Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Editors Pick

"Baker Hughes Sustainability Journey"
All In, Carbon Out

Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC

Environment

a sunflower
Brightening Our Corner - August 2025

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Energy

Acculon Energy Selects Rockwell Automation and Circulor To Advance Supply Chain Transparency and Compliance in Battery Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with its partner Circulor, recently announced that it has been selected by Acculon Energy, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced battery systems, to deliver next-generation battery energy storage solutions.

Innovation & Technology

The Biomimicry Institute Announces the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort: 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Driving Climate Solutions

The Biomimicry Institute has announced the ten startups selected for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator.

Energy

Living in the Mainstream for Battery Storage

The last five years have seen a huge increase in the number of installations of battery storage systems – and an increase in financing volumes for the asset. Proximo asks a panel of industry experts whether policies and technologies are robust enough to maintain this momentum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Appoints Jon Burckin to Senior Banker in Equity Distribution

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Jon Burckin to senior business development banker on the equity distribution team.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Repeats as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Wesco is honored to again be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®.

Responsible Production & Consumption

U... for Urban Heat Island, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

There's no doubt about it: cities are mineral, and therefore sparsely planted. The consequence? They store more heat than the surrounding countryside, creating "urban heat islands". But there are ways to avoid them, and make our cities more pleasant to live in.

Innovation & Technology

Life Science Industry Trends: Navigating Complexity and Shaping the Future

Life sciences organizations continue to operate within a fast-changing environment defined by evolving capital markets, regulatory scrutiny, innovation in drug development, and shifting expectations around compliance and transparency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

More Than Lipstick: Mary Kay’s Pink Changing Lives Earns Forbes Top 10 Social Impact Spot

In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

Research, Reports & Publications

New, Interactive Dashboards Show Cocoa Farmers Continue To Benefit From Trainings Facilitated by Fairtrade

Two new, interactive dashboards allows users to explore the latest data on cocoa farming and Fairtrade's work across the chocolate sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger and French Water Partnership Amplify Global Call for Survival and Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) at UN 2026 Water Conference Preparatory Session

At the UN 2026 Water Conference Prep Meeting, Action Against Hunger and partners launched a global Call to Action to prioritize lifesaving WASH in crisis zones. With 175M in need, they urge urgent funding, protection, and political will.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Devin, Frank and Katie: The Trio Making a Positive Impact for Generations

At Henkel North America, diversity is a path to progress, innovation, and impact. Our employees and partners are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Education

Fifth Third Foundation Recognizes Students With Education Scholarships

The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

More Strength, Less Plastic

In 2023, we rolled out a multi-year development plan code-named Sugar Ray. The plan resulted in the redesign of our large format Ready To Use bottles for 30 products, including Ortho Home Defense, Bug-B-Gon, and Ortho GroundClear.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: Delivering Pathways to Sustained Prosperity

Mastercard showcases how it is advancing against its mission to power economies and empower people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers, in its 2024 Impact Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Fosters PRIDE and Purpose by Creating Equal Opportunities Across India

Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”), the world’s largest express transportation company, continues to drive inclusive entrepreneurship in India through collaboration with United Way Mumbai’s flagship initiative, Saksham.

Innovation & Technology

Security Double Standard? Young Consumers Reuse Passwords, Expect Businesses to Be Fort Knox

A new GoDaddy survey reveals a surprising paradox among younger consumers: while Gen Z and Millennials appear less concerned about protecting themselves online, they have little tolerance for businesses that fall short on security.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Farm to Fork: Transforming the Hidden Middle

Explore the often-overlooked “hidden middle” of agrifood value chains, which offers a key opportunity for global food-system transformation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duck Days of Summer Are Here: Do Good Powered by Aflac

This year, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation will award up to 15 grants of $1,500 each to Child Life programs in the U.S. that provide support to children with cancer and/or blood disorders and/or their siblings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Highlights Gender Equity in Supply Chains as Key to Building Resilient Workforces

Joleen Ong, Cascale’s senior director of brand and retailer membership, recently joined a panel at the Good Business Forum in New York to discuss how workplace strategies, particularly those focused on women, have translated into tangible business outcomes.

Environment

Celebrate World Snake Day by Bringing Back the “Lord of the Forest”

In honor of World Snake Day, International Paper and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation take a moment to recognize how forest restoration is fueling the recovery of one of America’s most iconic serpents

Environment

When Yesterday’s Trash Becomes Tomorrow’s Crisis

What happens when yesterday’s landfills become today’s problem—cracking, leaking, or resurfacing in the wake of poor maintenance or climate-driven disasters?

Education

PSEG Donates Truck for Technical School Training

We recently donated a retired PSE&G 2013 Freightliner M2106 aerial truck to Mercer County Technical Schools - mctsnj to give students real-world experience as they prepare for careers in skilled trades.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Beyond the Checklist: Building Responsible Sourcing Programs that Work

Join SCS for a complimentary webinar "Beyond the Checklist: Building Responsible Sourcing Programs that Work" on September 10, 2025 to learn how industry leaders such as Starbucks, Ferrero, and Driscoll’s have advanced their sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

Health & Healthcare

Got Their Backs: How Medtronic Brings Spine Surgeries to Kids

The volunteer teams typically take two to four mission trips every year. Three missions are planned for 2025. Each trip involves prepping, packing, shipping and setting up an entire, functioning operating room in another country — roughly 30 bins of precision medical equipment.

Environment

Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Insights From the Field

With hurricane season ramping up and severe weather events becoming more frequent, businesses across sectors face increasing pressure to proactively prepare for potential disruption.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. 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...
  3. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  8. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  9. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  10. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  11. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  12. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  15. 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...