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Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

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.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Better Foundation: Minerals That Strengthen Cement, Concrete and Precast

Concrete is everywhere — in bridges, highways, buildings, sidewalks and homes. It’s the world’s most widely used manufactured material. But not all concrete is created equal.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Mattel 2026 Halo Corporation of the Year

Today Engage for Good today named Mattel, Inc. its 2026 Halo Corporation of the Year, recognizing the company’s work to build purpose into the way it operates across its brands, partnerships, and products.

Research, Reports & Publications

From Risk to Strategic Investment: How the Materiality of Health Is Transforming Investment Priorities

IWBI’s landmark report, Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations, underscores the powerful business case for health in buildings and organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Awards Over $6.5 Million Globally to Address Essential Community Needs

MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), providing more than $6.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing essential community needs.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Guiding Customers on Their Net Zero Banking Path

​Laura Wildenborg’s background in environmental sustainability takes center stage in her current role as VP of Strategic Lending at Sunrise Banks, a values-based community bank with locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Publishes “State of The Ray 2025” Annual Report

The Ray has published its annual report—State of The Ray 2025—documenting a landmark year in which the organization achieved unprecedented national impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

KeyBank Survey: Americans Reimagine the Path to Home Ownership in 2026

Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream; however, according to KeyBank's 2026 Financial Mobility Pulse Poll, 25% of Americans say homeownership currently feels out of reach.

Health & Healthcare

The Lifesaving Power of Stem Cell Donation Starts With Awareness

Every three to four minutes in the United States, someone hears words that change their life forever: you have a blood cancer. As a physician, I have delivered diagnoses like this and felt the weight of what those words mean for patients and families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workforce Development in Action: New Team Member Training Programs Expand Opportunities for Advancement, Reinforce Culture of Excellence

Sands’ priority on creating opportunities for advancement and helping its workforce build meaningful careers encompasses a broad suite of training and professional development programs anchored by the Sands Academy global training and development program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mary Kay: 60+ Years of Empowering Women Around the World Through Direct Sales

Mary Kay Ash built her iconic company on a dream to enrich women’s lives around the world. What began in 1963 as a small act of courage has become a timeless beauty brand built on purpose, transforming lives and igniting self-growth.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: SQF Edition 10: Updates & Change Management Process

Get ready for SQF Edition 10. Join SCS Global Services on April 28 for a complimentary webinar covering key updates, food safety culture requirements, and new scoring methods, plus practical steps to support smooth implementation and long term program success.

Research, Reports & Publications

It’s Time for Impact – a Call for Action by CDL in Its 19th Integrated Sustainability Report 2026 – Future-Proofing Planet, People and Prosperity

City Developments Limited (CDL) has released its 19th Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2026, titled “Time for Impact: Future-Proofing Planet, People and Prosperity”.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale recently contributed to Schneider Electric Perspectives Day Asia in Hong Kong, convening 150 senior executives from across the consumer goods supply chain to explore practical pathways to net zero.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

My journey at GoDaddy began almost seven years ago when I joined as a WordPress Expert. Looking back, I can honestly say I didn’t have nearly as much knowledge or confidence as I do today, but what I did have was curiosity, determination, and an incredible team around me.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End

The KeyBank Foundation announced on Thursday, April 9 an investment of $225,000 in Historic South Initiative’s (HSI) Exterior Home Repair and Roofing program, a key component in preserving safe, stable and affordable housing in Toledo’s Old South End.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

No matter the time zone, mentorship and the confidence to lead are universal factors in professional growth and advancement at Tapestry. That’s why the work of EmpowHER, the company’s first global Employee Business Resource Group, is so important.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

Every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. loses their life to heart disease. But with the right care, it can be prevented and managed.
In a recent article, we shared why it’s critical to prioritize heart health as part of overall care.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain

A dedication to diligence and hard work goes a long way toward a successful career. For Jeff Towns, that dedication has led to nearly four decades at Covia’s Blue Mountain plant in Ontario, Canada.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy and LegalZoom Partner to Support Open Agentic Web

LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), America's #1 online legal services company, and GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), global leader in domains and tech for small businesses, have entered into a partnership to protect the rapidly expanding agentic open web for small and medium-sized businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB’s culture and inclusion efforts have been recognized in two categories at the 2026 World 50 Impact Awards, a program that highlights organizations advancing workplace inclusion.

Health & Healthcare

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

At the 2026 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) addressed a critical gap in officer support.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Modern Social Impact Conferences Need a New Playbook

As an organizer of one of the largest corporate social impact events in the U.S., here are three shifts every modern impact-focused gathering must make: name the tension in the room; design for candor, not content; and activate the head and the heart.

Events, Media & Communications

Women Leading Atlanta’s Sustainability, Innovation, and Bold Impact

BoldImpact™ ATL’s insightful conversation with leaders from aviation, the global supply chain, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and higher education showcase how sustainability moves from ambition to action.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tire Industry Project-Supported Study Introduces Advanced Model for Simulating Movement of Tire and Road Wear Particles Through Soil and Waterways

The globally applicable watershed-scale mass balance model improves on previous versions by enabling accurate analysis across regions with varying characteristics, climates and stormwater management systems. Designed to use global/local datasets & open-source modeling frameworks.

Energy

DP World Perspective: Why Energy Security Is Becoming a Core Port Strategy

In a recent Forbes Business Council article – "Ports And Power: Why Energy Security Is Becoming A Port Strategy" – Morten Johansen, COO of DP World in the Americas, outlines how energy security is emerging as a defining factor for ports, supply chains, and nearshoring decisions.

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Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

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...

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...

Aflac Stories

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

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

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

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...