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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

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.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

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Inclusion & Opportunity

ESG Talk: DEI’s Role in Human Capital Management

Alicia Petross, chief diversity officer at The Hershey Company, joins Workiva’s Steve Soter in the latest episode of ESG Talk. Alicia and Steve discuss the labor shortage, how ESG reporting has evolved, and the connection between DEI and HCM.

Corporate Responsibility

Putting Equity at the Heart of Sustainability This International Women’s Day

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day. In this blog post, Amina Razvi, CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition shares her thoughts on the importance of putting equity at the heart of sustainability.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Bacardi Promotes Stephanie Macleod To Drive Premiumization and Growth of Its Whisky Business

Stephanie became the first female Master Blender for DEWAR’S in 2006, following her official three-year training with the then Master Blender. This International Women's Day, Bacardi celebrates Stephanie by showcasing her next career move.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Boston Scientific: Three of My Teachable Moments on Embracing Equity

If culture was soil, what are the fertilizers that leaders would need to mix in for equity to blossom? I’ve been mulling over this question to recognize the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day: Embrace Equity.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi North America Shows Continued Commitment to Promoting Employee Engagement

Every two years, the entire Sappi group undertakes an employee engagement survey, from which we have established two metrics: participation and sustainable engagement.

Events

SXSW 2023 Official Event at Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store on 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard will host an official SXSW event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to poverty alleviation through microcredit loans.

Inclusion & Opportunity

With New Digital Tools, Millions of Women Entrpeneurs Are Building Resilience

After many years of little progress, we’re finally narrowing the gender gap in financial account ownership. According to the most recent Findex, the gap narrowed from 9 percent to 6 percent across developing economies as more women gained access to financial tools.

Corporate Responsibility

Cintas Partner Business Resource Groups: Supporting Employee-Partner Development

Cintas' Partner Business Resource Groups (PBRGs), the company's workplace affinity groups, are an important element in its overall human resources and human capital strategy.

Education & Workforce Development

Steyr Supports Austrian Fire Brigade School With Tractor

CNH Industrial brand STEYR has been supporting training at the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade School with a STEYR® 4135 Profi. The machine means that technical operations can be conducted with a current agricultural vehicle.

Inclusion & Opportunity

together we advance_women in tech

We want to see more women in the semiconductor industry, and AMD is committed to helping make that happen.

AI & Technology

Booster’s Fleet Data Portal Offers Real-Time, Actionable Insights

With Booster's Fleet Portal, fleet managers can access real-time fleet data insights, customizable reporting, industry-leading finance management, and customer support.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Sima Bahous: “Sport’s Full Potential as a Driver for Gender Equality Has Yet To Be Fulfilled”

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, explains why sport is critical in moving towards Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Corporate Responsibility

Climate Change: Hong Kong To Pay 30 Percent More for ESG Jobs As Companies Fight for Talent To Meet Sustainability Targets • With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong could command salary premiums of more than 30 per cent as companies strive to meet their sustainability targets and tackle climate change, according to headhunters.

Research & Reports

Henkel Drives Progress in Sustainability With Improvements in Climate Protection and Social Engagement

Henkel published today its 32nd Sustainability Report, outlining its performance and progress on implementing its sustainability strategy and targets.

AI & Technology

Top 5 Health and Safety Findings From Data Center Audits

Antea Group has been conducting health and safety audits at data centers for years. We've consolidated and analyzed the information obtained from decades of audits and assessments of operational data centers to identify the top five most common health and safety findings.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Women at IP: Chiara Notargiacomo

Meet Chiara Notargiacomo, EHS manager, Pomezia Plant, Italy. Chiara, like all women at IP, provides valuable insight and a unique perspective to our organization.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Black & Well-Traveled: Running, Wellness and Community

We interviewed two of our leaders to learn more about their experiences as marathoners, and the ways Expedia Group has empowered them to lead their dream careers and invest in their love for running.

Awards & Rankings

Draftkings Recognized As One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

At DraftKings, we work to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging that makes our employees feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired to be the very best.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Black Scientists, Innovators and Employees are Key to Merck’s History of Invention and Progress

A diverse workforce is not only fundamental to our company’s future success, but it’s also a part of our rich history.

Research & Reports

PwC and Workiva Find Business Leaders Are Moving Forward With Climate Disclosures Regardless of Final SEC Ruling

A new survey released today by PwC US and Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize climate disclosure rules.

Awards & Rankings

United Rentals Named One of America’s Best-Managed Companies

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it was included on the Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 list, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.”

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fostering a Community of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Southern Company

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are essential aspects for our company. At Southern Company, Our Values foster a diverse, inclusive, equitable and innovative culture so that employees can execute our business strategy with agility and accountability.

Volunteering & Community

Suncor Employee Caring for Community and Continuing a Family Legacy

Collectively, Suncor employees volunteered over 100,000 hours, and, together with Suncor and the Suncor Energy Foundation, donated more than $6.36 million to communities across North America in 2022.

Corporate Responsibility

Inogen Alliance Sponsors AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum

Inogen Alliance is proud to announce that we will be an official sponsor of the upcoming eighth annual AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum with Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

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Leadership

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

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...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...