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Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank's footprint.

Events

Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy for a Better Future: Affordability for All

Entergy Corporation

Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods

Research & Reports

Rockwell Automation Strengthens Climate Commitment With Science Based Targets Initiative Net-Zero Targets Validation

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Transformation – Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes?

Cascale

Environment

Navigating Global Uncertainty: What EHS & Sustainability Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Inogen Alliance

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Industry Study, Identifies Path to Cut Cumulative Automotive Refrigerant Emissions Across Europe by ≈50% Between 2030-2050

Chemours

Environment

Earth Month 2026: How Everpure Employees Took Action Around the World

Everpure

Featured Brands

Spotlight on Digital Transformation | FY25 Purpose Report

At Cisco, we see resilience as the ability to turn disruption into growth and innovation. Whether it’s responding to a crisis, building AI skills, or investing in nonprofit partners, our goal is to make people and places stronger for the future. Here’s how.

Mastercard: How Technology Is Turning Sustainability Goals Into Measurable Action

For decades, environmental sustainability was treated as a long-term ambition. In 2026, that framing is changing. Across industries, technology is accelerating progress in ways that are tangible, measurable and increasingly embedded into the day-to-day operations of businesses.

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Global Financial Inclusion Index from Principal® Develops Benchmark for Financial Security and Inclusion Across Global Economies

Singapore is the world’s most financially inclusive market, alongside the U.S., Nordic Europe, and Hong Kong, according to the inaugural Global Financial Inclusion Index (Index) sponsored by Principal Financial Group®

Awards & Rankings

Schneider Electric Scores Twice at Awards Presented During Climate Week NYC 2022

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has been doubly recognized by the Vancouver Economic Commission and Climate Leadership Coalition.

Research & Reports

The Calavo Way: Facilities & Operations

At Calavo, our commitment to environmental responsibility includes carefully managing energy use at our facilities.

Philanthropy

Empowering People Through Employment... And So Much More

Wisconsin’s Workforce Resource helps job seekers gain training, housing, education and experience

Volunteering & Community

Medtronic Employee Finds New Take on Volunteering

Every June, the Medtronic Foundation kicks off year-round volunteerism and giving with an initiative called Project 6 – aligned to Tenet 6 of the Medtronic Mission to be a good corporate citizen.

AI & Technology

Cleaning Innovations Company Demonstrates How Cost-Savings and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand

Canadian-based Tersano demonstrates how cost-savings and sustainability go hand-in-hand with their sustainable cleaning technologies.

Events

T-Mobile Prepares for Hurricane Fiona

With Hurricane Fiona projected to move across portions of the Dominican Republic and tropical storm conditions continuing to impact Puerto Rico, T-Mobile is taking action to prepare and support communities during and after the storm.

Awards & Rankings

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring Applications Are Now Open

Nominations and applications are now open for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Individuals and organizations who are engaged in STEM mentorship in industry, government, corporations, military, nonprofits, foundations, or academia are all eligible to be honored for their outstanding work.

Events

kate spade new york's Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, to Speak at SB'22 San Diego

kate spade new york’s Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn Bird, will be speaking at SB’22 in San Diego next month.

Inclusion & Opportunity

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion and diversity are essential to living our core values; serving our customers; delivering financial performance; and being recognized as a leader in building an engaging workplace, a strong supplier base and vibrant communities.

Health & Healthcare

The Four Major Dimensions of Recovery

September is National Recovery Month. Together we can reduce stigma, increase awareness of substance use disorder and celebrate the journey of recovery.

Environment

NJ Employers Pledge To Support Green Workforce To Mirror State’s Leadership in Clean Energy Transition

Several major businesses with operations in New Jersey today pledged to invest in building a diverse and well-paid workforce as they advance their work as sustainability and climate leaders.

Philanthropy

FedEx Business Spotlight: LipRevolt

LipRevolt is a cosmetic brand that caters to individuals who identify as women or gender nonconforming, especially women of color. LipRevolt seeks to promote social activism and the belief that you can inspire change and look amazing while doing it.

Socially Responsible Investing

Envisioning Transformational Change in Who Builds Wealth and How

What could the next 30 years bring? At Homewise we are working towards a future in which a growing and increasingly diverse spectrum of Americans have the opportunity to build intergenerational wealth and foster strong communities through homeownership.

Corporate Responsibility

17 Examples of Core Values in Small Businesses

Core values help guide the decisions, actions, and behaviors of a company. As workplaces have gone remote, hybrid, or remained in-person, a company’s core values have served as a North Star for employees and executives faced with tough decisions.

Corporate Responsibility

What Younger Employees Want: The Chance To Do Good in the World

The opportunity to do good — with their employer’s support and even on company time — has become a benefit on par with flexible work schedules or a generous vacation policy, and may do as much to keep them happy in their roles.

Education & Workforce Development

SAP, UNICEF and GenU Extend and Expand Partnership To Help Young People Gain Skills for Employment

Multinational software corporation SAP SE (SAP) has today committed to continuing its partnership with UNICEF in support of Generation Unlimited (GenU) for an additional three years to help prepare young people for the workforce.

AI & Technology

KOCH INVESTS: Building a Conflict-Free Electric Vehicle 'Super Cell'

Koch Strategic Platforms is leading a $90 million Series D investment round in Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a company using its own high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials.

Energy & Infrastructure

To Help Customers Address Increasing Energy Supply Prices, National Grid Launches the Winter Customer Savings Initiative To Provide Options To Manage Costs and Secure Assistance

National Grid recognizes that our customers are facing challenging economic times and that no one wants to see their energy bill rise.

Philanthropy

Cummins Grants to Help Create Mobile Grocery Markets to Counter Food Deserts

Global power leader Cummins Inc. has committed $800,000 in grant funding to develop and launch mobile grocery markets to combat the impact of food deserts in six cities with a significant company presence.

Environment

Reducing Emissions, Improving Waste Management & Enhancing Biodiversity

Climate week provides a terrific opportunity to reflect on how we all impact the environment, and at PSE&G we have consistently made environmental stewardship one of our highest priorities. In fact, PSEG’s Powering Progress vision sees a future in which people use less energy, and it’s cleaner and more reliable than ever.

Philanthropy

Del Monte Foods, Inc. Commits $5 Million To Nourish the Wellness of Youth and Communities Across the United States Over Next Ten Years

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is committing $5 million over the next ten years to nourish the physical, mental and social-emotional wellbeing of youth and communities across the U.S. This commitment is in support of the company’s Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.

AI & Technology

Securing Smart Cities From the Ground Up

While the full value of a connected city evolves – one that leverages innovations powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning – cybersecurity stands as one of its greatest challenges.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Donates $300,000 in Support of Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

Wells Fargo is donating $300,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support three organizations providing urgent relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona. The funding to the Hispanic Federation, SBP, and World Central Kitchen will focus on necessities like meals and supplies as well as resources for rebuilding efforts.

Corporate Responsibility

KeyBank: Responsible and Inclusive Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. KeyBank makes intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range of products, services, programs, and initiatives.

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Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

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...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

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

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...