Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

Southwire Announces Strategic Investment in Verdigris

Southwire Company LLC, North America’s leading wire and cable manufacturer, has announced a strategic investment in Verdigris Technologies, Inc, an AI-native electrical intelligence company focused on AI-scale data center infrastructure.

Environment

Making the Most of Your Water Risk Assessment

Water Risk Assessments (WRAs) are a practical tool for companies across industries to understand their current and future water risks. By translating water risks to business risks, WRAs provide companies with a roadmap for making informed, proactive decisions.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group UK Sponsors 2026 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum Through Inogen Alliance

For the second consecutive year, Antea Group UK is thrilled to announce co-sponsorship of the 11th annual Global Water Stewardship Forum hosted by the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

Events, Media & Communications

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

On February 12, at the Kia Forum, seven Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs took center court at the NBA Foundation’s 2026 All-Star Pitch Competition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches National Challenge to Uncover Innovative Housing Solutions

Wells Fargo launched the 2026 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, a nationwide challenge to uncover scalable, innovative housing solutions designed to help more people find homes across the country. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, the challenge awards $10 mill

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Recognized With Climate Performance Award From ClimateWork Maine

Sappi North America has received the Climate Performance Award from ClimateWork Maine, recognizing the company’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions across its operations and supply chain.

Education

FedEx Invests in HBCU Pathways Through $2 Million Commitment

FedEx has deepened its long-standing support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a four-year, $500,000 commitment to the business schools of Tennessee State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and LeMoyne‑Owen College.

Innovation & Technology

Trends in State and Local Government ERP Implementation: Risks, Requirements and Oracle Capabilities That Drive Success

State and local governments have different needs than private companies when implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Energy

How Capturing Landfill Methane Can Strengthen Climate Resilience and Community Equity in Georgia

Climate activist, Eriqah Vincent, sits down with Garry Harris, Managing Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities, to explore why landfill methane capture deserves more attention and how it benefits communities across Georgia.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Outstanding Corporate Integrity and Performance by Ethisphere and Just Capital

Trane Technologies has been recognized for excellence in both ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement, earning designation as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and recognition in Just Capital’s Best of American Business rankings.

Education

Case IH and Senar of Rio Grande do Sul Close Partnership for Rural Professional Training Courses in Brazil

Case IH, a CNH brand, announces a partnership with the National Rural Learning Service (Senar) of Rio Grande do Sul, for the entity's new Rural Professional Training Center that will be inaugurated in the city of Hulha Negra, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Health & Healthcare

DaVita Highlights Continued Progress in Value-Based Kidney Care as CKCC Results Show Year-Over-Year Improvement

DaVita today highlighted continued progress in value-based kidney care, underscoring how sustained investment in coordinated care models is translating into improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease.

Education

St. Paul Park Refinery Supports Local Schools in Opening Doors to Career Exploration

Through multiple efforts in the fall of 2025, the St. Paul Park refinery supported career exploration with students from nearby Humboldt High School through email-based mentoring and in-person learning.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Member Roundtable Explores CSRD Implementation In Practice

Recently, Cascale convened members for a follow-up roundtable on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to explore practical implementation challenges for complex global value chains.

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Innovation & Technology

First Registered Networking Equipment Continues EPEAT’s Expansion Into Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

Global Electronics Council announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry, expanding independently verified sustainability standards to the digital infrastructure technologies that support modern enterprise IT, cloud-enabled operations and more.

Innovation & Technology

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Research, Reports & Publications

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Andy Vu

For a problem-solver like Andy Vu, his role in customer service with Sekurit Saint-Gobain is a perfect fit.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group USA Sponsors Season Three of Inogen Alliance's Podcast Rethinking EHS

Antea Group USA, a founding member of the Inogen Alliance, is proud to announce our sponsorship of season three of the global podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals, Local Delivery, launching 21 April.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World’s Brittany Caskey on Keeping Supply Chains Moving in an Unpredictable World

In her latest Forbes Business Council article, DP World’s Brittany Caskey explores how companies can keep goods moving despite tariffs, cyber threats, and extreme weather. Discover why visibility, diversification, and collaboration are essential for resilient supply chains.

Innovation & Technology

Protecting Yourself from Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Imposter Scams – Tips from KeyBank

As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated and accessible, financial institutions are seeing a sharp rise in a new form of fraud: AI‑powered imposter scams. These schemes use advanced tools to convincingly mimic a person’s voice, image, or behavior.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Innovation & Technology

Data Center Safety Council Welcomes New Member Google

Feb 10, 2026, St. Paul, Minnesota: Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce new Strategic Corporate Member Google.

Energy

Eaton Unveils Brightlayer Energy, an AI-Powered Energy Management and Optimization Software To Drive New Levels of Efficiency and Flexibility for Healthcare, Education, Retail and Other Building Environments

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the availability of Brightlayer Energy, an AI-powered energy management and optimization system (EMOS).

Latest Campaigns

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

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Halo Awards

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

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

License to Operate

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

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...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

Collective Action

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

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...