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.

Recent Alerts

Education

The New Global Forces Changing Demands for Ed-Tech Products

By 2030, IBM predicts that around 80 percent of tasks in major employment sectors, including education, will be influenced by AI, said Justina Nixon-Saintil, chief innovation officer for the tech company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Showcase Transformative Electronics Purchasing: Cut Costs and Maximize Impact With the 2025 EPEAT Awards

Showcase your commitment to sustainability & cost savings! Apply for the 2025 EPEAT Purchaser Awards & join top organizations optimizing IT procurement. In 2024, winners saved $103M & cut 567K metric tons of emissions! Learn about the application process and maximize your impact.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Welcomes New Governance Council Members To Advance Global Impact

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of several new members to its Governance Council, a coalition of global thought leaders, doctors, public health professionals and business executives.

Events, Media & Communications

One Year Since the YOG Gangwon 2024: Celebrating Youth, Sport and Culture

19 January will mark one year since the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024, the beginning of an event that highlighted outstanding athletic performances, the remarkable dedication of volunteers, and the engagement of young people in sport.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enterprise Risk Management for Life Sciences Companies: Navigating Challenges Across the Organizational Lifecycle

Life sciences companies navigate a complex industry where innovation and patient care intersect with strict regulations and financial challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation’s Annual Garden Grant Application Window Now Open

Whole Kids, a project of Whole Foods Market Foundation dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness, has opened its annual Garden Grant to offer financial assistance for a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 school in the U.S. or Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Turning Privacy Concerns Into Action

Data Privacy Week was a great time to take steps to secure your digital footprint. Here are two things you can still do in just five minutes to take control of your data.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott’s ‘Above the Bias’ Film Reveals Misconceptions Can Impact Diabetes Care

'One cupcake won't kill you,' 'I'm going to get diabetes just looking at that,' 'That person doesn't look like they have diabetes.' New survey results and a film released today by Abbott highlight how everyday comments like these may affect people living with diabetes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Values Education: Celebrating the Milestone of 12 Million Children Reached in India

The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) reached a major milestone last week: now in its third year of implementation in India, OVEP has engaged more than 12 million children across the country.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Inaugurates the First Smart Dealer in Uruguay

New Holland, a CNH brand, continues to expand the development of dealerships in Latin America with the help of Corporación de Maquinaria S.A.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Expands Thermal Management System Capabilities

Trane® proudly announces the expansion of its advanced thermal management systems tailored for mission critical environments. Trane is bolstering its data center thermal management systems with new liquid cooling capabilities and introducing the Trane Coolant Distribution Unit.

Research, Reports & Publications

2025 Is the Year of the Individual – New Research Highlights the Power Shift in Social and Environmental Impact

A new national study from 3BL, in partnership with TriplePundit and Glow, reveals a striking trend shaping the sustainability and social impact landscape in 2025: the growing role of individual action.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

FedEx Drives U.S. Economic Growth: Empowering Communities, Boosting Trade, and Creating Opportunity Nationwide

The U.S. economy faced macroeconomic headwinds in FY 2024, with moderating inflation, continued job growth, and low unemployment helping boost overall U.S. GDP.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Ranked #32 in Environment Analyst’s Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment for FY 2023

Inogen Alliance today announced it is ranked #32 in Environment Analyst’s latest Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos in 2024: Milestones, Impact, and Giving Back

As we start a new year, Leidos is looking back and celebrating a 2024 marked by significant achievements and transformative innovations illustrating the company’s commitment to rapidly address its customers’ most vexing challenge

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

With Cascale, Better Buying Legacy Lives On

In this latest blog Dr. Marsha Dickson, President and Co-founder of the Better Buying Institute (BBI), reflects on the organization's journey since its inception in 2015 and looks ahead to its future now that key Better Buying assets have become part of Cascale.

Events, Media & Communications

WSLA Alumnae Group Announces Winners of 2025 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards

One of the highlights of the GreenBiz 25 conference for sustainable business leaders, the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA Awards) will be presented at the 11th annual WSLA Awards ceremony Feb. 11, 2025, 6 pm – 8:30 pm MST at the Meritage Terrace of JW Marriott

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotts and Landon Dickerson Team Up To Keep Philadelphia’s Fields Safe for Young Athletes

As the cost of youth sports continues to rise, many families are finding it harder to afford the activities their kids are passionate about.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trade in Transition: South America Looks to Neutrality, Opportunity

In today’s fragmented global trade landscape, South America is emerging as a savvy player, striking a delicate balance between major economic powers like the United States, China, and the European Union.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Davos 2025: Expanding Technology’s Promise Through Trust and Collaboration

More than 3,000 business and government leaders, academics and artists gathered in the mostly snow-less Swiss Alps for the World Economic Forum’s annual summit in Davos under the banner “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age” last week.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Innovation — and Independence — for People With Diverse Abilities

Keeping our rooms clean and safe. Maintaining personal hygiene. Staying connected with family.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Ranked No. 1 for Both Gas and Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction in the East Among Large Utilities by J.D. Power

Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is proud to announce that J.D. Power has recognized PSE&G as the top utility for residential customer satisfaction in both the electric and gas customer service categories in the East Large Segment for 2024.

Events, Media & Communications

Journey Through the 163-Year Legacy of Family-Owned Bacardi

The story of Bacardi began on February 4, 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó opened a small tin-roofed distillery on the outskirts of Santiago de Cuba.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Engages Tree Planters in 95% of U.S. Neighborhoods

The Arbor Day Foundation has reached 95% of U.S. neighborhoods through community tree plantings and distributions, tree nursery purchases, and shipments to the nonprofit's more than one million members.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Announces Better Buying Asset Purchase To Advance Responsible Purchasing Practices and Decent Work for All

Cascale today announced the purchase of key assets of Better Buying Institute (BBI), including the widely-recognized Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) and the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI). 

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...