Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption | Tetra Pak

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.
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Energy

Green Mountain Energy and Treehouse Partner to Offer Customers Affordable Option for EV Charger Installation

Green Mountain Energy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

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Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

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Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering Communities, One Drop at a Time

Water is something many of us take for granted. We turn on the faucet, and it’s there—clean, safe, and ready to use. But for 2.2 billion people worldwide, access to safe water is anything but certain.

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Events, Media & Communications

The Evolving Sustainability Workforce: What’s Changing and How Companies Can Adapt

In the latest episode of What the...?, 3BL takes an in-depth look at how Gen Z’s evolving expectations are reshaping the workforce, and how companies can adapt to attract and retain this new generation of professionals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

No Time To Waste for Women To Shape a Better World

After she had her first child and came back to work, my then-colleague Amy Orr (now of Boston Common), shared with me an interesting observation: she was getting more done at work, and with more impact.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$20 Million Investment From KeyBank Bolsters New Affordable Housing Initiative in Cleveland

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, Cleveland City Council and the Cleveland office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Cleveland) announced details of a major new initiative to address the affordable housing crisis facing Cleveland residents.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Baker Tilly Case Study: Transforming Global Manufacturing Operations for Sustainable Growth

The company is a global leader in food manufacturing, originally serving a small customer base with limited product offerings. Over time, the company expanded its reach to serve thousands of customers across multiple continents

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Water Council Expands Water Stewardship Programming

The Water Council announced an expansion today of its groundbreaking water stewardship verification program, WAVE.

WAVE: Action will help organizations set targets that directly mitigate highest priority water risks and address shared challenges and opportunities.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Secured Card Broadens Economic Access for 48,000+ Customers, and Counting

Today, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) graduated another 3,900 customers through its Fifth Third Secured Card program, which has now helped more than 48,000 customers boost their credit scores and bolster their financial stability since its inception in 2019.

Green Infrastructure

CDL Unveils EcoTrain and MicroForest Launched by Singapore’s President: Advancing Urban Sustainability Through Innovation and Nature-Based Solutions

City Developments Limited (CDL) has launched two pioneering initiatives on 10 March 2025, the CDL EcoTrain and CDL Microforest, at City Square Mall, Singapore’s first eco retail complex.

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Health & Healthcare

Award-winning Digital Outreach Reminded Virginians To Renew Their Medicaid Coverage

Cover VA, a division of the Virginia Department of Medicaid Assistance Services (DMAS), connects eligible Virginians to high-quality, affordable health insurance.

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Innovation & Technology

CASE Takes On 100 Horsepower Segment With New Wheel Loader

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment, is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders, with the launch of the 421G. With an operating weight of 8,970kg, the machine has been designed to work with a 1.5m³ standard bucket, or a 1.7m³ light material bucket.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A: SAP CSO’s Guidance on New ESG Reporting Standards

As an influx of new ESG reporting standards come into play, companies shouldn’t lose sight of what reporting standards are trying to achieve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

California United Ways Receive $1 Million From Wells Fargo To Accelerate Financial Empowerment

$1 million donation from Wells Fargo to United Ways of California will support financial empowerment and community resiliency programming at 12 United Ways covering more than 30 California counties.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Proposed Changes to CSRD Via the EU Omnibus

The EU is revising CSRD regulations, impacting sustainability reporting for businesses. CSRHub’s CSRD Readiness Calculator helps companies assess compliance and prepare for upcoming ESG requirements. Learn more about these proposed changes and how they affect you.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leadership for a Changing World: The Role of Women and Diversity in EHS & Sustainability

In the field of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S), diversity is not just beneficial; it is essential for creating policies that protect both people and the planet.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This KFC D&T People & Culture Business Partner Has a Fully Baked Side Hustle

Growing up, Kayla Johnson loved baking with her mom, but in 2020, her hobby transformed into a full-fledged business. Like others during the pandemic, the KFC Digital & Technology (D&T) People & Culture business partner found comfort in watching baking shows.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

US College Students: ‘We Can’t Afford More National Debt’

As the President and Congress face critical fiscal policy decisions, college students across America are raising their voices to find solutions to the $36 trillion and rising national debt.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Anchorage Community Land Trust (ACLT) Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank for a Shared Commercial Kitchen Incubator

Anchorage Community Land Trust (ACLT) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to launch the programming and operations of a new shared commercial kitchen facility in the Mountain View neighborhood of Anchorage.

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Research, Reports & Publications

TCS and Toronto Metropolitan University Release Report on Urgent Need for New Skills in AI Era for Canadian Workforce

Tata Consultancy Services , a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has issued a report on closing the digital divide in Canada by ensuring jobseekers have the skills needed to succeed in a business world being transformed by AI.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Growth Fund

This scholarship program has fueled the educational dreams of 20,000-plus students. Learn how Regions and a bank associate are supporting its mission.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Joins Joint Call To Protect Corporate Due Diligence in Response to EU Omnibus Proposal

Cascale, alongside six other leading sustainability organizations—amfori, Ethical Trade Norway, ETI Sweden, Fair Labor Association, Fair Wear, and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partner With Make-a-Wish Foundation To Fulfill a Young Fan’s Dream

In partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation, AEG’s LA Kings made a lifelong dream come true for 12-year-old Joshua Bauer-Mesa by welcoming him as an honorary member of the team.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Honored by Fast Company as One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader creating a future where every life is well nourished, today was named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, honored alongside corporate leaders such as Waymo and Nvidia. 

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2024 IWBI Awards Celebrate Global Corporate Champions for Health and Well-Being Achievements

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced the winners of the annual 2024 IWBI Organizational Awards.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Online Recycling Platform, hubbIT, Recognized With Georgia State University Marketing Award

We’re thrilled to announce that our online trading platform, hubbIT, was recognized as a finalist in Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business’ 2025 Marketing Awards for Excellence in Innovation.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Scotts Miracle-Gro Creates New Line With Recyclable, Paper Bag

Packaging lawn products like seeds sustainably can be a challenge. Bags have to be very durable, watertight, and airtight to protect the seeds until they’re ready to be dropped on the ground to grow.

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