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Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Empower Your Image: Mastering the Art of Strategic Dressing

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Empower Your Image: Mastering the Art of Strategic Dressing” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Hosts EU Omnibus Package Briefing Webinar in Collaboration With Policy Hub

On July 15, 2025, Cascale hosted a member-exclusive webinar in collaboration with Policy Hub to provide a briefing on the EU Omnibus Simplification Package and its implications for the apparel and footwear sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

QVC Group Releases 2024 Corporate Contribution Summary

At QVC Group, we continue to make significant advancements towards our critical role in protecting the environment, championing empowerment and belonging, and curating product responsibly.

Innovation & Technology

An Interactive Robot Points the Way to Smarter Farm Equipment

Visitors to the CNH booth at this year’s Agrishow 2025 became part of a two-way learning experience interacting with a robot using offline generative artificial intelligence (AI) - a tool that likely will soon be an integral part of the farm machinery business.

Education

LA Kings Score With July Literacy Program for Kids

Throughout the month of July, AEG’s LA Kings are bringing their passion for hockey to local libraries with a heartwarming twist—literacy. Through their “Storytime with the LA Kings” initiative, the team is promoting reading among young fans across Los Angeles County.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Reach Wins Future’s Best of Show Award, Presented by Tech & Learning

Logitech Reach has received the Future’s Best of Show Award, presented at ISTE 2025 by Tech & Learning in the Secondary Education category.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Wins Gold at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 in United Arab Emirates

Bacardi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, winning Gold at the Employee Happiness Awards 2025.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Recovery in Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina in September 2024, it left behind more than just physical damage. It disrupted lives, isolated communities, and cut off basic necessities like clean water and communication.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Driving Global Innovation: Highlights From MilliporeSigma at Sustainability LIVE Chicago 2025

Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, took part in an inspiring Fireside Chat, “Sustainability Driving Global Innovation,” at Sustainability LIVE Chicago 2025.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods on Building ‘Trust, Transparency and Long-Term Partnerships’ in Regenerative Agriculture

Operating mid-supply chain has some advantages when it comes to implementing regenerative agriculture practices, says Anne Jacobs, global regenerative agriculture manager at US-based food manufacturer Griffith Foods.

Environment

Decarbonization Strategy: From Ambition to Action in Our Climate Transition Plan

At Trane Technologies, our Climate Transition Plan (CTP) answers that “how,” translating our sustainability commitments into a strategic roadmap for our science-based trajectory to net-zero by 2050.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Donations to ASPCA Exceed $40 Million Following the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event

We are thrilled to share that since the inception of our partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. in 2008, the ASPCA has received more than $41 million in vital funds from Subaru.

Events, Media & Communications

Nominations Open: 25 Voices Defining Corporate Sustainability in 2025

3BL announces The 25 Voices Defining Corporate Sustainability in 2025, created to recognize the storytellers, strategists, and communicators who are reshaping how companies speak about sustainability.

Energy

Acculon Energy Selects Rockwell Automation and Circulor To Advance Supply Chain Transparency and Compliance in Battery Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with its partner Circulor, recently announced that it has been selected by Acculon Energy, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced battery systems, to deliver next-generation battery energy storage solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Freedom to Explore: Meet Mandy Marcellette

My journey has been anything but traditional - and I’m thankful for that. I started in a frontline role and kept following the trail of curiosity, asking "how can this be better?" at every step.

Innovation & Technology

The Biomimicry Institute Announces the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort: 10 Nature-Inspired Startups Driving Climate Solutions

The Biomimicry Institute has announced the ten startups selected for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator.

Energy

Living in the Mainstream for Battery Storage

The last five years have seen a huge increase in the number of installations of battery storage systems – and an increase in financing volumes for the asset. Proximo asks a panel of industry experts whether policies and technologies are robust enough to maintain this momentum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Appoints Jon Burckin to Senior Banker in Equity Distribution

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Jon Burckin to senior business development banker on the equity distribution team.

Responsible Production & Consumption

U... for Urban Heat Island, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

There's no doubt about it: cities are mineral, and therefore sparsely planted. The consequence? They store more heat than the surrounding countryside, creating "urban heat islands". But there are ways to avoid them, and make our cities more pleasant to live in.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Repeats as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Wesco is honored to again be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®.

Innovation & Technology

Life Science Industry Trends: Navigating Complexity and Shaping the Future

Life sciences organizations continue to operate within a fast-changing environment defined by evolving capital markets, regulatory scrutiny, innovation in drug development, and shifting expectations around compliance and transparency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

More Than Lipstick: Mary Kay’s Pink Changing Lives Earns Forbes Top 10 Social Impact Spot

In July, Mary Kay Inc. announced it has been recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row, clinching #9 on the 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list and being the only beauty brand, and the only direct selling brand recognized in the Top 10.

Research, Reports & Publications

New, Interactive Dashboards Show Cocoa Farmers Continue To Benefit From Trainings Facilitated by Fairtrade

Two new, interactive dashboards allows users to explore the latest data on cocoa farming and Fairtrade's work across the chocolate sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger and French Water Partnership Amplify Global Call for Survival and Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) at UN 2026 Water Conference Preparatory Session

At the UN 2026 Water Conference Prep Meeting, Action Against Hunger and partners launched a global Call to Action to prioritize lifesaving WASH in crisis zones. With 175M in need, they urge urgent funding, protection, and political will.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Devin, Frank and Katie: The Trio Making a Positive Impact for Generations

At Henkel North America, diversity is a path to progress, innovation, and impact. Our employees and partners are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  4. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  5. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  11. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  12. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  13. 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...
  14. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...