’s technology to drive social impact and positive business outcomes.

Corporate Responsibility

6 Questions for 6 Billion Square Feet: A Conversation With IWBI’s President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon

Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more than 6 billion square feet (557.4 million square meters) of real estate

Environment

BONUS: Best-In-Class Landfill Design: A Case Study

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia.

Socially Responsible Investing

How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments Are Driving Impact at Scale

In 1997, the Cisco Foundation was established by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. to help address basic human needs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past 27 years, that localized support has grown to a global mission across multiple areas of need.

Environment

The Role of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – Part 1

Biodiversity is life on earth as we know it. From our genetics and bacteria to entire ecosystems of forests and coral reefs, biodiversity is critical to all aspects of life. From food and water, to medicine, to climate stability.

Events

Global Inclusive Growth Summit: Europe’s Global Growth Strategy

Through its Global Gateway initiative and expanding network of partnerships, Europe is making a strategic bet on inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.

Philanthropy

Webster Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Celebrate Opening of First Rhode Island Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, has opened the new Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local teens and children the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Research & Reports

DP World Marks a Decade of Community Resilience and Sustainable Impact

DP World has released its comprehensive Community Resilience Report, highlighting ten years (2014-2024) of transformative impact through sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

Only 1 in 5 Public Restrooms Meet Hygiene, Cleanliness Expectations, New Tork Survey Finds

Tork announced findings of a global survey of restroom users and cleaning staff that explores attitudes toward hygiene in public restrooms, the hygiene barriers that users encounter, the challenges cleaners face and the consequences of a poor restroom experience.

Environment

At the Heart of Giant Anteater Conservation Is a Medical Device

Some of the knuckle-walking, bushy-tailed, ant-slurping giant anteaters of Brazil have another fascinating trait: they’re implanted with Medtronic heart monitors.

Environment

Endangered Species Awareness Campaign Welcomes Pygmy-Owl

The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is the latest animal in the LG Endangered Species Series campaign, which highlights vulnerable species selected by the community. This threatened bird is now being featured on LG’s 3D anamorphic billboard in Times Square.

Latest Campaigns

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...