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

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.

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.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

ESG Voices: Food Resilience — Reimagining Global Food Systems

In this episode, we explore the pressing challenges and transformative opportunities intertwined with global food resilience, highlighted in a recent report launched by KPMG International, titled "Reimagining Global Food System Resilience".

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UNIDO and Lenovo Collaborate To Accelerate Circular Economy Innovation

Through an exchange of letters, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Lenovo formalized a strategic collaboration to accelerate global initiatives that support the circular economy

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Best Workplace in Manufacturing & Production by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named #1 on the 2025 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ list by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine. This is the Company’s second consecutive year achieving the #1 ranking and fifth consecutive year on this prestigious list.

Events, Media & Communications

Boston Tire Emissions Research Conference Marks a Collective Step Forward

The 2025 Tire Emissions Research Conference, which took place earlier this month in Boston, brought together the international research community focused on tire emissions research.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eastman Named as a 100 Best Corporate Citizen for 2025

Eastman has been recognized by 3BL, a leading sustainability communications partner, as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025. This prestigious ranking acknowledges Eastman’s exceptional commitment to sustainability transparency and performance.

Energy

Watch Now: Key Tips for Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

With Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) playing a central role in enabling more resilient, efficient, and flexible power infrastructure, our Cummins expert, Hassan Obeid, explores the practical realities of deploying BESS—from usage definition to system integration and safety

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gen Participates in World Clean Up Day

Clean phone. Cleaner planet. All September, for every new annual subscription to CCleaner Mobile, Gen will donate $1 to World Cleanup Day — an NGO mobilizing millions to fight mismanaged waste. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advocacy in Action: Bridging Corporate Purpose and Public Policy

At Mary Kay, leadership is about creating lasting, positive impact. For more than 60 years, Mary Kay has championed women’s empowerment, nurtured purpose-driven leadership, and supported institutions that shape the future of civic life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Donates $3M To Help Customers “Beat the Heat” and Save Money This Summer

In response to this summer’s high temperatures, Entergy shareholders, customers and employees donated $3 million to help customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Agritechnica 2025: Experience Top Technology From Steyr Traktoren With Game-Changing Advances and a Bold New Development

At Agritechnica 2025, CNH brand, STEYR Traktoren, is underlining its customer promise to be ‘Your Partner To Rely On’, and its commitment to products born in Austria, displaying tractors across its product range – including a significant new introduction.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Furnishing Council’s Next Chapter Continues With Cascale

In this guest blog, Sustainable Furnishing Council’s Scarlette Tapp outlines a transformative announcement for the global home furnishings industry: Cascale is acquiring SFC’s key assets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Voices: Incentivizing Long-Term Value Creation

In this episode, we will hear from leaders at KPMG who will share insights about a recent report launched by KPMG International discussing incentivizing long-term value creation by linking sustainability metrics to board members’ pay.

Events, Media & Communications

From Australia to the World: The Scientist Leading a Movement for Healthy Indoor Air

As co-owner of the Good News Network, I have long believed in shining a light on solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities. That same conviction led me to serve as a commissioner on the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bleve Willoughby: Leading With People and Purpose at Elco and Tamms

At Covia’s Elco and Tamms plants, people make the difference. Learn how Plant Manager Bleve Willoughby leads with purpose, safety, and pride.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cascale Joins Call for Strengthened Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence in EU Omnibus Package

Cascale has co-signed a new joint statement urging the European Union to ensure that the Omnibus I Package advances responsible business conduct in global supply chains.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Compassion to Connection — Inside T-Mobile’s Disaster Response

T-Mobile employees across network engineering, public safety, community support and field ops prepare year-round for the moments that matter most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Announces $6.8M in New Grants from Truist Foundation-Supported Fund for Ongoing Helene Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy announced $6.8 million in funding for community-led recovery efforts as part of the second round of grants from its Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

Environment

EHS Guide: Building a Modern Environmental Health and Safety Program

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs are vital for safeguarding employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining uninterrupted business operations.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: The Fresh Start Effect of Fall

Whether you have children starting a new school year or not, September brings “reset” vibes. We finally take on that stack of papers that was pushed aside to relish summer days. And we return to a regular pattern of grocery shopping and cooking as summer travel wanes.

Innovation & Technology

How Cisco Is Empowering Brazil’s Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent

Technology has the power to transform lives, bridge opportunity gaps, and strengthen communities. At Cisco, our Purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All, building a more inclusive digital future where education and opportunity go hand in hand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2025 Sands for Singapore Charity Festival Raises More Than $4 Million for Local Charities

Marina Bay Sands held the 2025 Sands for Singapore Charity Festival Sept. 5-7 and raised more than $4 million for local charities and nonprofit organizations, bringing the total amount generated by the festival to over $35 million since its inception in 2013.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Every Day Is Safety Day: DP World Marks Global Safety Day in the Americas

Safety isn’t just a responsibility – it’s a promise. At DP World, this year’s Global Safety Day served as a powerful reminder of that truth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Up Good: Nacho Average Career Path

Since its founding in 1997, Yum! has been Serving Up Good with its brands by investing in initiatives that enable team members, employees and communities to thrive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Retains Top Spot in Gartner® Asia/Pacific Supply Chain Top 10 for Fourth Year

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, has retained the No.1 position in the Gartner® Asia/Pacific Supply Chain Top 10 for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top among APAC leaders across industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Driving Sustainability, One Notebook at a Time

In just two hours, our Gen team in Pune came together for a Recycled Notebook-Making Volunteer Activity. They showed up to fold pages, design covers and create something meaningful

Latest Campaigns

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...

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

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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...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

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...