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Infographic: 2026 Grant impact at a glance: Strengthening communities globally.

Education & Workforce Development | Motorola Solutions

Supporting Today’s Heroes and Tomorrow’s Innovators

Behind every siren is a first responder facing the emotional toll of protecting their community. In classrooms worldwide, students are facing a different hurdle: a lack of the technology and mentorship required to succeed. These disparate challenges share a common solution.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cascale Explores Sustainable Finance Enablers at Climate Bonds Initiative Connect Hong Kong

Cascale

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Strong by Form Closes €5.8M To Make Wood as Strong as Steel and Concrete

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Entergy, Ampirical Invest $1.5M in LSU New Orleans Energy Lab

Entergy Corporation

Volunteering & Community

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

Aflac Incorporated

Awards & Rankings

Industry Safety Organizations Recognize Georgia-Pacific for Excellence and Innovation

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Biopharma Circular Systems Will Move Beyond Park Benches

MilliporeSigma

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

AI & Technology

You Don’t Need $1,000 to Start a Business. You Might Not Even Need $100.

GoDaddy

Featured Brands

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

On a Friday afternoon, when many people were looking ahead to weekend plans, 31 Aflac employees gathered in a Columbus, Georgia, warehouse with a different purpose in mind.

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

It’s time to stop sleeping on sandwiches—these lunchtime staples have a lot going for them. You have to appreciate the efficiency of packing all the food groups between two slices of bread.

Boutique Optician Uses AI To Save Time and Keep Clients Coming Back

Destynee Turner became an optician because she loves helping people see. But growing The Optical Experience, her boutique optical shop in West Palm Beach, Florida, demanded business skills no opticianry program taught her.

AI for Small Business: How Mannequin Madness Found a New Partner in AI

Judi Henderson has “always been curious about the next, newest thing.” That’s how she found herself buying a single mannequin in 1999 for an art project—and ended up an entrepreneur.

Guiding Stars: An Easy Protein for Low-Effort Meals: Tinned Fish

The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish at least twice per week to lower risk of heart disease. Tinned fish can help you meet this goal. It’s a shelf-stable, cost-effective protein that makes quick meals more accessible.

Idealist Awarded $220,000 From the Andrew Carnegie Foundation for Volunteering and Community Service

Idealist has received a $220,000 philanthropic grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to strengthen participation in volunteering and community service throughout the United States. This investment comes at a pivotal time, following the 2025 merger of Idealist and VolunteerMat

Idealist Hosts Annual New York City Graduate School Fair for Social-Impact on September 29

Idealist will once again host an in-person graduate school fair in New York City on September 29th at the Metropolitan Pavilion for all those interested in social-impact careers.

T-Mobile Supports Indiana Communities Following Severe Weather and Prolonged Power Outages

Following destructive storms across the Midwest, T-Mobile teams helped support impacted customers and communities, including offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in affected areas who don’t already have it, through Tuesday, September 15.

Verizon Combines Tech, Readiness and Grants for Complete Disaster Relief

As natural disasters become more frequent, evidenced by recent weather across the country, communities are left increasingly vulnerable. Verizon is meeting this challenge holistically by combining long-term resilience investments with immediate aid.

Beyond Delivery: How One Shipment Sparked a Larger Response

One of the greatest impacts of in-kind shipping from FedEx is that its reach extends far beyond any single shipment. It helps Rise Against Hunger build stronger relationships with our in-country partners, expand access to healthcare in the communities we serve and respond quickly

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Philanthropy

Whole Foods Market Foundation Awards $197,199 in Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grants

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce that 10 community-led nonprofit organizations in Newark, New Jersey have been awarded up to $20,000 each through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in the Earth: Natural, Organic and Regenerative Food and Ag Surges in Popularity

The market for organic food and agriculture has grown significantly since the National Organic Program was first established in 2001, placing the USDA Certified Organic seal on products that qualify for this distinction.

Events

How To Make Your Event More Sustainable

The event planning community has an opportunity to lead by example. This toolkit provides a comprehensive list of Georgia-specific resources, from borrowing event supplies to specialized sustainable event production companies and vendors.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank’s SBA Loans Provide Capital To Fuel Small Business Growth

Starting a small business takes a vision and resources that not every entrepreneur has at their fingertips. As the foundation of our communities, small businesses often require a full suite of financial of solutions* to meet their needs.

Corporate Responsibility

Leadership Spotlight: Q&A With Kim Frankovich, Global VP of Sustainability, Griffith Foods

We’ve built strong momentum. I’m very proud of all our Griffith Foods’ team members worldwide that have driven the progress we annually report. It is a holistic, cross-functional and sometimes messy effort that touches all corners of our business.

Awards & Rankings

Subaru Ranked As Top Automaker in Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact for Third Consecutive Year

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2025 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of being the top-ranked brand in the automotive category.

