Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Aflac Incorporated

Education

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

Cisco Systems Inc.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Gen Digital Inc.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Mastercard

Innovation & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

DaVita

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

CVS Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Chemours

Featured Brands

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

Recent Alerts

Health & Healthcare

The Fight To Quit Smoking: How Kenvue Is Working To End Nicotine, Tobacco Addiction

Around the world, nicotine addiction continues to pose a threat to public health—evolving beyond cigarettes into new and addictive forms like e-cigarettes (or “vapes”), heated tobacco and nicotine pouches.

Environment

How To Create an Effective Incident Response Communication Plan

Learn how to build an effective incident response communication plan with clear steps, templates, and regulatory updates.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pizza Hut Is Fueling Big Ideas Across Canada

Dreams are taking shape through a three-year partnership between the nonprofit Startup Canada and Pizza Hut. Together, they’re expanding access to capital, connections, and opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Double the Donation Proudly Shares: FoodRecovery.org Awarded $550,000 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity

Double the Donation proudly shares: FoodRecovery.org received a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund, enabling them to recover the equivalent of 35 million additional pounds of food in 2026. Keep reading to see how this partnership is scaling the fight against food insecurity.

Health & Healthcare

2026 Outlook: What to Watch for From WELL

As the global authority on transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities, IWBI’s public health mission remains evergreen: a commitment to creating people-first places.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Brazil to the World: How DP World Keeps Coffee Moving

Brazil supplies more than a third of the world’s coffee, and DP World plays a key role in keeping that trade moving. From the Port of Santos to major markets worldwide, see how logistics power one of the world’s most traded commodities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking the Business Case for Digital Finance at Scale

Globally, advances in technology, data, and internet connectivity are rapidly reshaping the way we deliver financial services.

Environment

PBF Energy 2024 Sustainability Report Spotlight: Energy, Waste and Water Resource Management

In 2023, PBF Energy completed the successful startup of the Saint Bernard Renewables (SBR) business, marking a significant milestone in our offering of lower-carbon fuels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AB Volunteers Support Munich Young People in Need

At AB, our volunteer program reflects our commitment to serving our local communities.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Makes Health Insurance Simpler and More Affordable for Americans

HARTFORD, CT — CVS Health® recently announced key milestones in its ongoing effort to make health care simpler and more affordable for American consumers.

Environment

Turning Decarbonization Into a Long-Term Business Advantage

In this article, Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast co-hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry reveal how decarbonization is a major opportunity for buildings to cut emissions, boost efficiency and unlock value.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Strengthens Communities and Creates Lasting Impact

Webster Bank’s Philanthropic Impact Report details Webster’s philanthropic projects from 2022-2024, the period covering the launch of Webster’s first multi-year Community Investment Strategy. This includes $15 million in financial contributions and thousands of volunteer hours.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MPLX Trucking Fleets Deliver for Ute Tribe’s Youth

Over the past several years, a nonprofit foundation has been established to raise funds for scholarships and related educational programs for youth from the Ute Indian Tribe in northeastern Utah.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic in India Launches DecodeYourRhythm Campaign To Raise Awareness on Cardiac Arrhythmias

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, launched the #DecodeYourRhythm campaign in India, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about bradycardia, a type of arrhythmia in which the heart beats slower than normal.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Podcast Features Jane Goodall Institute USA Executive Director in Latest Episode

In the newest episode of the Arbor Day Foundation's podcast "Unearthing Optimism", Anna Rathmann of the Jane Goodall Institute shares her journey from Yellowstone park ranger to champion for hope, youth, and global conservation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Leveraging Logistics To Reduce Electronic Waste

FedEx Supply Chain has been honored with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council’s 2025 Leadership Award in the Circular Economy category for its innovative e-waste pilot.

Education

Working Together for a Better Internet

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in shaping healthy digital habits. That’s why National PTA and Norton, one of our trusted Cyber Safety brands, developed The Smart Talk.

Energy

From Outages to Resilience: Why Grid Modernization Needs To Speed Up

A routine click on a recommended link via the AI overview of my browser on November 18 yielded a glaring “internal server error” (Figure 1) when I clicked on a search-referenced website.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Global Supply Chains: Lessons From Hershey’s Income Accelerator

Hershey’s Income Accelerator Program (HIAP) demonstrates how multi-stakeholder collaboration-corporate investment, community leadership, and NGO expertise like CARE's - can advance farmer income, equality, and long-term resilience in Côte d’Ivoire.

Health & Healthcare

National Donor Day Spotlight: DaVita Patient Care Technician Donates Kidney

Diversity & Inclusion

How We Build Trust Through Our Work and Culture

In 2025, Newsweek recognized Gen across eight of its America’s Greatest Workplaces lists, including:

Parents & Families
Mental Well-being
America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Trane Technologies’ Madison Smith Found Community in the Graduate Training Program

Mechanical engineer Madison Smith never expected to work in HVAC. Through Trane Technologies’ Graduate Training Program, she’s finding knowledge, community and purpose as she prepares for her service career

Events, Media & Communications

Mastercard: Europe’s Future Hinges on Innovators – Here’s How To Unlock Their Potential

Europe’s economic future rests on its smallest players. More than 25 million micro and small businesses make up 99% of all EU enterprises and employ nearly half the population. Yet, a persistent gap is holding them back.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Rises in Rank Among Top U.S. Patent Holders

The 2026 Patent 300® list, a key benchmark of technological innovation, has ranked SLB at number 77 among the top patent holders in the U.S. SLB rose 10 spots from its 2025 position — securing 590 new U.S. patent grants over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Good to Great: Transforming Power Utility Safety Programs

When electric utilities truly value safety performance--reflected in everyday decisions on the job--they reduce injuries and protect their workforce.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)