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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Congratulations to First Quarter 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest Winners

If the winners of the most recent Regions Riding Forward Scholarships are any indication, the young people of today definitely have something to say to the world, especially when it comes to recognizing those who have been the inspiration behind their achievements and dreams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beat the Heat Day Provides Relief From High Summer Temperatures

Just in time for the peak of summer activities, Entergy Mississippi is contributing $628,000 to help older adults and customers with disabilities with their bills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins 5 Design Awards From Red Dot for 2025

Logitech has continued to demonstrate its excellence in product design by once again earning recognition from the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards with five wins across various categories.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Glamour: Making Sustainability More Than a Moment

In the latest blog, Cascale’s VP Communications & Marketing Lee Green reflects on the powerful role events play in driving meaningful change across our industry.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Navigating Automotive Supply Chain Disruption: Insights From DP World’s David D’Annunzio

In a recent interview at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, David D'Annunzio, Global Vice President and Automotive Vertical Leader at DP World, sat down with Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton to share critical insights on the ever-evolving automotive supply chain landscape.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Becomes First Bank To Offer Free Wills to All Customers

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to offer free wills to every customer, through an exclusive partnership with Trust & Will, the leading digital estate planning platform in the U.S.

Innovation & Technology

Zoom Cares: Making Every Minute Count, New Humanitarian Grant to CARE

As part of their ongoing efforts to support those in need, Zoom Cares, the social impact arm of Zoom, announced $225,000 in grant funding to CARE, one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations.

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

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

With MCAP, Manufacturers Get a Boost in CO2 Reduction Potential

In the latest blog, Cascale’s Senior Director of the Decarbonization Program, Joyce Tsoi shares how the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) is driving collective action at scale and underscores the urgent need to support manufacturers.

Education

Texas’ McKinney Independent School District Selects Adaptive and Engaging Edtech Solution To Support Math Instruction in Grades K-5

Texas’ McKinney Independent School District  (MISD) today announced that it has selected DreamBox Math by Discovery Education, an adaptive and engaging edtech solution, to support math instruction in grades K-5.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Launches Industry-First Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Turbochargers for On-Highway Applications

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), is pleased to announce the launch of its new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Jose Ramirez

From being "the saw guy" at our CertainTeed Architectural plant in Norcross, GA to a mechanical engineer at our CertainTeed Gypsum facility in Palatka, FL six years later, Jose Ramirez found his place at Saint-Gobain!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Elevates Collaboration in Accelerating Collective Action at ZDHC Event

Cascale was deeply appreciative of ZDHC for recently having Carolina van Loenen, director of stakeholder engagement at Cascale, participate in ZDHC’s Convention Week event in Amsterdam.

Education

Chemours DeLisle Inspires Future STEM Leaders Through Hands-On Learning

At Chemours’ DeLisle manufacturing site in Mississippi, over 50 children and grandchildren of employees recently participated in the annual Kids Day -- an immersive experience designed to ignite curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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.

Environment

Industry Groups Call for Feedback on Revised API RP 1173 To Advance Pipeline Safety Culture and Recognize Continued Improvement

Industry advocacy groups such as the GPA Midstream Association are inviting industry stakeholders to review and comment on the second edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173, Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Boosts Performance With Header and Harvester Evolution

CNH brand, New Holland’s, CX and TC straw walker combines, plus compatible headers, are all updated for 2026 to make set-up easier and harvest more productive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Art and Craft of Meeting Minutes: A Practical Guide for Governance Professionals

Meeting minutes are essential for effective governance, providing a transparent record of discussions and decisions made during board meetings. They serve as a governance safety net, protecting board members and creating a reliable corporate memory.

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!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable and Circular Design: Repurposing Single-Use Plastics

By transforming discarded single-use plastics into second life refrigeration parts, we’re reducing costs and scaling decarbonization, creating a circularity blueprint for our global supply chain.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Empowers Louisville Community Through Its Neighborhood Program

Louisville’s Russell neighborhood is making strides toward a comeback, despite 60% of its residents living in poverty and a homeownership rate below 15%. Fifth Third is proud to be part of the journey.

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.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Employees Surpass 145,000 Volunteer Hours in Celebration of the Company’s 145th Anniversary

Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Appoints Seasoned Executive as Interim CEO

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  3. 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...
  4. Planet
    Minimizing our environmental footprint and being part of the solution to climate change.
  5. 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...
  6. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  8. 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...
  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. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  13. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...