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Education & Workforce Development | AEG

AEG Advances Opportunity for HBCU Interns During L.A. Summit Week Programming

As part of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program’s (EICOP) HBCU in LA Summit Week, AEG, the leading sports and live entertainment company, hosted more than 40 interns from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at its L.A. LIVE campus on May 29, 2026.

Environment

Bombay Sapphire® Distillery Recognised as Environmental Leaders for Conservation Efforts by Tandem Global

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation Supports Liquats Vegetals’ Digital Transformation of Plant Operations in Spain

Rockwell Automation

Energy & Infrastructure

Why Energy Intelligence Is the New KPI for AI

Everpure

Health & Healthcare

Cisco: How Connectivity Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Cisco Systems Inc.

Inclusion & Opportunity

A Place for Every Story

Tapestry, Inc.

Environment

Corporate Conservation Awards Announced at the Tandem Global Conference 2026, Presented by ExxonMobil

Tandem Global

Health & Healthcare

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Heather Bittner Fagan Brings Cancer Prevention to the Frontlines of Care

Aflac Incorporated

Health & Healthcare

Houston Methodist Joins Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Featured Brands

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry System With Nell-EQ™ Intelligent Processor, a New Technology Designed To Improve Reliability Across Diverse Patients and Conditions

The Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor is a new pulse oximetry processing technology designed to support more consistent and reliable oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate monitoring across diverse patient populations, skin tones, and clinical care settings.

Guiding Stars: The Many Benefits of Maintaining Muscle

The amount of muscle on your body matters—for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight loss journey, or enjoying your 8th decade of life (or more!), having adequate muscle is important for your health.

Idealist to Celebrate 30 Years of Impact in 2026

For thirty years, Idealist has served the social-impact sector in myriad ways. In 2026, the anniversary of idealist.org’s launch, the nonprofit will feature thirty stories of impact and invite community members to share their own stories.

Guiding Stars: Balance & Build-Your-Own-Plate

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of “flexible eating,” when routines loosen and cookouts, picnics, and spontaneous gatherings become more frequent. Shared summer meals can have a light, breezy feel for everyone, including the host.

Medtronic Awards First 100 Medtronic Spark Scholarships to Students Pursuing Health Tech Careers Across the Globe

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced its first cohort of Medtronic Spark Scholarship recipients, recognizing 100 exceptional students from low-income households pursuing careers in health tech.

Guiding Stars: The Mediterranean Diet & Gut Health Connection

The Mediterranean Diet is perennially popular, in large part because of the delicious, plant-forward cuisine of the region. It’s also consistently rated as one of the most healthy eating patterns in the world.

Cisco: How Connectivity Is Shaping the Future of Healthcare

What if the future of surgery didn’t begin in an operating room, but in a fully connected digital sandbox?

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Heather Bittner Fagan Brings Cancer Prevention to the Frontlines of Care

For more than 20 years, Dr. Heather Bittner Fagan has been practicing and teaching family medicine in Claymont, Delaware, a medically underserved area where disparities in cancer outcomes mirror those in communities across the country.

4 Questions Parents Can Ask Their Kids About AI in Social Media

Any child with access to social media has likely experienced an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Some well-known examples: Meta has an AI assistant that will show you how to change a tire or help you lose weight.

Cisco | Scaling the Digital Future: Why AI and Skills Investments Matter for Business and Society

AI is no longer just a technology wave; it is the operating system of our modern economy.

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Saken Khokhar to Lead Diversity Alliance for Science

Since 2017, as the supplier diversity manager for Boston Scientific, Saken has increased the company’s partnerships with diverse businesses by more than 200% and has led the company to spend about $1.9 billion on the services of diverse suppliers.

Health & Healthcare

Merck and Ridgeback's Molnupiravir Receives U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Treatment of High-Risk Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral (MK-4482, EIDD-2801).

Philanthropy

Housing First Rome, a Unique Partnership to End Homelessness in Rome

Having a safe place to call home is more than a necessity: it’s a basic human right. Yet globally, homelessness remains a complex and persistent social issue.

Philanthropy

Whirlpool Corporation's Findlay Operations to Support 50th Habitat for Humanity Home Build in Hancock County

Whirlpool Corporation is helping to find solutions to the global housing crisis through a longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity International, which has resulted in donations of $130 million and support for Habitat programs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Listening to the Land

A consistent concern I’ve heard from many farmers over the world is that the general public doesn’t fully understand the business of agriculture, or the steps being taken to protect the environment.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Quest for Heath Equity

In the coming years, our Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative will continue to provide testing services and information to address critical health issues beyond this pandemic.

