Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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

Aflac Incorporated

Education

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

Cisco Systems Inc.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Gen Digital Inc.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

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

Mastercard

Innovation & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

DaVita

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

CVS Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Chemours

Featured Brands

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.

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

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Education

Fox Studios Hosts Female Students from Pakistan as Part of State Department Women's Empowerment Exchange

Fox opened its doors to seven of the university's top female graduate students on July 13 as part of an exchange organized by Lee and the Women's Empowerment programs at the U.S. Department of State. The visit, which included a full tour of the studio lot and its operations, gave the students an up close and personal look at the American entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

What Does Construction Diversity Really Look Like?

Did you know 50 diverse businesses helped to construct T-Mobile Arena? Hear how MGM Resorts International's diversity programs helped to support this project, and many others like it.

Education

All Star Code: Teaching Coding and Leadership Skills

In 2015, AT&T sponsored 7 young men of color for All Star Code’s 2015 Summer Intensive program. Since their graduation, our AT&T scholars have continued to develop their computer science and coding skills and grow into remarkable leaders. Here is an update from one of these scholars, John Abreu. We are proud to support All Star Code and the amazing young men they serve with additional support in 2016.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Majority of Salmon in BC Farmed in Partnership with First Nations

Salmon farming in British Columbia is worth more than one billion dollars to the provincial economy and results in over 5,000 well paying, year-round jobs. The majority of this economic impact is seen in rural coastal British Columbia, particularly in First Nations communities.

Events, Media & Communications

MEDIA ALERT: The Mini-Internship: Samsung Takes an Innovative Approach to the Internship for High School and College Students in NYC

Samsung Electronics America is redesigning the summer internship. Bypassing work plans and coffee runs, the Mini-Internship is a shortcut to one of the key benefits of a traditional program – access to industry leaders. Instead of one intern filling one position, the program is an open forum for many students. Hosted at Samsung 837, the series will connect high school and college students with some of the best and brightest from a variety of fields.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Businesses Can Help LGBTQ Youth Thrive in the Face of Adversity

LGBTQ youth face higher rates of bullying, discrimination, and homelessness than their non LGBTQ peers. The recent attempts to withhold rights from transgender students in multiple states is indicative of the struggles that LGBTQ youth face today. Without major changes to the current trends of anti-LGBTQ sentiments, youth will continue to suffer at home and in schools. Rates of LGBTQ youth homelessness will remain at high levels, the disproportionate suicide rate will not change, and youth will continue to feel unsafe at schools due to discrimination.

Events, Media & Communications

Sweetgreen Founder & CEO to Keynote Annual Corporate Citizenship Conference

On a daily basis, businesses serve as powerful forces for good around the world. From job creation to corporate citizenship initiatives, the private sector's impact on society is enormous. Building corporate purpose has the potential to unlock even greater societal impact.

Environment

Jeremy Hance on Big Conservation

Do you ever wonder what impact well-known wildlife groups like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund are having?

Events, Media & Communications

Versaic Interviews Lisa Manley, Executive Vice President, Cone Communications

Lisa is a seasoned sustainability professional with nearly 20 years of experience. As a leader of Cone Communication’s CR Strategy group, her infectious passion for sustainability and social impact energizes the award-winning practice. Lisa and her team collaborate with clients including Ben & Jerry's, Converse, Northwestern Mutual, PwC, Timberland, US Bank, VISA and others to develop and activate their CR strategies. Additionally, Lisa has extensive client-side experience after serving as Group Director for The Coca-Cola Company’s sustainability communications team, where she led worldwide corporate communications and stakeholder engagement in areas of water stewardship, climate protection, sustainable packaging, women’s economic empowerment, and active healthy living.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Releases 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report

Welcome to IBM's 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report. In this report, we detail the many ways in which IBM contributes our time, technology and expertise toward making the world a better place.

Health & Healthcare

Infuse Your Work Life with a Little Vitamin D

We are smack-dab in the middle of summer. As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, those of us who work in offices every day start to look longingly out of the windows. While we can’t move our offices outdoors, summer is the perfect time to work a little more outdoor time into your daily schedule. Here are a few ideas for bringing sunshine into your work life.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three Sales Professionals Honored at National Women in Sales Awards

Health & Healthcare

New Report Highlights How Businesses are Building Healthier Communities

America’s economic competitiveness depends on improving the health of its citizens. Healthy Returns: The Value of Investing in Community Health features how businesses and foundations are addressing community health.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Companies Can Make Business Travel Sustainable

Business travel is necessary because it’s how many companies serve their clients. The ability to visit client locations represents the ability to show up, build relationships and deliver products on all accounts.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Large Complexes Find Growing Benefits in Energy Self-Generation as Battery Costs Decline

Large commercial and industrial complexes are increasingly showing more interest in how power is consumed at their facilities, and how they can more efficiently manage their utility costs. These companies are discovering many options that have only recently opened up due to new technologies and decreasing system costs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar's Global Supply Network Delivers Under Pressure

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: All Things in Moderation

So what’s the problem? If some algae are good (very good), isn’t it better to have even more? Nope.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Best Air for the Best Beer

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bipartisan Support Moved TSCA Reform

Congress recently made the most significant reforms to environmental and public health law since the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act with the passage of legislation that updates the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Education

Freeport-McMoRan Sponsors Papuan Ethnobotany Guide

The book is entitled Amua-gaig-e: The ethnobotany of the Amungme of Papua, Indonesia, and was written by Carolyn Cook with Joanna Webster.

Energy

The Future of Energy: Unleashing the Power of Innovation and Sustainability

Unleashing the Power of Innovation, Sustainability and Stewardship -- Welcome to an exciting new "GreenMoney" issue featuring five unique perspectives on the World of Energy Today and Tomorrow including the implications of Climate Change and Divesting from Fossil Fuels; the Structural (and Possibly Abrupt) Decline of Fossil Fuels; the Future of Energy in the Developing World; after the Paris Agreement, the Smart Bet is on a Clean Energy Future; and which US States are Leading the Transition to a Clean Energy Economy

Environment

National Parks Zero Landfill Initiative | Grand Teton

Who We Are Is What We Leave Behind: This is part 7 of a 10 - part series of documentary videos produced by Subaru of America to help everyone understand the impact of the trash challenge in our national parks and the road to a solution.​

Environment

Cox Enterprises Announces New Sustainability Roles

Cox Enterprises today announced expanded sustainability roles for Huiet Joseph and Evelyn Bolden, effective immediately. Both individuals report to Keith Mask, assistant vice president of environmental sustainability, and work on the company’s national Cox Conserves sustainability program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cox Enterprises Promotes Jon Gamble to Assistant Vice President of Benefits

Cox Enterprises today announced that Jon Gamble is being promoted to assistant vice president of benefits, effective immediately. He reports to Cody Partin, vice president of benefits, compensation and human resources technology services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Three Things Local Charities Want Business Volunteers to Know

Throughout my time managing volunteers, I’ve found that those from the corporate world, if properly engaged, can be the most valuable assets to small charities. They’re often smart, commercially aware, and willing to give. However, there are a few things that, as a volunteer manager, I’d love my corporate volunteers to know.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...