Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Health & Healthcare

The "Seal of Approval": How to Find Trustworthy Treatment Centers for Law Enforcement Officers

Motorola Solutions

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Mother’s Mission To Protect Her Children Through Vaccination

Action Against Hunger

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized Among 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces

Fifth Third Bancorp

Innovation & Technology

Inside Mary Kay’s Tech & Digital Transformation With CIO James Whatley

Mary Kay

Innovation & Technology

SLR Launches Enhanced Digital Services Following Acquisition of Leading Climate-Modelling and Analytics Platforms

SLR

Research, Reports & Publications

Entergy’s 2025 Performance Report Highlights Growth, Reliability and Customer-Driven Initiatives

Entergy Corporation

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

Antea Group

Featured Brands

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

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Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Event Addresses Positive Business Impacts of a People + Planet Approach

When it comes to the health of the business, environmental sustainability and climate action go hand-in-hand with human health.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Manufacturing Is Missing Something: Half A Million Women

Nearly 80% of American manufacturers can’t find the skilled workers they need—part of this gap could be addressed with women. Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but hold less than a third of the manufacturing jobs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

General Mills Employees Pack 500 Relief Kits for Feeding America

Employees at our World Headquarters recently packed 500 relief kits for Feeding America’s disaster preparedness program. The kits will be used to help those affected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes.

Events, Media & Communications

View the Full 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands™ -- What’s Next Agenda Now!

With less than a month before corporate responsibility, sustainability, HR, marketing and investor relations professionals take the main stage, we are excited to reveal the 2019 agenda for 3BL Forum!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Manufacturing Products, Building Lives

Just as the self-sustaining craftsmen and women of the Amana Colonies handed down their skills from generation to generation for decades, so too, do the employees of Whirlpool Corporation's Amana plant, who have built refrigerators there for decades.

Environment

Renewable Energy Powered by ON Semiconductor

In 2017 and 2018, ON Semiconductor sold enough power solutions that were equivalent to 18 GW and 21.5 GW of solar energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Investor Enthusiasm for Sustainable Investing at an All-Time High

More than 8 in 10 U.S. individual investors now express interest in sustainable investing, while half take part in at least 1 sustainable investing activity, according to a new survey published by the Morgan Stanley Inst. for Sustainable Investing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ScottsMiracle-Gro Helps Turn 7th Graders into Environmental Stewards

A team of 110 7th graders, along with 95 environmental science enrichment students, brainstormed, researched, collaborated, designed and constructed the various garden and greenspace projects across the school property.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

‘Mixing’ and ‘Blending’ Plant Experience, Education and Mentorship Makes for a Great Manufacturing Career at Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation’s Greenville Operation is the largest employer in Darke County, Ohio, and is most widely known for making the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer. It's also a great place to build a career. Meet the people who work there.

Innovation & Technology

Stanley Black & Decker Celebrates Second Annual Maker Month

Throughout the month of October, Stanley Black & Decker encourages students, parents, educators and makers of all ages to participate in activities and challenges that spark curiosity and build excitement for the power of making.

Diversity & Inclusion

Global Leaders From Public and Private Sectors Convene to Discuss Gender Equality

At this week’s Bloomberg Global Business Forum, the world’s most influential leaders from across the public and private sector convened to discuss the theme of restoring global stability.

Energy

DSM: Driving Innovation to Enable Renewable Energy for All

Electricity: the more our population grows, the more of it we need. And the more electricity we consume, the stronger the case for using renewable, non-polluting power sources in place of fossil fuels.

Innovation & Technology

Addressing the Leakage Imperative: Black & Veatch Responds With New Hire to Lead Digital Transformation of Leakage Management Services

Water companies in England and Wales have to deliver, on average, a 17 per cent cut in leakage by 2025.

Education

Vending Machines That Dispense Books: A Creative Solution to the 'Summer Slide'

This summer, JetBlue placed free book vending machines in areas identified as “book deserts” in every New York City borough including two in Queens.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Releases The Civic 50 2019 Key Trends and Insights Report

Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, released The Civic 50 report featuring key trends, benchmarking data and insights from the 2019 honorees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Multiply It: Fostering Diversity & Inclusion

Last month, the Business Roundtable modernized its principles on the role of a corporation. The purpose for many corporations now encompasses this list: value for customers, investing in employees, fostering diversity and inclusion, dealing fairly and ethically with suppliers, supporting the communities in which we work, and protecting the environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Firestone Ag Launches New Line of Energy Efficient Agriculture Tires

“Firestone Maxi Traction tires will help farmers get the most out of their equipment and lessen the toll taken on the fields during critical farming seasons.”

Education

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Launch National ‘Making for Good Challenge’ to Empower a New Generation of Innovators to Address Environmental and Societal Needs

Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education announced the Making for Good Challenge, a challenge encouraging students to develop a unique product that addresses societal and environmental needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue's ‘Swing for Good' Golf Classic and Fundraising Campaign on Par to Reach $8 Million in Funds Raised for Youth and Education Charities

With donations from this year’s campaign, JetBlue is on par to reach nearly $8 million in total funds raised for several non-profit partners since 2008. This year’s proceeds will benefit DoSomething.org, First Book and the JetBlue Foundation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How 'Airlink' Partners With Airlines and Nonprofits to Help Communities in Crisis

Just last month, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas with record-breaking winds, and left a devastating impact on local communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Liz Earle Beauty Company, Part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Joins Global Shea Alliance as a Sustainability Partner

Liz Earle has joined the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit industry association with members from across 35 countries, which promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and demand for shea in food and cosmetics.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bhutan’s Mountain Hazelnuts: A Transformative Model in a Remarkable Part of the World

Peter Henry, Dean Emeritus of NYU’S Stern School of Business once said, “You can actually make a lot of money and do a lot of good in the world.” That’s the motivation behind the business model of Mountain Hazelnuts. To make things even more interesting, we want to create a transformative model in a remarkable part of the world – the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

Environment

1.1MM Under-Budget Regulatory Closure for 30 Petroleum Release Sites

By being methodical and meticulous, Antea Group obtained closure for 30 petroleum release sites 1.1MM under budget and two years ahead of schedule.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Real HAVANA CLUB and Bacardi Limited Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts Through Special Performance of Their Sold-Out Theatrical Production, “The AMPARO™ Experience”

All proceeds from tickets sold for this performance will support Mercy Corps, a leading global organization that provides emergency relief such as food, water, shelter and other means, and help communities rebuild and grow stronger after devastation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Four States Timberland Owners Association Growth

Working with industry partners, Domtar has helped fund the certification process and make it more manageable for small landowners.

Latest Campaigns

Collective Action

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

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...

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...

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 Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

KeyBank's Community Investment

In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

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...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...