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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

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.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

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Corporate Responsibility

“We Aren’t Waiting To Inherit the World” Part 1

COP is a pivotal moment for United Nations members, politicians, and business leaders to gauge progress in tackling climate change and chart a course for action. At COP 28 this past December, a new group came to the forefront.

Philanthropy

Preparing Youth in Foster Care for a Successful Start at Their New Schools With the Maximus Foundation

The Maximus Foundation is proud to provide grant funding for Back2School, which purchased shoes, clothing, and backpacks for more than 670 children during this year’s event.

Philanthropy

Investing in the Music City

Part of the Nashville community for 140 years, Regions has been part of the city’s affordable housing story for more than a decade.

Volunteering & Community

8th Annual AMD Day of Service: Celebrating a Global Impact of Good

AMD volunteers in 17 countries came together to make a lasting impact in their communities during the 8th Annual AMD Day of Service, a company-wide celebration of community volunteerism.

Socially Responsible Investing

Bloomberg Expands Sustainable Index Offering With New Green-Tilted Fixed Income Indices

Bloomberg announced the launch of new green-tilted fixed income indices, which seek to increase weighting to green bonds in some of Bloomberg’s flagship indices such as the Global Aggregate, Treasury and Corporate Indices.

Environment

Florida Teachers Moved to Tears by Forestry-Focused Tour

There is an air reminiscent of the first day of school when 40 strangers sit down in the classroom together for the first time at the Hampton Inn in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Corporate Responsibility

Opinion: Workforce Development Is a Perfect Opportunity for Congress To Come Together This Year

It’s time for Congress to modernize workforce development programs and recognize the importance of flexibility for low-income and adult learners at different stages in their lives.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World and Canpotex Announce Long-Term Agreement

DP World, a global logistics and trade solutions leader, is pleased to announce a five-year management contract with Canpotex for operations at their terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Reimagining Supply Chains in a Disrupted World: A Shift to Sustainability, Resilience, and Efficiency

DP World Americas CEO Brian Enright explores how global upheavals are catalyzing the evolution of supply chain management toward ESG integration and agile strategies

Health & Healthcare

DAMO Academy’s AI Breakthrough Makes Pancreatic Cancer Easier To Detect

Alibaba Group’s research institute DAMO Academy has developed an AI-powered tool that can screen for early signs of pancreatic cancer, one of the most fatal cancers worldwide.

Events

Leading Brands Discuss How To Adapt to an Evolving Sustainability and Social Impact Landscape at Network Effect: Columbus

3BL has traveled from city to city, bringing today’s most influential corporate leaders and practitioners together for a morning of critical dialogue addressing a spectrum of sustainability and social impact issues with our Network Effect series.

Corporate Responsibility

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Working Together

Crown strives to reflect the society we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can unleash their full potential and creativity.

Energy & Infrastructure

Georgia-Pacific Leads Discussion on Mass Timber’s Environmental and Economic Impact in Georgia

Georgia-Pacific recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia’s economy.

Corporate Responsibility

Georgia-Pacific - See Her: Amy Harrell

Amy Harrell is responsible for helping more than a thousand people stay safe at the Naheola mill in Pennington, Alabama. Her top priority? Making sure people go home the same way they came to work.

Volunteering & Community

Chemours Employees Making a Difference Around the World

At the end of 2023, Chemours held its first official Community Impact Month, focused on giving back and getting involved in the local communities around its global sites.

Corporate Responsibility

Silvia Davila, Regional President, Latin America, Danone S.A., Elected to FedEx Board of Directors

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced that Silvia Davila has been elected to the FedEx Board of Directors.

Philanthropy

Conservation Takes Flight With Wetland Upgrades and Water Management

Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited (DU) has worked across North America to provide sustainable ecosystems for wetland species and supporting clean and abundant water, among countless other positive outcomes to benefit wildlife and improve public recreation.

Energy & Infrastructure

A Conversation With Entergy and Axios: Power Grid Resiliency in the US

It’s more important now than ever to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power grid as severe weather events become more frequent and intense.

Energy & Infrastructure

Four Easy Tips To Prepare for the Next Storm

Pepco prepares year-round to make our grid smarter, stronger, and more resilient, but some major storms may still require us to restore power. We’re here to help you get prepared in the event of an emergency.

AI & Technology

Lenovo Work for Humankind Builds a “Future Science & Technology Museum” for Primary School Students in Rural China

In collaboration with Lenovo Foundation Beijing and Guangming Daily, and through its Work For Humankind China program, Lenovo has built an AI-enhanced science and technology museum to spark an interest in literacy and science education among primary school children in rural China

Energy & Infrastructure

More Zero Emission Trucks To Hit UK Roads Following £200M Investment

New government funding will see up to 370 zero emission trucks on the road and the creation of new green jobs, it has been announced.

Philanthropy

Music Will & HARMAN Have Partnered To Bring the Power of Music Education to Even More Students

At HARMAN, we understand the power of music to inspire each of us. With our long history in music innovation, HARMAN and its employees apply our expertise, time and technologies to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Philanthropy

T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants $6.5 Million To Support Non-Profits in Baltimore

The T. Rowe Price Foundation announces $6.5 million in grants spanning three years to address critical gaps of Baltimore’s nonprofit sector.

Research & Reports

Digitalization Is Creating New Technology Jobs in Industries, New Schneider Electric Report Shows

New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalization will be the primary reason that new operational technology job roles will be job roles will be created in the next three years.

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable Products and Services at Northern Trust

Throughout 2022, Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) continued to expand its sustainable investment solutions with the launch of a variety of innovative pooled vehicles for global investors.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Leadership

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

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...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

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...

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...

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...

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...