Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Hosts Company Unscripted Session to Uncover Lessons in Nonlinear Leadership

Tapestry, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Partners

UNFCU Foundation

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Enables Enterprise-Scale AI Adoption in Semiconductor Design with SOS Enterprise

Keysight Technologies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement

KeyBank

Energy

FTI and BioStar Renewables Expand Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Infrastructure Nationwide

BioStar Renewables

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day at Lenovo

Lenovo

Events, Media & Communications

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) To Give Evidence on Indoor Air Quality at Parliament of New South Wales (NSW Parliament)

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Consulting Services Gains RSPO Approval as an Endorsed Training Provider (ETP)

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Triple Pundit: Camden Healthcare Workers Confront the Barriers Holding Back Their Neighbors’ Health

The Healthy Neighbor program, led by healthcare provider Virtua Health and supported by global medical technology company Medtronic and Medtronic LABS, recognizes that health goes beyond medicine and visits to the doctor.

2025 JA Americas Company of the Year Celebrates the Spirit of Possibility

For three unforgettable days at the Junior Achievement (JA) Americas Company of the Year (COY) competition, the spirit of possibility took hold of Rio de Janeiro.

The Challenge of Greenwashing: An International Regulatory Overview (2025)

Regulatory frameworks for sustainability are shifting, shaped by geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and growing public demand for transparency. Jurisdictions are responding in kind with diverging approaches.

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

On February 12, at the Kia Forum, seven Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs took center court at the NBA Foundation’s 2026 All-Star Pitch Competition.

Wells Fargo Launches National Challenge to Uncover Innovative Housing Solutions

Wells Fargo launched the 2026 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, a nationwide challenge to uncover scalable, innovative housing solutions designed to help more people find homes across the country. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, the challenge awards $10 mill

FedEx Invests in HBCU Pathways Through $2 Million Commitment

FedEx has deepened its long-standing support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a four-year, $500,000 commitment to the business schools of Tennessee State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and LeMoyne‑Owen College.

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Recent Alerts

Environment

Seminario Web Complementario: ¿Por Qué Las Métricas De Carbono Actuales Ignoran La Mitad Del Problema Climático Y Qué Se Puede Hacer Al Respecto?

Únase al director de ventas de SCS para Latinoamérica, Eddie Gómez, para un debate a fondo sobre cómo las empresas pueden alinear sus estrategias de impacto climático con los horizontes a corto plazo y los plazos realistas de planificación corporativa.

Energy

FedEx Collaborates With FUSO To Introduce Electric Vehicles in Taiwan Fleet

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has announced its collaboration with FUSO to introduce 12 fully electric delivery trucks to its ground fleet in Taiwan.

Events, Media & Communications

Conflicting Views on Climate Change Put Emissions in Focus

Two radically different opinions on the urgency of combatting climate change were in the news recently, with the Trump administration in the U.S. and the top court of the United Nations both making important announcements.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Manager of Energy Services Recognized as a 2025 ACEEE Champion of Energy Efficiency in Industry in the Young Professional Category

Congratulations to Shahil P., manager of Energy Services, who has been recognized as a 2025 ACEEE Champion of Energy Efficiency in Industry in the Young Professional category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation and Foundation Committed to Building Thriving Communities Through Social Responsibility Efforts

Whirlpool Corporation has always put life at home at the core of our business. As a leading kitchen and laundry company, we constantly strive to improve the home experience for everyone, especially in the communities where we operate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Strength to Strength: Cascale’s Path Forward

In the latest blog, Cascale Board Chair, Tamar Hoek, celebrates the organization's strong foundation and reflects on the strength, clarity, and momentum Cascale has built collectively.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scientists Call for Deeper Investigation and Standardization of Methodologies for Measuring and Assessing Tire Wear Emissions in First-of-Its-Kind “State of Knowledge” Papers

A new series of papers is calling for action to strengthen research and harmonize methodologies for measurement and assessment of tire wear emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Open’s Golf 4 All Day Inspires Twin Cities Youth With Golf, Science and Skilled Trades

The 3M Open, in partnership with 3M Community Impact and 3Mgives, successfully hosted its fourth-annual Golf 4 All Day on Tuesday, July 22, at TPC Twin Cities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gen Expands Impact During Second Global Volunteer Week

Gen team members from around the world contributed 1,800+ volunteer hours to 37 nonprofits during Global Volunteer Week 2025.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Safety in Design to Safety by Design

In this article we explore the resurgence of Safety in Design as a proactive strategy for eliminating workplace hazards from the outset of a project.