Education & Workforce Development

Southwire’s Carrollton 12 for Life Program Celebrates 45 Graduating Seniors at Commencement for the Class of 2025

On May 6, 2025, 45 students from Southwire’s 12 for Life program in Carrollton, Ga., celebrated their high school graduation and completion of the program.

AI & Technology

CNH Expands Connectivity Solutions With SpaceX’s Starlink

CNH (NYSE: CNH) announces that it has signed an agreement with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to bring industry-leading satellite connectivity to farmers.

Philanthropy

Between Hunger and Hope: a Story of Humanity in the Heart of Gaza

I work as a breastfeeding counselor with Action Against Hunger in Gaza, and with every consultation, my worst fears are confirmed: there’s no end to this crisis. The reality on the ground gets worse by the day, with constant border closures and blockades of all humanitarian aid,

Research & Reports

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: About GoDaddy | 2024 Sustainability Highlights

GoDaddy helps entrepreneurs around the globe start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to us to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments.

Inclusion & Opportunity

AEG’s Hosts “Beyond the Beats: API Leaders in the Music Industry” To Educate Employees About the Need for More API Representation in Music

AEG hosted an employee event Beyond the Beats: API Leaders in the Music Industry, with two influential figures in music -- Marisa Pizarro and DJ Flict -- to educate employees about the need for more Asian Pacific Islander (API) representation in the music industry.

Volunteering & Community

Everyday Care in Action: Thousands of Kenvue Employees Come Together Across 21 Markets To Help Advance Healthier Communities

Kenvue announced its global community engagement efforts in celebration of Kenvue Cares Week, the company’s signature annual volunteer initiative part of its Healthy Lives Mission. Kenvue Cares Week is a testament to the strong Kenvue commitment to advance well-being.

Philanthropy

Treatment Centers for Malnourished Afghan Children Are Revived by EU Funding

Action Against Hunger clinics in Afghanistan, which were previously forced to close due to cuts in U.S. funding, have now reopened with support from the European Union (EU). Their revival comes at a critical time, as recent analyses predict a 20% rise in child malnutrition.

Awards & Rankings

Tapestry Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025

We’re pleased to share Tapestry was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-being 2025 list, which recognizes select companies as leaders in supporting their employees’ mental health.  

Education & Workforce Development

PotlatchDeltic’s Electrician Apprenticeship

Our St. Maries, Idaho facility’s electrician apprenticeship program consists of a combination of online/classroom coursework and practical experience.

Corporate Responsibility

Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan Drives More Awareness for Proper Medicines Disposal

Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan launches an awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of improper pill disposal for both humans and the planet.

Corporate Responsibility

Bacardi Welcomes Students From Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to Bermuda Headquarters

Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, proudly welcomed 80 students and seven faculty members from Florida International University (FIU) to its global headquarters in Bermuda last week as part of an immersive learning experience.

Events

Racing Against Time: DP World’s Logistics Expertise Drives SailGP’s High-Speed 2025 Season

In the world of competitive sailing, few events capture the imagination quite like SailGP. With 12 national teams racing high-tech F50 catamarans across multiple continents, the 2025 season has already delivered drama, record-breaking speeds, and innovative achievements

Environment

Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 19th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by naming the company a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 19th year in a row.

AI & Technology

Benevity Releases First Enterprise Impact Platform To Solve CSR and Social Impact’s Biggest Challenges

Benevity Inc. today released its next-generation Enterprise Impact Platform, delivering the first all-in-one solution to simplify and scale corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact programs.

Education & Workforce Development

New Holland Launches 2025 Apprentice Program To Promote High-Tech Ag Careers

CNH brand, New Holland, has launched its 2025 Apprentice program, aimed at recognising the exceptional contributions of apprentices to the industry and highlighting how agriculture offers dynamic, technology-driven career paths.

Events

3BL Launches Focus for Impact Comms Professionals

3BL, a communications technology company helping organizations transform impact programs into a business advantage, today released Focus, an improved strategic intelligence platform designed to meet the evolving demands of today's high-pressure corporate communications.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Greenville, SC

Our #AViewFrom series features select locations, sharing information and facts about our sites across Henkel North America.

Inclusion & Opportunity

‘This Is an Inclusion Revolution’

Nadia Hamilton was just 8 years old when she decided she was going to help her younger brother with his morning routine. Troy wasn’t a procrastinator getting ready for school. Instead, Nadia quickly realized, he was overwhelmed.

Environment

Spring Forward: BIER’s Collective Progress on Climate, Water, and Circularity

As spring awakens across the Northern Hemisphere and the season turns toward growth, so too does BIER’s momentum as a coalition.

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...

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...

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...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

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...

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to...

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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 6

Healthy Spaces, a podcast by Trane Technologies, brings together engineers, innovators and industry leaders for bold conversations at the frontier of...