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Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Welcome the Spirit of Giving Through Involved HOLIDAYS Campaign

Franklin Templeton employees show their generosity and compassion all year long. This year, the firm again participated in Involved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of June’s Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month

Innovation & Technology

If There Is a Monster in Loch Ness, This Geneticist Will Find It

The platypus is a venomous mammal that lays eggs, can sense electricity, and has 10 sex chromosomes. The tuatara is a reptile from a lineage that evolved before most dinosaurs (and all lizards). The bluehead wrasse is a fish that can change sex.

Research, Reports & Publications

Benevity Report Predicts Surge in CSR Investment Amid Heightened Public Scrutiny

Benevity, Inc., the market-leading global provider of social impact software, today released The Executive CSR Report, detailing new research that shows increased executive commitments to corporate social responsibility in the year to come.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s sustainability strategy, outcomes, and progress to help build sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Driving Change in Healthcare: Trends Reshaping the Industry

In 2024, the healthcare industry found itself navigating a pivotal year of transformation and resilience. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a shifting regulatory environment, possible impacts from the presidential election, and the growing threat of cyberattacks

Energy

PSE&G Installs More Than 2 Million Smart Meters – Continues on Path To Enhance Customer Experience and Support More Efficient Outage Recovery

PSE&G reached a key milestone by installing more than 2 million smart meters as part of its Smart Meter Program aimed at enhancing customer insights and supporting faster outage recovery.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool VP Recognized as Latin America Top 10 Most Admired Human Resources Leaders

Earning a spot on the Top 10 Most Admired HR's of Latin America list is a well-deserved win for Andrea Clemente, VP of HR for Whirlpool Corp.'s Latin American region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As Ceasefire in Gaza Is Declared, Action Against Hunger Calls for Increased Humanitarian Aid

After nearly 500 days of war in Gaza, a ceasefire was announced today.

Events, Media & Communications

Keynote by Tamara Lundgren, CEO of Radius Recycling, at Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit Focuses on U.S. Manufacturing Revival

The Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit in Houston, Texas, brought together stakeholders and industry leaders from the scrap-to-steel supply chain this week to review the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving scrap and secondary materials activity

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Trendsetters: TTEC’s Comprehensive Approach to Driving Social Impact

ESG is at the core of TTEC’s operations and has always been integral to its business practices. Cerise highlights why ESG is important to TTEC, sharing insights into the organization’s impact strategy and the team behind its execution.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

COP29: A Milestone in Climate Negotiations and a Glimpse Into the Future

The COP29 conference brought together leaders from across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing issues surrounding climate change. Here’s a detailed look at the key discussions, outcomes, and expectations as the climate action community looks ahead to COP30.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Innovations in Gut Health Can Help Treat Global Hunger

Researchers are working toward a better understanding of the connection between nutrition and gut health that would help in more effectively treating and preventing hunger-related deaths.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross California Relief Efforts

Bacardi Limited commits to donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the 2025 California wildfires following massive destruction in the area.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Creating Prosperity by Connecting the World

FedEx has been transforming transportation and logistics services for more than 50 years, advancing our purpose to connect people and possibilities around the world as a result.

Diversity & Inclusion

People Helping People Receives $75,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Employment Opportunities for Underserved Women

KeyBank has awarded a $75,000 grant to People Helping People (PHP) in Salt Lake City, a nonprofit providing employment training and resources to low-income women and single mothers who are working towards financial self-sufficiency through long-term successful employment.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: Year-to-Date Highlights

GoDaddy Venture Forward goes beyond reporting data. We use our research to engage and support civic leaders, policymakers, organizations and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial growth in communities around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

The Biomimicry Institute, co-founded by Janine Benyus to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today shared the Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the program over the past five years.

Energy

Global Electronics Council Joins Clean Energy Buyers Association To Drive a Carbon-Free Future

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has joined the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), aligning with over 400 members to drive innovation, collaboration, and action toward a carbon-free energy future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Partners With Center for Disaster Philanthropy to Provide Over $20M in Disaster Recovery Grants in Western North Carolina

Truist Foundation today announced it will partner with Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide over $20 million in disaster recovery grants in Western North Carolina as part of the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina initiative.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2024: Sands Team Members Drive Positive Impact in Communities Around the World

Volunteerism comprises one of Sands’ core community engagement initiatives, and the company has set an ambition to contribute 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours from 2021-2025. The goal was initially set at 150,000 hours, but was surpassed in just two years.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Understanding and Addressing the Bias in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) bias is known to be AI’s ability to present biased results based on human biases that were incorporated in the training data or AI algorithm, leading to unfair and distorted outcomes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Griffith Foods Launches Its First Alternative Proteins Portfolio

Partnering with customers to create new alternative protein products is nothing new to Griffith Foods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Leaders Share 5 Ways They’re Taking AI From Pilot To Use Case

We implemented AI across our business and multiple functions, and one of the first things we did was our AskHR product, which I think answered over 94% of questions employees had.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novata's CSRD Survey 2024: How Companies Are Preparing for CSRD Compliance

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a challenging reporting requirement affecting companies in the EU and around the world. Novata surveyed the landscape to understand how prepared companies feel, the biggest challenges they face, and the support they need

Events, Media & Communications

AE50 2025: Ten Ag Innovations From CNH Awarded by ASABE

Customer-inspired Ag Tech and Engineering solutions from CNH’s Case IH and New Holland brands have won ten AE50 2025 awards.

Latest Campaigns

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    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  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. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  11. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  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. 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...
  14. 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...
  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...