Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Industry Groups Call for Feedback on Revised API RP 1173 To Advance Pipeline Safety Culture and Recognize Continued Improvement

Industry advocacy groups such as the GPA Midstream Association are inviting industry stakeholders to review and comment on the second edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173, Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Boosts Performance With Header and Harvester Evolution

CNH brand, New Holland’s, CX and TC straw walker combines, plus compatible headers, are all updated for 2026 to make set-up easier and harvest more productive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Art and Craft of Meeting Minutes: A Practical Guide for Governance Professionals

Meeting minutes are essential for effective governance, providing a transparent record of discussions and decisions made during board meetings. They serve as a governance safety net, protecting board members and creating a reliable corporate memory.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Canadians Pulling Together To Fight Avoidable Blindness

The roar of planes was not the only sound echoing across the tarmac this year as Orbis Canada's 15th annual Plane Pull for Sight campaign took flight!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable and Circular Design: Repurposing Single-Use Plastics

By transforming discarded single-use plastics into second life refrigeration parts, we’re reducing costs and scaling decarbonization, creating a circularity blueprint for our global supply chain.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Empowers Louisville Community Through Its Neighborhood Program

Louisville’s Russell neighborhood is making strides toward a comeback, despite 60% of its residents living in poverty and a homeownership rate below 15%. Fifth Third is proud to be part of the journey.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands Publishes New Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report

Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) published its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across the Company’s Good priorities of People, Food and Planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Employees Surpass 145,000 Volunteer Hours in Celebration of the Company’s 145th Anniversary

Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Appoints Seasoned Executive as Interim CEO

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure.

Education

Discovery Education Presents New Teacher Resources as Part of Back-to-School Updates

Discovery Education today announced an exciting new array of free, standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo Ranks 8th in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025

Lenovo has once again secured a position in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025, recognizing its excellence in supply chain operations and placing eighth, up two places from last year, among global leaders across various industries

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

We maintain enterprise-wide programs to protect our systems, safeguard customer and employee data, and address evolving cyber threats. We implement robust governance systems to maintain our cybersecurity and data protection processes.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Limelight: Moses Henry

Moses Henry, Community Mortgage Loan Officer for Regions Mortgage is one of the first recipients of the “Unsung Hero Award” from Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (Florida).

Environment

BONUS: Energy Transition and Security in Europe

In this follow-up to our last episode on navigating EHS through disruption, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK, to discuss Europe in greater depth.

Research, Reports & Publications

Guests Avoid Restaurants With Poor Restrooms, Says New Tork Survey Data

Global survey data from Tork, an Essity brand and the global leading professional hygiene brand, shows that the restroom experience is critical for guests.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wesco Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

Wesco issued its annual sustainability report today. The report outlines Wesco's key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bacardi GTR Launches Pop-Up Spotlighting Patrón Cristalino at MIA

Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) launched a dynamic pop-up activation spotlighting Patrón Cristalino, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation, at Miami International Airport (MIA) in May.

Health & Healthcare

Day in the Life: Jena, DaVita Social Worker

Jena, Social Worker at DaVita, says being a social worker at DaVita is a different experience than what people might think. It’s not focused around talking about feelings while sitting at a desk all day.

Environment

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases V2.0 of SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services.

Innovation & Technology

Data Center Expansion: DP World Champions the Next Frontier of Sustainable Logistics

Global investment in data centers is projected to soar, topping $1 trillion within the next five years. Driving this growth are groundbreaking advancements in technology – especially the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Following Nearly Two Decades of Service, Stacy Thompson to Retire from KeyBank

Stacy Thompson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement, will retire from KeyBank effective July 4th. Thompson has spent nearly 20 years with Key’s Corporate Responsibility team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Role Models Who Are Shaping the Future of STEM

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women breaking barriers in STEM and inspiring the next generation to do the same.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Wins 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Award for Collaborative Ecosystems

Whirlpool Corporation won the award for Collaborative Ecosystems at the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, celebrating their groundbreaking production line for The Washing Machine Project, supported by Whirlpool Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

How Cisco India Helped 50 Million People Connect to New Opportunities

At Cisco, we believe in the power of technology and our people to drive meaningful change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aligning Passion With Purpose: Meet Sudhir Miglani

At GoDaddy, we believe in doing work that matters - with people who care. Sudhir Miglani, a Senior Engineering Manager based in India, embodies that spirit every day through his leadership, technical depth, and passion for creating impact.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. 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...
  10. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  11. 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...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 2025: Entergy helps customers 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...