Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Green Infrastructure

Financiers - Not Homeowners - Qualify for Domestic Content on Residential Solar

“Domestic content compliance is determined off of the manufacturer’s actual production cost of a piece of equipment,” said Tony Ollmann, principal in charge of construction risk services and compliance at Baker Tilly LLP.

Energy

Two-Phase Immersion Cooling Can Unlock up to 40% Decreased Data Center Energy Use and a Sustainable Future

The profound impact of technology visionaries like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates is undeniable. From multifunctional smartphones to user-friendly personal computers, their breakthroughs have transformed our relationship with technology, making it indispensable in our daily lives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Organic Growth: The Carolina Farm Trust and Trane Technologies

The Carolina Farm Trust (CFT) is a non-profit focused on enhancing local food systems in the Charlotte region by collaborating with partners, farmers, markets, and consumers to boost access to healthy food. Trane Technologies is a proud founding partner.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Launches 'Truist Cares for Western North Carolina' - a Three-Year, $725 Million Commitment To Support and Sustain Hurricane Recovery and Resiliency

Truist Financial Corporation today announced a new initiative, Truist Cares for Western North Carolina, a three-year, $725 million commitment to support critical small business, housing and infrastructure efforts in Western North Carolina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Product Donation Program Supports Domestic Violence Survivors

Technology abuse is an increasingly common part of domestic violence. There is a critical need to ensure survivors and advocates understand tech-facilitated abuse, its impact and how to identify it. They also need digital tools that can help.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Guidance Offers a Roadmap for the U.S. Insurance Industry To Build Resilience Amid Increasing Climate Disasters

Ceres released comprehensive guidance to help the U.S. insurance industry reimagine its future in a climate-changing world, offering a clear roadmap for maintaining insurance availability, affordability and the industry’s long-term health.

Diversity & Inclusion

Securing Our World by Empowering Women in Tech

One of the ways we make sure that Cyber Safety skills are in the hands of as many people as possible is by promoting women in tech. Czechitas is just one example of the leading global nonprofits we partner with to expand Cyber Safety education.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CASE Supports Team Rubicon Hurricane Helene and Milton Relief

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, is providing essential support in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton’s devastating impact to the southeastern region of the U.S.

Energy

Southwire Achieves Energy Savings From Geothermal HVAC System

Southwire’s Cofer Technology Center, a hub for Research & Development (R&D) initiatives, installed an innovative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system using geothermal heat pump technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Wins Two Silver Anthem Awards

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept two Silver Anthem Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Top 10 Impostor Utility Scams To Watch Out For

Entergy joins Utilities United Against Scams this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and to recognize the ninth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Brings Innovative Solutions to Colorado’s New La Plaza and Their Small Business Owners

In preparation for the opening of La Plaza, a 150,000 sq ft indoor marketplace, KeyBank’s  Kevin Davis, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, partnered with teammates across Key, to bring innovative solutions that supported the developer and individual small businesses.

Environment

AT&T, Arbor Day Foundation Distribute 250 Trees During Community Giveaway

AT&T partners with tree planting nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 250 free trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benchmarking Report Finds Carbon Emissions From the U.S. Power Sector Saw an Accelerated Downward Trend in 2023

Due to a decline in coal use, the U.S. power sector saw an 8% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, according to a new analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers released today.

Environment

Covia Joins WHC’s Innovative Birdhouse Challenge To Build a Better Future for Wildlife

Covia is committed to protecting biodiversity by preserving intact forests, reclaiming land with over 50% native species, managing avian and migratory bird habitats, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and combating invasive species.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Takes a Holistic Approach to Team Member Advancement With Well-Being Initiatives

Sands’ commitment to Team Member advancement goes beyond job-related training and continuing education programs as part of a holistic approach to helping Team Members thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Scholarships to Success: Stars of HARMAN’s New Face of Tech on the Rise

At HARMAN, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We also know – and have seen firsthand – how diversity accelerates progress and drives growth, yet women remain underrepresented in the tech industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Director of Finance Named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O’Hare Impact Award Winner

We are thrilled to congratulate Brenda Valley, Director of Finance, on being named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O'Hare Impact Award Winner! This prestigious award recognizes Brenda's exceptional leadership and her unwavering dedication to developing an inclusive community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Puts Sustainability Policy in Spotlight As Brand and Retail Leaders Convene in Brussels

As the policy landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, understanding the implications of these changes is more critical than ever.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Despite High Levels of Confidence, Women Entrepreneurs Still Face Systemic Barriers

New research from CARE’s Strive Women program show 96% of surveyed women entrepreneurs have deep confidence in their ability to run and grow their business, and 87% have the specific goal to do so. Yet they regularly face systemic barriers to growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Cadence One of the World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2024, Ranking No. 9

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® have honored the company once again in the Top 10 on its World’s Best Workplaces ™ 2024, ranking Cadence #9.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reclaiming the ‘M Word’: How Women at Lenovo Are Taking Control of a New Menopause Conversation

We set up the Menopause ERG to support female employees at Lenovo who were struggling in silence.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Victoria’s Secret & Co. Is Revolutionizing the Cotton Supply Chain and Supporting the Economic Success of Women Farmers in the US

VS&Co has embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to purchase cotton directly from four Alabama family farms – three women-owned, and one Black-owned.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Announces $1.75 Million Gift to Drake State Community & Technical College

Leidos announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with complex technical and manufacturing projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing My Passion for Recruitment: Meet Sarah Timmis

I am a Recruiter at GoDaddy for the Customer Care department. I recruit for positions that support our customers across EMEA, including the United Kingdom, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Additionally, I handle high-volume recruiting within our Customer Care and Sales teams.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  2. 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...
  3. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  4. Technology & Engineering Education
    We aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers and inventors by supporting organizations that foster innovation in education...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. 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...
  7. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  8. 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...
  9. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  10. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  15. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...