Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Cindy Santiago
Meet Benny and Cindy: Spreading Good Vibes Through the Tribe

Henkel

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac team members show their medals from the Marine Corps Marathon.
Honoring Veterans at Aflac and Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Aflac Incorporated

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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At COP30, Leaders Can Define the Next Era of Sustainable Finance

SAP

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Named a 2025 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have again been recognized by the National Organization on Disability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBanc Capital Markets Casey Bush Named Future Leader of the Year at the 2025 P3 Awards

KeyBanc Capital Markets (“KBCM”), the corporate and investment banking arm of Cleveland based KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), is proud to announce that Casey Bush was recognized as a Future Leader of the Year 2025 at the prestigious P3 Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MetLife: Generating Value Through Responsible Investments

As a responsible investor, MetLife maintains a long-term, value-driven perspective through MetLife’s GA investment portfolio.

Health & Healthcare

Honoring 30 Years of Support for Families Facing Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders

For three decades, Aflac Incorporated has stood beside families navigating the unimaginable: a childhood cancer or blood disorder diagnosis. What began as a heartfelt pledge in 1995 has grown into a legacy of compassion, innovation and unwavering support for children.

Environment

Navigating Uncertainty: A Q&A on EHS Resilience

Disruption is no longer the exception; it’s the operating environment. From shifting tariffs and elections to changing trade routes, energy security, and climate impacts, EHS leaders are being asked to deliver resilience while the ground is moving under their feet.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating to Solve Tomorrow’s Challenges

In a world increasingly defined by rapid technological change and global challenges, innovation is not just a competitive advantage — it’s a necessity.

Environment

Innovating for Impact: Water Efficiency and Conservation at Covia

Managing water responsibly is integral to the operation of our mining and processing facilities. Covia invests in advanced technologies and develops innovative strategies to reduce consumption, enhance water quality, and preserve local water supplies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Companies Trust CSR Talent Group to Power Their CSR, ESG, and Sustainability Efforts

CSR Talent Group meets the growing and evolving talent needs of organizations navigating the complex and dynamic CSR, ESG, and sustainability landscape. With over 25 years of experience in the field, we understand the challenges companies face—and we know how to solve them.

Energy

Advancing Midstream Safety: Insights From GPA Midstream 2025

Discover key insights from GPA Midstream 2025 on enhancing safety in midstream operations and promoting industry best practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma’s Niko Kotsaftis Wins Future Leader Award by World Sustainability Awards 2025

Niko Kotsaftis, Energy & Sustainability Program Manager at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, was recognized with the "Future Leader Award" during the World Sustainability Awards 2025

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia Power Begins Construction of Newest Battery Storage System Near Macon

Georgia Power announced today that it has started construction on a new 200-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Twiggs County, southeast of Macon, Ga.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Corporations Embraced Workplace Giving in 2025: Strengthening Purpose-Driven Engagement

Corporations across the United States are expanding their workplace giving programs in 2025 to strengthen employee engagement and community impact. As corporate giving continues to grow nonprofits have more opportunities than ever to connect with these programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bri Rises With GoDaddy Airo

Bri Nunley is a leader on and off the soccer field. As a Division I collegiate athlete at Arizona State University (ASU), she brings determination to every game. Off the field, Bri channels that same strength into uplifting her community.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Electronics Design Guide Addendum Closes the Language Gap within Organizations

The Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP) released the Circular Electronics Design Guide Addendum 2025, developed with Accenture, to help companies turn circular ambitions into measurable product results, bridging the gap between corporate goals and real-world design execution.

Responsible Production & Consumption

4 Steps To Make Sustainability Part of Your Packaging Strategy

“Choosing recyclable packaging that has been purposefully designed to extend shelf life shows you recognize the impact your choices make on consumers — and the planet.”

Education

Asian Community Development Council’s College Readiness Bootcamp Prepares Students With Support From Sands Cares

The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) hosted more than 300 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and parents for the annual College Readiness Bootcamp Sept. 13 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV).

Responsible Production & Consumption

P… for PAAS, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

If you don’t know the acronym PAAS, it stands for “product as a service”. It’s a model based on how a product is used and not just its physical ownership. For businesses, this calls for new business models and longer-term thinking. And the world of construction is gradually start

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Great Food Greater Purpose: Sysco Supports Southern Smoke Foundation With $1.7 Million in Relief to Food & Beverage Workers in Crisis

Sysco was proud to present the Southern Smoke Festival — celebrating five years of partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation and raising $1.7 million to support food & beverage workers in crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

Igniting Our Future Workforce: Shaping the Future in Europe Through Cisco Networking Academy

Among the many treasures of this beautiful land that I also call home, there is a Greek word that resonates deeply with me: Philoxenia. It’s often translated simply as hospitality, but it encompasses so much more than that.

Research, Reports & Publications

New World Bank Research in Partnership With the Mastercard Economics Institute

What happens to local businesses after a hurricane passes?

A joint study by the Mastercard Economics Institute and The World Bank economist Leora Klapper found that merchants typically lose two days’ worth of sales they never recover.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Announces $300 Million Investment in U.S. Laundry Operations, Creating 400–600 New Jobs

The Michigan-based manufacturer, which started in the U.S. in 1911 and has stayed in the U.S. throughout its history, is preparing to ramp up production at two Ohio facilities.

Innovation & Technology

Weathering With Confidence: How Lenovo Helped the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau Navigate a Complex System Migration

As extreme weather events become more common, the Sichuan Meteorological Bureau, based in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China, plays an increasingly important role in public safety and disaster prevention.

Environment

Tork Helps Make Sustainability Easier for Businesses With New Data Sharing Initiative

Tork has launched the Tork Focus4 Sustainability platform in North America to help businesses benefit from sustainable hygiene in the restroom. The platform provide information, tools, and training to help customers make informed decisions that reduce environmental impacts.

Events, Media & Communications

How AI Is Reshaping the Global Supply Chain — Join DP World and Industry Leaders at Trellis Impact 2025

At Trellis Impact 2025, leaders from across industries will gather to discuss how artificial intelligence and other innovations are driving measurable impact — from reducing emissions to improving resilience.

Sustainable Development Goals

Latest KPI Report Demonstrates Significant Progress Made by Tire Industry Project Member Companies Between 2021–2024

Latest KPI report demonstrates significant progress made by Tire Industry Project member companies between 2021-2024

Improvements across climate action, resource efficiency, responsible sourcing, circularity and other sustainability measures.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  5. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  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. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  9. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  10. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. 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...
  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  15. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...