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Green Infrastructure

Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator To Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced it has joined the 100+ Accelerator, the award-winning global platform dedicated to scaling sustainable innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safe Pathways to Schools Project Launches in Porto Alegre, Brazil With FedEx Support

Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 globally. In Porto Alegre, Brazil, traffic-related fatalities have surged, with 84 people losing their lives in 2024, the highest rate in seven years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mondelēz International Expands Sustainable Futures Portfolio Aiming To Accelerate Scalable Climate and Community Initiatives

New investments span regenerative agriculture, inclusive financing, and circular packaging ambitions through innovative technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Up Hope: How Yum! and KFC South Africa Are Tackling World Hunger One Meal at a Time

May 28 was World Hunger Day, an observance supporting efforts to address food insecurity around the world. Feeding communities is foundational to the way Yum! Serves Up Good everyday

Events, Media & Communications

Global Inclusive Growth Summit: The New Global Consumer

The global middle class is growing — and the next billion consumers will shape the next decade of markets, movements, and innovation. This session dives into who they are, where they live, how old they are, and what they’re spending on.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Canadians Pulling Together To Fight Avoidable Blindness

The roar of planes was not the only sound echoing across the tarmac this year as Orbis Canada's 15th annual Plane Pull for Sight campaign took flight!

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands Publishes New Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report

Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) published its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across the Company’s Good priorities of People, Food and Planet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Teva Recognized Among TIME and Statista’s 2025 World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Teva is proud to be included in the 2025 TIME and Statista list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, a recognition that underscores our commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable world.

Green Infrastructure

Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator To Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced it has joined the 100+ Accelerator, the award-winning global platform dedicated to scaling sustainable innovation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Social Impact Investors: How Grady Crosby of Northwestern Mutual Is Helping To Create Affordable Housing

Grady Crosby is responsible for developing strategies and driving the overall execution of Northwestern Mutual's community impact and sustainability programs.

Environment

Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating California’s Climate Accountability Package (CCAP)

Passed in 2023, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261) were viewed as groundbreaking legislation in the United States and around the world.

Innovation & Technology

How a Growth Mindset Sparks Innovation for Electrification Engineer Noah Lopez

Learn how a growth mindset fosters innovation for electrification expert Noah Lopez, helping him move Trane Technologies forward to an electrified future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Safe Pathways to Schools Project Launches in Porto Alegre, Brazil With FedEx Support

Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 globally. In Porto Alegre, Brazil, traffic-related fatalities have surged, with 84 people losing their lives in 2024, the highest rate in seven years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As Texas’s First Responders Search for Flood Survivors, Direct Relief Commits $50,000 in Emergency Funds

As search and rescue operations continue following the catastrophic flooding in central Texas, Direct Relief has announced $50,000 to support the rapid deployment of emergency medical supplies and operating funds to impacted communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $47 Million of Financing for Affordable Multifamily Housing in California

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $32 million tax-exempt construction loan and a $15 million taxable construction loan to finance the new construction El Camino Commons, an affordable multifamily housing property in Oceanside, California.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Love Language

“I wanted to do something I was passionate about that spoke to me.”

Paul Malone only recently discovered how prophetic his own words were.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized by CDP as a Leader for Climate Change and Water Security

Lenovo announced it has been recognized as a leader for climate change (A) and water security (A-) by the global environment non-profit CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project).

Environment

LA Galaxy Teams Up With Heal the Bay, Goodr, and Freeway Insurance for Venice Beach Cleanup in Honor of Plastic Free July

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, AEG’s LA Galaxy partnered with Heal the Bay, Goodr, and Freeway Insurance to host a large-scale beach cleanup at Venice Beach in celebration of Plastic Free July.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Trust & Safety

GoDaddy believes in the importance of freedom of speech, but we also recognize the importance of addressing harmful content in a manner designed to protect our community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Recognized as One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights and Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included on Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list by Corporate Knights for a fourth consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Bank Survey Looks at Small Business Stressors, AI and Succession Plans

U.S. Bank released its third Small Business Perspective survey report, revealing how owners across the country are responding to an environment defined by rapid change. The nationwide survey of 1,000 small business owners explored how they are navigating challenges ranging from

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Legacy in Motion: Zach F.’s Journey at Cummins

Zach F.’s journey at Cummins is more than just a job—it’s a family tradition. As a third-generation Cummins employee, his career is built on a foundation of legacy, leadership, and passion for innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Six Months After the Los Angeles Fires: Direct Relief’s Commitment to Long-Term Recovery

Direct Relief delivered $12.7M+ in medical and financial aid during its 6-month LA wildfire response. The report shows the shift from immediate response to long-term recovery, focusing on health access, mental health support, and housing stability for affected fire victims.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

J.D. Power Recognizes Fifth Third as No. 1 for Banking Mobile App User Satisfaction Among Regional Banks

J.D. Power today recognizes Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) as America’s best mobile banking app experience among regional banks as part of its 2025 U.S. Banking Mobile App Satisfaction StudySM. Study respondents also rate Fifth Third No. 1 for Visual Appeal.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power She Brings: Entergy Texas Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

At Entergy Texas, women engineers are helping power communities, strengthen the power grid, and shape a more resilient energy future. Whether they are designing systems or leading complex projects these women play a critical role in the energy industry.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Appoints Inchcape As Distributor in Kenya

CNH brand, New Holland, has announced that INCHCAPE KENYA has been appointed as its official distributor in Kenya with the priority of providing the best service to its customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Frank's Team Shows They Care During His Time of Need

Frank's teammates really stepped up during his time of need and showed they genuinely care about him. That’s the DaVita Difference.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cyclones, Salinity, and the Fight to Save Farming in Bangladesh

Cyclones and rising salinity are threatening farms in coastal Bangladesh — but local communities are fighting back with innovative, climate-smart solutions. Discover how resilience is taking root.

Events, Media & Communications

Upcoming Tire Emissions Research Conference To Showcase Global Research, Supported by the Tire Industry Project in Collaboration With MIT

Registration is now open for the Tire Emissions Research Conference 2025, a leading tire sector sustainability conference. This year’s conference will take place at MIT’s Samberg Conference Centre in Boston from September 3 - 4, 2025.

Research, Reports & Publications

Innovating for Impact: Covia’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Highlights and Accomplishments

Covia’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the past year, which was shaped by purpose, innovation, and a deep commitment to creating lasting value for our customers, communities, and the environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cayuga Milk Ingredients Debuts Consumer Goods Plant as Part of $270 Million Expansion of New York State Facility

Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI), in collaboration with Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, announces the grand opening of CMI’s expanded facility in Auburn, Cayuga County as part of a two-phase, multimillion-dollar expansion

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Boldness and Forward Motion: Meet Andre Russell

If you ask Andre Russell what keeps him going after nearly two decades at GoDaddy, you might expect a standard answer. But Andre doesn’t do “standard.”

Latest Campaigns

  1. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 2025 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...
  6. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  7. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  11. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  15. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...