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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

6 Questions for 6 Billion Square Feet: A Conversation With IWBI’s President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon

Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more than 6 billion square feet (557.4 million square meters) of real estate

Environment

BONUS: Best-In-Class Landfill Design: A Case Study

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments Are Driving Impact at Scale

In 1997, the Cisco Foundation was established by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. to help address basic human needs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past 27 years, that localized support has grown to a global mission across multiple areas of need.

Environment

The Role of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – Part 1

Biodiversity is life on earth as we know it. From our genetics and bacteria to entire ecosystems of forests and coral reefs, biodiversity is critical to all aspects of life. From food and water, to medicine, to climate stability.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Inclusive Growth Summit: Europe’s Global Growth Strategy

Through its Global Gateway initiative and expanding network of partnerships, Europe is making a strategic bet on inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Celebrate Opening of First Rhode Island Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, has opened the new Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local teens and children the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

DP World Marks a Decade of Community Resilience and Sustainable Impact

DP World has released its comprehensive Community Resilience Report, highlighting ten years (2014-2024) of transformative impact through sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

Only 1 in 5 Public Restrooms Meet Hygiene, Cleanliness Expectations, New Tork Survey Finds

Tork announced findings of a global survey of restroom users and cleaning staff that explores attitudes toward hygiene in public restrooms, the hygiene barriers that users encounter, the challenges cleaners face and the consequences of a poor restroom experience.

Environment

At the Heart of Giant Anteater Conservation Is a Medical Device

Some of the knuckle-walking, bushy-tailed, ant-slurping giant anteaters of Brazil have another fascinating trait: they’re implanted with Medtronic heart monitors.

Environment

Endangered Species Awareness Campaign Welcomes Pygmy-Owl

The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl is the latest animal in the LG Endangered Species Series campaign, which highlights vulnerable species selected by the community. This threatened bird is now being featured on LG’s 3D anamorphic billboard in Times Square.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Donates $30,000 To Aid Flood Recovery Efforts in Central Texas

To provide critical support to our neighboring communities, Entergy Texas is donating $30,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to aid recovery efforts following the Central Texas floods.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Reliance Rallied 13,700 Teammates — and Smashed Every CSR Benchmark in Just 7 Weeks – a Case Study

**7 weeks. 13,700 teammates.**
**83 % participation and \$1 M+ raised for community causes** 

All powered by a lean CSR crew and Realized Worth’s launch playbook .

Ready to see how Reliance shattered every benchmark? **Grab the case study and steal the blueprint.**

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Reporting Adapts to Changing Political Environment

G&A has been publishing annual research on trends in corporate sustainability reporting since 2012 and we are currently analyzing 2024 trends for our next report (to be issued later this year).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How the Logistics Industry Is Unlocking Youth Employment Opportunities in South Africa

With South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sitting at a staggering 62.4%, finding sustainable job opportunities for young people has become an urgent national priority.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru Loves To Help

By bringing activities, equipment, and passion for the game of soccer to Philadelphia and the surrounding communities, Subaru and the Union are partnering to provide opportunities for everyone to experience the greatness of soccer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Behind the Scenes Look Into How Logitech Designs for Sustainability

When you buy a product, what do you care most about? Maybe it’s how it feels in your hands, how long it lasts, or how it looks. But what if you bought products from a company that considers how materials affect the environment?

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Chris, Marketing Operations Lead Strategist

People on the island find it hard to believe Principal® and Principal® Foundation offer such generous matching/volunteer reward programs. I max out my volunteer rewards dollars every year and contribute those funds to nonprofits on Fort Myers Beach.

Health & Healthcare

A Night of Hope: Advancing the Mission of The Children's Inn at NIH

As a long-standing partner of The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Leidos proudly served as a platinum sponsor of this year’s annual gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing care, comfort, and discovery for children and families

Environment

Sustainability Concepts Defined

Sustainability is a concept influencing future developments; however, some of its terminology can be confusing or misused, which can result in misunderstandings.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nielsen Celebrates 2025 Global Volunteer Month and Earth Day

Throughout the month of April, Nielsen employees celebrated Global Volunteer Month with volunteering and environmental activities, culminating with our twelfth annual Earth Day call-to-action on April 24th, 2025.

Research, Reports & Publications

Inogen Alliance Experts Contribute to Environment Analyst Europe in Focus Industry Report

Inogen Alliance had four Associate experts contribute to an insight report by Environment Analyst – Europe in Focus, drivers, opportunities and challenges in the environmental and sustainability consulting sector in Northern Europe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Pulls Together To Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Aflac employees displayed 15 tons of heart when they took part in Curing Kids Cancer’s 12th annual Fire Truck Pull held in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, to raise funds to support the Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer Clinic at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital — Midlands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Celebrates New, Full-Service Branch in Detroit’s Belmont Neighborhood With Three $10,000 Donations to Local Non-Profits

KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Detroit’s Belmont neighborhood. The new branch is located at 1900 East 8 Mile Road and several leaders from KeyBank and the Detroit community attended the celebration.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Igniting the Power of Mission-Driven Work: Julia Santosuosso of Mary Kay Inc. Makes the DSN “40 Under 40” List

Direct Selling News just dropped its annual 40 Under 40 list, and it’s packed with bold talent shaking up the industry. These game-changers - from marketing mavericks to product powerhouses - aren’t just keeping up with the trends; they’re setting them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving Safety Excellence: Covia’s TRIR Progress and Initiatives

At Covia, safety is more than a priority—it is a core value deeply embedded in every aspect of our operations. From our plants to our offices, we are committed to protecting the well-being of our team members, customers, partners, and communities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  3. Antea Group Brand
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  4. 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...
  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  6. 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...
  7. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. Policy and Advocacy
    Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute
  10. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  11. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  12. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  13. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  14. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  15. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...