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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

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.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Durkan Introduces Synergy, the Latest Biophilic Carpet Collection from Virginia Langley

Durkan announced today that the hospitality flooring manufacturer has debuted its latest collection with longtime collaborator Virginia Langley — a carpet portfolio that includes styles designed exclusively by the artist for Durkan’s print carpet tile platform.

Health & Healthcare

A Day in the Race Against COVID-19

Just outside the medieval walled city of Siena, the Tuscan hill town known for its famed Palio horse race, a different kind of race is happening at Toscana Life Sciences Foundation.

Research & Reports

Introducing LIXIL's 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

With our responsibility as a corporate citizen always at the top of our minds, we will continue to pursue swift implementation of our CR strategy with a renewed sense of urgency.

Philanthropy

LDF: Leading Our Nation's Quest for Greater Equality and Justice for All Americans

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940. Founded by Thurgood Marshall, LDF is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

Philanthropy

Smithfield Foods Donates Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Protein to Louisiana Foodbank in Wake of Hurricane Zeta

The donation, equivalent to more than 120,000 servings of protein, is part of Smithfield's signature hunger-relief initiative, Helping Hungry Homes®.

Philanthropy

Humane Society International’s Campaign of Rescue and Relief Represents the Sea Change in Attitudes about the Dog Meat Trade in South Korea and Elsewhere

It’s a long way from dog meat farmer Il-Hwan Kim’s operation in South Korea to Washington, DC. Yet that’s the amazing journey being taken by 170 dogs rescued by Humane Society International’s Animal Rescue Team.

Research & Reports

Sysco's 2020 CSR Report Demonstrates Continued Progress Toward 2025 Goals

Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, documenting the company’s progress toward its 2025 CSR goals and demonstrating its “Leadership In Extraordinary Times.”

Environment

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Welcome First Bison Home to Wolakota Buffalo Range

Rosebud Economic Development Corporation, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Rosebud Tribal Land Enterprise proudly announce the inaugural transfer and release of 100 plains bison from the National Park Service to the Wolakota Buffalo Range.

Philanthropy

Subaru of America Donates 50,000 Blankets to Homeless Shelters Nationwide

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, the automaker and its participating retailers will donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters across the country this November.

Energy & Infrastructure

Alberta Solar One, Expected To Enter Service in April 2021, Will Help Meet Company ESG Objectives

Construction has started on Enbridge’s first solar generation facility in Alberta. The 10.5-megawatt (MW) Alberta Solar One (ABS1) project will supply a portion of our Canadian Mainline pipeline network’s power requirements with renewable power.

Volunteering & Community

Resources for Those Recovering From or Struggling With Alcohol Use Disorder

Since the onset of COVID-19, there has been an increase in alcohol consumption in the US.

For those recovering from or struggling with alcohol use disorder, there are resources available to help through these challenging times.

Environment

Doing Our Part to Wipe Out Environmental Impact

Socially Responsible Investing

International Paper Demonstrates Environmental Transparency by Disclosing Through CDP

Awards & Rankings

American Heart Association Recognizes Fifth Third Bank With Gold for Workplace Health Achievement

The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced and Fifth Third Bank achieved national gold recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.

Philanthropy

YouGiveGoods Partnerships Help Get Toys to Kids in Need Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Restrictions and closures caused by COVID-19 have made traditional toy collection drives almost impossible, but virtual toy drives step up to fill the void. Virtual toy drives will help Toys for Tots meet increased need while keeping supporters safe.

Energy & Infrastructure

HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health. Dedicated Solely to the Rapidly Growing Field of Material Health Practice.

HPDC will host the first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from noon to 5 pm EST. This virtual Zoom event is dedicated solely to innovation in the rapidly growing field of Material Health Practice.

Corporate Responsibility

Global Compact Network Canada to Host a Virtual Forum Fast-Forwarding Gender Equality and Workplace Inclusion in Canada

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, will be hosting an innovative virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality: A forum to fast-forward progress in the Canadian private sector on December 2, 2020, from 12 pm-6 pm EST.

Corporate Responsibility

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant From Walmart Foundation to Continue Ethical Recruitment Programs

Responsible Business Alliance Foundation Receives Second $1M Grant from Walmart Foundation

Corporate Responsibility

Gildan's Annual Breast Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaign Goes Virtual

For the last ten years, Gildan’s annual “Pink Tour” campaign has helped raise awareness of breast cancer among thousands of women.

Health & Healthcare

Tetra Tech's Dominick DeRobertis Discusses Emergency Conversion of an Outpatient Rehab Center to a Surge-Capacity Health Care Facility

Dominick DeRobertis joined Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group in 2000, becoming a senior vice president and director of health care in 2007.

Philanthropy

Time for A New Dawn

The Africa Initiative for Governance (“AIG”) provides funding and programs to inspire and support current and future public leaders to deliver sustainable economic growth and social justice for Africa.

Philanthropy

General Mills and its Foundation Expand COVID-19 Charitable Response to $14 Million Due to Growing Hunger Rates

With acute food insecurity expected to double worldwide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Mills Foundation announced an additional $4 million of philanthropic funding for nonprofit organizations working to alleviate growing food insecurity worldwide.

Environment

Earthxtv and Sea Shepherd Announce “Africa Success Stories” on Exclusive Worldwide Monthly Online Series, Ocean Action Reports, Hosted by Captain Paul Watson

EarthX is presenting an exclusive worldwide online series, Sea Shepherd - Ocean ACTION Reports on EarthxTV. Hosted by legendary Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson, the new monthly series features half-hour episodes with the courageous...

Philanthropy

Morgan Stanley Donates Additional $2.5 Million to Hunger Relief Organizations Worldwide Through Move for Meals Campaign

Morgan Stanley today announced a donation of $2.5 million to hunger relief organizations worldwide, equaling 25 million meals, as a result of its latest employee campaign: Move for Meals.

Environment

CASE Construction Equipment Is Helping to Clean up Europe's Most Polluted River

CASE Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial, has been working to help clean up the Sarno river, Europe’s most polluted.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Leadership

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

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...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

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...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...