Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fairtrade America: Statement on White House Amendments to Executive Order 14257 (Tariffs)

Fairtrade America and private sector partners issued statements in response to White House’s decision to amend Executive Order 14257 (tariffs).

Education

From Lip Gloss Batches To STEM Badges: Mary Kay Sparks Girl Scouts’ Passion for Science With Experiments and Career Exploration

In October, Mary Kay hosted nearly 30 Brownies and Cadettes from the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, ranging in ages from 7 to 12, along with 18 equally as excited moms, for an immersive STEM Day experience designed to help the girls earn their STEM Career Exploration Badge. 

Innovation & Technology

CNH’s a Sustainable Year Release Spotlights Sustainable Practices

CNH’s A Sustainable Year series returns to spotlight its commitment to a sustainable future. This digital magazine draws inspiration from two key moments for the Company: CNH’s Investor Day in May 2025

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Donates $100,000 to Teach for America Nevada for Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Earlier this year, Sands donated $100,000 through the Sands Cares global community engagement program to Teach for America (TFA) Nevada as a continuation of its support for TFA’s teacher recruitment and retention efforts.

Health & Healthcare

Keep the Blues at Bay This Winter by Helping Protect Mental Health

Winter can offer candy canes and hot chocolate, the holiday season, cozy coats and crackling fires, but it can also mean cold, gray days where it feels like the sun just doesn’t come out.

Events, Media & Communications

Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit Highlights Growing Momentum for Collaborative, Measurable Action

At the Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles, industry leaders — including several Cascale members — explored practical steps to strengthen transparency, scale circularity, and align with emerging regulations across global value chains.

Events, Media & Communications

Henkel Delights U.S. Soccer Fans With Immersive Experiences at ‘Henkel House’, Showcasing How Winning Starts at Home

As a proud Official Partner of U.S. Soccer, Henkel is committed to helping Fans win – on and off the field, whether it’s on gameday, or through small daily victories of life that start at home.

Research, Reports & Publications

Connections, Local Flavors, and Luxurious Experiences Top the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

The five defining trends set to reshape cocktail culture and the spirits industry in 2026 are highlighted in the seventh annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group Welcomes Dr. Jase Hixson as a Senior Consultant

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce the addition of Jase Hixson, Ph.D., as a Senior Consultant supporting and advancing our water and wastewater management services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Career Advice From the Farmer’s Son Leading Sustainability at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

Yum! Brands’ lead sustainability executive, Jon Hixson, grew up on a Kansas farm and cultivated a career in agriculture before pivoting to 10 years on Capitol Hill then leaping to a private-sector role in public affairs at Cargill in 2005.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Enables Sustainable Delivery for Over One Million Mid-Day Meals Under the PM POSHAN Program

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, continues to collaborate with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to enabling access to nutritious mid-day meals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DICK'S Sporting Goods' Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios Announces Newest Project, An Unscripted Television Series Titled Play It Forward: Game On

DICK'S Sporting Goods' (NYSE: DKS) in-house content and production studio, Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, announced its latest project, Play It Forward: Game On. The unscripted six-episode TV series is set to premiere tomorrow, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute Issues New Resource Paper on Aligning With ISSB Standards

G&A issues new resource paper on “Evolving Sustainability Reporting to Align with the ISSB Standards.” Many companies are transitioning their sustainability reports to meet ISSB Standards, including IFRS S1 and S2 Standards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Groundswell's Weatherization Program Helps Energy Burdened Residents Save Money in Southwest Georgia

Residents in Southwest Georgia have found increased thermal comfort and sizeable cost savings through Groundswell's Save On Utilities Long term (SOUL™) Program, with additional funding from Georgia-focused foundations.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Diabetes Runs in My Family—Should I Be Eating Differently?

About one in ten individuals in the US lives with diabetes. That’s more than 38 million Americans. Most have type 2 diabetes, likely diagnosed in middle age or older (though increasingly in younger adults as well).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein | Japan’s Fiscal Reset: Responsible Expansion in a New Political Era

As policy priorities evolve, Japan’s focus on “responsible fiscal expansion” could reshape bond dynamics. After decades of ultra-low yields and chronic deflation, Japan’s government bond market is stirring.

Events, Media & Communications

Data Center Safety Council and Certus Launch Data Center Safety Awareness Certificate Course

New online, self-paced credential provides a global standardized baseline in safety awareness for everyone entering a data center environment.

Environment

NJDEP, Sysco Corp. Announce Groundbreaking Partnership To Significantly Expand Shell Recycling in New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Sysco Corporation that will create opportunities for an expansion of the state’s successful program that uses recycled seafood shells recycled for creation of oyster reefs

Education

Fostering Connection Across Latin America With Cisco Networking Academy

Across Latin America, Cisco Networking Academy is forging partnerships that are unlocking opportunities and preparing the generation for a digital future. 

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK’s Net-Zero Commitment Drives New Business Strategy for Decarbonization and Circular Economy

In its latest integrated report, This is YKK 2025, the company outlines its FY2024 achievements and FY2025 initiatives under the banner of Contributing to a Sustainable Society as ONE YKK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z: Why Every Generation Is Falling for Mary Kay’s Entrepreneurial Vibe

In 1963, Mary Kay Ash founded her iconic company with one bold goal: to create entrepreneurial and leadership opportunities for women everywhere with her never-wavering mission “to enrich women’s lives.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tom Gallant Finds Family and Purpose in Engineering for Sustainability at Trane Technologies

Twenty years into his career with Trane Technologies, Tom Gallant is still inspired by engineering with purpose, building community and finding family.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Recognized as One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Second Year

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, announced the company was named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Veteran Employee Profile: Spotlighting Wyatt Gaines, Bridging Service and Innovation

From an early age, Wyatt Gaines knew he wanted to serve. Growing up in a family with a proud military tradition, he admired the sense of purpose and discipline that came with wearing the uniform.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cascale Publishes Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting

Cascale's Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting aims to balance data transparency with practicality and reduce burden on manufacturers.

Latest Campaigns

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