Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

Think of AI like coffee. You don’t walk into a café and ask for “a beverage brewed from roasted beans” — that’s assumed. You order the experience. Latte, half-pump vanilla, extra shot against a soundtrack of acoustic 90s alternative.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Apr 28, 2026 10:45 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A first-of-its-kind home for adults with disabilities has opened in Miami – with support from Truist – bringing purpose to life and expanding what’s possible in care.

Multiple Eco-Certifications for 2026 LG TVs Demonstrate Sustainability Progress

Apr 28, 2026 9:30 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Global consumer electronics innovator LG Electronics has earned multiple globally recognized eco-certifications for its 2026 TV lineup, underscoring the company’s sustainability efforts across the full product lifecycle, from manufacturing and distribution to end-of-life

Mastercard: In Los Angeles, Luxury Retail’s Second — and More Sustainable — Act

Apr 28, 2026 8:30 AM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

At first glance, The Way We Wore could be mistaken for an ordinary Los Angeles secondhand store with a warehouse vibe. Huge windows cast warm light onto cement floors and racks hung with an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories.

Medtronic Launches Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation System for Parkinson’s Patients in India

Apr 27, 2026 4:25 PM ET

Health & Healthcare

Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) is designed to automatically adjust therapy based on changes in brain signals or patient activity.

3M™ PELTOR™ Headsets Used on NASA’s Artemis II Mission to the Moon

Apr 27, 2026 10:10 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

As a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the crew of the Orion capsule are using 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Tactical Headsets for communication. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program which sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby.

These Middle Schoolers Built a Mini Economy Inspired by Ancient Rome

Apr 23, 2026 2:10 PM ET

Education

Lani Reeder’s students were working on an entrepreneurial lesson about marketplaces in ancient Rome when they had a bolt of inspiration. “The kids started asking questions: Do we still do this today, in modern times?

Delivering Impact Where It Counts, With Futurpreneur

Apr 23, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Education

When young entrepreneurs have the right support at the right time, ideas turn into businesses. That belief underpins the collaboration between FedEx and Futurpreneur

Prioritizing Security, Privacy, and Trust in the AI Era | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report

Apr 23, 2026 10:45 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

As innovation accelerates, the need for strong security, data protection, and privacy has never been more critical.

Greater Holyoke YMCA and Comcast Partner To Expand Digital Opportunity in Holyoke, MA

Apr 23, 2026 9:00 AM ET

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Representatives from the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Comcast were joined by State Representative Patricia Duffy to celebrate the opening of the organization’s STEAM tech center along with a recently awarded $15,000 grant from Comcast.

Recent Alerts

Report: Baker Hughes Achieves 36.9% Absolute Reduction in Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC

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

Research, Reports & Publications

Cencora Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, Marking 10 Years of Purpose in Action

Cencora

Research, Reports & Publications

Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

Republic Truck ROAD-EO Championship Winners Announced

Mar 8, 2017 1:00 PM ET

Republic Services is pleased to announce the winners of the first National Truck ROAD-EO Competition, which was held on March 2nd in Phoenix, Arizona. The ROAD-EO involved Republic’s 50 top drivers and technicians--among 15,000 nationwide--who earned the opportunity to compete in the national championship by winning their respective local and area competitions.

Events, Media & Communications

Together We Can Move Mountains

Mar 8, 2017 12:45 PM ET

As we reflect on March 8--International Women’s Day--I am recollecting the sea of 100,000 participants at the Women’s March in Portland, OR this last January. It was deeply gratifying to be surrounded by a strong, courageous and passionate group of women.

Diversity & Inclusion

#BeBoldForChange: Empowering Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community

Mar 8, 2017 12:20 PM ET

During March we observe Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Today, March 8th, marks a focal point during this commemorative month — International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a global day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.

Diversity & Inclusion

VMware Hosts Second Annual Women Transforming Technology Conference

Mar 8, 2017 12:15 PM ET

How can women navigate—and break—organizational barriers to advance in tech companies? This was just one of the many topics discussed at the second annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference, which took place at VMware’s Palo Alto headquarters on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.

Diversity & Inclusion

On International Women’s Day, Las Vegas Sands Recognizes Accomplishments of VP of Global Sustainability

Mar 8, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Armed with her law degree from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, as well as a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Katarina Tesarova leads Las Vegas Sands’ global sustainability efforts by developing and implementing Sands ECO360, the company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on reducing the environmental impacts of the organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LIVESTRONG Joining Sean Swarner’s ‘Mission of Hope’ to the North Pole

Mar 8, 2017 12:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Closing the Gender Data Gap: A Conversation with Emily Courey Pryor of Data2X

Mar 8, 2017 11:15 AM ET

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Emily Courey Pryor, Executive Director of Data2X, a collaborative technical and advocacy platform that works to improve the quality, availability and use of gender data in order to make a practical difference in the lives of women and girls.

