Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Hosts Company Unscripted Session to Uncover Lessons in Nonlinear Leadership

Tapestry, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Partners

UNFCU Foundation

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Enables Enterprise-Scale AI Adoption in Semiconductor Design with SOS Enterprise

Keysight Technologies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement

KeyBank

Energy

FTI and BioStar Renewables Expand Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Infrastructure Nationwide

BioStar Renewables

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day at Lenovo

Lenovo

Events, Media & Communications

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) To Give Evidence on Indoor Air Quality at Parliament of New South Wales (NSW Parliament)

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Consulting Services Gains RSPO Approval as an Endorsed Training Provider (ETP)

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

On February 12, at the Kia Forum, seven Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs took center court at the NBA Foundation’s 2026 All-Star Pitch Competition.

Wells Fargo Launches National Challenge to Uncover Innovative Housing Solutions

Wells Fargo launched the 2026 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, a nationwide challenge to uncover scalable, innovative housing solutions designed to help more people find homes across the country. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, the challenge awards $10 mill

FedEx Invests in HBCU Pathways Through $2 Million Commitment

FedEx has deepened its long-standing support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a four-year, $500,000 commitment to the business schools of Tennessee State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and LeMoyne‑Owen College.

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Medtronic Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Aflac Celebrates 20 Years as a World’s Most Ethical Company

Aflac announced today that the company has once again been named by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Smoothies for Every Kind of Day

When you’re looking for a customizable tool for everyday balance, look no further than smoothies. Creamy, refreshing, and nutrient-rich, smoothies can be crafted to match your goals.

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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

More Than Words: How To Connect With Communities When It Feels Impossible

In Episode 7 of 3BL’s What the…? video series, host Mary Mazzoni welcomes back Daniel Blackman, Founder of Renaissance94, for his second appearance on our series. This time, Blackman dives into why the sustainability space continues to miss the mark on real engagement

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

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.

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.

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.

Latest Campaigns

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

FedEx | Opportunity

At FedEx, we’re as diverse as the world we serve. From Harlem to Hong Kong, from Sao Paulo to Sydney, the world of FedEx is all about connecting...

ESG Recognition

While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...

LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...