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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Houston Nonprofit Gives Free Xfinity Internet Service to Thousands of Families in Three U.S. Cities

Smiles lit up the room as nearly two hundred families received the tech tools needed to connect their homes to the internet, opening doors to endless opportunities and a brighter future.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: What Spending Data Tells Us About Cyberattacks

Asahi Group, maker of Japan’s best-selling beer, was struck by a cyberattack last fall that was so severe the company had to shut down many computer systems and fill orders using pen, paper and fax machines.

Events, Media & Communications

Global EHS and Sustainability Conferences To Attend in 2026

From interactive sessions to inspirational presentations and networking opportunities, here is a brief compilation of global EHS and sustainability conferences and events that should be on your radar for 2026.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, the internationally recognized gold standard for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $500,000 in Say Yes Niagara Falls to Expand Higher Education Access

KeyBank, through the KeyBank Foundation, has announced a $500,000 investment in Say Yes Niagara Falls, marking the latest milestone in the bank’s long-standing commitment to expanding educational opportunity and strengthening communities across Western New York.

Events, Media & Communications

Jordan Chiles, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy Celebrate International Women’s Day With CARE’s “Level the Playing Field” Campaign

CARE’s annual multi-day international women's day campaign aims to galvanize action for women to access the skills, resources, and support they deserve to succeed and thrive.

Events, Media & Communications

CASE Comes to CONEXPO 2026 With Big Lineup of New Machines and Technology So Crews Can Be Ready for Anything

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, is doubling down at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas with an impressive machine lineup purpose-built to help crews work smarter, safer and more efficiently than ever before.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strong Teams Build Strong Communities

When communities are tested by tragedy, recovery is not only about rebuilding—it’s about restoring hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging. In Los Angeles County, families impacted by the devastating wildfires of 2025 know this reality all too well.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Built for the Storm: How a Former Fire and Police Chief Helps T-Mobile Support First Responders

“Extreme winter weather just becomes your norm here,” says Brian Gould, Industry Segment Advisor, T-Mobile. “I love the snow but, sometimes, I feel like I’d be alright with moving somewhere I’d never have to see it again.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Industry Experts Explore Future of Apparel & Footwear PEFCR in Madrid

Following the European Commission’s approval of the Apparel & Footwear Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) in 2025, industry leaders gathered in Madrid to explore what implementation will require in practice — and whether companies are ready.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 Legacy: Existing Venues, Active Lifestyles and a Boost to Socio-Economic Development

From a Games delivery model centred on existing and temporary venues to programmes that promote active lifestyles and socio-economic development across mountain and urban areas, Milano Cortina 2026 is designed to deliver outstanding sport while creating lasting value

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands China Launches Sands Responsible Gaming Academy and University of Macau Collaboration

In a ceremony at The Londoner Macao® on Nov. 17, Sands China officially launched the Sands Responsible Gaming Academy, a specialized venture under the Sands China Academy for training and development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Idaho FFA Foundation Receives $200,000 From Wells Fargo Supporting Grants for Idaho FFA Members

The Idaho FFA Foundation recently received a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support its new small business grant program, which provides direct funding for its members to start youth-led small businesses as part of its supervised agricultural experience project.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Invites Startups To Apply for 2026 Cohort of the Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Biomimicry Institute has opened applications for the 2026 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This global, founder-focused program supports early-stage startups that look to nature’s 3.8 billion years of evolution as a blueprint for solving today’s most urgent challenges.

Innovation & Technology

The Intersection of AI and EHS in the Tech Industry

Technology is transforming how we live and work, and artificial intelligence is reshaping Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in profound ways.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discovery Education Appoints First-Ever Chief Information Security Officer, Kara Schlageter

Discovery Education today announced the appointment of Kara Schlageter as the organization’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing investment in secure, responsible AI innovation that protects educator and student privacy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Introduces Chile’s First Fully Electric Reach Stacker at Lirquén

DP World has introduced Chile’s first fully electric Reach Stacker at Lirquén, eliminating 60,000 liters of diesel and preventing 160,000 kg of CO₂ emissions annually — marking a major step forward in renewable-powered port operations.

Environment

Mastercard Brings Contactless Metro Payments and Reforestation to Taipei

I recently returned from Taipei, where our teams and partners took an important step forward in making everyday travel simpler.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Tire Industry Project Publishes Comprehensive Guide To End-of-Life Tire Management With End-of-Life Tire Toolkit 2.0

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) released the End-of-Life Tire (ELT) Toolkit 2.0, a comprehensive, practical guide for policymakers, recyclers, recovery operators, and tire manufacturers to implement more sustainable ELT management systems.

Research, Reports & Publications

CVS Health 2025 Rx Report Highlights Transformation of Community Pharmacy To Meet Patient Needs

CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) recently released the 2025 Rx Report: Community Pharmacy Reimagined, which explores how community pharmacies are adapting to meet patient demand while supporting pharmacy teams and addressing industry challenges with sustainable models of care.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Buildings: Leveraging Sustainable AI to Reduce Carbon and Costs

From energy use and asset management to the workplace experience, smart buildings use AI-enabled intelligence to reduce costs and turn sustainability goals into operational outcomes.

Events, Media & Communications

Stephen Ritz of Green Bronx Machine To Visit Greater Denver, Colorado Area for Great Day Colorado Media Appearance

Stephen Ritz of Green Bronx Machine to visit greater Denver, Colorado area for Great Day Colorado media appearance, public speaking, school visits, teacher training, screening of the award-winning documentary – GENERATION GROWTH – www.generationgrowthfilm.com

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 in Numbers: Record Engagement, Efficient Delivery, World-Class Performance

Across 19 days of competition, athletes produced historic performances that raised the standard of winter sport, breaking Olympic and world records and showcasing the extraordinary level of today’s competitors.

Education

CRYPTO.COM To Donate $1 Million to After-School All-Stars in Collaboration With the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation

Crypto.com today announced that it will donate $1 million to After-School All-Stars as part of its partnership with the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation (the award-winning charitable arm of the team), reinforcing a shared commitment to youth development and community impact

Events, Media & Communications

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Appoints Paul D’Annunzio as Chair of the Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to appoint Paul D’Annunzio, Sustainability Manager at The Resource Group, as Chair of the Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB).

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...