Education

Capital Area Head Start Celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Mar 8, 2017 10:40 AM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Celebrates International Women’s Day with a $150,000 Donation to Girls Learning Code Programming

Mar 8, 2017 10:05 AM ET

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Scotiabank is making a $150,000 donation to Ladies Learning Code, a national not-for-profit organization working with women and young people to help them become passionate builders - not just consumers - of technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

La Banque Scotia fait un don de 150 000 $ au programme Girls Learning Code pour souligner la Journée internationale de la femme

Mar 8, 2017 10:05 AM ET

Pour souligner la Journée internationale de la femme, la Banque Scotia fait un don de 150 000 $ à l'organisme national sans but lucratif Ladies Learning Code. Cet organisme a pour mission d'aider les femmes et les jeunes à passer de simples consommateurs à créateurs de technologies passionnés.

Energy

Vestas Reclaims Top Spot in Annual Ranking of Wind Turbine Makers

Mar 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Vestas leads a group of three major manufacturers, but a “big four” will emerge this year

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Salutes International Women’s Day 2017

Mar 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Arrow sponsors the annual Colorado Technology Association (CTA) Women in Technology conference, which convenes women IT leaders to be a model to influence girls in STEM. In addition, Arrow’s financial contributions support the CTA’s Foundation program, STEMworks, a source for high-quality, independently vetted STEM education programs in Colorado.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Voorspoed Mine Salutes 75 Top Students

Mar 8, 2017 10:00 AM ET

Seventy-five top achievers in South Africa’s Free State Province have been given new laptops by De Beers’ Voorspoed mine.

Environment

The Rater CSRHub is Rated

Mar 8, 2017 9:45 AM ET

Yes, CSRHub LLC, the developer of the CSRHub sustainability ratings web site, now has a CSRHub rating!

Environment

How HP Uses Science-Based Goals to Combat Climate Change

Mar 8, 2017 9:25 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Corporation Welcomed 45 Eager Undergraduate Students to Semi-Annual Explore Northern Trust

Mar 8, 2017 9:05 AM ET

We welcomed 45 eager undergraduate students to our semi-annual Explore Northern Trust – An Event for the Next Gen in our Chicago headquarters office.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why We Win with Women Leaders

Mar 8, 2017 9:05 AM ET

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. At Cargill, we’re not letting that date pass unnoticed. In fact, we recently made a major commitment to advancing women in our ranks. In December, Cargill became one of the 27 founding signatories of Paradigm for Parity, pledging to achieve gender parity in management by 2030. That’s why today I am sharing this space with two extraordinary women, leadership and diversity expert Carol Seymour and Cargill’s Pilar Cruz.

Environment

IBM Recognized As “Early Leader” in CO2 Emissions Reduction Goals

Mar 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

IBM has been taking aggressive actions against climate change since the 1990s, and recently was recognized by the World Wildlife Fund’s senior director of climate and renewable energy as an “early leader” in efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

James M. Cox Foundation Announces $730,000 Grant to Grady Health Foundation

Mar 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HERproject at 10: Celebrating HERsuccess, Inspiring HERfuture

Mar 8, 2017 9:00 AM ET

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day 2017—a good time to take stock of our collective progress toward gender equality. And such a moment of reflection is particularly relevant for HERproject this year, as we are hitting a big milestone: It’s our 10th birthday! On our anniversary, we’re taking a moment to think about what we have achieved and what we have left to do.

Diversity & Inclusion

DuPont People Spotlight: Everyone in this World is Created Equal

Mar 8, 2017 8:30 AM ET

As I was growing up, I was taught the importance of community. One must acknowledge and include the experiences and work of others along the way.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Shire and the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association for International Women's Day Virtual Summit

Mar 8, 2017 8:30 AM ET

We've partnered with the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association on the International Women's Day Virtual Summit today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The summit will highlight individuals and companies who have focused their efforts on achieving gender parity and creating a more inclusive workplace.

Environment

Exhibition Street Tower Achieves Sustainability First

Mar 8, 2017 8:15 AM ET

Invesco Real Estate (IRE), a global real estate investment manager, has collaborated with CBRE, a global leader in real estate services, to improve the NABERS rating of one of Melbourne’s premier office towers into what is now the first 6 Star NABERS rated retrofitted building in Victoria.