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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Challenge of Greenwashing: An International Regulatory Overview (2025)

KPMG

Research, Reports & Publications

Meet ISO 22716, the Gold Standard in Global Manufacturing: Mary Kay Certified for Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices

Mary Kay

Health & Healthcare

Early Diagnosis and Local Solutions Are Critical To Combat Lung Cancer

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Announces Strategic Investment in Verdigris

Southwire

Environment

Making the Most of Your Water Risk Assessment

Antea Group

Events, Media & Communications

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

Comcast

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches National Challenge to Uncover Innovative Housing Solutions

Wells Fargo & Company

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Recognized With Climate Performance Award From ClimateWork Maine

Sappi North America

Featured Brands

From Ideas To Impact: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Innovators

In December, the future of African innovation took center stage in Abuja, Nigeria, as students from across the continent gathered for Junior Achievement (JA) Africa’s Company of the Year (COY) competition.

Guiding Stars: Cereal Sense

The cereal aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when every box claims to be the right choice. Call-outs like “whole grain,” “fortified,” “heart healthy,” or “high protein” add to the confusion. When you’re short on time, you may not be able to review the nutrition facts panel.

Spring Cleaning Your Budget: A Fresh Start for Your Finances

If spring cleaning your closet feels satisfying, scrubbing your budget might feel downright transformative. Just like clutter tends to accumulate in the corners of your home, unused subscriptions, autopay traps and shifting expenses gather quietly in your financial life.

Comcast and Seattle Sports Commission Bring Team USA Spirit to Veterans in Burien

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games capture global attention, a powerful local gathering in Burien highlighted the inspiring connection between elite adaptive athletes and the veterans in our own community.

Jacksonville Military Moms Receive Surprise Gifts at Golf‑Inspired Operation Shower

Days before The PLAYERS Championship kicked off at TPC Sawgrass, 40 military moms and moms-to-be gathered with their loved ones inside Patriot’s Outpost for a special event.

Mastercard: Bottling the Creative Process: A Woman Founder’s AI-Powered Approach to Innovation

Catalina Banuleasa knows that most exciting new products aren’t born from sheer luck. As an entrepreneur who’s developed products for some of the world’s most innovative companies, she’s learned that “lightning bolt ideas” typically happen when you lay the groundwork for them.

Triple Pundit: Camden Healthcare Workers Confront the Barriers Holding Back Their Neighbors’ Health

The Healthy Neighbor program, led by healthcare provider Virtua Health and supported by global medical technology company Medtronic and Medtronic LABS, recognizes that health goes beyond medicine and visits to the doctor.

2025 JA Americas Company of the Year Celebrates the Spirit of Possibility

For three unforgettable days at the Junior Achievement (JA) Americas Company of the Year (COY) competition, the spirit of possibility took hold of Rio de Janeiro.

The Challenge of Greenwashing: An International Regulatory Overview (2025)

Regulatory frameworks for sustainability are shifting, shaped by geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and growing public demand for transparency. Jurisdictions are responding in kind with diverging approaches.

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

On February 12, at the Kia Forum, seven Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs took center court at the NBA Foundation’s 2026 All-Star Pitch Competition.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Named One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Corporate Knights

Lenovo has once again been recognized among the world’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies, according to the 2026 Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking unveiled today at the organization’s Annual CEO Roundtable during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: YE 2025

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is proud to present the latest edition of our quarterly giving series, highlighting the remarkable work in 2025 that helped drive our mission to empower young athletes and ensure sports are accessible to all.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Pharmacy Partners with U.S. Soccer Federation and National Women’s Soccer League to Promote Community Health and Wellness

CVS Pharmacy® has furthered its commitment to improving community health by becoming an Official Health and Wellness Partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and is backing that sponsorship with a multi-year investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 Advances Sustainability Through Venue Reuse, Clean Energy and Circularity

As climate change reshapes sport and the Olympic Games, the IOC has made sustainability a strategic priority — reducing the footprint of the Games, protecting winter sport for future generations and helping host regions build long-term resilience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Apprentice to Teacher: Robert Collins on the Power of Paying It Forward

At Trane Technologies’ Advanced Technology Training Center in Davidson, North Carolina, decades of experience meet the next generation of HVAC talent.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Next-Generation Designers at Parsons School of Design Advance Sustainable Design

Cascale recently joined a first-year course at the Parsons School of Design, part of The New School, to engage the next generation of designers on sustainability systems and supply chain realities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Carton Recycling Access Expands to 2.5 Million New U.S. Households in 2025