Energy

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Energy

Driving down our energy emissions through electrification and transitioning to renewable energy as well as our efforts towards more energy efficient processes is part of reaching our long-term goal of net-zero carbon further expanding the sustainability of our operations.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Introduces the Renewed FR 650: Greater Efficiency, Lower Consumption and More Operator Comfort

CNH brand New Holland was present at the 137th edition of Argentina’s Expo Rural with the revamped FR 650 harvester. This product is developed to deliver the highest productivity, quality and operational efficiency on the market.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LA Galaxy Team Up With Herbalife and A Place Called Home To Provide 1,500 Backpacks for South LA Students

More than 1,500 students in South Los Angeles are heading into the school year equipped for success, thanks to a collaborative back-to-school event hosted by AEG’s LA Galaxy, Herbalife and local nonprofit A Place Called Home (APCH).

Environment

Griffith Goods Commitment to Building a More Sustainable Food System

Since 1919, Griffith Foods has been committed to building a more sustainable food system—blending care and creativity to nourish the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A+ for Generosity — Aflac Helps Furnish Brighter Futures With Donations to Area Schools

Aflac, headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, recently donated a generous amount of furniture to area public school districts, transforming excess inventory into valuable resources for students and educators across the Chattahoochee Valley.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Recycling Plastic Waste Into Trex Outdoor Products

ScottsMiracle-Gro continues to expand its partnership with Trex to recycle plastic film waste from its production operations.

Green Infrastructure

T-Mobile Is Using 5G, Drones and AI to Help First Responders

Over the past year, mobile telecommunications provider T-Mobile has been working to deploy advanced capabilities to regions ravaged by natural disasters in order to help first responders maintain access to key services.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Investing in AI & Digital Innovation for India’s Farming Future

India’s agriculture is at a turning point, with nearly 42% of its workforce reliant on small farms (IFAD). The sector faces mounting pressure: water scarcity, rising debt, and up to 15% post-harvest losses (NABARD study).

Environment

Sofidel: 2024 Financial Year Up, Driven by Investments in North America

The Shareholders' Meeting of Sofidel, one of the world leaders in the production of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known in particular in Italy and Europe for the Regina brand, closes 2024 with positive economic and financial results.

Research, Reports & Publications

Succession Planning: A Board’s Blueprint for Stability

Proper board succession planning—the systematic process of identifying and placing qualified candidates in current or upcoming board seat vacancies—is vital for corporate stability and continuity. However, many companies struggle to recognize its importance.

Innovation & Technology

Software-Defined Vehicles: The Critical Road to a Secure Future

The race to develop software-defined vehicles (SDV) is accelerating, with clear front-runners already releasing SDVs ready for the road, while others scramble to reorganize software divisions.

Innovation & Technology

World Bank Group Joins African Development Bank Group and Mastercard As Co-Chair of Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa

The Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa welcomes the World Bank as third co-chair, alongside Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group.

Sustainable Development Goals

Safety in Design

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy, that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project.

Education

TCS’ goIT Program Invites Students to Contribute Ideas for Empowering a Stronger Future

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and empowerment by inviting North American students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for advancing three UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Education

Duke Energy Invests $789,000 in Florida’s Colleges and Universities To Build Next Generation Workforce

Duke Energy Foundation today announced $789,000 to support 23 Florida colleges, universities and education programs that are creating a pipeline of skilled workers who will help meet the energy industry’s growing workforce needs.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs

Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

FedEx | Opportunity

At FedEx, we’re as diverse as the world we serve. From Harlem to Hong Kong, from Sao Paulo to Sydney, the world of FedEx is all about connecting...

ESG Recognition

While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...