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Research, Reports & Publications

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Honored With Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award

Marathon Petroleum has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by earning the 2024 Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award.

Events, Media & Communications

Bringing Safety to the Forefront: Key Takeaways From Our EHSxLogistics Event for Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Fleet Operations

Our recent EHSxLogistics event brought together professionals from across the logistics and operations landscape to dive deep into the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) challenges and opportunities

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Optimizes Logistics Operations With New Facility in Vianen

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, proudly announces the opening of its newest facility in Vianen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  3. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  4. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. 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...
  10. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  11. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  12. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  13. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  14. 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...
  15. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...