Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Corporate Responsibility

Good Jobs First Violation Data Now Available In CSRHub Extract Reports

CSRHub

PR Daily Conference poster
Announcing PR Daily Conference in New York

Ragan

Events

Environment

Investing in the Agri-Food Transition: Climate-Aligned, Water-Resilient Strategies that Create Value for Investors and Nature

NatureVest

Environment

How Georgia Businesses Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions To Strengthen Their Supply Chains

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch “Beyond the Goal” To Bring Soccer-Based Learning Into Classrooms Nationwide

Discovery Education

Events

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

Mastercard

Awards & Rankings

Mary Kay Named Large Corporation of the Year by The DEC Network at SMU Collins Center

Mary Kay

Education & Workforce Development

Investing in Generations of Technician Talent

Trane Technologies

Featured Brands

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.

Check for Cancer Champion Ernie Johnson Jr.’s Legacy Beyond Survival

Sports fans immediately recognize his voice. Beloved broadcaster Ernie Johnson Jr. first graced the airwaves in 1979 and quickly became one of the most recognizable sports hosts and analysts.

FedEx and Orbis Earn “Best of the Best” Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

FedEx and longtime supported nonprofit, Orbis International, have been named “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Halo Awards, the highest honor presented by Engage for Good to recognize outstanding corporate–nonprofit partnerships that prove purpose and business can go hand in hand.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Last Chance! AIAG Offers Free Registration for Virtual Corporate Responsibility Summit

During this difficult financial time, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has announced it will offer their 2020 Corporate Responsibility Summit – now hosted on a virtual platform – free of charge for all attendees.

Energy & Infrastructure

Gardening Tips During COVID-19

Spring has sprung and as we continue to physical distance, gardening is a perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, improve your mental health, and connect with nature.

Energy & Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Expands Environmental Services to Meet Evolving Client Demands, Sustainability Goals

Black & Veatch is expanding its global environmental capabilities and services as businesses respond to increasingly complex demands from regulators, shareholders and consumers.

Environment

Supporting Sustainable Processes Is More Important Than Ever

As people around the globe continue to deal with the impact of our current crisis, it’s understandable that the 50th anniversary of Earth Day isn’t making as much front-page news.

Events

EarthxWomen: Women in the Environment

EarthxWomen brought together youth climate leaders, creative activists, and seasoned advocates in a series of online discussions for Earthx2020. The virtual conference, held in partnership with the National Geographic Society, commemorated...

Energy & Infrastructure

Introducing the Smart City Carpet Collection by Mohawk Group

“As the maker of Living Products like Smart City, we believe better design examines both embodied carbon and materials health to produce sustainable products that help reduce the carbon footprint of our customers and lead the way in transparency.”

AI & Technology

How The 5G Era Could Help Build A More Sustainable Future

5G could be a step toward a greener future. It’ll just take the help of cities, businesses and citizens to bring that potential to life.

Corporate Responsibility

FedEx Aircraft Mechanic Puts Engineering Skills to Work Building Intubation Boxes for Use With COVID-19 Patients

“I can build one of those things myself.”

That’s what went through Shawn Yarbro’s head when his wife, a nurse, told him about the need at hospitals for something called an intubation box.

Philanthropy

International Paper Provides Funding to Mid-South Food Bank

"With this generous gift – equivalent to more than 665,000 meals – we can continue to distribute food, as well as hope, to so many who are struggling in this Covid-19 emergency," said Mid-South Food Bank President & CEO Cathy Pope.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Protect Our Customers, Communities and Our Team

This pandemic has unfortunately created an environment in which ransomware, scams, and cyberattacks of all sorts have reportedly increased.

Philanthropy

The CVS Health Foundation and CATCH Global Foundation Premier New ‘Be Vape Free’ Virtual Field Trip April 30th in Partnership with Discovery Education

According to the Food and Drug Administration, 5 million youth in the United States currently use e-cigarettes: 1 in 4 high school students (27.5%) and 1 in 10 middle school students (10.5%).

Events

EarthxEnergy: Renewables

Environment

U.S. Government Extends Bechtel Contract for Chemical Weapons Destruction

The U.S. government added 3 years to the Bechtel contract to destroy 2,600 tons of surplus chemical weapons stored in Colorado, adding provisions to accelerate the destruction to meet commitments to Congress and international treaty by end of 2023.

Socially Responsible Investing

Building a More Resilient, Sustainable Global Economy at #Ceres2020!

Tune in to the Ceres 2020 Digital Program to learn how we can build a more resilient, sustainable global economy and help prevent future crises — whether caused by coronavirus or climate change.

Philanthropy

National Disability Institute Launches COVID-19 Financial Resilience Center to Provide Cost-Free Financial Resources for People With Disabilities

Today, National Disability Institute (NDI) launched the Financial Resilience Center, an online comprehensive education and information hub for people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions.

Philanthropy

Local Sports Franchises Come Together to Create ‘Teams For LA’ to Benefit the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles

AEG, the LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Sparks and Rank + Rally recently joined forces to launch the TEAMS FOR LA ON-LINE SUPERSALE to sell logoed team merchandise, as well as classic merchandise from the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the GRAMMY Awards, to benefit Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles.

Corporate Responsibility

Charles Koch and Brian Hooks on Empowering Solutions to Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic

From government to business to education, individuals from across society are working together to find innovative ways to help others through the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Philanthropy

Helping Meet a Massive Hunger Need

General Mills was a founding partner of Feeding America over 40 years ago. We recently announced an initiative to manufacture and immediately donate $5 million worth of product to Feeding America member food banks.

Philanthropy

DKMS Donates 12,000 Buccal Swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering for COVID-19 Testing

DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow and blood stem cell donor center, has joined the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), providing 12,000 sterile buccal swabs to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to be used to test and diagnose the deadly virus.

Philanthropy

Rod Rose, Bushfire Management Expert

Rod Rose is Senior Principal, Bushfire Management with Eco Logical Australia, A Tetra Tech Company, based in Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia. He has more than 45 years of experience in wildfire planning and management and is a recognized leader in Australia in this, as well as related fields.

Philanthropy

Jack Daniel’s Raises Money for Coronavirus Relief

After Jack Daniel’s and Chase Rice partnered for a concert to benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians COVID-19 fund, John Hayes, President of USA & Canada shared all of the ways Brown-Forman is supporting our communities and industry during this time.

Events

3BL Media to Host ‘Learn from Home’ Live Event, May 13: Corporate Citizenship and Reputation, Featuring Dave Stangis

Business is adapting to new standards set by the novel coronavirus. A major risk during this economic reset is the deprioritization of corporate sustainability programs.

Corporate Responsibility

Whirlpool Corporation 2019 Sustainability Report Infographic

2019 was a remarkable year for Whirlpool Corporation, as they raised the bar on their commitments to sustainability. Check out this infographic summarizing their results.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade USA & Rachael Wang Launch 'We Wear Fair Trade' Supporting Garment Workers

Fair Trade USA is proud to unveil its annual lookbook and campaign, We Wear Fair Trade. This year’s campaign theme and lookbook, “She Wears Fair Trade,” was made in partnership with renowned creative director, activist, and stylist Rachael Wang, and features Fair Trade Certified apparel modeled by prominent human and environmental rights advocates who represent women’s empowerment.

Research & Reports

Insights From Wave II of the Porter Novelli COVID-19 Tracker

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, and the implications for organizations evolves at a rapid pace, it is critical for us all to arm ourselves with the latest data and insights to guide our work – as well as be both proactive and adaptive.

Latest Campaigns

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...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

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

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...