Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corp. and City of Benton Harbor Continue Park Revitalization for Fourth Year

Whirlpool Corporation celebrated its fourth annual “Day of Impact'' with over 50 employees and elected officials volunteering to make improvements to Morton Park in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Recognized by Newsweek for People and Planet Efforts

This year, Logitech was recognized by Newsweek in three different categories for its people and planet efforts: World’s Greenest Companies 2025, America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2025, and America’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB - Managing Water Risks

Water security is a critical issue for our changing world. Director of Responsible Investing Research, Sara Rosner shares a new approach to managing water risks, aimed at securing better outcomes for investors, companies and communities.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Cool Air, Hot Takes – Get the Scoop on Decarbonization

In this Healthy Spaces podcast episode, Charles Jelen and Dan Gentry from Trane and hosts of Trane’s Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast, discuss their roles in sales and engineering, focusing on customer education and solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global WELL Adoption Experiences Unprecedented Growth, With 6 Billion Square Feet of Space Now Engaged With the World’s Leading Standard for Healthy Buildings, Organizations and Communities

Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more than 6 billion square feet (557.4 million square meters) of real estate, demonstrating incredible market penetration

Environment

Beyond Silos: How Collective Action Drives Real Sustainability Impact

The urgency of global environmental challenges demands more than individual company efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mondelēz International Scales Up Due Diligence and Sector Collaboration To Promote Human Rights; Releases Annual 2024 Progress Report

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) released its 2024 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report, outlining the company’s progress in helping to prevent, identify, and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks across its operations

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized as a Leading Employer in the U.S. and India by Great Place to Work®

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized for its dedication to fostering an empowering and uplifting workplace culture by Great Place To Work®.

Environment

A Look at How Healthcare Technology Is Improving Wildlife Conservation

Research is well underway to build a deeper understanding of wolf physiology that can help improve both wild conservation and captive care.

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Cultivates Young Entrepreneurs at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the six winners of the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Japan Finals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Supports Launch of Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI)

Cascale was proud to join global apparel leaders in London for the official launch of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI).

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab Quarterly Update

Welcome to the latest edition of the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab update! First – the name change: GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab is the new name for Venture Forward. What began in 2018 as Venture Forward in the U.S. only has grown into a global research effort.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.

Innovation & Technology

Workiva Named a Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software

This is the second time in a row that Workiva earned a leadership position in the Verdantix Green Quadrant on ESG and sustainability reporting. And the third time this year that an industry analyst firm named Workiva a leader for its sustainability products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Engineering the Future: How Vignesh V. Is Powering Innovation at Cummins Inc.

Vignesh V.’s path to Cummins is rooted in a lifelong curiosity about how things work, particularly in the world of automobiles. "I was always fascinated by airplanes and automobiles while growing up.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched Defidu Bakery in downtown Prague.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping New Homeowners Realize Their Dreams

Owning a home has long been associated with the American Dream and is an important financial milestone for many people.

Environment

As the Planet Warms: 10 Ways Lawns Offer a Sustainable Path Forward

With global warming intensifying and 2024 marking the warmest year on record, the need for climate-conscious landscaping practices has never been greater. Fortunately, nature offers resilient solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here

With a theme of “Doing right is a brilliant way to do business,” the 2024 PNC Corporate Responsibility Report provides valuable insight into our measurable impact and reflects our commitment to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders.

Events, Media & Communications

Entergy Helping Customers Stay Cool and Save Money With Bill Management Tools and Resources

Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Joins the UN Global Compact and Reinforces Their Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken another step in its commitment to lead sustainable development in the agriculture and construction sector in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascale Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance of more than 300 members across the consumer goods industry, has elected new directors to its parity-based Board, ensuring equitable representation across manufacturers, affiliates, and brands & retailers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain’s CisLee Trost Wins 2025 Next-Generation Leader Award by Manufacturing Leadership Council

Saint-Gobain North America announced today that CisLee Trost, Project Engineer for CertainTeed and a graduate of Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing engineering manufacturing training program, has been named the overall winner in the Next-Generation Leader category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Supports Texas Communities Amid Catastrophic Flooding (Updated 7/7)

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in Kerrville helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies, while supplies last.

Energy

PSE&G’s Summer Relief Initiative Protecting Residential Customers From Higher Costs This Summer Moves Forward

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has announced the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved PSE&G’s proposal to provide all residential customers with a temporary credit that will offer relief on their summer electric bills.

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. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  14. 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...