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

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.

3M Partners With JetZero To Reshape Aviation

3M has announced an investment and strategic collaboration with JetZero, an aerospace innovator developing the world’s first commercial all-wing body aircraft. The unique design offers the potential to redefine how the industry meets ever increasing airline needs for efficiency.

Getting Proximate: Reflections From Cisco's First Year of 40 Communities

A little more than a year ago, Cisco announced our next big ambition: 40 Communities. The 10-year initiative is audacious by design

Mastercard: When AI Enters the Apiary, Bees — and Beekeepers — Thrive

The aromatic lychee orchards of northern India, the mustard fields that flow through Rajasthan like golden rivers, and the vast sunflower farms in Karnataka all have one thing in common. Actually, billions: bees.

Meeting Patients Where They Are: How Collaboration Built a Replicable Model for Community-Based Healthcare Delivery

Through community-based and tech-enabled care, we’ve created a replicable model that improves chronic disease outcomes and rebuilds trust in healthcare. The remaining barrier is leadership commitment.

Comfort in Feathers: How a Duck Provided Support During Cancer Journey

At just 8 years old, Kelly’s world changed forever. Diagnosed with leukemia, she began treatment at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., embarking on a journey that would test her strength, resilience and spirit.

AI and IoT Innovations Are Transforming Accessibility Opportunities

AI-enabled smart home and accessibility solutions designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities were demonstrated for the first time by global home appliance innovator LG Electronics at the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo Station Group Partner With Soccer Forward to Deliver $600,000 in Grants to Nonprofits in FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities

Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo Station Group, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Soccer Forward Foundation, is awarding $600,000 in Vamos World Cup Initiative grants to 17 nonprofits.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Measurement Becomes the Engine of Sustainability

Lee Green’s latest blog explores the updated Higg FEM 2025, rising regulatory expectations, and how data-driven action can strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and industry-wide progress.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Pictures: Derbyshire Special School Launches Purpose-Built Library – Which Features Personalised Books From David Walliams

Alfreton Park School has opened its new library – designed to allow students to discover the joy of reading, develop their literacy skills, and build confidence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Every Finish Line is a Beginning | Ariana Luterman x GoDaddy

Like the entrepreneurs GoDaddy supports, Ariana didn’t just chase results; she built something lasting – a stronger, truer version of herself.  

Environment

Nature-Based Solutions for a Cleaner Future: A Q&A on Sustainable Remediation

Traditional remediation methods have long focused on quick fixes like digging, dumping, and moving contamination elsewhere. Sustainable remediation is emerging as a smarter, more holistic approach to environmental remediation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Anixter Partners With NGCP and CFCCT to Inspire Youth in Chesterfield, U.K.

Wesco Anixter, in collaboration with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), proudly launched its Global Philanthropic Event Series this November, empowering young people across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. to explore the world of STEM.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Global Electronics Council Launches EPEAT 2.0 To Accelerate the Next Generation of Responsible Technology

GEC launches EPEAT 2.0, a major update to the world’s leading ecolabel for responsible electronics. New criteria strengthen climate action, circularity, chemical safety, and supply chain performance. Learn more at epeat.net.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Names Walters Corporate Responsibility Officer

KeyBank has named Olivia Walters corporate responsibility officer for the Hudson Valley/Metro NY and Eastern Pennsylvania markets. In this position she will oversee KeyBank’s philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Foundation Honored With the Spirit of Edison Corporate Community Leader Award From Thomas Edison State University

The PSEG Foundation was recently honored with the Spirit of Edison Corporate Community Leader Award from Thomas Edison State University, recognizing 30+ years of support for military and veteran students.

Innovation & Technology

Cyber Resilience for All: How Cisco and NIIT Foundation Are Securing India’s Digital Future

As India undergoes rapid digital transformation, the opportunities are immense — but so are the risks. Cybercrime losses exceeded ₹1,750 crore in the first four months of 2024 alone.

