Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Volunteering & Community

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine

Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s rural economy. For many local entrepreneurs, the path to capital and sustained growth begins with trusted community organizations like Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Awards & Rankings

Eaton Recognized for the 15th Time as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves.

Philanthropy

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

Corporate Responsibility

The Key to a Long Lifecycle: How Doug Burds Drives Circularity in HVAC

After 30 years at Trane Technologies, Doug Burds helps customers rethink replacement. Through renewal, remanufacturing and proactive service, he extends equipment life and drives circular impact across North America.

Health & Healthcare

A New Era in Schizophrenia Care: National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb Collaborate to Advance Evidence-Based Care Models

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) (NYSE: BMY) today announced a new collaboration to bridge critical gaps in schizophrenia care.

Volunteering & Community

Beyond the Grant: 14 Years of Leadership Excellence

From the heat of the fireground to the strategic demands of the command office, fire leaders must seamlessly pivot from tactical action to visionary leadership.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Modaes’ Move! Webinar Highlights EU PEF Approach for Apparel and Footwear

Cascale collaborates with Modaes’ Move! to break down EU PEF and guide Spanish brands on actionable steps for aligning with product-level environmental measurement standards.

Education & Workforce Development

Tablet to Game Day: Student Design Celebrating Black History Month Hits the Hardwood at UNC

A student design session supported by Lenovo at the Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill made its way to the Dean Smith Center, where one lucky student had their design worn by the University of North Carolina’s men’s basketball team.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Circular Design Illustrated Through Four Cisco Products

At Cisco, circular design means building sustainability into our products and packaging from the start. It’s about designing with the full life cycle in mind

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Waste Reduction Through Donation at Bath & Body Works

At Bath & Body Works, waste reduction and management play a key role in building a sustainable future.

Health & Healthcare

Testing the Future of Healthcare Wearables

Wearable devices are transforming healthcare through continuous monitoring, early detection, and personalized management of chronic diseases.

Awards & Rankings

Dial®, Snuggle®, and göt2b® Win Product of the Year™ 2026 Awards

Dial®, Snuggle®, and göt2b® brands have been named 2026 Product of the Year™ award winners. Read on for more information about the winning products and to hear from Henkel leadership on these incredible achievements.

Events

Sustainable Strategies, Guatemala Joins Inogen Alliance

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Sustainable Strategies operating throughout LATAM and based out of Guatemala.

Research & Reports

G&A Institute Issues Quick Reference Guide on VSME

G&A issues new quick reference guide on the Voluntary Standard for Small- & Medium-Sized Enterprises (VSME). The new guide is designed to help sustainability practitioners understand the new sustainability reporting framework which has been recommended by the European Commission.

Events

From Dialogue to Direction: Advancing Collective Action in BIER’s 20th Year

As BIER enters its 20th year, the Spring Roundtable in Leuven, Belgium, brought members together at a moment that feels both reflective and forward-looking.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

O...for Offsite Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Offsite construction is a model based on the prefabrication of building elements at a location other than the worksite. Instead of building on site, individual modules or components are designed and manufactured at a workshop or plant before they are transported to and assembled.

Corporate Responsibility

Baker Tilly Case Study: Senior Living Providers Overcome Talent Shortages

Several senior living providers, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, were facing significant back-office and financial leadership gaps. Many operated in rural markets where recruiting experienced accounting professionals was difficult.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

WEBINAR | Data Centers in the AI Age: How To Up Reliability, Sustainability, and Scalable Innovation

In this DP World/Trellis-hosted webinar, hear from leading industry voices across the logistics and data center space about the importance of resilient, sustainable supply chains to power the AI economy.

Philanthropy

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

Corporate Responsibility

Key Private Bank Leader Cathy O’Malley Kearney Named Chair of Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees

Cathy O’Malley Kearney, Executive Vice President and National Head of Key Private Bank, has been named Chair of the Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the foundation’s 112‑year history.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic & behavioral health conditions.

Corporate Responsibility

Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

For Third Year, Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Philanthropy

DP World Hosts VIP Hockey Experience for Salish Storm Youth Team Through Vancouver Canucks Partnership

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a VIP hockey experience for the Salish Storm youth hockey team (ages 5 to 15) from the Salish Storm Hockey Association (SSHA).

Philanthropy

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

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...