Philanthropy

Four Puma Kittens Delivered Safely to Memphis Zoo, Courtesy of FedEx

Knowing the kittens would need around-the-clock care for feedings and playtime; and quick transport from Seattle to Memphis, FedEx offered to assist as a part of the company’s FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative.

Energy & Infrastructure

United, Honeywell Invest in New Clean Tech Venture From Alder Fuels, Powering Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History

United and Honeywell recently announced a joint multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels. The goal of the technologies is to produce fuel that is a 100% drop-in replacement for petroleum jet fuel.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Franklin Templeton Recognized at Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Franklin Templeton has been named the winner in Gender Diversity Awards 2021 for the Regional Leaders – US, 50–100 managers category, making the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized by Citywire.

Philanthropy

Operation Surprise 2021: A Season of Service

Operation Surprise is about service, community and living the company’s core values.

Philanthropy

Providing Clothing, Cleanliness and Comfort

A man approaches the service window of the Essentials Van, a mobile closet that delivers free clean clothes and hygiene products to people in need around Metro Detroit. Though it’s summertime, he’s looking for a pair of pants in preparation for winter.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Chevron Shipping Joins Sea Cargo Charter

“The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global standard for reporting shipping emissions that advances the decarbonization of the maritime industry. We are excited to join and partner with Sea Cargo Charter to enhance the transparency and accuracy of reporting which will promote responsible environmental performance,”

Research & Reports

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 5: Innovation

Part of the Return on Sustainability Series, this ebook looks at how sustainability practices drive innovation and how companies can effectively use it as a key strategic and tactical advantage.

Philanthropy

Land Betterment Establishes Charitable Foundation to Provide Additional ekō Relief Homes for Victims of Kentucky Tornados

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) has established a charitable foundation through the Community Foundation of West Kentucky (“CFWK”) to receive donations to broaden their relief efforts.

Awards & Rankings

Lakeland Polymers Receives 2021 VSC Recycling Award

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, presented the 2021 Recycling Award at its annual meeting to Lakeland Polymers, of Boonton

Philanthropy

Behind the Wheel: the IVECO Solidarity Cargo Makes up for Lost Time

The global pandemic has left in its wake a trail of broken dreams, missed opportunities and lives put on hold. Thankfully, though, stories of hope and happiness are beginning to emerge.

Philanthropy

Verizon Announces $250,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project

To mark the celebration of Veteran’s Day across the U.S, Verizon has announced that it will donate $250,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project

Corporate Responsibility

World Federation of Youth Clubs Appoints Three Board Members Broadening Expertise and International Impact

The World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC) supports organizations that care for the well-being of young people, especially those who may not have resources to champion their cause.

Energy & Infrastructure

Advancing Energy Transition? Count Your Assets Too!

Understanding the full life cycle of assets should be an integral part of the energy transition. Nilmino Roberts explores the need for a holistic view incorporating good asset management practices when it comes to energy

Philanthropy

FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families This Holiday Season

FedEx Freight is proud to help military families make memories this holiday season. During one of the busiest seasons to date, the company will deliver trees to a total of 77 military bases this year.

Philanthropy

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $5.2 Million in 2021 Grants

Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced grants of more than $5.2 million in 2021.

Corporate Responsibility

Achieving a More Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in 2022

The economic rebound in the wake of the pandemic has been a tale of two recoveries. In the U.S., low-wage earners, especially Black and Hispanic workers, have been hit hardest by pandemic-related job losses.

Corporate Responsibility

4 Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure in 2022

​​US hybrid workers are (hopefully) closing down their laptops for the winter holidays, but before they do, they should check in with their hardworking IT security teams to make sure everything is buttoned up before heading into the new year.

Volunteering & Community

Good Neighbors Care for the Earth

We’re all on this planet together! Just learning about the ground under our feet helps inspire us to take care of our environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

American Express and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Create A Pop-Up with A Purpose

The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021.

Latest Campaigns

AEG Celebrates Inclusion

At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

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...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

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...

AEG Celebrates Inclusion

At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Planet

At Bacardi, we prioritize reducing our impact on the environment – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company in 1862 when Bacardi...