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Corporate Responsibility | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank's footprint.

Events

Trellis Impact 26, Where Innovation Powers Sustainable Business

Trellis Group

Energy & Infrastructure

Energy for a Better Future: Affordability for All

Entergy Corporation

Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods

Research & Reports

Rockwell Automation Strengthens Climate Commitment With Science Based Targets Initiative Net-Zero Targets Validation

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Transformation – Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Changes?

Cascale

Environment

Navigating Global Uncertainty: What EHS & Sustainability Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Inogen Alliance

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Industry Study, Identifies Path to Cut Cumulative Automotive Refrigerant Emissions Across Europe by ≈50% Between 2030-2050

Chemours

Environment

Earth Month 2026: How Everpure Employees Took Action Around the World

Everpure

Featured Brands

Voices From the Field: Helping Farmers Build Resilient Local Economies Across Rural America

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Lundgren says it’s easy to see evidence of Ecdysis intervention when he’s visiting a farm. He can sense it through the new sounds of birds chirping, bugs whizzing by his ears, fresh hues of greens radiating off the fields in front of him.

Xfinity and Comcast Business High-Speed Internet Now Available to More Than 2,100 Previously Unserved Homes and Businesses in Central Indiana

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office, Comcast announced the completion of construction to connect more than 2,100 new homes and businesses in counties across Central Indiana to high-speed Internet from Xfinity and Comcast Business.

Spotlight on Digital Transformation | FY25 Purpose Report

At Cisco, we see resilience as the ability to turn disruption into growth and innovation. Whether it’s responding to a crisis, building AI skills, or investing in nonprofit partners, our goal is to make people and places stronger for the future. Here’s how.

Mastercard: How Technology Is Turning Sustainability Goals Into Measurable Action

For decades, environmental sustainability was treated as a long-term ambition. In 2026, that framing is changing. Across industries, technology is accelerating progress in ways that are tangible, measurable and increasingly embedded into the day-to-day operations of businesses.

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Recent Alerts

Corporate Responsibility

HP’s CEO: Help Now, Plan for the Future

We recognize this environment has created an increased need for technology. Now more than ever, our customers are depending on us to continue providing them with the exceptional products and services they expect from HP.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Helps Families Hit by COVID-19

Duke Energy donates $1.3 million to hunger relief during pandemic, waives fees to ease customers’ financial burden.

Corporate Responsibility

Hormel Foods Announces Over $4 Million in Special Cash Bonuses for Plant Production Team Members

The more than $4 million bonus will be paid to all full- and part-time plant production team members who have been working around the clock to ensure the company’s trusted brands and products are available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Consumer Trends and What They Mean for Pet Food Processing

As more people refer to their pets as fur babies, they also care more about what they're feeding their four-legged family members. CRB wants to help manufacturers navigate these needs so your pet food process will be ahead of the curve.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from Domtar

For this Women's History Month, The American Forest and Paper Association spotlight will focus on two women from Domtar: Nancy Klembus, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; Stephanie Morin, Windsor Mill Paper Machine Operation Manager.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Answers S.O.S. From Hundreds of Cruise Ship Passengers Stuck Without Medication Due to COVID-19 Quarantine

How Walgreens answered the S.O.S. from hundreds of cruise ship passengers stuck without their medications because of a COVID-19 quarantine.

Corporate Responsibility

In a Time of Remote Work and Virtual Meetings, Workplace Giving Becomes Even More Important in the Fight Against Coronavirus

A month ago, I didn’t know what ‘social distancing’ was. Now, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become a fact of life that we need to stay six feet away from each other to avoid spreading germs.

Health & Healthcare

HanesBrands to Manufacture FDA-approved Cotton Masks During COVID-19 Shortage

HanesBrands is converting production of apparel to production of cotton masks, approved by the FDA, when N-95 masks are not required or available.

