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.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized by CDP as a National Leader in Transparent Disclosure of Corporate Information Related to Climate Change

KeyBank today was included in the CDP's 2015 S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The index ranks the top 10 percent of respondent companies based on the quality of climate change related information disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through the international not-for-profit. KeyBank's recognition demonstrates its commitment to open reporting and corporate sustainability efforts.

Environment

Ingersoll Rand Energy Leader to Join GreenBiz Webcast, Unveil Findings of Climate Change Research

Owen Smith, director, energy policy and strategy, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand, will present an interactive webinar with GreenBiz on Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. ET. He will share findings of new research addressing the ways in which companies confront climate change and GHG reduction. Register for free at http://bit.ly/1N6DdxL.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Yum! Brands Raises 18,000 Pounds of Food for Local Community in Celebration of 18th Anniversary

Last month, Yum! Brands reached its goal and raised over 18,000 pounds of food for the Dare to Care Food Bank in the Company’s hometown, Louisville, KY.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Women's Network Earns Top Ranking on Global Diversity List, Supported by The Economist

Energy

Four Green Building Projects With Inspiring Solar Stories

Responsible Production & Consumption

To Conserve, Protect, and Eat Healthy

Since 1998, November 21st has been recognized as World Fisheries day. For the past 18 years the discussion on this globally important day has focused on a simple question: how to feed fish to a growing global population while protecting the health of aquatic ecosystems and fish populations.

Environment

Bard CEP & Bard MBA COP21 Paris Preview Podcast and Live Report

For our next episode, Eban Goodstein, Director of BardCEP and the Bard MBA in Sustainability, will call in live from Paris on December 9th at 12pm noon, EST. To join the conversation, dial 845-746-2287 (no login required).

Education

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Karen Zhang

"The collaborative side of science is not always well advertised, but talking to scientists in industry as well as academia has shown me that research does not have to be a one person endeavor."

Environment

Siemens: The Sound of Sustainability

Events, Media & Communications

Fox Film and TV Receive Women's Image Award Nominations for Positive Portrayals of Women

On November 17, the Women's Image Network (WIN) announced the nominations for The WIN Awards, an annual ceremony honoring outstanding individuals in politics, business, music, and media who promote gender parity through their creativity and leadership. The winners will be announced on February 10, 2016. Several film and television productions from 21st Century Fox businesses received nominations, including HE NAMED ME MALALA, MODERN FAMILY, and EMPIRE.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Extra Special Tribute

Hall of Fame induction honours how “Goldcorp’s contributions have transformed our organization,” says Dan Howe, President & CEO, Special Olympics British Columbia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Un Homenaje Muy Especial

La inducción a nuestro Salón de la Fama rinde homenaje a la manera en que la que “Goldcorp ha contribuido a transformar nuestra organización", afirma Dan Howe, Presidente y Director General de las Olimpiadas Especiales de Columbia Británica.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hommage particulièrement spécial

L’intronisation au temple de la renommée souligne « les contributions de Goldcorp qui ont transformé notre organisation », explique Dan Howe, président-directeur des Jeux Olympiques spéciaux de la Colombie-Britannique.

Environment

How Campuses are Driving a Clean Energy Future in America

Chevrolet’s campuses were by definition all leaders since they had to deliver GHG reductions stronger than 85 percent of their U.S. peers. Building on the insights from Chevrolet’s environmental advisors, I was really curious to learn how these humble, but rather elite campus leaders viewed Chevrolet’s Clean Energy Campus Campaign. Read on for their insights.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supply Chain Slavery Is Not New, But It Certainly Needs to Go Away

All companies around the world are pressured to increase their due diligence in fighting slavery within their supply chains. The pressure comes from governments that are very serious about stopping this on going issue and the consumers that purchase their products are also mounting more pressure. This type of focus requires a heavy amount of checks and balances into their own supply chain and getting even more granular down to their tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Respond to Tragic Events with Compassionate Parenting

As parents, teachers and caring adults try to calm the fears of children and bring them comfort after the recent events in Paris and around the world, a particularly moving video of a dad explaining the attacks in Paris to his young son has flooded the Internet.

Environment

Building and Real Estate Companies Join Call for Action on Climate Change

As Paris readies for the COP21 International Climate talks, more than 50 building and real estate companies, including Thornton Tomasetti, Skanska and JLL, announced today that they have signed on to the Building and Real Estate Climate Declaration, a business call to action that urges policymakers to seize the economic opportunity of tackling climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wells Fargo Earns Top Marks in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

Wells Fargo received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 13th consecutive year. The national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality is administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Wells Fargo joins the ranks of 391 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks this year.

Health & Healthcare

Current Issue of Art Therapy Today Features an Important Announcement from The American Art Therapy Association

This issue features an important announcement from the AATA regarding recent world events, as well as an article by art therapists Abbien Crowley Ciucci and Hope Heffner, who describe the use of altered books with caregivers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Furthermore, the AATA has announced a new campaign through Network For Good that looks to raise funds to send up to 10 new professional art therapists to next year's annual conference. Featured AATA member Margaret Prescott, President of the Evergreen Art Therapy Association (EATA), discusses how membership has influenced her life and describes how her passion for art and helping others led her to art therapy.

Health & Healthcare

Nestlé Commitment: Promote Healthy Hydration as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid's Mary Ellen Paravalos Named To Board Of New England Women In Energy And Environment

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DuPont’s Dawn Rittenhouse Receives Women in Sustainability Leadership Award from Green Building & Design Magazine

DuPont is pleased to announce that Dawn Rittenhouse, director of sustainable growth, has been awarded one of Green Building & Design’s (gb&d) Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. gb&d, the magazine for today’s leading green professional with a mission statement of creating a more sustainable world, created the awards to celebrate the achievements of women who are making lasting change and strive to identify, support and give opportunities to future women in leadership.

Education

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Collegiate Inventors Competition

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) is sponsoring the 25th annual Collegiate Inventors Conference Expo and Awards at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters outside of Washington, D.C.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carnival Cruise Line and The New Orleans Saints Challenge Area Schools With Holiday Food & Fund Drive to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

Carnival Cruise Line – the official cruise line of the New Orleans Saints – is partnering with the NFL franchise and Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans, La., to fight hunger this holiday season through a contest for area schools that provides a fun array of prizes to encourage the collection of canned goods and donations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ram ProMaster City Named 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year™ by Green Car Journal

Green Car Journal has named the Ram ProMaster City its 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year. The announcement was made today at the 47th annual San Antonio Auto & Truck Show in San Antonio, Texas.

Green Car Journal editors consider all potential commercial vehicles in the U.S. market, weighing environmental attributes alongside traditional touchstones that define what customers seek, such as functionality, versatility, safety, value and style. The winner was selected from a number of finalists by a Green Truck of the Year jury, comprised of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff.

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

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