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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Foundation Supports Local Communities With $16.5 Million in Grants

The U.S. Bank Foundation recently distributed more than $16.5 million in grants to 500-plus nonprofits, with plans to continue giving throughout the year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DP World Expands Dominican Republic Operations With ESG-Driven Special Economic Zone

For over two decades, DP World has been at the forefront of trade facilitation and logistics excellence in the Dominican Republic.

Innovation & Technology

How User Personas Accelerate Gen-AI Adoption

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more widely available, organizations face a new challenge: not just deploying these tools, but effectively supporting users based on their individual readiness and ambition.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers 2025 Named for USA and Canada

The 100 leading Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) in the United States and Canada for 2025 are released today.

Environment

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate Change

Our approach to climate change is comprehensive, interconnecting our goals across areas like responsible sourcing, social sustainability, and human rights.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Team Members Inspire Creativity and Environmental Stewardship in Children Through Nature Art

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has helped bring the beauty of nature and the power of creativity to children from care homes in the Greater Tokyo Area.

Research, Reports & Publications

New 3BL Report Reveals Sustainability Silence Is Eroding Consumer Trust

As political and legal scrutiny mounts in the U.S., many companies are scaling back public communication around their sustainability efforts. But according to new research from 3BL, the real risk isn’t saying too much, it’s saying nothing at all.

Education

Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education: Key Takeaways From the 2025 ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, partnered with Beyond Benign at the 29th Annual American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference to raise awareness of the importance of green chemistry education.

Innovation & Technology

From Organized to Optimized — How Smart Data Unlocks the Next Era of AI-Enhanced Design

Artificial intelligence is transforming electronic design workflows—but not evenly. While some teams are racing ahead with AI-powered optimization, others remain stuck in the trenches, struggling to find the right version of a file or understand how a reused IP block is behaving

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Play It Forward: A Musical Mission

Guitarists for Good, a nonprofit that provides free instruments to homeless shelters and nonprofits serving people experiencing housing insecurity, continues to share the love of music.

Innovation & Technology

The Szczerba Group: How a Wilmington Duo Turned Their Real Estate Vision into Reality

Throughout my time at GoDaddy, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some pretty remarkable entrepreneurs. I’ve heard stories of passion-driven leaps of faith, unexpected pivots, creative problem-solving and the kind of perseverance that turns ideas into something meaningful.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Global Volunteerism During 19th Annual Impact Days

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Annual Impact Days

Research, Reports & Publications

Tork Achieves Milestone in Data-Driven Cleaning Technology Reaching More Than One Billion People Traveling Through Connected Buildings

Tork, an Essity brand, has achieved a significant milestone with an estimated 1.2 billion people in 2024 traveling through buildings that use the Tork Vision Cleaning data-driven cleaning technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Famine Is Unfolding in Gaza As Acute Malnutrition Surges: Over 20,000 Children Hospitalized

The latest data from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirms the worst-case scenario in Gaza: famine indicator thresholds have been reached in most of the Gaza Strip.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Launches Glass Recycling Program in Puerto Rico To Reduce Waste From Hospitality Sector

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has partnered with recycling company, Reciclaje del Norte, and the Municipality of Cataño, to launch a glass recycling program for businesses in the area surrounding its BACARDĺ rum distillery in Puerto Rico.

Environment

PSEG Recognized as a Monarch Conservation Partner by the University of Illinois Chicago

From powering our customers’ homes to supporting pollinators that live in our rights-of-way, we’re always proud to help brighten our communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank and the Buffalo Sabres Announce 10-Year Extension of Arena Naming Rights Deal

KeyBank nd the Buffalo Sabres today announced a 10-year extension of their arena naming rights deal. The contract, which is set to begin in 2026-27, will keep the KeyBank Center name in place through the 2035-36 season.KeyBank is the official and exclusive bank of the Sabres.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wired for the Future: Announcing Southwire's 2024 Sustainability Report

Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our company, we are pleased to mark the occasion with our annual sustainability report.

Green Infrastructure

CNH Joins the Ecosystem of the Buenos Aires Innovation Park

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, announced a partnership with the Innovation Park of the City of Buenos Aires, a technological, educational and scientific hub that promotes collaboration between companies, startups, universities and research centers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Tri Team Rallies to Raise Over $16,000 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at 2025 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon

AEG employees came together to make every mile count at the 2025 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, raising more than $16,000 in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The funds will help advance research and treatment for children fighting cancer

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Supports Texas Flood Communities With Food and Response

Sysco stands with Texas Hill Country. Over the July 4th weekend, catastrophic flooding swept through the region, devastating Kerr County and surrounding areas. There has been tragic loss of life, families displaced, and communities forever changed.

Environment

Resilient Aquatic Strategies: Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance

New White Paper from Tandem Global, Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation - Resilient Aquatic Strategies: Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Jade Mahuzier

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change,

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Data Featured in 2025 Site Selection Sustainability Rankings

Which countries, states, and metros are leading the green economy?
CSRHub's ESG data played a key role in Site Selection Magazine’s 2025 rankings of the world’s most sustainable locations. Explore the top 10 regions shaping a greener future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating National Soccer Day With Henkel

Happy National Soccer Day! Today, July 28, is recognized across the United States as a celebration of the sport and its players, coaches, and fans. Henkel is an Official Sponsor of U.S. Soccer, and we are proud to celebrate alongside our partners.

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