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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

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.

Meeting Patients Where They Are: How Collaboration Built a Replicable Model for Community-Based Healthcare Delivery

Through community-based and tech-enabled care, we’ve created a replicable model that improves chronic disease outcomes and rebuilds trust in healthcare. The remaining barrier is leadership commitment.

Comfort in Feathers: How a Duck Provided Support During Cancer Journey

At just 8 years old, Kelly’s world changed forever. Diagnosed with leukemia, she began treatment at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., embarking on a journey that would test her strength, resilience and spirit.

AI and IoT Innovations Are Transforming Accessibility Opportunities

AI-enabled smart home and accessibility solutions designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities were demonstrated for the first time by global home appliance innovator LG Electronics at the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo Station Group Partner With Soccer Forward to Deliver $600,000 in Grants to Nonprofits in FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities

Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo Station Group, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Soccer Forward Foundation, is awarding $600,000 in Vamos World Cup Initiative grants to 17 nonprofits.

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Energy

How Digitalization Can Accelerate the Energy Transition to Green Hydrogen

As a means of storing and transporting renewable energy, green hydrogen is now considered a critical technology in the transition to renewable energy and the move toward a global net zero economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky’s the Limit”) 2022 Marketplace Receives 100% Positive Feedback As “Safe Space To Practice Entrepreneurship”

Sky’s the Limit – a 501c(3) nonprofit whose digital platform supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to reach new heights with the support of free mentoring, funding opportunities, and educational resources – is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 Marketplace.

Events, Media & Communications

What Will 2023 Bring in Climate Crisis Action by the Public Sector?

As we begin the year 2023, an intriguing question is what more is in store for public sector action to address critical climate change challenges?

Innovation & Technology

Cummins' Concept System Helps RV Users Reduce Emissions and Noise

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. has been showcasing its new concept hybrid power system to help recreational vehicles (RVs) reduce emissions and noise.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Young Leader Makes Girls’ Dreams Come True With New Ice Hockey League

With one year to go until the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, we speak with IOC Young Leader from Korea Sang Eun Lee about how she is fighting for gender equality by giving women and girls the chance to play ice hockey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sign Man: 36-Year Home Depot Associate Joe Beland Makes His Mark With His Artistic Talent

In 1986, Joe Beland began his career with The Home Depot in the hardware department at a store in Dallas, Texas. Today, he’s an appliance associate in Santa Rosa, California. Along his 36-year career path, Joe’s built a reputation for his artistic talent.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Shows the U.S. Insurance Industry Provides Inadequate Coverage for Climate-Related Disasters

Ceres, in collaboration with the ESG Initiative and Wharton Climate Center at the Wharton School, released a new report today that finds U.S. climate-related disaster insurance is often inaccessible, unaffordable, or does not meet the needs of certain populations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley Announce New Video Series Celebrating Spaces and Stories Within Nature

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and its partner Nature Valley are announcing a new video series that celebrates and brings awareness to the historical and cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latino communities – while generating greater access to nature.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association y Nature Valley Anuncian Nueva Serie de Videos que Celebra los Espacios Naturales y las Historias que estos Inspiran

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) y su aliada Nature Valley han anunciado una nueva serie de videos que celebra y pone de relieve el legado histórico y cultural de nuestras comunidades hispanas y latinas, a la vez que promueven un mayor acceso a la naturaleza.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women Supporting Women: Ericka Ramon on Being a Woman in the Transportation Industry

We sat down with Ericka Ramon — VP of account management and customer success at Booster® — to learn more about her professional journey, her thoughts on navigating the complexities and biases of the modern workplace, and what she sees on the horizon for Booster.

Environment

Working Forests Serve as Natural Climate Change Solution

Sappi North America continues to focus on reducing the energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their operations.

Environment

Chemours in Europe: Helping to Build a More Sustainable Future

In 2018, we announced our sustainability goals, what we call our Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC), with ten ambitious goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which we aim to accomplish by 2030.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Reimagines Timeless Luxury With First-of-Its-Kind Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) introduces The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater, an iconic product made to be worn, loved and live on responsibly for generations to come.

Environment

Subaru of America To Sponsor PHS Philadelphia Flower Show for 22nd Consecutive Year

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will return as the exclusive sponsor for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4-12. As a longtime partner of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), 2023 will be the automaker’s 22nd consecutive year as sponsor.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Partners With Bangladesh Apparel Exchange for the Fourth Edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) for its fourth edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum.

Research, Reports & Publications

Available To Read Online: Honouring Indigenous Voices Through Pathways Magazine

Suncor has released a new edition of Pathways magazine featuring the inspiring stories of Indigenous Peoples in communities where Suncor operates—from Fort Chipewyan, Alta., to St. John’s, N.L.

Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Climate Goals

Hear from Tracey Campbell, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, as she outlines what’s new about the company’s climate goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Discussion With the Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments

The Bloomberg Women’s Buyside Network (BWBN) Singapore chapter recently hosted The Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments, an in-person event that brought together senior female practitioners and BWBN members at the crossroads of sustainability and finance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Viatris Announces Donations Totaling $1 Million To Provide Aid Supporting Access to Healthcare, Food Security and Water Stewardship

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, announced it is donating a total of $1 million to aid in supporting access to healthcare, food security and water stewardship in communities around the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP Global Exchange Report Finds 98% of Surveyed Companies Use Voluntary Standards for ESG Reporting

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with the CECP Global Exchange, released the Global Impact at Scale: 2022 Edition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Volunteers Outperform Giving Trends, Increase Impact and Volunteerism in Love on Month of Service

For the sixth year in a row, Lenovo employees have grown their annual volunteer-led month of service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way 2022 Campaigns: ‘A Safety Net That Catches the Most Vulnerable’

In 2022, for the 30th year, Enbridge’s Houston team members capped a million-dollar campaign for the United Way of Greater Houston—as our workforce across North America raised US$3.6 million (C$4.7 million) for United Way chapters across the continent.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies for the Fourth Year by JUST Capital

Dow announced that for the fourth year it has been named to the JUST 100 list – placing 55th overall, an 11-point improvement from last year and securing the top spot for Communities in the Chemicals sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Healthcare Equity in Underserved Communities

Launched in 2020, Quest for Health Equity, or Q4HE, is an initiative established by Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation focused on taking action to address health disparities across the US.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Aflac in the Community

Learn more about Aflac’s culture of care and how it sits at the heart of all we do.

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Employee and Community Engagement

At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

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...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

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...