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Diversity & Inclusion

Reflection and Recognition: Meet Julia Liu

One of our key priorities this year has been to increase membership and host events that cater to time zones more friendly to our APAC members. I've had members in Asia frequently reach out, asking if we were planning to host any of our events at a more convenient time for them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Gives Families a College Savings Head Start for “Fifth Third Day”

More than 80 newborns across metro Detroit and southwest Florida entered the world on Saturday with a leg up for future financial success, thanks to a partnership between Fifth Third, the Gift of College and participating local hospitals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Highlights Power of Collaboration at Best of Bangladesh Amsterdam Event

Carolina van Loenen, director of stakeholder engagement at Cascale, recently participated in the “Best of Bangladesh” event in Amsterdam.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Corp. Supports Women's Tech Event to Empower High School Girls to Shape the Future of Tech

Earlier this week, members of the Whirlpool Corp. Global IT team volunteered and participated in an IT career panel at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) GET-IT Connection Summit and empowered high school girls to shape the future of tech!

Events, Media & Communications

Breaking Mental Health Barriers: Kate Spade and Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Unite at Coppin State

Last week, kate spade new york, in partnership with the Boris Lawerence Henson Foundation, celebrated the launch of the 4th SheCare Wellness Pod at Coppin State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours and Navin Fluorine Announce Agreement to Manufacture New Liquid Cooling Product as a Part of Chemours Expanded Liquid Cooling Venture

Recently, Chemours, a global chemistry company, announced a strategic agreement with Navin Fluorine International Limited (Navin Fluorine) to manufacture its Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Minimizes Harm of Cholera Outbreaks in Sudan

Over 300,000 people in Kosti, White Nile were at risk of cholera in March 2025. Action Against Hunger to swift action to reduce suspected cases with targeted water, sanitation, and health interventions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Spot the Aflac Duck in Two New Commercials

The Aflac Duck has been a beloved icon for 25 years, consistently making a big splash in commercials with its quirky personality and memorable quacks. With each new ad, the Aflac Duck charms audiences and reinforces — with a friendly, fun twist — the company’s message.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Offers $150,000 Grant Funding Opportunity To Support Nonprofits in Ohio and Kentucky

Duke Energy and its foundation today announced a $150,000 grant funding opportunity for southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky nonprofit organizations that address the region’s workforce development training needs.

Health & Healthcare

A Second Chance at a Second Chance: Rick Searches for a Kidney Transplant

For more than a decade, Rick Mendoza had been fully enjoying his kidney transplant. From hikes to mowing the lawn to attending his daughter's school and sporting events, his transplant let him experience all of the simple pleasures in life.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation Awarded 2025 Gold Halo Award

Albertsons Companies, in collaboration with Albertsons Companies Foundation, has received a 2025 Gold Halo Award, presented by Engage for Good, for its collaboration on SummerEBT.org.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount VetNet Writes Letters of Gratitude for Service Members During Bring Your Kids To Work Day!

On Thursday, April 24th, Paramount VetNet participated in Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the Paramount offices in Times Square. The event welcomed children to a variety of informal activities that included a movie screening, shadowing roles and community impact opportunities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees Fight Food Insecurity and Support Communities on Annual “Fifth Third Day”

Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 19,000 employees celebrated the annual “Fifth Third Day” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity within their local communities across the Bank’s 11-state footprint.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Yum!’s Packaging Has the Potential To Save Money and the Environment

KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell are giving their packaging a second life in support of parent company Yum!’s commitment to making its consumer-facing packaging more reusable, recyclable or compostable.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Inogen Alliance Associates CDG Environmental and Tonkin + Taylor Shortlisted for Environment Analyst Sustainability Awards

Inogen Alliance Associates CDG Environmental Advisors in Costa Rica and Tonkin + Taylor in New Zealand have been shortlisted for Environment Analyst (EA) Sustainability Award Categories.

Innovation & Technology

My Green Lab Launches ACT Ecolabel 2.0: Setting the Global Standard for Sustainable Laboratory Products

My Green Lab proudly launches the ACT Ecolabel 2.0 program, an enhanced version of the only third-party verified ecolabel for laboratory products.

Innovation & Technology

Benefits of Power BI Dashboards for EHS Data Analysis

Power BI’s powerful trend analysis features allow EHS teams to track key metrics over time, including quantitative data such as injury/incident rates (DART, TRIR, LWDC, etc.) and qualitative results from compliance audits, as well as spatial data.

Innovation & Technology

How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability

Every April, Earth Day arrives in full color – parks buzzing with volunteers, corporate campuses dotted with tree-planting events, and social feeds flooded with stunning shots of mountains, oceans, and forests.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Keeper. The Preserver. The Archivist.

If you’ve ever had the privilege of visiting Lori and the Cummins Heritage Center, you know that Lori has a special way of taking you along with her into Cummins' past.

Events, Media & Communications

Don’t Fear the New ESG Acronym: XBRL Makes Reporting Better and Easier

Amid the decisions in Europe on corporate sustainability reporting, one requirement has not received much attention: companies submitting a ESRS report to comply with the EU’s CSRD will need to “tag” each disclosure using a digital language known as XBRL.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cisco Refresh: Where Purpose Meets Partner Profitability, Beyond Earth Day

At Cisco, sustainability is not just a once-a-year commitment – it’s a part of how we help partners in their efforts to make more sustainable, cost-effective decisions every day.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale and Worldly Release New Policy Deep Dive on APAC Corporate Sustainability and Supply Chain Regulation

Cascale and Worldly today released a new policy deep dive: Navigating Regulation and Building Resilience: Key Trends in Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility for APAC in 2025.

Environment

DP World Champions Marine Biodiversity With Long-Term Monitoring Program in Brazil

In a powerful demonstration of how industrial growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand, DP World has been recognized at Brazil’s Federal Environmental Licensing Forum for its long-running Aquatic Fauna Monitoring Program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIL Secures $45 Million Credit Line Led by KeyBank To Expand National Footprint in Disability Housing Development

The Corporation for Independent Living, a nonprofit developer committed to creating community-based housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, behavioral health conditions has secured a $45 million line of credit with KeyBank.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Case Study: Enterprise Shared Services Office Established for Higher Education System

A large higher education system located in the Midwest comprised of multiple institutions, colleges and universities. Serving hundreds of thousands of students annually, the system plays a pivotal role in the state’s educational landscape.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  10. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  11. 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...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  13. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  14. 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...
  15. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...