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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fred Rogers Productions, PNC Foundation Extend Partnership for Alma’s Way, Be My Neighbor Day and More

Fred Rogers Productions has extended its partnership with the PNC Foundation. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, the PNC Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to support Alma’s Way, the hit series on PBS KIDS.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Mourns the Loss of Two Beloved Colleagues in Gaza

Action Against Hunger is devastated to share the news that two staff members were killed in Gaza.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region

KeyBank has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Urges Outdoor Industry To Prioritize Sustainability for Long-Term Resilience

Joleen Ong, senior director of brand and retailer membership at Cascale, recently joined a panel of industry experts at the Outdoor Retailer Industry Day in Utah to discuss external factors impacting the future of the outdoor industry.

Energy

BioStar Participates in the Smart Energy Decisions Summer Forum

BioStar and Fatih Tech recently attended the SED Summer Forum in Florida. Here's why events like this are essential to shaping clean energy strategy—and how we’re helping our partners move forward.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Presents Marches With Pride in 2025

In June 2025, AEG Presents, the music division of AEG, employees proudly took to the streets in Detroit, Cleveland, and San Francisco to celebrate Pride Month and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scotch-Brite Teams Up With Ally Love To Announce “National Shine Brite Day”

National Shine Brite Day is part of the brand's "Brite Side of Clean" campaign, which launched earlier this spring to usher in a fresh era of cleaning, one that centers on joy, self-expression and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel and Synthomer Partner To Cut Carbon Emissions in Adhesives

Henkel and Synthomer have announced a strategic partnership and supply agreement focused on enabling carbon emission reductions in Henkel's TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesive product portfolio for the European, Indian, Middle Eastern and African markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Honest & Ethical Conduct

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring our actions reflect professionalism and transparency. By continually evolving our practices, we stay ahead in a fast-changing regulatory world, always striving to do what’s right.

Energy

ESG Voices: AI-Powered Climate Action

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and climate goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Releases FY 2024/25 ESG Report, Showcasing Measurable Progress and Industry Leadership

Lenovo released its FY 2024/25 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s progress toward its 2030 emissions reduction targets and reaffirming its long-term ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milestone in Mascoutah: Regions Banker Celebrates 60 Years at the Same Branch

Mary Lou Schlueter made the same three-block trip from home to work up Main Street in Mascoutah, Illinois, that she’d made for six decades.

Environment

DP World Strengthens Environmental Leadership through Green Marine Participation

As part of the many initiatives under its ambitious "Our World, Our Future" sustainability strategy, DP World is an active participant in the Green Marine certification program.

Innovation & Technology

How City-Wide Travel Is Being Made More Accessible

Mastercard has been transforming transit in cities across the globe, making it easier for riders to get from A to B with just a simple tap.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Logitech Report Unveils Three Key Actions To Accelerate Tech Equality in India, China, and U.S.

Women make up almost half of the global workforce, yet they account for less than a third of all tech workers. Despite cultural shifts and industry initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in tech, this gender gap has persisted for decades.

Education

CNH’s Mentoring Initiative To Empower Students Experiencing Poverty

Volunteers at CNH’s India Technology Center are coaching students experiencing poverty to boost their confidence, professional skills and employability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI President and CEO John Mengucci Named ‘Executive of the Year’ by ACG National Capital

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John Mengucci, was named Public Company Executive of the Year by the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital chapter.

Innovation & Technology

Kaolin Clay, Community, and Commitment: Celebrating 125 Years at Covia’s Hephzibah Plant

Discover the legacy of Covia’s Hephzibah plant, where kaolin clay, safety, and community come together in Georgia’s mineral heartland.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Signs the Rome Call for AI Ethics

“We are very pleased that Qualcomm has joined the Rome Call, as a key technology partner in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) globally”, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life and the RenAIssance Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Elanco Releases 2024 Impact Report and Introduces New Framework

Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced the release of its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing its efforts to enhance animal care, not just improving the lives of animals but also the people who care for them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized Among Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been awarded a place on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. This award highlights Fifth Third’s dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more.

Events, Media & Communications

More Than Words: How To Connect With Communities When It Feels Impossible

In Episode 7 of 3BL’s What the…? video series, host Mary Mazzoni welcomes back Daniel Blackman, Founder of Renaissance94, for his second appearance on our series. This time, Blackman dives into why the sustainability space continues to miss the mark on real engagement

Events, Media & Communications

Veolia Expands U.S. Hazardous Waste Treatment Leadership Through Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth

Veolia today announced actions to expand its hazardous waste treatment and disposal business in North America through investment, acquisitions and capacity expansion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $33.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Cleveland

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12 million construction loan and invested $16.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of Churchill Gateway II, 70-unit affordable housing family project located at 10526

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  5. 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...
  6. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  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. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  14. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)