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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Innovation & Technology

Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report: A New Era of Innovation

We are in the business of making critical infrastructure safer, transforming how people travel and connect, and making power grids more resilient to a changing climate. Southwire’s technologies are also a critical enabler of the energy transition

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Powering Life: Recovery to Renewal

When the floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina began to recede, neighborhoods were left with more questions than answers. Families wondered how they would rebuild, schools needed resources and small businesses faced uncertain futures.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Raise Thousands for Kings Care Foundation in South Redondo Beach

AEG’s LA Kings’ annual 5K run returned to Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach on September 13, 2025, uniting players, fans, and South Bay residents for a morning of fitness and fundraising.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts Mark First Year of Partnership Helping Millions Tackle Malnutrition

Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, are celebrating the first anniversary of a global partnership already helping to deliver life-saving results in the fight against global malnutrition.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $750,000 to Help Launch Green Jobs Initiative in Indianapolis

The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $750,000 in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District to support the launch of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative.

Health & Healthcare

World Economic Forum: Why Healthcare Needs To Be Unbundled and Rebundled

Rebundling around patient journeys with shared infrastructure, data-driven workflows and outcome-based financing improves healthcare.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Advances in 2025 Ranking of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

AMD has been recognized by 3BL as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025. This ranking reflects the company’s strong commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the largest U.S. public companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Recommits Its Partnership With United Way of Southeast Louisiana as CEO Drew Marsh Chairs the UW Giving Campaign Cabinet

“I am honored to serve as the cabinet chair for the 2025 United Way of Southeast Louisiana giving campaign, which builds on Entergy's partnership with United Way to uplift our most vulnerable communities,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and CEO.

Events, Media & Communications

Benevity Names Soraya Alexander as Chief Executive Officer

Benevity, Inc., the leading, global provider of social impact software, announced that Soraya Alexander will be its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective November 1, 2025.

Education

In Time for Constitution Day, New Civics Curriculum Available to Educators

Nearly 80 ready-to-use lessons and 24 videos strengthening New Hampshire’s civics education have been completed and are now available for educators to use during the upcoming school year, including for Constitution Day lessons on September 17.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025

HP Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Owens Corning, Dell Technologies, and Graphic Packaging Holding Company top this year’s U.S. rankings, recognized for outstanding sustainability transparency and performance. 3BL research reveals something promising about their future financial success.

Environment

Regulatory Registers: Navigating the Complexities of Global EHS Compliance

As organizations expand their operations across multiple geographies, they encounter new opportunities as well as significant challenges. Chief among these are the complexities of understanding local regulations, cultural nuances, and legal requirements.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Cool Coldchain Story: FedEx Capacity Saves the Day for Heart to Heart International

The story below was conveyed to FedEx from Heart to Heart International. FedEx has supported Heart to Heart with cash and in-kind transportation support for decades. The story reflects how FedEx Coldchain capacity came to the rescue.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

15 New Reasons To Smile: Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation Awards 2025 Child Life Grants

The Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation (ACCF) has announced recipients of their 2025 Child Life Grant awards benefitting 15 hospital programs that will help bring comfort, support and guidance to pediatric patients, their siblings and families experiencing a cancer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) Alumnae Group Expands Leadership With New Board Members and Associates

The Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) Alumnae Group is delighted to announce the appointment of several new board members and associates, expanding its leadership team to further strengthen the mission of recognizing, connecting, and supporting women

Energy

Meeting the Power Crunch: Technologies & Policies Delivering Affordable Clean Power

The world is short on power ― and time. Global electricity demand jumped 4.3 % in 2024, nearly double the past-decade average, and is projected to increase at 4% annually through 2027. From AI clusters in Virginia to air-conditioner peaks in India, grids are groaning worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Partner To Make Safer, More Accessible Homes

For over 50 years, Ronald worked as a truck driver, crisscrossing the country to keep America moving. After decades on the road, he settled into his home 22 years ago; a place filled with memories, love, and community.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Launches First-of-Its-Kind Inclusive Hygiene Playbook To Turn the Busiest Room in a Facility Into a Business Advantage

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, launched The Inclusive Hygiene Playbook – a first-of-its-kind resource that provides research-backed tips for facility managers to improve hygiene in one of the busiest spaces in a facility: the restroom.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make the Holidays More Meaningful: Engage Your Team With Employee Giving

Don’t miss the opportunity to turn holiday generosity into lasting engagement. By investing in donation technology now, you can create an experience that not only makes giving simple for your employees, but also strengthens your company culture well into the new year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Award Winning Recipe To Stay Iconic? A Blend of Legacy, Innovation, and Purpose

On a recent episode of The Direct Approach podcast, two of Mary Kay’s top global leaders - Tara Eustace, Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer, and Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer - offered a compelling look into what makes Mary Kay a global icon today

Diversity & Inclusion

A Code for Change: How Logitech and Girls Who Code Empower Women in Tech

Communities of support are crucial for women in tech. Research from Logitech reveals that 90% of women working in computer science in the U.S. experienced isolation during their studies, careers, or both.

Innovation & Technology

CNH’s CASE To Showcase Equipment That Meets Utility Challenges Head-On at The Utility Expo 2025

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment is heading to The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, to showcase a full lineup of proven machines built to help utility crews take on their toughest jobsite challenges.

Environment

Helping Bluebirds Thrive in Georgia

For 22 years, the team at our Hephzibah plant has provided special support for Eastern Bluebirds. There are currently 12 nesting boxes on site, and during the nesting season each box will be checked once a week— and a second time if there is nesting activity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Blue Shield of California Unite for 9/11 Day Meal Pack To Support Families Facing Food Insecurity

In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Blue Shield of California to participate in 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program in Los Angeles, an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back

Innovation & Technology

Cisco - The Data Catalyst: Blended Finance Paving the Way for Climate AI Solutions

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for climate innovation, but its effectiveness depends on access to diverse, high-quality data — something that can be difficult and costly to obtain in the climate sector.

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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...