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Corporate Responsibility | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank's footprint.

Events

Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy for a Better Future: Affordability for All

Entergy Corporation

Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods

Research & Reports

Rockwell Automation Strengthens Climate Commitment With Science Based Targets Initiative Net-Zero Targets Validation

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Transformation – Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes?

Cascale

Environment

Navigating Global Uncertainty: What EHS & Sustainability Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Inogen Alliance

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Industry Study, Identifies Path to Cut Cumulative Automotive Refrigerant Emissions Across Europe by ≈50% Between 2030-2050

Chemours

Environment

Earth Month 2026: How Everpure Employees Took Action Around the World

Everpure

Featured Brands

Spotlight on Digital Transformation | FY25 Purpose Report

At Cisco, we see resilience as the ability to turn disruption into growth and innovation. Whether it’s responding to a crisis, building AI skills, or investing in nonprofit partners, our goal is to make people and places stronger for the future. Here’s how.

Mastercard: How Technology Is Turning Sustainability Goals Into Measurable Action

For decades, environmental sustainability was treated as a long-term ambition. In 2026, that framing is changing. Across industries, technology is accelerating progress in ways that are tangible, measurable and increasingly embedded into the day-to-day operations of businesses.

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

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Environment

Duke Energy Renewables Invests in Bald Eagle Research, Education in Oklahoma

During bald eagle nesting season, avian enthusiasts agree the best things come in pairs.

Philanthropy

Dignity Health's Southwest Division Partners with the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations to the Underserved Communities of Los Angeles

Dignity Health, the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park have joined efforts to accelerate the process of vaccinating vulnerable and underserved populations in Los Angeles that don’t normally have consistent access to healthcare.

Energy & Infrastructure

Advocating for Federal Clean Energy Policies

Sustainability is a company priority here at VMware. Last year, we doubled down on our sustainability commitments and announced our 2030 Agenda, a decade-long business initiative to address critical challenges facing the global community—one of which is climate change.

Environment

KFC Cuts Carbon Footprint With E-Bikes for Deliveries

KFC has moved to further reduce the company’s carbon footprint with the rollout of its pioneering electric bike fleet for food delivery.

AI & Technology

From Butterfly Wings to Shrimp Claws: Mimicking Nature on the Nanoscale

"This is what happens in butterfly wings," the petite Shirman, lifting her voice over the roar of a lab fume hood, told EHN. "The spectrum of colors changes from the structures in the wings at the nanoscale," that is, a scale hundreds of thousands of times smaller than the head of a pin.

Volunteering & Community

Black Leadership Spotlight: Jerelyn Rodriguez, The Knowledge House

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Philanthropy

Leading With Love: How Edith Ornelas Created the Mariposas Collective

Edith Ornelas moved to Memphis in 2016, where she quickly realized how few community programs existed for immigrants. Read her inspiring story about creating the Mariposas Collective.

Socially Responsible Investing

Workiva Announces CFO Transition

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the company that simplifies complex work, today announced that Stuart Miller will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after serving in the role for the past seven years.

Events

WEBINAR: WSP's Carbon Zero Appraisal Framework

WSP’s Carbon Zero Appraisal Framework provides a proportionate and transparent process for assessing scheme and program emissions throughout the project lifecycle, alongside the resilience of new infrastructure to climate change effects.

Health & Healthcare

Bristol-Myers Squibb Germany Colleague Joins the COVID-19 Fight

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Munich, Germany, people from all over the world gathered at the Theresienwiese for the world famous Oktoberfest. Today, the massive tent for the crowds is there for another purpose – COVID testing.

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron's “100 Most Sustainable Companies” for 2021

Following the release of its 2030 ambitions last year to halve its environmental impact, Kimberly-Clark improved its ranking to 34th on Barron’s 2021 list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies.

Corporate Responsibility

Pure Strategies Launches New Self-Assessment Tool to Help Companies Set Science Based Targets for Nature

Pure Strategies today announced the launch of a new self-assessment tool designed to help companies start in building a strong commitment to protecting and restoring nature – including water, land, biodiversity, and oceans.

Events

Cryptocurrency Donations Are on the Rise As Bitcoins Price Continues to Surge

Register Now! Join America's Charities and The Giving Block for a webinar on March 2 at 3pm ET to learn how cryptocurrency works and why you should add it to your nonprofit's fundraising mix to diversify your revenue stream.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi North America's Cloquet Mill Awarded Local Training Grant

Socially Responsible Investing

Anheuser-Busch InBev Announces 10.1 Billion USD Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility

Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced the successful signing of a new 10.1 billion USD Sustainability Linked Loan Revolving Credit Facility (“SLL RCF”), which replaces its existing 9.0 billion USD Revolving Credit Facility.

Volunteering & Community

Global Citizen's 2021 Curtis Fellowship: Everything You Need to Know

Learning leadership skills, embracing the power of community action, and experiencing new cultures — these are just a few things Curtis Fellows have benefited from in years past.

Health & Healthcare

How Has History Shaped the Black Community's View of Vaccines?

Vaccine hesitancy among the Black community is connected not only to racism in the health care system seen today, but steeped in historical discrimination and exploitation Without addressing this, the world will not successfully achieve the United Nations’ Global Goal 3 on good health and well-being for all.

Corporate Responsibility

Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner to Associates: 'A Memorable Year...and an Investment in You'

We’ll be raising pay for our store associates in digital and stocking workgroups. 425,000 store associates in these frontline roles will receive a raise, with starting rates moving to $13 – $19 per hour, based on the store’s location and market.

Corporate Responsibility

CNH Industrial: Our Approach to Sustainability

We are honored to be included in this year’s #2021SPGlobalYearbook and to have received a Gold Class Distinction. Learn more about our approach to sustainability on our corporate website.

Philanthropy

Leading With Love: An Inspiration to Those Facing Hardship

After a year of unimaginable loss, Kari Harbath managed to carry on with life and the care of her daughter. She’s sharing her experience to serve as an inspiration to others facing hardship.

Corporate Responsibility

Two World-Leading Impact and Sustainability Funds Invest in Benevity, Accelerating the Movement to Drive Corporate Purpose

The Rise Fund and Generation Investment Management join Hg as strategic co-investors in Benevity to elevate support for delivering and measuring ESG impact.

Environment

VF Corporation Allocates Green Bond Net Proceeds to Advance Ambitious Science Based Targets

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced it has fully allocated the net proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued last year, which totaled approximately €493 million.

Philanthropy

Herbalife Nutrition and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Support World Food Programme Relief Efforts in Guatemala

Herbalife Nutrition, announced the allocation of more than $333,000 to World Food Program USA in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s emergency response efforts in Guatemala.

Awards & Rankings

CBRE Ranked #22 on Barron's Most Sustainable Companies List

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) has been ranked #22 out of 1,000 companies evaluated by Barron’s for its 2021 list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S.-based Companies

AI & Technology

Durkan Launches Taking Odds, PDI Carpet Tiles for Casinos and Gaming Centers

Durkan, the hospitality brand of Mohawk Group, has launched Taking Odds, a Precision Dye Injection (PDI) carpet tile collection aimed at enhancing hospitality interiors.

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Corporate Responsibility

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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...

Nutrition and Health

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

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...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

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

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...