Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more.

Events, Media & Communications

Veolia Expands U.S. Hazardous Waste Treatment Leadership Through Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth

Veolia today announced actions to expand its hazardous waste treatment and disposal business in North America through investment, acquisitions and capacity expansion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $33.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Cleveland

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12 million construction loan and invested $16.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of Churchill Gateway II, 70-unit affordable housing family project located at 10526

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Committed to Lifelong Learning: Meet Vinod Suresh

As a leader, I’m passionate about building empathetic and empowered teams. I believe in driving impact through influence, vision, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Green Infrastructure

Biomimicry Institute Launches Their Inaugural Co-Lab Focused on Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure

The Biomimicry Institute today announced the launch of its first Biomimicry Co-Lab focused on Nature Positive Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure. This 12-month, action-focused collaboration brings together 22 leading industry innovators, design practitioners, and implementation ex

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Rebeca Hazera, Palatka, FL

As someone who is passionate about the environment, Continuous Improvement Manager Rebeca Hazera is exactly where she wants to be – part of Team CertainTeed Gypsum in Palatka, Florida.

Energy

On the Way To Zero

Achieving net-zero by 2045 – that is the target we have set ourselves at Henkel. This presents both numerous opportunities and challenges. And above all, it means a lot of work along the entire value chain of the company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bangladesh Positioned to Lead Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) has released “Bangladesh Country Report: Macroeconomic and Sustainability Analysis,” a comprehensive report detailing Bangladesh’s progress and potential to drive sustainable progress in the consumer goods industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

This week, our APEX Colleague Resource Group hosted a vibrant celebration at our Global Support Center, bringing together colleagues, customers, and suppliers to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through culture, community, and cuisine.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Harnessing Heat – Thermal Management Systems

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces Podcast, we discuss the ins-and-outs of thermal management systems with Jose La Loggia, Group President EMEA at Trane Technologies, and Stan Van Hastenberg, Sustainability Lead at Organon.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kenvue Releases Second Annual Healthy Lives Mission Report Highlighting Progress in Reducing Emissions and Advancing More Sustainable Product Innovation

Company reports reduction of operational emissions by 37%, expanded use of renewable electricity to 72% and launch of multiple packaging innovations across portfolio

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Safety and Performance

Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2025 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Megan McKray: A Champion for Working Parents and Caregivers

Megan McKray is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Throughout her career at Henkel, she has drawn inspiration from her own experience as a caregiver and employee to help develop and promote tailored programs that enhance employee wellbeing.

Energy

SLB OneSubsea Secures EPC Contract for Northern Lights CO2 Transport and Storage Project Expansion

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the award of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor (Technical Service Provider) to its OneSubsea™ joint venture for a CO2 subsea injection system for the Northern Lights phase two project offshore Norway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Did You Know Solar Projects May Qualify for a 30% - 50% Tax Credit?

Solar tax credits up to 50% may soon be at risk. Pending legislation could change everything.
BioStar’s Safe Harbor Strategy helps you lock in savings before it’s too late.

Education

MilliporeSigma and “Abbott Elementary” Inspire Students’ Curiosity With Hands-On STEM

MilliporeSigma and award-winning ABC comedy series “Abbott Elementary” teamed up to elevate the importance of STEM education, engaging more than 3,400 students at 14 events to experience the thrilling ‘aha’ moments of science through hands-on learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Engineering: Honoring Progress, Purpose, and Perseverance

International Women in Engineering Day is a global platform to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the contributions of women in shaping the world through engineering.

Energy

Eaton Transforms Retired Coal-Fired Power Plant Into Critical Grid Reliability Asset

Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to repurpose its retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy.

Environment

A Masterclass in What Not To Do: EHS Lessons From Severance

Even if you haven't watched Severance, odds are good you've heard people talking about the hit show using odd terms like "innies" and "outties." First, let’s be clear: the show is not about belly buttons. It's actually much stranger than that.

Education

School’s Out for Summer!

Final exams are complete, the last bell has rung and students and teachers are ready for a fun and relaxing summer break.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Agentic AI To Transform Business Process Optimization

The need for agility, efficiency and value delivery is more critical than ever for organizations to stay competitive in today’s business landscape.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Trane Technologies has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th.

Green Infrastructure

CNH Making an Impact: Floating Island Habitat

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken on a project that exemplifies its commitment to sustainability.

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