Education

Opinion: Empowering Next Generation Through Financial Literacy

Walking through the halls of Stamford High School I noticed displays of student art, placards celebrating graduates and murals extolling team spirit. Go Black Knights!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Power of the Purse: Investing Her Money Where It Matters Most

The term “impact investment” has only been around since 2007. Along the way it’s been called socially responsible investing, ESG and any number of other terms.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Iconic Women, Global Impact: How Mary Kay Became a Worldwide Force for Women’s Entrepreneurship

Every now and then, you meet someone whose career story feels like a front-row seat to history — and that’s exactly what it’s like talking with Anne Crews, Vice-President of Public Affairs at Mary Kay. Anne sat down for a Q&A to share her unique perspective.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH Wins Automotive Business 2025 Award in the Energy Transition Category

Case IH, a CNH brand, was recognized at the Automotive Business 2025 Award, one of the main awards in the mobility and innovation sector in Brazil, winning the Energy Transition category. The announcement was made recently, at an event held in São Paulo.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Opens Internship & Apprenticeship Program Applications for 2026

At Tapestry, attracting top talent is about more than describing a role and its responsibilities – it’s about giving early-career candidates a real glimpse into how they can unlock their full potential and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2026 Look Ahead: Leading With Purpose in a Year That Demands Responsible Leadership

If 2025 was a year of recalibration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of rebuilding. And for businesses, that means getting better at navigating the unknown, while playing a part in the solutions.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Vita Coco Help Transform School Campuses Through Growing Roots Grant Program

Arbor Day Foundation and Vita Coco partner on the Growing Roots Grant to help shape greener school campuses.

Innovation & Technology

Megawatt Charging: The Next Evolutionary Step in E-Mobility

The introduction of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) opens new possibilities for electrifying vehicles and machines with particularly high energy demands.

Innovation & Technology

Decoding Data Center Energy Consumption

Data centers power everyday life, and their energy use is rising fast. Trane Technologies' Scott Smith explains what drives data center energy consumption, why cooling matters and how smarter systems cut costs and risk.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Asia Pacific Marketers Are Staying Ahead

Marketing is evolving faster than ever, powered by cutting-edge tech and changing consumer habits. And marketers aren’t just keeping up—they’re leading the charge.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Examining Turbocharged AI Adoption Through a Sustainability Lens

Companies are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and rein in costs—an urgent priority in today’s environment of elevated inflation and sluggish growth. This speed makes it important for investors to pay close attention.

Environment

Turning a Toxic Legacy Into Community Land

In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Sofiane, a Senior EHS Consultant with Baden Consulting in Switzerland about the extraordinary remediation of a major hazardous waste site.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Climate-Proofing Ports Is Now an Economic Imperative, and DP World Is Leading the Shift

As climate risks intensify, new reporting shows why ports must act now. DP World is investing in climate modeling, electrification, and nature-based solutions to strengthen port resilience across the Americas — protecting trade, communities, and future growth.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases Revised SCS-007 Standard for Public Review

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce that draft version 2.0 of the SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainably Produced Gemstones, formerly known as the Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds, is now available for public review.

Energy

Eaton Helps Power Connecticut’s First All-Electric, Future Net-Zero Public Library

Intelligent power management company Eaton will deliver a clean energy microgrid for the new Manchester Public Library in Connecticut to support affordable, resilient and sustainable power.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSE&G and PSEG Foundation Launch $1.5 Million Community Relief Initiative To Support Those in Need

Today, PSE&G and the PSEG Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to over 25 local organizations that provide critical assistance to households facing economic hardship. 

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Medtronic Impact -- Reporting

We know that every action we take impacts the future of our employees, our business, our communities, and our planet. We put people and the planet...

Aflac in the Community

Learn more about Aflac’s culture of care and how it sits at the heart of all we do.

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Employee and Community Engagement

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Policy and Regulation

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