Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coach Surprised 1,500 Educators at Schools With Pop-Up Shop Experience for U.S. Teacher Appreciation Week

Jun 2, 2025 4:10 PM ET

In the spirit Coach Foundation’s Dream It Real mission, which aims to create opportunities and remove barriers for the next generation of young people who have the courage to dream it real.

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm’s Board of Directors Appoints Christopher Young to Board

Jun 2, 2025 2:00 PM ET

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its Board of Directors appointed Christopher Young to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Young will serve on the HR and Compensation Committee.

Education

Scientific Leaders Honored by 3M and Discovery Education

Jun 2, 2025 1:40 PM ET

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bath & Body Works Supports Local Vanilla Farmers in Madagascar

Jun 2, 2025 1:30 PM ET

As a global fragrance leader, Bath & Body Works takes pride in crafting high quality products with ingredients that customers can trust.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Parenthood at Gildan for Global Day of Parents

Jun 2, 2025 1:00 PM ET

As the world celebrates Global Day of Parents (June 1), Gildan honours those employees who play parental roles, juggling responsibilities towards their families while simultaneously bringing passion to their work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discovery Education Names Catherine Dunlop As Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships

Jun 2, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the appointment of Catherine Dunlop as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Purpose To Impact: The Role of Brand Strategy in Scaling Social Change

Jun 2, 2025 1:00 PM ET

In today’s crowded digital space, mission alone isn’t enough. On this RENEWables episode, Eric Ressler shares how bold branding and clear messaging help social impact orgs rise above the noise and drive real change—one digital moment at a time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications

Jun 2, 2025 12:40 PM ET

We are thrilled to report that Workiva was named a “leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment!

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Electronics Start in the Supply Chain — New Program Prepares Suppliers To Lead

Jun 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET

The future of sustainable electronics starts in the supply chain. The new Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT gives suppliers the tools, training, and recognition they need to lead. Learn more at epeat.net/about/sep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

45 Years of Sustainability at Frey Vineyards

Jun 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Frey Vineyards sits at the heart of Mendocino County in Redwood Valley, tucked into the hills of Northern California. There, the Frey family grows organic grapes in organic vineyards and makes organic wine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Meaningful Contributions: Meet Abhishek Kumar Sah

Jun 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET

My journey into cybersecurity has been an exciting one. I started my career over a decade ago, focusing initially on infrastructure monitoring, application monitoring, and other related areas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Otis STEM Program Propels Student Alum to an International Scholarship

Jun 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Pannawish Tanthawichian was a participating high school student in the Otis Made to Move Communities™ challenge in 2022-23.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru Celebrates Ten Years Partnering With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society To Support Nearly 500,000 Cancer Patients and Families Nationwide

Jun 2, 2025 9:05 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a major milestone, marking the tenth consecutive year of partnering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative.

Innovation & Technology

KeyBank Partners With Personetics To Advance Financial Wellness

Jun 2, 2025 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank is further advancing its mission to empower clients to thrive by utilizing Personetics’ Cognitive Banking platform, which fosters deep personal relationships and assists consumers in achieving their financial goals.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Calici in copoliestere riciclato per Moet & Chandon

Jun 2, 2025 8:30 AM ET

La collaborazione con Moet & Chandon sui calici infrangibili nasce dall'unione di competenze complementari tra Lehmann, attiva nella produzione di calici in vetro di alta gamma per il mondo del vino, e Gold Plast, specializzata nella produzione di stoviglie infrangibili.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gen Q1/2025 Threat Report

Jun 2, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Energy

Southern Company, EPRI Program To Accelerate Emerging Technologies

May 31, 2025 12:10 PM ET

Southern Company and EPRI, a non-profit energy research and development organization, are launching a pilot program to advance technologies that will support an affordable, reliable and resilient energy future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AFPM’s Highest Safety Honor Goes to Three Marathon Petroleum Refineries

May 30, 2025 1:45 PM ET

Marathon Petroleum Corporation set a company record for recognition at this year’s American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers safety awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Statement on Gaza Humanitarian Aid Distribution

May 30, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Action Against Hunger has not endorsed (and will not endorse), nor agreed to collaborate with any mechanism that does not comply with fundamental humanitarian principles. Our priority is the swift, safe, and impartial delivery of lifesaving assistance to civilians in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods Celebrates World Fair Trade Day

May 30, 2025 11:55 AM ET

Today, we celebrate World Fair Trade Day, a global celebration of fair and ethical trade practices that promote equity, sustainability, and better trading conditions for farmers and producers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$150,000 KeyBank Gift Supports Teen Mental Health and Wellness Throughout Hudson Valley

May 30, 2025 10:50 AM ET

A $150,000 gift from KeyBank Foundation will support teen mental health and wellness initiatives over the next three years as part of Family Services’ Youth Programming. Funds will be used to develop innovative, enhanced after-school programming aimed at fostering health.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR | Navigating Turbulent Waters: How Sustainable Supply Chains Can Thrive in a Disrupted Trade Era

May 30, 2025 10:25 AM ET

As global trade policy fractures into a patchwork of bilateral agreements and shifting regulations, supply chains are being tested like never before. Efficiency, continuity, and compliance are no longer guaranteed – and yet, the push for sustainable practices is only intensifying

Environment

Disaster Preparedness: Practical Strategies for Business Continuity

May 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET

This timely, solutions-focused webinar will walk you through the essential elements of disaster preparedness and business continuity planning.

Research, Reports & Publications

Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025

May 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET

GoDaddy analyzed small business data across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia to determine the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PotlatchDeltic Supports Leadership Training Program

May 30, 2025 9:35 AM ET

Strong leadership fuels organizational success. Recognizing the importance of cultivating leadership talent from within, PotlatchDeltic launched the Emerging Leaders Academy in 2024.