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Corporate Responsibility

Good Jobs First Violation Data Now Available In CSRHub Extract Reports

CSRHub

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Announcing PR Daily Conference in New York

Ragan

Events

Environment

Investing in the Agri-Food Transition: Climate-Aligned, Water-Resilient Strategies that Create Value for Investors and Nature

NatureVest

Environment

How Georgia Businesses Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions To Strengthen Their Supply Chains

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch “Beyond the Goal” To Bring Soccer-Based Learning Into Classrooms Nationwide

Discovery Education

Events

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

Mastercard

Awards & Rankings

Mary Kay Named Large Corporation of the Year by The DEC Network at SMU Collins Center

Mary Kay

Education & Workforce Development

Investing in Generations of Technician Talent

Trane Technologies

Featured Brands

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

Check for Cancer Champion Ernie Johnson Jr.’s Legacy Beyond Survival

Sports fans immediately recognize his voice. Beloved broadcaster Ernie Johnson Jr. first graced the airwaves in 1979 and quickly became one of the most recognizable sports hosts and analysts.

FedEx and Orbis Earn “Best of the Best” Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

FedEx and longtime supported nonprofit, Orbis International, have been named “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Halo Awards, the highest honor presented by Engage for Good to recognize outstanding corporate–nonprofit partnerships that prove purpose and business can go hand in hand.

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Fifth Third’s Byna Elliott and Stephanie Smith Recognized Among Most Influential Women in Corporate America

Byna Elliott, senior vice president and chief community and economic development officer, and Stephanie Smith, chief diversity and inclusion officer, have been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2019 list of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America.

Media & Communications

Rebuilding Together Elects New Members to National Board of Directors

Rebuilding Together, the leading national nonprofit organization providing critical home repairs and revitalizing our communities today announced the election of two members to its national board of directors.

Corporate Responsibility

Carnival Corporation Promotes Chris Donald to Senior VP, Corporate Environmental Compliance

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, yesterday announced the promotion of Chris Donald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Smithfield Foods Launches Plant-Based Protein Portfolio Under Pure Farmland™ Brand

Offered in sustainable packaging with trays made from more than 50% recycled material, Pure Farmland has committed to empower local farmers and farms by partnering with the American Farmland Trust.

Philanthropy

Can Organized Philanthropy Learn To Learn?

Since posting Is There A Role For Philanthropy In Renewing Democracy a month ago, several colleagues have suggested that organized philanthropy need to get their own houses in order before they worry about such issues as renewing democracy.

Education & Workforce Development

From Science Fair to Scientist: How One 6th Grader’s Research Could Change the World

Yin-Ying Lu has worked for Schneider Electric for the last 20 years as an engineer partnered with customers on improving their SCADA systems by optimizing generation and delivery of power.

Volunteering & Community

CNH Industrial India Commits to Improving Water Conservation in Communities Near Its Greater Noida Plant

CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI), Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight years running, held a ceremony on August 2 to mark the beginning of a new water conservation program in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Corporate Responsibility

Plant-Based Beyond Meat Products Help Aramark Drive Climate-Healthy Culinary Innovation

With more and more consumers looking for plant-based meal options, Aramark chefs are using products, like Beyond Meat’s delicious burgers, sausage, crumbles and more, to expand menu selections and provide the choices that meet individual lifestyles.

Corporate Responsibility

A Systematic Approach Is Needed to Overcome the Talent Gap

About ten years or so ago, Essilor's leadership began challenging us to apply our mission of “improving lives by improving sight” to everybody on this planet, not just for consumers like you and me who live in developed countries and the top cities in the world.

Energy & Infrastructure

Resilience in Focus Amid Growing Environmental Risks to the Built Environment

Awards & Rankings

Merck Named a 2020 Military Friendly® Employer

Merck is honored to be named a 2020 Military Friendly® Silver Employer, marking the eleventh consecutive year the company has received the Military Friendly® designation. The Military Friendly Employers list has come to set the standard for organizations to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses.

Corporate Responsibility

Carnival Corporation Names Peter C. Anderson as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced the appointment of Peter C. Anderson to the newly created position of chief ethics and compliance officer.

Research & Reports

How Caterpillar’s Strategy Is Helping to Build a Better World

As Caterpillar executes its enterprise strategy, it is not only driving growth, but also furthering the company's sustainability journey.

Corporate Responsibility

HPE's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

Philanthropy

WeTransfer, Headspace Create License to Operate Through Erasing Medical Debt

As tech companies continue to become a fixture in many U.S. cities, the juxtaposition between the fast-paced growth, high-rises and even higher salaries can be difficult to fathom next to the growing homelessness problem many of these same cities face.

Awards & Rankings

Bacardi Canada Recognized for Environmental Commitment

Environment

Nespresso Takes Recycling up a Gear With Coffee Capsule Bike

Nespresso is partnering with Swedish bike brand Vélosophy to produce a stylish bicycle made from recycled aluminum coffee capsules, demonstrating both brands’ commitment to a circular economy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Recognizing Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ With Stonewall Ambassador Program Induction

From being the first U.S. airline to fully recognize domestic partnerships in 1999, to becoming the first U.S. airline to offer non-binary gender options throughout all booking channels earlier this year, we continue to thrive in our efforts toward equality and inclusivity.

Philanthropy

Presenting a Stage for Children to Thrive at Crown Center

Forty years in the making, the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center continues to expand and foster childhood creativity in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Education & Workforce Development

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Interns Learning From Comerica Bank

Getting a head start can help you gain better position, and that’s what the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and Comerica Bank are doing for several students this summer.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Interview With Raina Dwivedi, Water Resources Engineer

As a water resources engineer, Raina Dwivedi specializes in integrated water resources management and watershed planning.

Awards & Rankings

CBRE's Deputy General Counsel Elizabeth Atlee Named A Most Powerful Latina In Corporate America

Elizabeth Atlee, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, has been named one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Corporate America by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) in collaboration with Fortune magazine.

Corporate Responsibility

6 Ways to be Certain your Values Matter

Values are only useful if they make a difference in the actions you take and decisions you make, argues Amanda Setili. Here are six ways to make sure your company lives its values.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Unveils Public Legacy Space in Partnership With The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

Scotiabank has unveiled its second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in Toronto, further signifying its commitment to promoting education and discussion around reconciliation.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Foundation Provides $250,000 in Grants to Address Opioid Addiction in 11 Indiana Counties

Indiana’s largest electric supplier is helping address opioid addiction in Indiana – a problem in too many of the communities it serves.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...