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Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

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

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight 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.

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Philanthropy

Florida State Parks Foundation Collaborates With Duke Energy Florida for New, Accessible Playground at Wakulla Springs

The Florida State Parks Foundation yesterday joined Duke Energy Florida and its foundation, along with the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to unveil a new, state-of-the-art accessible playground at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park near Tallahassee.

AI & Technology

From the SEE Impact Report: Innovations That Perform

To optimize varying recycling compatibilities throughout Europe, SEE developed CRYOVAC® brand recycle-ready barrier display films.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: Storage & Distribution Audits – How To Get Started and Best Practices

In this webinar, SCS will review the audit standards that offer Storage & Distribution audits and what criteria is required from training, HACCP plan development, modern GDP practices, and how to apply industry best practices for developing and implementing management system.

Corporate Responsibility

Vanguard Renewables Names Kent Bartley as President of Its Organics Solutions Division

Vanguard Renewables®, a leading provider of organic materials management solutions and renewable gas production via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Bartley as the President of its Organics Solutions Division.

AI & Technology

Innovating for Impact: 19th Asian Games

Trane® provides sustainable and efficient indoor climate solutions for the venues of the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.

AI & Technology

CNH Brand New Holland Bring Products and Innovations to AgroBrasília

New Holland, a brand of CNH attended this year's edition of AgroBrasília, the main technology and business fair in the federal capital.

Research & Reports

Regions’ Mission, Vision and Values in Action

On June 28, Regions Financial published its Shared Value Report covering the 2023 calendar year.

Events

International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development on 25 July 2024 in Paris, for the Pre-Opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

From 26 July 2024, France will be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Philanthropy

Bacardi and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Announce Visión Verde 2024 Grant: $100,000 to Empower Latinx Entrepreneurs in U.S.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the second annual Visión Verde grant, a $100,000 initiative designed to empower Latinx/Hispanic entrepreneurs within the beverage alcohol service, sales, and hospitality industries.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Foundation Awards $300,000 to WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence

The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 grant to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) LIFT Financial Center of Excellence.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Earns 150th EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

Fifth Third proudly announces that the George A. Schaefer, Jr. Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy performance.

Research & Reports

Lenovo Reports Industry-Leading Women in Tech Roles, Progress Toward 2030 Emissions Reduction Goals, and Proactive Governance To Create Smarter AI for All in 18th Annual FY2023/24 ESG Report

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has published its 18th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen with a vision to provide smarter technology for all.

Awards & Rankings

DiversityComm Magazine Names Fifth Third as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer

Fifth Third has been recognized by DiversityComm Magazine as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer for its excellence in outreach and accessibility to minority groups, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Education & Workforce Development

Get Ahead of Summer EHS Hazards With Our Micro-Training

This bite-sized, micro training will cover some of the top summer EHS concerns from hazardous or poisonous bugs and reptiles to signs of heat exhaustion, and more, as well as tips and tricks for getting everyone at your company reinvigorated around EHS topics this summer!

Volunteering & Community

FedEx’s ‘Picture Proof of Planting’ Initiative: Over 300 Employees Join Global Conservation Efforts

In 2023, FedEx launched Picture Proof of Planting to engage team members in conservation efforts worldwide. Over 300 employees participated in tree plantings across various cities, addressing urban heat, promoting health, and restoring ecosystems.

Research & Reports

Northern Trust Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability in 2023 Sustainability Report

Northern Trust has released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting efforts to create better and more sustainable futures for our employees, clients, shareholders, communities and the world we live in.

Environment

Rising Above the Floods: Stories From Flood-Affected Communities

On this episode of "Rethinking EHS", experts share their real-life experiences with devastating floods. Their stories of courage and community support offer not only hope and inspiration, but also invaluable insights for a more climate resilient future.

Health & Healthcare

Advancing Healthy Spaces in Spain, Helping Boost Occupant Health, Productivity and ESG Performance

When you meet Judit Sánchez González, you realize quickly how both her passion and expertise have helped shape her journey in sustainability. Based in the vibrant city of Madrid, Judit is a senior sustainability consultant at Savills Spain

Research & Reports

Towards Net Zero Buildings: Decarbonizing Buildings to the Benefits of Consumers and System Operators

Buildings are today responsible for 37% of emissions when considering both direct and indirect emissions (United Nations Environment Programme, 2022), and should be at the core of decarbonization policies worldwide.

Environment

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Ensuring Continuous Improvement

Wesco is dedicated to improving our environmental management through setting, achieving, and striving toward new goals. Strong environmental management is an advantage for our business as we implement new practices to reduce our impacts, benefiting our customers and communities.

Awards & Rankings

Webster Bank 2023 Awards & Recognition Roundup

In the past year, Webster has earned more than 50 recognitions for our performance, our focus on excellence and serving our clients and communities.

AI & Technology

Carol Cone ON PURPOSE Supports Innovative Partnership To Close the ‘Global Washing Divide’

Learn about the innovative Divya washing machine, a partnership between the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project to reduce the burden of manual hand washing labor on women and girls around the world.

Awards & Rankings

Illumina Ranks 5th Overall in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 List

Illumina ranks 5th overall and is the top-ranking company in the U.S. and the biotechnology industry in TIME’s ‘World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024’ list. The list ranks the top 500 companies out of more than 3,000 reviewed.

Awards & Rankings

Keysight Named by Forbes as One of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024. Keysight was listed for the second consecutive year, earning the 8th ranking out of 500 U.S.-based companies.

Philanthropy

U.S. Bank Foundation Delivers $11.75 Million in Community Possible Grants

The U.S. Bank Foundation* recently invested $11.75 million in funding to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities across the country. More than 350 grants will help nonprofits provide access to affordable housing options, cultural enrichment and recreation.

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Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

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 Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...