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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

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.

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

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

The Teaching Shift That’s Boosting Engagement at This STEM High School

When Dove Science Academy High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in fall 2025, its teachers embraced not just the infusion of technology, but also the novel ways they could inspire their students.

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

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AI & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Responsible AI

As evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), agentic AI, GenAI, and other similar tools (collectively, AI) continue to shape the future.

Research & Reports

LG Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Toward 2030 Environmental Goals

Highlighting progress toward its 2030 environmental targets, global innovator LG Electronics has released its new Sustainability Report, which includes updates on reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancements in resource circularity.

Philanthropy

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Donation of $30,000 to The Cooper Foundation Will Help Camden-Based Patients for Fourth Year in a Row

Subaru of America, Inc. has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the Camden community with a generous $30,000 donation to The Cooper Foundation.

Events

“One Big Beautiful Bill” Was Signed Into Law on the Fourth of July

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act has cleared its final hurdles. On July 3, 2025, the House approved the Senate’s July 1 version without any changes in a close 218-214 vote, sending H.R. 1 to President Trump.

Research & Reports

Centering the Manufacturer Voice: Key Insights From IAF, Cascale Interview Project

In the latest blog, Cascale's Senior Manager, Public Affairs, APAC, Howard Kwong shares insights from Cascale's joint project with the International Apparel Federation (IAF).

AI & Technology

Power Onward: S1E12 - Worker Bees & Engines

Engines and bees may not seem alike at first, but for Matt, they both represent systems built on precision, purpose, and connection.

AI & Technology

How CNH Is Giving More Power to Methane

CNH’s New Holland T6 Methane Power tractor is helping a Norwegian company cut its use of polluting vehicles without compromising on power.

Corporate Responsibility

Advancing Dow’s Ambition: 2024 Progress Report

Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and society.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge

Net Impact has announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

Philanthropy

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.9M To Fund Projects in Bolivia, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce over $1.9 million in funding across eight transformative projects impacting 15,577 people in Bolivia, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States.

Awards & Rankings

Tetra Pak Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Companies To Work For: Private Companies

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Tetra Pak one of the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For: Private Companies.

Corporate Responsibility

The Beauty of Joining Forces: Meet Jess Garcia

I had heard GoDaddy was a great place to work, but I figured I did not have the experience. Fortunately, someone I knew from the community worked here and encouraged me to apply. I landed a Customer Sales and Support role, and that kicked off my career in tech.

AI & Technology

AI Innovation Meets Climate Action — Where Technology Powers Grassroots Solutions

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating more than awareness—we’re showcasing transformation. Around the world, visionary changemakers are confronting the climate crisis with innovation, determination, and deep local knowledge. And they’re not doing it alone.

Research & Reports

Cascale Celebrates Official Launch of PEFCR for Apparel & Footwear in Brussels

On June 25, 2025, Cascale joined policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts in Brussels for the official launch of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for Apparel and Footwear.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: What is Material Health?

Looking at the materials that we're using in our products so that we're using the ones that have the greatest amount of positive impact is just one of the ways we're Making The World A Better Home.

Education & Workforce Development

Meet the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists Who Are “Reimagining What’s Possible”

3M and Discovery Education have announced the finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge, spotlighting 10 students aged 11 to 14 who identified an everyday problem and offered a scientific solution.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World Seizes Logistics Momentum in Latin America With Strategic Expansion in Mexico

DP World is strategically expanding its logistics footprint in Mexico, as highlighted in a recent FreightWaves article, “DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America”.

Research & Reports

Cascale and Worldly Release Policy Deep Dive on EU Product-Level Environmental Disclosures

Cascale and Worldly today released a new policy deep dive: One Market, Two Systems – What PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost Mean for Apparel & Footwear.

Volunteering & Community

KeyBank Teammates Volunteer at Spanish American Committee on Neighbors Make The Difference Day

On June 4, 2025, more than a dozen KeyBank teammates in Cleveland brought their paint brushes, rakes and brooms to the Spanish American Committee in Cleveland to volunteer for Neighbors Make The Difference Day.

Socially Responsible Investing

T. Rowe Price Foundation and Ignite Capital Partner To Support Baltimore Entrepreneurs Through Moonshot Initiative

The T. Rowe Price Foundation, in partnership with Ignite Capital, support Baltimore-based social entrepreneurs selected for an initiative designed to connect the T. Rowe Price community with local entrepreneurs focused on Baltimore’s economic growth and social impact.

Volunteering & Community

Whirlpool Corp. and City of Benton Harbor Continue Park Revitalization for Fourth Year

Whirlpool Corporation celebrated its fourth annual “Day of Impact'' with over 50 employees and elected officials volunteering to make improvements to Morton Park in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Awards & Rankings

Logitech Recognized by Newsweek for People and Planet Efforts

This year, Logitech was recognized by Newsweek in three different categories for its people and planet efforts: World’s Greenest Companies 2025, America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2025, and America’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025.

Socially Responsible Investing

AB - Managing Water Risks

Water security is a critical issue for our changing world. Director of Responsible Investing Research, Sara Rosner shares a new approach to managing water risks, aimed at securing better outcomes for investors, companies and communities.

AI & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Cool Air, Hot Takes – Get the Scoop on Decarbonization

In this Healthy Spaces podcast episode, Charles Jelen and Dan Gentry from Trane and hosts of Trane’s Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast, discuss their roles in sales and engineering, focusing on customer education and solutions.

Corporate Responsibility

Global WELL Adoption Experiences Unprecedented Growth, With 6 Billion Square Feet of Space Now Engaged With the World’s Leading Standard for Healthy Buildings, Organizations and Communities

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, demonstrating incredible market penetration

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Leadership

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

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

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...

Cascale Governance

Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

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...