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

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating the 2025 International Festival of Creativity: A Week of Triumph and Inspiration in Cannes

What an incredible week it was at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! We are thrilled to share that our hard work and dedication received recognition on the global stage.

Energy

Security Highlight: How Security Regulation Can Help Grid Stability

Grid stability is at risk. The advent of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as solar, wind, and batteries, has increased the attack surface of energy generation. While cities once had few power plants, they now host thousands of smaller, intermittent sources.

Environment

From Plateau to Premiere: Blending AI With Wildlife Conservation for a Smarter Tomorrow

On the sun-burned heights of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where snow leopards prowl, something extraordinary is unfolding. In partnership with Lenovo, the Xining Wildlife Park has become one of the world’s first high-altitude, AI-enabled wildlife sanctuaries.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winn CIPP Welcomes Cohort 4 Medical Students Focused on Connecting Communities to Clinical Research

The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), a national program out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has officially launched its fourth annual cohort, taking place during the summer of 2025.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Teen Banking Customer to Creator of U.S. Bank Branch Mural in Chicago

When Kamelia Hristeva started banking with U.S. Bank more than 20 years ago at age 16, neither she nor her banking team knew what the future had in store for her.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Amanda, Assistant Director of Product Management

Principal supports my need for flexibility. I’ve dropped off fruit for a yogurt bar while listening to a trends call and organized a committee meeting between work meetings. It’s also easy to tap into my professional network: Two committee members work with me at Principal.

Health & Healthcare

Recognizing the Vital Role of Social Workers in Military and Veteran Support

Social workers are often the unsung heroes in military and veteran care. From the front lines of crisis intervention to shaping policies that impact thousands, their role is critical in ensuring service members, veterans, and their families receive the support they need.

Innovation & Technology

What Does It Take To Get a 1992 Cummins-Powered Dodge Ram 250 Back on the Road After 310,000 Miles and 20 Years of Sitting Idle? As It Turns Out, Not Much.

Jacob’s Dodge RAM 250 was custom-ordered by his grandfather in 1992. Thirty-three years later, it’s still on the road and helping the family get things done. If you ask Jacob, he’ll call it a workhorse, and for the truck’s first act, that phrase had a deeper meaning.

Innovation & Technology

Novata Announces Collaboration With Microsoft To Scale Sustainability Solutions for SMEs Globally

Novata is teaming up with Microsoft to expand global access to sustainability solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Vol 2 2025

This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At London Climate Action Week, Cascale Centers Fashion Industry Decarbonization Challenges

During London Climate Action Week’s official program, Cascale’s executive vice president Andrew Martin spoke on day one of a Project Syndicate event centered on decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

Marathon Petroleum Helps Honor Heroism at National Medal of Honor Museum

Because Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a supporting sponsor of the National Medal of Honor Museum, several MPC employees were invited to a special Corporate Partner Day, where they had the opportunity to explore the museum and reflect on the extraordinary stories it preserves.

Environment

Lavender With a Legacy: How Traditional Medicinals Brings Summer Calm From Field to Cup

As wellness trends turn toward stress relief and sleep support, Traditional Medicinals highlights the calming botanical behind its best-loved blends and the ethical and organic sourcing model that makes it possible.

Sustainable Development Goals

From Goals To Impact: Covia’s Steady Progress Toward Our 2030 Goals

At Covia, we remain committed to advancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals with purpose and transparency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing the 2024 FedEx Cares Report

The 2024 FedEx Cares Report is a testament to the incredible impact the nonprofits we work with globally have made in calendar year 2024.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Responsible AI

As evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), agentic AI, GenAI, and other similar tools (collectively, AI) continue to shape the future.

Research, Reports & Publications

LG Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Toward 2030 Environmental Goals

Highlighting progress toward its 2030 environmental targets, global innovator LG Electronics has released its new Sustainability Report, which includes updates on reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancements in resource circularity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Donation of $30,000 to The Cooper Foundation Will Help Camden-Based Patients for Fourth Year in a Row

Subaru of America, Inc. has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the Camden community with a generous $30,000 donation to The Cooper Foundation.

Events, Media & Communications

“One Big Beautiful Bill” Was Signed Into Law on the Fourth of July

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act has cleared its final hurdles. On July 3, 2025, the House approved the Senate’s July 1 version without any changes in a close 218-214 vote, sending H.R. 1 to President Trump.

Research, Reports & Publications

Centering the Manufacturer Voice: Key Insights From IAF, Cascale Interview Project

In the latest blog, Cascale's Senior Manager, Public Affairs, APAC, Howard Kwong shares insights from Cascale's joint project with the International Apparel Federation (IAF).

Innovation & Technology

Power Onward: S1E12 - Worker Bees & Engines

Engines and bees may not seem alike at first, but for Matt, they both represent systems built on precision, purpose, and connection.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH Is Giving More Power to Methane

CNH’s New Holland T6 Methane Power tractor is helping a Norwegian company cut its use of polluting vehicles without compromising on power.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing Dow’s Ambition: 2024 Progress Report

Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge

Net Impact has announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.9M To Fund Projects in Bolivia, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce over $1.9 million in funding across eight transformative projects impacting 15,577 people in Bolivia, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States.

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...