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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy | Cisco Systems Inc.

Circular Design Illustrated Through Four Cisco Products

At Cisco, circular design means building sustainability into our products and packaging from the start. It’s about designing with the full life cycle in mind

Responsible Production & Consumption

Waste Reduction Through Donation at Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York

KeyBank

Events, Media & Communications

HPRC 2026 Project Roadmap

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Recognized on Fortune’s 2026 America’s Most Innovative Companies List

Wesco International

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Cereal Sense

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Everpure’s Partnership with Rewriting the Code Shows How Purpose-Driven Partnerships Can Expand Pathways for Women in Tech

Everpure

Research, Reports & Publications

Spring Cleaning Your Budget: A Fresh Start for Your Finances

Aflac Incorporated

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2025 JA Americas Company of the Year Celebrates the Spirit of Possibility

FedEx

Featured Brands

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

Circular Design Illustrated Through Four Cisco Products

At Cisco, circular design means building sustainability into our products and packaging from the start. It’s about designing with the full life cycle in mind

Waste Reduction Through Donation at Bath & Body Works

At Bath & Body Works, waste reduction and management play a key role in building a sustainable future.

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

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Energy

Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading household name brands including Andrex® and Kleenex®, becomes the first major consumer products company in the UK to make a significant commitment to green hydrogen, signalling its commitment to a more sustainable future.

Innovation & Technology

Otis Enhances Luxury Living With Sustainable and Innovative Mobility Solutions

Otis (NYSE: OTIS) will provide innovative technology and connected vertical mobility solutions for Arte Star, a luxury residential building located near iconic landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Voices — Joanna Rockwell: A Preventive Screening Saved My Life

I come from a big, close-knit family and always dreamed of having one of my own someday. What was in store is even more than I could have ever expected.

Events, Media & Communications

Climate Risk: How Is California’s SB-261 Impacting Resilience & Adaptation Planning?

To speak to some of the complexities around the California climate laws, Nasdaq recently hosted a webinar, Climate Risk: How is California’s SB-261 impacting resilience & adaptation planning?

Education

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Extend 22-Year Collaboration Benefiting School Systems Statewide

Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) today announced an extension of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Puerto Rico Recognized With Wildlife Habitat Council Certification for Its Bat Conservation Work

Bacardi in Puerto Rico has achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Certification, powered by Tandem Global, recognizing its dedication to preserving Puerto Rico’s bat populations and educating the community about their ecological importance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thomasville Community Development Corporation Helps Tackle Senior Health With Plant-Based Diet Options

Thomasville Community Development Corporation is using a Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant to help local seniors experience the benefits of plant-based food in their diets with farm to table meals and health screenings.

Energy

Eaton Adds Solar Project in Wisconsin To Power Regional Manufacturing With Resilient, Sustainable and Affordable Energy

Intelligent power management company Eaton is adding a new clean energy project to drive carbon reduction at its operations in Wisconsin, advancing its commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2050.

Environment

Why Shared Water Challenges Need Shared Solutions

Water is a shared resource. We all use it. We all need it. But do we give serious thought to the fact that we all need to work together to steward it? Or do we assume that someone else, someone with more people, more money, and more resources, will take charge and “fix” water ris

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Embodied Carbon - First Movers of the Built Environment

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast we talk about embodied carbon in the built environment, strategies for reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions, and the sustainable innovation that could turn buildings into carbon sinks, batteries and more!

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Bank Partners With Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 on TV Spot

U.S. Bank is excited to partner with Happy Gilmore 2, which premieres July 25 on Netflix. The bank is integrating its brand into the movie, serving as a premier sponsor of the fictional “Tour Championship.” The U.S. Bank logo also appears on the bib of Happy Gilmore’s caddy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Meeting Consumer Demand: How Dow Drives Sustainable Packaging Innovation

The increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging is being driven by growing environmental awareness and the desire to reduce waste. Consumers are increasingly seeking products with packaging that is recyclable, biodegradable, compostable or made from renewable or circular

Environment

The Seine Reopens: How the Olympic Games Helped Paris Reclaim Its River

For the first time in over a century, Parisians are once again swimming in the River Seine. What once seemed impossible is now a reality – thanks in large part to the vision, momentum and partnership inspired by the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Creates Circular Economy Program for Insulation Fibers, Saving Over One and a Half Million Pounds of Waste in First Year

Through innovation and cross-functional collaboration, Saint-Gobain North America has successfully created a circular economy program within its CertainTeed Interior Products Group, allowing insulation fibers from its facility in Kansas City, Kansas to be recycled and reused.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $1.56 Million in Four Cleveland Non-Profits

The KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization funded by KeyCorp, is investing $1.56 million in four non-profit organizations in its hometown of Cleveland. These grants align with the foundation’s work to create thriving communities and drive meaningful change.

Innovation & Technology

From Low-Code to AI: Lessons in Empowering Enterprise Users

Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) agents are emerging as the next wave of workplace productivity. These custom-built assistants streamline tasks, automate processes and personalize support for users across the organization.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Our Latest Survey Taught Me About Clarity, Confidence, and a Few Misconceptions

In the latest blog, Cascale's Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Lee Green shares insights from Cascale's latest Awareness & Industry Impact Survey. The findings reflect a clear optimism about the industry’s, and Cascale’s, ability to drive meaningful change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ScottsMiracle-Gro Believes in the Power of Green Spaces – Partners With U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Captain Tyler Adams and Every Kid Sports

Our Scotts brand is proud to announce a new partnership with U.S. Men's National Soccer Team captain Tyler Adams and Every Kid Sports.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Health Through Nutrition: A Conversation With FIMC Executive Director

Addressing the complex health needs of people with chronic conditions requires innovative solutions and strong collaborative efforts.

Energy

Mary Kay’s Iconic Pink Cadillac Goes Electric With the All-New OPTIQ

Global cosmetics giant, Mary Kay Inc., today announced a major milestone in its legacy of empowerment: the transformation of its beloved pink Cadillac into a fully electric vehicle (EV).

Energy

Entergy Mississippi Offers Bill Management Tools and Resources

Although Entergy Mississippi’s rates remain 20% below the national average, home cooling costs can make up more than 50% of an average customer’s electric bill.

Energy

Cancer Bridges and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club “Flip the Switch” on Solar, Thanks to a $116,000 Sustainability Grant

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club® and Cancer Bridges came together to officially “Flip the Switch” on a 46kW solar array system at Cancer Bridges headquarters in Pittsburgh. The array was made possible through a $116,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized Among 2025 Top Workplaces by USA Today

For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) is honored to have earned the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award.

Environment

FedEx Team Members Unite for Local Environmental Clean-Up in Korea

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, participated in a plogging initiative with the Korea Green Foundation to combat plastic waste pollution and promote environmental responsibility.

Innovation & Technology

Intelligent Air Traffic Technology Boosts Efficiency at Major Airports

Air traffic is now recovering from the COVID downturn. The challenge for many airports is how the traffic can be managed more sustainably and efficiently while considering emissions and the needs of local communities.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

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...

KeyBank's Community Investment

In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Aflac Stories

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

KeyBank's Community Investment

In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

First Responder Programming

At Motorola Solutions, our customers are everyday heroes, and our philanthropic arm, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is dedicated to paying it...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...