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Philanthropy

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

CBP Guidance on Tariffs: What the CAPE System Means for Importers

Billions in potential tariff refunds are moving closer to reality, but not all importers will benefit at the same time.

Environment

PSEG - Leading by Example: NJCC Upgrades Its Headquarters Through Energy Efficiency

As a nonprofit organization, NJCC understands the challenging environment small businesses face, where every dollar counts and resources must be stretched as far as they can go. This need to extend resources led NJCC to participate in our Direct Install Program.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Regulatory Changes in North America, Europe, and Australia: Key Health & Safety Updates for Multinational Employers

Health and safety regulatory frameworks continue to evolve globally as governments respond to changing workplace risks, workforce mobility, and societal expectations.

Research & Reports

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

AI & Technology

Everpure: A Bridge Too Far? AI’s Power Problem

The conversation explores the startling numbers: from wholesale electricity costs skyrocketing near data clusters and the projection that AI power demand could grow 30x by 2035, to the invisible cost of every single chatbot query.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Named to Forbes List of World’s Best Banks 2026 Ranking

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been named to Forbes list of the World's Best Banks 2026, marking the fourth year the Bank has earned the recognition.

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education Releases Free Resources To Help Educators Bring 250 Years of U.S. History Into Classrooms

Discovery Education, the edtech leader trusted by 45% of U.S. K-12 schools, today introduced a free collection of cross-curricular resources designed to help educators engage students with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence

Events

KeyBank Teammates Take the Field for Cleveland Guardians Home Opener

KeyBank’s cherished partnership with the Cleveland Guardians was on full display on Friday, April 3, as more than 200 KeyBank teammates stepped onto the field ahead of the team’s home opener, helping to hold the American flag during the pregame ceremony.

Philanthropy

Aetna Collaborates With Community Organizations To Strengthen Access to Quality Care and Essential Resources in Central Missouri

Aetna Better Health of Missouri, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced that Aetna provided a total of $35,000 in funding to two community-based organizations in central Missouri to improve access to health care and support child and family well being.

Events

SCS Global Services Names John Parker Managing Director of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity Division

John Parker has been named Managing Director of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity (EBC) Division at SCS Global Services.

Research & Reports

Entergy’s 2025 Performance Report Highlights Growth, Reliability and Customer-Driven Initiatives

Entergy today announced the publishing of its 2025 Performance Report, “Energy for a Better Future,” detailing the company’s achievements last year and the strategic priorities guiding its path forward on behalf of customers and communities.

Corporate Responsibility

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

In the modern professional landscape, the traditional office is no longer a static environment. As organizations embrace flexibility, the foundational safety protocols that once seemed robust are now revealing dangerous cracks.

Research & Reports

Social Sustainability in Sustainable Finance: From Indicators to Impact

IWBI’s Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations special report brings together the largest collection of research to date that links investments in health and well-being to measurable economic returns.

Corporate Responsibility

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Education & Workforce Development

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Volunteering & Community

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Every year on March 27th, National AI Literacy Day brings together educators, students and families to explore how to prepare learners for an AI-enabled world. At Gen, we believe helping young people understand technology is key to building a safer digital future.

Socially Responsible Investing

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

AI & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take hold across all industries, Adam Weinstein, MD, chief medical information officer for DaVita, highlights how new technological capabilities also help make the human connection more central to healthcare.

Corporate Responsibility

Rebuilding What Matters: DP World Delivers First New Home After Lirquén Fires

Just two months after wildfires destroyed homes and displaced families in Lirquen, Chile, DP World has delivered the first newly rebuilt house for an affected employee — marking a key milestone in the transition from emergency response to long-term recovery.

Socially Responsible Investing

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

On March 12, 2026, CVS Health proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of City Hall Place in Kansas City, KS, alongside our valued colleagues, local leaders, community organizations, development partners, and residents.

Energy & Infrastructure

How Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri Combines AI and Ambition to Transform Energy Efficiency at Scale

Discover how Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri’s passion for energy efficiency and drive to think big led him to help transform how thousands of buildings are managed, one algorithm at a time.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Throughout March, the Chemours Women’s Network (CWN) led initiatives that engaged employees across the globe in activities designed to elevate diverse perspectives, strengthen connections, and support a more inclusive workplace and community.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...