Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric’s Perspectives Day Asia Reframes Risk

Cascale

Environment

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

Yum! Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging Clients and Teams: Meet Andjela Arsic

GoDaddy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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

KeyBank

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Reach, Local Impact

Tapestry, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

How CVS Health Supports Better Heart Health

CVS Health

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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

Covia

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards

SLB

Featured Brands

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.

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.

Recent Alerts

Education

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education and Scotiabank Partner on "Talk With Our Kids About Money"

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) and Scotiabank announced today that they are partnering to build on the incredible success of the "Talk With Our Kids About Money Day" (TWOKAM) program.

Events, Media & Communications

Barclays Digital Conference: Evolution to Revolution

The third annual Barclays conference devoted to developments in digital saw more than 300 people gather in London to hear industry leaders speak on a range of topics from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Giving Every American a Good Job

Creating good jobs is one of the most urgent issues facing sustainable business today, and BSR is mobilizing companies to move the issue up on their sustainability agendas. BSR's latest report, "Good Jobs and the Changing Nature of Work," explores major trends of how jobs have changed in the United States and how companies can create better jobs for their American workforce.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Share the Love This Holiday Season

#ShareTheLove this holiday season and join Maria Menounos from The More You Know as she shares ways to spread cheer by giving back to your local community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Sponsors The Washington Post’s Chasing Cancer Event

Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, today sponsored Chasing Cancer, a live program hosted by The Washington Post.

Environment

With ‘Eco’ Locomotives, Norfolk Southern Partners with Communities for Cleaner Air

Research, Reports & Publications

IKEA Group Reports Strong Sustainability Progress During Critical Year for Climate Action

The IKEA Group Sustainability Report for fiscal year (FY) 2016 shows strong progress towards its People & Planet Positive strategy and continued long-term investments in sustainability. A financial frame of EUR 1 billion, announced today, takes investments earmarked for sustainability to over EUR 3 billion.

Environment

Michael Bloomberg: Why Invest in Sustainable Cities?

More than two-thirds of total investment in infrastructure in the next 15 years will be made in cities. It's no wonder, as people are flocking to cities around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Hawks Intro New Gentleman Jack/Uber Pickup Zone for Ride-Sharing Fans

The Atlanta Hawks, Uber, and Gentleman Jack, have joined together to create the ultimate fan experience from courtside to curbside with a co-branded pick-up area for games and other events at Philips Arena.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Officer Michael Harris Gets Maytag Dependable Leader Award

Grand Rapids, MI - Officer Michael Harris has been named a 2016 Maytag Dependable Leader Award winner for his demonstrated dedication to keeping youth on the path to achieve great futures.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named A 'Best Workplace For Diversity' By Fortune Magazine

At Comcast NBCUniversal, diversity and inclusion is part of the DNA of our company. Our commitment to D&I is built into everything that we do, and has become an important part of the foundation for our innovation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Volkswagen Group of America Honored By The Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Top LGBT-Inclusive Business

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA), today proudly announced that it has been honored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as one of 517 major U.S. businesses that scored a 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the designation as a 2017 Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality. This accolade recognizes companies that satisfy all of the CEI’s criteria on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Events, Media & Communications

Caterpillar Invests $11.5 Million in United Way

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees together with the Caterpillar Foundation have pledged more than $11.5 million to United Way agencies across the United States as part of its 2016-2017 campaign. This amount includes a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from the Caterpillar Foundation. The United Way has been Caterpillar’s only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees for more than 60 years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Antea Group Hartford Office!

The Hartford office works primarily in areas of environmental liability management and operational performance and assurance. Our ELM work encompasses assessment and remediation, calculating asset retirement obligations, and supporting real estate and business transactions. Our OPA work has included management of operational and compliance issues for retail stores, chemical companies, and industrial operations.

Innovation & Technology

It Takes More Than a Village

Where there is wireless connectivity, there is a way to improve lives. That’s why countless mobile-for-development programs designed to address health, education and economic issues have been flooding Africa. Presently hailed as the “mobile continent,” Africa has generated $150 billion through the mobile ecosystem, and its mobile subscribers have surpassed half a billion. But not every tech-for-good initiative can be M-PESA, the juggernaut mobile money system of Kenya.

Innovation & Technology

How Bloomberg Offers Women Technologists in India Challenging Global Opportunities

From an early age growing up in India, Vedika Dalmia knew she wanted to pursue a career in engineering and computer science. With support from her family and teachers, she eventually left the country to study computer science at the University of Surrey in Guildford, England.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lockheed Martin Achieves Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Ninth Consecutive Year

For the ninth year in a row, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) achieved a perfect score of 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The index is a national benchmarking survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation to measure corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace inclusion. The corporation was also cited as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Earns Perfect Score on 2017 Corporate Equality Index

T. Rowe Price was recognized for its commitment to maintaining a comfortable environment for all associates with a perfect score on the Corporate Equity Index (CEI) released by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The score earns the firm designation as a 2017 best place to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) equality.

Environment

Republic Services Suggests Seven Ways to Make the Holidays More Sustainable

This holiday season, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) encourages consumers across the country to incorporate sustainability into their celebrations and family gatherings with helpful sustainability tips. Click here to view Republic’s 2016 holiday recycling video.

Innovation & Technology

Better Lives for Bangladesh’s Garment Workers

Garment manufacturer DBL Group has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a pledging to provide 24,450 of its employees with access to affordably priced basic household food and health items through its Bandhan Fair Price Shops.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s nationwide initiative surpasses goal, builds or repairs 1,009 homes in 2016

Health & Healthcare

When Cheese isn’t Cheese

We all want to enjoy food that tastes great. Ask any American what their favorite food is, chances are they’ll tell you something delicious… but not necessarily healthy. Pizza, for example, is one of America’s favorite foods — according to some studies, Americans eat 3 billion pizzas a year. That’s 350 slices of pizza every second!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Reinforcing Reputation -- Why Non-Financial Reporting Matters

Research, Reports & Publications

Dark Data—5 Ways It Effects Sustainability Performance

We have coined the phrase “Dark Data,” to describe information on corporate sustainability that exists, but cannot normally be seen and evaluated. Dark Data is exchanged privately as part of supply chain, certification, and regulatory interactions. As such, it forms an important part of how companies interact with their environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Capital Institute, Think Tank Behind “Regenerative Capitalism,” Releases First Documentary

Can a bank be profitable in the long-term and serve as a regenerative change agent? Capital Institute's first documentary, "A Year in the Life of First Green Bank," looks at one community banker's story.

Latest Campaigns

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Putting 'H' (Humanity and Health) Into ESG

Halo Awards

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

Collective Action

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

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

FedEx | Delivering for Good

Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

The Ray

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

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...