The Carton Council today announced continued growth in carton recycling access across the United States.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Business Leaders Explore Responsible Leadership in an Era of Shared Challenges

Discussing responsible leadership in an era of shared challenges, leading CEOs who are a part of a coalition of more than 200 of the world’s largest companies collectively representing $8.3 trillion in annual revenue and $33 billion in total community investment

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH in Top 1% of S&P Global’s 2026 Sustainability Yearbook

CNH has ranked in the top 1% of companies featured in S&P Global’s 2026 Sustainability Yearbook. This distinction reflects the Company’s relative performance in the S&P Global 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and is based on its score of 83/100.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife Skills in Action: Empowering Non-Profits to Thrive

At MetLife, we believe volunteering can be a powerful force for good. Through our MetLife Skills for Impact program, employees partner directly with nonprofits – bringing their knowledge and experience to help them tackle mission-critical challenges and build solutions

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco Supports Its Rural Farm Suppliers - Meet The Supplier: Jam Bothy

What started with a single jar of jam entered into the World Jampionships in Dundee has grown into an award-winning, small-batch jam producer in the heart of rural Angus.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Winter Olympic Games Legacy: Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are transforming Northern Italy—and what they're leaving behind will last for generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Recognized for High Sustainability Performance in Mindclick B2B Assessment Program

LG Electronics USA has been recognized for strong sustainability in the hospitality industry, following its latest evaluation in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Year in Values: How Covia Brought Its Mission to Life in 2025

Across plants, labs, customer partnerships, and communities, Covia teams demonstrate what it truly means to operate responsibly, with passion and commitment.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Green, WBCSD and IWBI to Convene Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX to Advance Healthier, More Resilient Cities

Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April.

Events, Media & Communications

Welcome Harriet Cullum, BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair

As the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable enters its 20th year, we are pleased to welcome Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Agriculture and Nature Strategy at Diageo, as BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Most Iconic Companies by Time

Whirlpool Corporation has been named to TIME’s list of “America’s Most Iconic Companies,” earning a place among 250 U.S. companies recognized for their enduring influence on the fabric of American culture.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests in New Affordable Senior Housing on Cleveland’s West Side

KeyBank, the City of Cleveland, and LISC Cleveland have taken a major step toward transforming the region’s affordable housing landscape with the groundbreaking of Walton Senior Apartments, launched under the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund, $100 million initiative.

Environment

The 7 Steps of Conducting a Materiality Survey

Discover how to conduct materiality assessment surveys in 7 steps. Uncover critical ESG insights from stakeholders to drive your sustainability strategy and reporting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Team Member to General Manager - Heilyn’s Story of Growth

When Heilyn G. came to the United States from Cuba in 2016, she arrived with her family for a new start, not speaking any English. In April 2018, she started her first job as a Team Member at Taco Bell

Environment

Sustainability Year in Review: How DP World Advanced Climate, Community, and Inclusive Growth Across Latin America

From electrifying port equipment in Brazil and Peru to restoring mangroves in Ecuador and expanding education access in Chile and the Dominican Republic, DP World delivered measurable sustainability progress across Latin America in 2025.

Energy

45Z Proposed Regulations Add Clarifications on Sales, Production, and Eligibility Framework

The Treasury Department and the IRS have issued proposed regulations on Feb. 3, 2026, providing expanded guidance on the Clean Fuel Production Credit under IRC section 45Z and significantly building on the framework previewed last year in Notice 2025-10.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Cisco’s Partnerships With LISC, Per Scholas Are Building Resilience in Western North Carolina

When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina in September 2024, the storm didn’t just damage buildings and roads.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CVS Health Collaborates With Ronald McDonald House To Bring Holiday Cheer to Families

CVS Health is working with Ronald McDonald House® Global to support families during their children's medical journeys this holiday season. On December 3, the company collaborated with Philadelphia home decor creator Meghan Gallagher to decorate the firstRonald McDonald House.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating Innovation in 2026: Turning Digital Potential Into Physical Reality Across Industries

At the start of 2026, conversations in the tech world are shifting from what can be built to how fast new solutions can be implemented and scaled. 3M plays a critical role in this global ecosystem and is working to bridge the “innovation gap” — the space where digital potential m

Latest Campaigns

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Aflac Insights

Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...

Whirlpool Corporation & Sustainability

At Whirlpool Corporation, we have a history of advances in sustainability founded on a simple principle: "Do the right things, the right ways. Always...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

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...

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...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs

Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...