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

Medtronic Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Aflac Celebrates 20 Years as a World’s Most Ethical Company

Aflac announced today that the company has once again been named by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Smoothies for Every Kind of Day

When you’re looking for a customizable tool for everyday balance, look no further than smoothies. Creamy, refreshing, and nutrient-rich, smoothies can be crafted to match your goals.

3M Partners With JetZero To Reshape Aviation

3M has announced an investment and strategic collaboration with JetZero, an aerospace innovator developing the world’s first commercial all-wing body aircraft. The unique design offers the potential to redefine how the industry meets ever increasing airline needs for efficiency.

Getting Proximate: Reflections From Cisco's First Year of 40 Communities

A little more than a year ago, Cisco announced our next big ambition: 40 Communities. The 10-year initiative is audacious by design

Mastercard: When AI Enters the Apiary, Bees — and Beekeepers — Thrive

The aromatic lychee orchards of northern India, the mustard fields that flow through Rajasthan like golden rivers, and the vast sunflower farms in Karnataka all have one thing in common. Actually, billions: bees.

Meeting Patients Where They Are: How Collaboration Built a Replicable Model for Community-Based Healthcare Delivery

Through community-based and tech-enabled care, we’ve created a replicable model that improves chronic disease outcomes and rebuilds trust in healthcare. The remaining barrier is leadership commitment.

Comfort in Feathers: How a Duck Provided Support During Cancer Journey

At just 8 years old, Kelly’s world changed forever. Diagnosed with leukemia, she began treatment at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., embarking on a journey that would test her strength, resilience and spirit.

AI and IoT Innovations Are Transforming Accessibility Opportunities

AI-enabled smart home and accessibility solutions designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities were demonstrated for the first time by global home appliance innovator LG Electronics at the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo Station Group Partner With Soccer Forward to Deliver $600,000 in Grants to Nonprofits in FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities

Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo Station Group, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Soccer Forward Foundation, is awarding $600,000 in Vamos World Cup Initiative grants to 17 nonprofits.

Recent Alerts

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Responds to Southern California Wildfires

Earlier this week, T-Mobile activated its emergency response operations to support first responders and affected communities in Ventura County, Calif. as the Mountain Fire grows to over 20,000 acres, with 7% containment.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Foundation’s Healthcare Education, Access and Leadership (HEAL) Initiative Is Dedicating $5 Million to Help Build a More Diverse Bay Area Healthcare Workforce

Improving health outcomes and reducing barriers to care starts in our own backyard. That’s why the Gilead Foundation’s HEAL Initiative is dedicating $5 million to helping build a Bay Area healthcare workforce that’s more diverse and representative of the patient population

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

As a leader in connectivity solutions, Cisco saw the opportunity to bridge the gap through the creation of the Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team, initially for government support, and expanding to disaster response after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million To Help Veterans Age in Place, Avoid Homelessness

In honor of Veterans Day and the annual Operation Surprise initiative, The Home Depot Foundation is investing $10 million to help veterans age in their current residences and avoid homelessness. This significant funding will address the urgent need for accessible housing.

Events, Media & Communications

Olympic Order Awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron

The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Presents at Avery Dennison’s First Apparel Manufacturing Summit

Andrew Martin, executive vice president, Cascale participated in the inaugural global apparel factory summit hosted by Avery Dennison, a Cascale member at the forefront of sustainability and innovation.

Education

Georgia-Pacific Leverages Partnerships To Expand Employee Knowledge and Skillset

In July 2024, weeks before the start of school for millions of children and young adults across the country, nine Georgia-Pacific mechanics from six facilities, including the Rome Lumber mill in Georgia and the Sweetwater Complex in Texas, went back to the classroom.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank, Edna Martin Christian Center Team Up to Pack 10,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Indianapolis

KeyBank and the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) joined forces to pack 10,000 meals for those in need. This initiative aimed not only to address the pressing issue of hunger in the greater Indianapolis area but also to highlight the importance of volunteerism.

