Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

Good Jobs First Violation Data Now Available In CSRHub Extract Reports

CSRHub

PR Daily Conference poster
Announcing PR Daily Conference in New York

Ragan

Events

Environment

Investing in the Agri-Food Transition: Climate-Aligned, Water-Resilient Strategies that Create Value for Investors and Nature

NatureVest

Environment

How Georgia Businesses Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions To Strengthen Their Supply Chains

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch “Beyond the Goal” To Bring Soccer-Based Learning Into Classrooms Nationwide

Discovery Education

Events

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

Mastercard

Awards & Rankings

Mary Kay Named Large Corporation of the Year by The DEC Network at SMU Collins Center

Mary Kay

Education & Workforce Development

Investing in Generations of Technician Talent

Trane Technologies

Featured Brands

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

Recent Alerts

Volunteering & Community

Takeaways From the Social Finance Forum

This past November, over 600 investors, entrepreneurs and professionals from the world of finance, nonprofit and public policy, converged upon the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada.

Awards & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Earns Fourth Consecutive Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

Carnival Corporation & plc today announced that for the fourth consecutive year it has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

Inclusion & Opportunity

Comerica Bank and Grand Rapids Griffins Present Hockey Without Barriers Nights

Nothing will keep the inspiring hockey players representing groups like the U.S. Blind Hockey Team, Grand Rapids Sled Wings and the West Michigan Special Hockey Association off the ice – no matter the challenges or obstacles that some may think stand in their way.

AI & Technology

Pioneering Women Are Leading the Way in VR Filmmaking

Meet eight influential female filmmakers who are laying the groundwork for a new filmmaking culture in VR, where viewers virtually step into the films for a truly immersive experience.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Helps Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence with Donation to the University of Ottawa

Today, Scotiabank announced a donation of $750,000 to the University of Ottawa to launch the Scotiabank AI & Society Initiative.

Awards & Rankings

The Great Place to Work® Institute India Recognizes CNH Industrial India

Great Place to Work®, the global authority in workplace culture assessment and recognition, has certified CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CNH Industrial India) in its 2020 company ranking in India.

Environment

Major Pacific Coast Companies and Institutions Call for Expansion of Cap-and-Invest Programs

More than 20 major companies, healthcare systems and large energy consumers on the Pacific Coast declared their support today for expanding cap-and-invest programs to scale up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the region.

Energy & Infrastructure

Exelon Tree Planting Means Energy-Saving Shade, Happier Homeowners

The purpose of this program is to use trees to shade homes and reduce energy consumption. In pursuit of that goal, last spring, Exelon planted its 100,000th tree ― with a promise of many more to come.

Awards & Rankings

Merck Named to 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Merck has been named to the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) which recognizes companies committed to transparency in disclosing gender-related metrics and investment in workplace gender equality. The third annual index includes...

Corporate Responsibility

Creating Livable Urban Communities for Low Income Colombian Families by Providing Affordable Housing and Green Living Spaces

Construction company Constructora Bolívar has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to improve the quality of life of more than 190,000 low-income families through the construction of affordable and decent housing

Environment

Morgan Stanley Joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing (the Institute) today announced that it has joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), whose members are working together to reduce plastic waste and pollution around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Aid Package to Combat Coronavirus in China - Bayer to Donate Medicines and Money With a Total Value of Approximately EUR 1.5 Million

Bayer is donating medicines and additional financial aid worth a total of approximately EUR 1.5 million to support the population affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China. The donations will be made to the Chinese Red Cross...

Philanthropy

At Davos 2020, Johnson & Johnson Steps Up Case for Investing in Frontline Health Workers With $250 Million Commitment

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Johnson & Johnson announced a $250 million commitment to frontline health workers through the company's recently established Center for Health Worker Innovation.

Environment

Ecolab Names Emilio Tenuta Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Ecolab Inc. today announced that Emilio Tenuta has been promoted to senior vice president of Sustainability. Tenuta leads Ecolab’s global sustainability programs and strategies.

Volunteering & Community

Verizon and NFL Join Forces for One More Sunday

Nationwide call to create the nation’s largest volunteer network encourages football fans to pledge to spend time serving their communities.

Education & Workforce Development

3M and Discovery Education Search for America’s Next Top Young Scientist in 2020 Premier Middle School Science Competition

3M and Discovery Education today announced the opening of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist).

AI & Technology

Stories of Positive Impact Pour in at Cisco Live Barcelona

In 2016, Cisco committed to positively impact one billion lives by 2025. We will achieve this goal through our social impact grants to nonprofits and our signature corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, like Cisco Networking Academy.

Socially Responsible Investing

Fifth Third Bank Announces Chicago-based Decennial Group as Partner for $30 Million Investment in Opportunity Zones

The $100 million investment by Fifth Third Bank represents one of the largest made by an institution with a social impact investment strategy in Opportunity Zones.

AI & Technology

Rockefeller, Mastercard Team up to Leverage Data Science for Social Impact

SAN FRANCISCO — On Thursday, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth unveiled data.org, a platform for partnerships that aims to build the field of data science for social impact.

Environment

Steve Phillips: How Democrats Take the Senate in 2020

Philanthropy

Subaru Retailers Get Some Love in Latest Commercial

That feeling is love, an emotion that has been a recurring theme in the Japanese automaker's U.S. marketing since 2008, evolving and growing, just like the once-niche brand.

Corporate Responsibility

How Global Leaders Should Think About Solving Our Biggest Problems

A new guide from FSG outlines concrete and actionable steps for companies to build shared value ecosystems, based on insights from 12 companies across industries from around the world.

Awards & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named Among World's Most Sustainable Companies with Global 100 Ranking

For the second consecutive year, Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights.

Education & Workforce Development

Free “LabXchange” Science Education Accelerator Launched by Amgen Foundation and Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The Amgen Foundation and the Harvard FAS today announced the global launch of LabXchange™, a free online science education platform that provides users with access to personalized instruction, virtual lab experiences and networking opportunities.

Events

Marc Pritchard Welcomes #WEF20 Delegation to DAVOS

This year at World Economic Forum we’re calling for global collaboration & coordinated actions to make positive change for good. Our Chief Brand Officer & head of the P&G delegation at Davos, Marc S. Pritchard, shared his message.

Latest Campaigns

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...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility