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Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Thermal Management System Reduces Energy Consumption for Global Healthcare Company

When Organon, a global pharmaceutical company focused on women's health, sought a heating and cooling solution to meet their 2035 net zero goals, they found the answer with Trane.

Health & Healthcare

Global Momentum Surges for LEED + WELL Streamlined Certification Process, Reaching Nearly 250 Million Square Feet of Project Space

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced rapid uptake of the streamlined pathway for projects that pursue both LEED and WELL certification.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Celebrating 50 Years of Traditional Medicinals by Honoring Our Co-Founder and the Herbal Wisdom Behind Our Most Beloved Blends

As we reflect on 50 years of herbal wellness, we sat down with co-founder Rosemary Gladstar to revisit the roots of Traditional Medicinals, and the intuitive, joyful process that brought our iconic teas to life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taco Bell Foundation Marks 10 Years of Dream-Fueling With Record $14M Live Más Scholarship Awards

Cheers to 10 years of fueling dreams! The Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship is celebrating a decade of impact with its largest award yet—$14 million to passionate young changemakers across the U.S., including a record $4.5 million for Taco Bell team members.

Health & Healthcare

Bravery Over Bladder: Former Marine Tackles Taboo Topic

In this episode of the Medtronic Open Book series, Latimore unabashedly shares more about his life and long journey to finding some relief from his overactive bladder symptoms.

Events, Media & Communications

Sofidel Finalizes the Acquisition of Royal Paper’s Assets in the United States, Further Strengthening Its Position in the North American Market

Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, is pleased to announce it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”)

Health & Healthcare

Teva 2024 Healthy Future Report: Advancing Innovation and Collaboration

Improving access to medicines and healthcare requires a continued effort to develop new evidence-based solutions that address unmet needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coach Foundation Announces Bold $20M Investment, Doubling Down on Its Commitment to Empower the Next Generation

The Coach Foundation announces a transformative $20M investment to advance opportunities for under-resourced young people who have the courage to make their dreams a reality

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Growing Investment Opportunity in Agriculture

From drought-resilient seeds to smarter irrigation and climate-informed risk tools, agricultural adaptation strategies are here. What’s missing? Capital.
Read how a well-developed adaptation lens can help investors unlock value, reduce volatility, and drive long-term returns.

Education

Regions Tradition Reality Check

By day, Jim Watts is a leader on the Regions Consumer Risk Services Team. But Thursday morning, he was delivering some truth bombs to students from Wenonah High’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.

Energy

SLB Introduces Sequestri Carbon Storage Solutions

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today launched Sequestri™ carbon storage solutions — a comprehensive portfolio of technologies and services for accelerating safer and more economic carbon storage projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WSLA Alumnae Group Announces New Board Officers and Opens Applications for Three Additional Board Members

The WSLA Alumnae Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of two officers who will play pivotal roles in strengthening and advancing the organization’s mission to support, elevate, and connect women sustainability leaders.

Education

New Summer Professional Development Resources From Discovery Education Help Prepare Educators for Back-to-School Success

Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, now offers a new collection of summer professional development resources that help prepare educators nationwide for back-to-school success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Hosts Roundtable at Reuters Supply Chain USA in Chicago

At the recent Reuters Supply Chain USA event in Chicago, hundreds of manufacturing and consumer goods stakeholders convened under the theme “Navigate Complexity in an Era of Uncertainty.”

Environment

Veolia and City of Sapulpa Partner for World-Class Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Security

Veolia North America, the leading environmental services company in the United States, has finalized an agreement with the City of Sapulpa to operate and maintain the community's wastewater treatment facilities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Boehringer Ingelheim Argentina Collaborates To Bring Digital Healthcare Solutions to Remote Communities

From paper to pixels, Boehringer Ingelheim is partnering with doctors to bring digital healthcare solutions to remote communities in Argentina, improving the quality and follow-up of medical records to transform patient consultations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Striving for Sustainability at Cisco: Meet Christopher

After years in services and business development, Christopher Weiland charted a new path — applying his technology expertise to drive sustainability innovation at Cisco.

Energy

Baker Hughes’ Sustainability Solutions Center in Malaysia Provides Centralized Support for Global Customers and Operations

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, on Monday marked the advancements of its Sustainability Solutions Center in Kuala Lumpur, a unique, central resource providing and verifying environmental, social and governance (ESG) data of the company’s products and services

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours Appoints Industry Vet Nathan Blom As Vice President of Liquid Cooling Growth Portfolio

Chemours , a global chemistry company that delivers application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ biggest challenges, recently announced the appointment of Nathan Blom as Vice President of its liquid cooling portfolio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Celebrates the LGBTQIA + Community at the 2025 LA Pride Parade

To celebrate the power of connection, more than 50 employees from AEG and its Southern California business divisions including AXS, AEG Presents, Crypto.com Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy, LA Kings, marched alongside the company’s float

Diversity & Inclusion

A Shared Bond, a Love for the Game

Two days ago, Lulu Gribbin was a participant in the Regions Tradition’s celebrity pro-am. As SEC football and basketball coaches arrived at the 17th tee, they wanted to share a moment with the Mountain Brook teenager, who showed off her driving abilities with each new foursome.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tennessee Recognizes Knoxville Terminal With Top Safety Award

Marathon Petroleum’s Knoxville asphalt terminal has been recognized with its first Volunteer STAR Award by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA), the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health.

Events, Media & Communications

New Partnership Between 3BL and Women in Sustainability Leadership

3BL, a communications technology company helping organizations transform impact and sustainability programs into a business advantage, announced today a partnership with WSLA, the nonprofit behind the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Roger Effect: How One Refugee Father Transformed His Family and Community

Fleeing Congo with nothing, Roger Okuna arrived at a Ugandan refugee camp desperate to feed his family. Today, he's a thriving farmer, community leader, and champion for change. Most importantly, he is embracing his role as an informed and involved father.

Research, Reports & Publications

Hershey Releases 2024 Responsible Business Report

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) released its 2024 Responsible Business Report, providing an update on the company's progress towards business resilience.

Latest Campaigns

  1. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...