Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSLA Alumnae Group Announces Open Entries for the 2026 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards

The WSLA Alumnae Group is proud to announce that entries are now open for the 12th annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. The WSLA Awards advance, honor, and connect the most powerful women at the forefront of sustainability who are driving transformative change

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dreams and Degrees: Jeff’s Story

"When I came to Taco Bell and found out that they would help me get my degree, it was insane. Getting my degree has been my goal for 21 years. Now, at 39, I get to make that dream a reality.”

Environment

Bonus: Insights From World Water Week

The episode highlights the critical need to integrate climate and water management, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and effective communication.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability 101 at Cisco: What Is Packaging Sustainability?

Whether we’re purchasing grocery items wrapped in plastic or receiving a home shipment packed in polystyrene peanuts, packaging is part of our everyday lives. However, much of it becomes waste after one use.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein - Blended Finance: Bridging the Sustainability Funding Gap

Blended finance has the potential to transform overlooked markets into investable opportunities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Speed to Market: Why Early Movers Win in DP World’s Dominican Republic SEZ

When it comes to global trade, time is money. For companies looking to expand in the Americas, DP World's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Dominican Republic offers a unique opportunity to move fast, scale quickly, and help shape an ecosystem designed for the future

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Elevating Food Safety: Strategic Planning for 2026

Elevate your food safety in 2026! Join SCS Global Services’ free webinar on October 16, 2025 to assess systems, drive improvement, refine KPIs, and inspire your team. Register now for insights and access to the recording.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America 25 Announced 

The names of the most important Chief Sustainability Officers of North America were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards on Monday night. The celebration took place at a gala dinner at the newly opened and stunning vitra design showroom, during New York Climate Week.

Environment

Meet the Father and Daughter Tracking Heartbeats of the Wild

As scientists with Medtronic, Tim and Noelle Laske implant heart monitors in vulnerable species to study stress and survival, blending cutting-edge technology with a reverence for the natural world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Services and Amenities Could Play a Life-Changing Role in Affordable Housing

Mercy Housing California is transforming the lives of Sunnydale residents through the redevelopment of the neighborhood and with on-site resident services like childcare and career preparation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GEC Launches New Tagline: Advancing Responsible Technology

We’re excited to share GEC’s new tagline: Advancing Responsible Technology. It reflects our leadership in driving real-world impact across the electronics sector while uniting GEC and EPEAT under one purpose. Read to learn more about it's meaning.

Environment

A Project Worth Buzzing About

Inspired by the opportunity to drive global impact while delivering local value, Marta joined Baker Hughes three years ago as a procurement intern.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Mourns the Loss of Another Team Member in Gaza in Less Than Four Months

Action Against Hunger shares with deep sadness the news of the tragic killing of our former colleague, Mustafa Walid Mohammed Al Ejla, in the Gaza Strip.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Hope: FedEx and International Medical Corps Combat Childhood Malnutrition in Cameroon

For nearly a decade, FedEx has supported International Medical Corps’ mission to bring health and hope to crisis-affected communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

2024 FedEx Cares Report: FedEx Shows Up for People and Communities in Need

Around the block and across the globe: FedEx shows up for people and communities in need

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Headquarters Ahead of the Curve

Since its multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2022, T-Mobile’s Bellevue, Washington, headquarters has become more than just a place to work — it’s a full-on experience.

Green Infrastructure

From Design to Impact: MilliporeSigma’s First Climate-Neutral Manufacturing Facility

MilliporeSigma announced the opening of the company’s first manufacturing facility designed for climate-neutral operations in Blarney Business Park, Cork, Ireland, a significant step towards the company achieving its company's long-term sustainability commitments.

Events, Media & Communications

EPA Moves To Stop Collecting Federal GHG Emissions Data

In another move aimed at rolling back federal environmental laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 12 that it was proposing to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

Education

AEG’s College Connection Program at Portola Music Festival Opens Doors for Future Industry Leaders

AEG Presents, in collaboration with the City of San Francisco and Non Plus Ultra, hosted a select group of students and young professionals for its College Connection Program at the Portola Music Festival.

Innovation & Technology

Enabling a New Wave of Innovations With Agentic AI

As artificial intelligence advances, we are moving from applications focusing on content generation to actionable knowledge workers. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have become integral to work, with 28% of employees in the U.S. already utilizing these technologies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toly and Eastman Introduce Gemini: A New Standard in Sustainable Luxury Packaging

Toly, a leader in premium cosmetics packaging innovation, and Eastman, a global pioneer in molecular recycling technologies, are proud to announce the launch of Gemini, a stunning new compact that marks a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco's Brakes Celebrates the UK's National Inclusion Week

This week is National Inclusion Week, it is a chance to reflect on what inclusion really means, celebrate inclusion, and commit to building a more inclusive culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Supports Connecticut Financial Scholars With a Three-Year, $300,000 Grant

Webster Bank announced a $300,000 grant for Connecticut Financial Scholars as part of its ongoing support of programs designed to help students build financial empowerment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitments To People, Values and the Future

At Wesco, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that our people and our high- performance culture are our greatest assets. We foster a culture that values and rewards employees based on merit.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women and Key Private Bank Host Free Webinar – Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy

KeyBank’s Key4Women and Key Private Bank will present “Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Aflac Stories

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

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...