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Guide to EU CSRD: Myths, Compliance, and Key Insights

Everything U.S. companies know about sustainability reporting is about to change. For years, U.S. company sustainability reports have been voluntary disclosures that provided varying details into an organization’s corporate responsibility initiatives and their impact on society.

Environment

Bridging Conservation and Efficiency: New Bat Habitat Plan Takes Flight

Showing their support for the project, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded Duke Energy a $1 million grant for 2024-2025, with the option to reapply annually, to facilitate the development of the HCP.

Research, Reports & Publications

SLB Releases Second Women and Pay Report

SLB has released 2023 Women and Pay—Improving Gender Harmony at SLB, the second in a biennial series aimed at increasing transparency of the company’s pay practices for employees and external stakeholders.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Hidden Hazard in Climate Portfolios: Equity Concentration Risk

Whatever approach an investor chooses, we believe it’s important to manage a climate-related portfolio with the same research rigor and risk management as any other active equity strategy. That means ensuring that the portfolio has adequate diversification.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Achieves Major Sustainability Milestones in 2024 Integrated Report

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Brand Evolution Unites People Behind a Belief in a Better World

The Arbor Day Foundation announces a new brand evolution to create clearer connectivity across programs and sub-brands, showcasing all the ways the Foundation puts trees to work for the greatest good.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies and Autodesk Collaborate to Accelerate and Simplify Sustainable Building Design

Trane Technologies and Autodesk, Inc. announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Champions Decarbonization, Sustainable Cooling and Climate Policies at COP29

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will highlight the need for decarbonizing buildings and transport, advancing climate policies, and promoting electrified heating, cooling, and other low-carbon solutions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11-22.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH’s Electric Mini Excavators Are Helping Denmark Reach Its Carbon Emissions Targets: ‘A Sustainable Year’ Story

Read the eighth installment of ‘A Sustainable Year’ to look at how New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH, is playing a role in helping Denmark move closer to its carbon emissions targets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disaster Relief Recap: Southwire Activates Support Following Hurricane Helene

In the devastating wake of Hurricane Helene, Southwire’s Project GIFT jumped into action to support fellow team members and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Our Heroes: Ohio Veterans Embark on Memorable Honor Flight

Nearly 90 veterans took to the sky on a mission to celebrate their incredible sacrifice for our country. Organized by Flag City Honor Flight, this journey took them from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials built in their honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitment to Veterans by Military Friendly®

Trane Technologies has been honored with the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold Award in the ‘Over 5 billion in Revenue’ category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Our Veterans and Veteran Communities

In our sixth episode, members from the VETS ERG, which is dedicated to Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families and friends share their experiences and discuss how the group has influenced them both personally and professionally.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Logitech Expands Availability of Refurbished Devices, Offering High-Quality, Affordable Tech for Work and Play

Logitech Certified Refurbished devices officially debut on eBay Refurbished brand store

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo and InCor Develop TRAdA, an AI Platform for Advanced Arrhythmia Detection

Lenovo, in partnership with the Instituto do Coração – InCor HCFMUSP – the largest cardiology hospital in Latin America – announces the launch of TRAdA (from portuguese Telemonitoramento Remoto Assistido de Arritmia).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing CSRHub’s New Alliance With NAEM

CSRHub is taking the next step toward companies adopting the newly launched ESG Roadmap by collaborating with the National Association for Environmental, Health & Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) Management (NAEM).

Education

Henkel Marks New Milestone Reaching Over 5,000 Stamford Students Through STEM Education Initiative Henkel Researchers’ World

Henkel announced it has reached over 5,000 students in Stamford, Connecticut through its global STEM education initiative, Henkel Researchers’ World.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Medtronic Impact -- Reporting

We know that every action we take impacts the future of our employees, our business, our communities, and our planet. We put people and the planet...

Aflac in the Community

Learn more about Aflac’s culture of care and how it sits at the heart of all we do.

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Employee and Community Engagement

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

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...

Policy and Regulation

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