Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Events

A Year On, Paris 2024 Belongs to Everyone

A year ago, beneath a stormy summer sky, history unfolded along the River Seine. For the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony broke free from stadium walls and embraced the city itself.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Waste

We’ve been working for years to reduce the levels of waste from our operations. We continue to sharpen our focus on food waste, engaging in initiatives aiming to avoid it.

Energy & Infrastructure

PETRONAS and CNH Launch New Line of Lubricants With a Focus on the Circular Economy

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, in partnership with PETRONAS Lubrificants International (PLI), through its subsidiary PETRONAS Lubrificantes Brasil (PLB), has launched the FLEETPRO Cycle product line.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank by Global Finance

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) was again named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank (US, Regional) by Global Finance magazine for 2025.

AI & Technology

Why the Future Belongs to Photonics—and How To Be Part of It

Photonics is revolutionizing how we transmit, process, and sense information. From powering ultra-fast internet to enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and autonomous vehicles, photonics is the engine behind the next wave of innovation.

Environment

Four Cities, One Planet: AEG’s People for The Planet BRG Mobilizes Members for Plastic-Free July Initiative

This July, AEG’s People for the Planet Business Resource Group (BRG) turned commitment into action, activating a series of community-driven events across four cities in honor of Plastic Free July.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: The Benefits of Certification under SCS’ Updated Carbon Neutral Standard

Join SCS Global Services and SCS Standards and Assurance Systems for a webinar on August 20th, 2025 where they will cover the benefits of Carbon Neutral certification; what these recent updates mean and how they will affect those seeking certification under the standard.

Energy & Infrastructure

SLB Awarded Carbon Storage Contract for Northern Endurance Partnership Project in UK

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

AI & Technology

The Evolving Role of AI and Cybersecurity in Board Composition

AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount, according to Nasdaq Head of Board Advisory in the Americas & APAC Kaley Karaffa and Firstboard.io Founder & CEO Rita Scroggin.

Corporate Responsibility

Profiles of Good Character: Spotlighting Johnny Glenn — Running Toward the Next Mission

Johnny Glenn is proof that veterans never lose their desire to serve — they just find new ways to do it.

Corporate Responsibility

Cascale Publishes Update on Global Policy Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods Sustainability

Cascale has published its Q2 2025 Global Legislative Update, the latest installment in its quarterly series. Covering developments from April to June 2025, the report details and assesses the impact of policy shifts across major markets

AI & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Decarbonization Is Smart Business Strategy for EnerSys

Driven by a commitment to building a more sustainable future, EnerSys launched an ambitious initiative to achieve company-wide Scope 1 carbon neutrality by 2040. To accomplish this, they collaborated with Trane to create a comprehensive decarbonization program.

AI & Technology

Sustainability Starts With the Product: MilliporeSigma’s Commitment to Sustainability Through Greener Alternative Products

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, exceeded its product sustainability goals in 2024 by adding over 880 Greener Alternative Products to its portfolio.

Environment

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Environmental Impact | Energy

Technology and data centers are at the heart of what we do, and we recognize their energy-intensive nature. Our data center teams are relentless in their pursuit of maximizing energy efficiency and, where available, seek renewable energy sources to cover our consumption.

Education & Workforce Development

Helping Newcomers the Regions Way

Imagine moving to a completely new place. Not just to the next town over, but the next country – or even another continent. It’s a leap of faith, one that requires newcomers relearning almost everything: language, customs, laws. And banking concepts that may be different

Education & Workforce Development

National Leadership and Skills Conference Spotlights 3M’s Efforts To Fill Skilled Trades Gap

3M’s vehicle wrap demonstration was a popular stop at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta. 

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Sustainable Packaging Drives Innovation

Packaging not only plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy of our products, but also in protecting it from wide-ranging environmental conditions.

Events

Net Impact Announces Global Case Competition on Social Impact and Business Outcomes

Net Impact announced the launch of the Community Innovation Challenge, a global case competition that seeks innovative ideas that leverage Cisco’s technology to drive social impact and positive business outcomes.

Corporate Responsibility

6 Questions for 6 Billion Square Feet: A Conversation With IWBI’s President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon

Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more than 6 billion square feet (557.4 million square meters) of real estate

Environment

BONUS: Best-In-Class Landfill Design: A Case Study

In this follow-up to our last episode on landfills, Host Angelique Dickson sits down with Andrew Green, Senior Associate at Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, to discuss the success of the ET capping system in Australia.

Socially Responsible Investing

How Cisco Foundation and Social Impact Investments Are Driving Impact at Scale

In 1997, the Cisco Foundation was established by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. to help address basic human needs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the past 27 years, that localized support has grown to a global mission across multiple areas of need.

Environment

The Role of Biodiversity and Ecosystems – Part 1

Biodiversity is life on earth as we know it. From our genetics and bacteria to entire ecosystems of forests and coral reefs, biodiversity is critical to all aspects of life. From food and water, to medicine, to climate stability.

Events

Global Inclusive Growth Summit: Europe’s Global Growth Strategy

Through its Global Gateway initiative and expanding network of partnerships, Europe is making a strategic bet on inclusive, sustainable development worldwide.

Philanthropy

Webster Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Celebrate Opening of First Rhode Island Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, has opened the new Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local teens and children the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Research & Reports

DP World Marks a Decade of Community Resilience and Sustainable Impact

DP World has released its comprehensive Community Resilience Report, highlighting ten years (2014-2024) of transformative impact through sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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...

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...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

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...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...