Health & Healthcare

Fifth Third Bank Supports Ohio Governor DeWine’s Stay-at-Home Order to Help Flatten the Curve

Fifth Third Bank today commended Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Director of Health Dr. Amy Acton for their leadership and swift response to the pandemic and joins in asking its customers to stay-at-home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Announces Aid for Customers and Communities Impacted by COVID-19

Wells Fargo announced additional comprehensive steps to help customers, communities & employees grappling with the impact of COVID-19. The company has suspended residential property foreclosure sales, evictions & involuntary auto repossessions

Philanthropy

Merck Donates a Half a Million Masks to Support COVID-19 Emergency Response in New York City

In response to the calls for personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and other front-line responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Merck & Co., Inc. recently announced it has provided a half a million...

Health & Healthcare

UCSF Uses HP BioPrinter To Optimize Combinations of Cancer Medications

Watch Dr. David Donner, UC San Francisco’s Director of Surgical Oncology Research Lab, Explain the Benefits of Innovative New Microfluidics Technology in Cancer Research.

Volunteering & Community

Protective Gear Bound for Approximately 1,000 U.S. Health Centers and Clinics Fighting Covid-19

FedEx uses its global network and logistics expertise to help organizations with mission-critical needs in times of disaster and for special shipments.

Socially Responsible Investing

Finances and Stewardship in Challenging Times: Insights From Indigenous Communities

Risk assessment is a tool used to understand the impacts of investment. What past assessment tools have lacked, however, is a complete understanding of Indigenous women’s experiences of life in their communities - both economic and social wellbeing.

Volunteering & Community

Points of Light Marks April 2020 As First-Ever “Global Volunteer Month”

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced today it would make April 2020 the first-ever “Global Volunteer Month.”

AI & Technology

Innovating Incredible: CyberGrants Worksheets Facilitating Data Driven Decision Making for Complex Strategic Grants

Complex strategic grantmaking can often require collecting in-depth information to help you, and your team, make initial funding decisions or track a recipient’s progress towards a goal. Housing this vital data in multiple locations...

Environment

Safe Water: Indispensable in the Fight Against Coronavirus

World Water Day occurs every year on March 22. It’s an opportunity to pause and acknowledge what we believe all year long––safe, unpolluted water is a cause worth fighting for.

Corporate Responsibility

Message from VMware CEO on COVID-19

This is an extraordinary time, and we are all concerned about the health and safety of family and friends, as we navigate a rapidly-evolving situation. Our hearts go out to everyone around the world impacted, either directly or indirectly...

Philanthropy

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Record-Setting Fundraiser for Craig Hospital

Arrow Electronics was the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Craig Hospital PUSH gala, which raised a record-setting amount for the hospital’s programs, research and patients.

Corporate Responsibility

Fifth Third Announces Special Payment to Customer Service Employees

Fifth Third Bank announced that it is giving a special payment to employees who are providing essential banking services to customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Philanthropy

Ray C. Anderson Foundation Awards $2500 Grant to University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Institute, Honoring Wendell Hadden, winner of the 2020 Ray C. Anderson Sustainability Award

Ray C. Anderson Foundation honors Interface's Wendell Hadden with $2500 grant to the University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute, and Interface has matched the grant, bringing it to $5000.

Awards & Rankings

25 Badass Women Shaking up the Climate Movement in 2020

Even the most courageous leaders have moments of doubt. Eunice Heath, Corporate Director of Sustainability at Dow, has been recognized for developing STEM programs, Project Lead the Way and being instrumental in weaving diversity into ESG strategies.

Corporate Responsibility

Albertsons Plans Plexiglass Barriers, ‘Appreciation Pay’ in COVID-19 Response

With coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading rapidly nationwide, Albertsons Cos. plans to install plexiglass barriers in its checkout lanes to safeguard shoppers and cashiers.

Philanthropy

Don't Throw Out That Food!

Through MealConnect™, General Mills and Feeding America have made it easier than ever to connect donors with surplus food to their local Feeding America member food banks and their partners.

Health & Healthcare

Bayer Partners with U.S. Government on Major Product Donation to Fight Coronavirus

Bayer has announced it is joining the U.S. Government's fight against COVID-19 with a donation of 3 million tablets of the drug Resochin (chloroquine phosphate).

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Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

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...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Titanium Technologies

Chemours’ Titanium Technologies (TT) business is a leading, global provider of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment used in coatings, plastics, and...

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...