Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Research, Reports & Publications

Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

With the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) now less than two years away, Dakar 2026 presented its latest progress report to the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic Impacts Podcast Series: Forest Certification

PotlatchDeltic is committed to independent certification of our forests to demonstrate that they are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Marks Earth Day With Spotlight on Latest Sustainability Efforts

From supporting local wildlife surrounding our distilleries, to investing in new technology, to working with those who grow our natural ingredients, we're always finding ways to be #GoodSpirited.

Events, Media & Communications

Empowering Leaders for a Changing World

Each year, we orchestrate the Global Inclusive Growth Summit to power conversations, propel progress and produce change. But as we prepare for Thursday’s summit in Washington, D.C., the challenges are more complicated and require more collaboration.

Education

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

Discovery Education, the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

Join us on Tuesday, May 13, at 12:00 p.m. CT to ask us your questions on Toxic Release Inventory and how it may impact your operations and reporting requirements.

Events, Media & Communications

The LA Fires: How Multiplatform Local Media Became a Lifeline

Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsen’s recent climate change report.

Health & Healthcare

9 in 10 Americans Have Put Off Health Checkups and Screenings That Could Help Save Their Lives

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection.

Education

Building Hospitality Excellence: Sands Prioritizes Industry Education Around the World

A major component of Sands’ 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development is building hospitality industry excellence in its regions around the world and helping people working in the sector advance.

Events, Media & Communications

Reuters Events: Responsible Business - Exclusive Discount for 3BL Members

Reuters Events: Responsible Business (June 23-24, New York) unites 500 influential voices to help you navigate today's complex sustainability landscape with confidence.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Real Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis

On this episode of BuzzHouse, host Garrick Gibson welcomes Jolena Presti, managing director in Baker Tilly’s development and community advisory practice, to break down what’s really working in the fight to fix our housing crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation Supports Workforce Development at Albany Medical Center

A $1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation will support recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives at Albany Medical Center. Funds will be used to develop the LEAP program—Leading Employees to Advancement and em(P)owerment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

Every harvest, RaNae Isaak packs her bags in Columbus, Indiana, to head for American Falls, Idaho. Having grown up helping on her family’s sugar beet, potato and wheat farm in her spare time, even now as an adult, RaNae returns home every year.

Energy

LG and ENERGY STAR Power Up Earth Day Savings With Exclusive Retailer Offers Nationwide

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA is encouraging consumers to make their energy choices count this Earth Day and beyond. Through May 14, smart choices come with big savings thanks to LG’s nationwide in-store and online ENERGY STAR promotions.

Events, Media & Communications

Future of Sustainability - Innovations in Georgia Forestry

Explore the ways in which companies are engaging with Georgia’s forestry industry, and the impact this has on Georgia’s economy.

Events, Media & Communications

CASE Drives the Future at bauma 2025

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, returned to the 34th edition of bauma under the theme “Let’s Drive the Future.”

Innovation & Technology

Southern Telecom Secures Largest Fiber Deal in Company History With Hyperscale Customer

Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has secured its largest fiber deal to date, a monumental 300-mile fiber contract with a strategic hyperscale customer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forest Stewardship Council® US Announces 2025 Leadership Awards

Do you know a company, organization, or person pushing the boundaries of responsible sourcing and forestry management through FSC-certification? Now is the time to give recognition to these efforts and inspire others to act!

Environment

Meet Steve Leeper: Environmental Stewardship for a Better Tomorrow

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainable Brands® and EarthX Recognize 10 Visionary Brands, Driving Real Change Toward a More Sustainable Future, at Earthx2025

EarthX and Sustainable Brands® (SB) proudly honor 10 Brand Heroes whose visionary leadership and groundbreaking sustainability initiatives are reshaping industries.

Energy

Dow and X-energy Submit Construction Permit Application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Proposed Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

Dow (NYSE: DOW) and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC ("X-energy") announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas.

Environment

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

As we transform our generation portfolio to cleaner resources, we are also delivering meaningful
environmental, social and economic value to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Events, Media & Communications

Goldenvoice Partners With the City of Indio on Free Community Event, CHELLA, To Celebrate Local Culture and Emerging Artists

As the City of Indio, CA geared up for the return of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, AEG Present’s Goldenvoice shined a spotlight on emerging artists and local culinary talent with CHELLA—a community-focused music event that took place on Wednesday, April 16.

Environment

Complimentary Webinar: Understanding ESG Assurance – A Comprehensive Introduction

Need help determining the difference between mandatory and voluntary reporting, and the opportunities each present for your sustainability goals and risk management? Join SCS Global Services for this informative webinar on the intricacies of ESG.

Environment

CSO Sophie Beckham Talks Sustainability, Innovation, and Industry Challenges on the CSO Impact Podcast

Sophie Beckham, our Chief Sustainability Officer, had an opportunity to chat with Harald Neidhardt, the host of the futur/io Institute CSO Impact Podcast, about our company's transformation into a global packaging leader, our sustainability initiatives, and the challenges faced

Latest Campaigns

  1. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  2. 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...
  3. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  4. 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...
  5. 2025 Beat the Heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  6. 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...
  7. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  13. 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...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  15. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...