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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

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

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

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.

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.

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Awards & Rankings

Griffith Foods Selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Program To Empower the Next Generation of Digital Beauty Leaders

Mary Kay Inc. announces the launch of its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program – a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as dynamic digital brand advocates and next-generation social media storytellers.

Research & Reports

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

Rockwell’s net-zero science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a globally recognized authority on corporate climate action.

Philanthropy

New Figures on Hunger in Sudan: Nearly 20 Million People Are Facing High Levels of Acute Food Insecurity

New data from the IPC, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification developed by UN agencies, warns that nearly 20 million people in Sudan face high levels of acute food insecurity.

Environment

Covia: Stewardship in Action Across Our Sites

As summer begins, it brings a season of energy, growth, and opportunity, a perfect time to celebrate the meaningful environmental stewardship taking place across our operations.

Events

DICK’S Sporting Goods Is Bringing Its In-House Brands to East Hampton This Summer

This summer, DICK’S Sporting Goods will open a rotational pop-up store in East Hampton Village at 34 Park Place, featuring four of the company’s in-house brands: Walter Hagen, Maxfli, CALIA and DSG. Opening May 14 and running through October 18, this marks the first-time DICK’S e

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

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

Cascale will convene leaders in Athens this September to address cost, accountability, and scalable business value across supply chains.

Environment

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

At the latest bi-annual Inogen Alliance Associates Meeting, hosted by Antea Group UK, one message came through clearly from global leadership: uncertainty is no longer a disruption, it’s the operating environment.

Health & Healthcare

DP World Supports Arthritis Society Canada Through the East Coast Roast in Halifax

As communities across Atlantic Canada come together to support those living with arthritis, DP World was proud to serve as an Ignite Sponsor of this year’s annual East Coast Roast, held April 25 at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Environment

Antea Group Welcomes Francisco Cordero as Senior Consultant and Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Service Line Leader

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce the addition of Francisco Cordero as a Senior Consultant and Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Service Line Leader, supporting and advancing the firm’s sustainability and water-focused service offerings.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health: All Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy® Locations Now Accept WIC for Infant Formula

CVS Pharmacy® announced that all 56 locations in Rhode Island are now authorized to accept the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for infant formula purchases.

Awards & Rankings

Chemours Titanium Technologies Earns Two Recognitions From the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings & Better Plants Initiative for Innovation in Energy and Materials Efficiency

The Chemours Company’s Titanium Technologies (TT) business has been recognized with two 2026 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative awards, underscoring the company’s continued leadership

Environment

SmartEnergy Distributes Over 660,000 Trees Through Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation

SmartEnergy, LLC is deepening its commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship through its long-standing partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Rebuilding the Future With the New Circularity Blueprint

Circularity can create sustainable business value while reducing waste by extending asset life, recovering valuable materials and improving product performance.

Socially Responsible Investing

FTSE Russell and Planetrics Announce Proposed Partnership To Develop Climate-Scenario Indices

FTSE Russell, LSEG’s global index provider, and Planetrics, SLR’s platform specialising in climate-risk analytics, modelling, and scenario-based analysis, to jointly develop climate-scenario based indices and analytics.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

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

A new industry study released today finds that refrigerant emissions from automotive air conditioning systems in Europe could be reduced by up to 60%+ annually by 2050.

Environment

How Recycled Cartons Become Useful Everyday Products

Learn how the simple act of carton recycling can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, plus creates valuable products. This helps to reduce the demand on limited resources as well as the environmental impact of extracting those resources.

Research & Reports

New G&A Resource Paper Prepares Companies for UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

With the UK’s adoption of new Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS), sustainability consulting and research firm Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A) has issued a resource paper to help companies prepare.

Environment

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

During Earth Month 2026, Everpure deepened its commitment to sustainability as employees worldwide volunteered in initiatives focused on climate action, renewable energy education, ecosystem restoration, and circular economy projects.

Corporate Responsibility

Military Appreciation Profile: Spotlighting Kyle Naser’s Dual Commitment to Mission and Excellence

For more than twelve years, Kyle Naser has dedicated himself to serving both his country and CACI’s mission. Today, he balances two demanding careers — serving in the Army National Guard while working at CACI as a customer satisfaction analyst

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Analysis Highlights Consumer Goods Regulatory Pressure, Data Demands

New report issued by Cascale and Worldly shows how evolving regulations, including textile EPR, are increasing pressure on companies to strengthen traceability, reporting, and data alignment across value chains

Corporate Responsibility

When the Numbers Tell a Story: Meet Zaid Mobashir

My career started out in traditional accounting with a focus on financial reporting, auditing, and the full CPA preparation route. It gave me a really solid base, but I pretty quickly figured out that I was more interested in using numbers to shape decisions.

Awards & Rankings

PSEG Named to Dow Jones Best in Class North America Index for the 18th Year, Reflecting Our Care for the Communities We Serve

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has once again been named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America Index (formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Index) for the 18th consecutive year.

Awards & Rankings

CVS Health Wins Gold in Enterprise AI, and Silver in Customer Experience AI at 2026 Stevie® (American Business Awards®) for Enterprise Scale AI Innovation

CVS Health has been named a Gold winner in Enterprise AI and Silver in Customer Experience AI categories at the 2026 Stevie® Awards (American Business Awards®), one of the most prestigious and rigorously judged business awards programs in the United States.

Research & Reports

Gildan Announces the Publication of Its 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Progress Towards Key Social and Environmental Targets

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 22nd Sustainability Report, highlighting progress under its Next Generation Sustainability strategy and ongoing efforts to create long-term value.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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...

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...