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.

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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

Energy

HP Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity

Mar 30, 2016 1:10 PM ET

Environment

15M Babies’ Nappies Composted as Part of Sustainability Plan

Mar 30, 2016 12:45 PM ET

Environment

Toyota Mirai Wins 2016 World Green Car

Mar 30, 2016 12:45 PM ET

“Just as Prius changed the world nearly 20 years ago, the hydrogen-powered Mirai is ready to make history,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

Environment

National Keep America Beautiful Initiative Reports 52 Percent Reduction of Cigarette Litter in Participating Communities

Mar 30, 2016 11:35 AM ET

Keep America Beautiful, the national nonprofit that envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, today announced an average 52 percent reduction in cigarette litter in communities that implemented its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in 2015, a 4 percent increase over the 2014 results.

Environment

We’re Up for the Challenge

Mar 30, 2016 11:35 AM ET

EPA Launches New Voluntary Methane Challenge Program To Reduce Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector

Events, Media & Communications

This Year's Tally of S&P 500 Company Disclosures - 81% Now Publishing Sustainability / Responsibility Reports

Mar 30, 2016 11:30 AM ET

For institutional investors, the key benchmark for many professionals is the S&P 500®, which is considered to be the best single gauge of large-cap U. S. equities. More than US$7 trillion in Assets Under Management are benchmarked to this index, including indexed AUM of $1.9 trillion. In all, the S&P 500 captures 80% coverage of available market cap.

Research, Reports & Publications

Implementing SASB - Two Industry Examples

Mar 30, 2016 11:25 AM ET

Over the past six months, we have been working with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) on a series of reports we call the Sustainability Accounting Standings Series (SASS).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Case Study: Skandia Group Creating Shared Value in Sweden's Financial Sector

Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The concept of shared value recognizes that the health of any business is inextricably linked to the long-term prosperity of its clients and communities.

Education

"Xploration Station," Fox's Two-Hour Block of STEM Programming for Kids, Earns Two Emmy Nominations

Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM ET

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees for the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and "Xploration Earth 2050" received two nominations, one for Outstanding Special Class Series and another for Outstanding Writing Special Class. The series, hosted by renowned artist and futurist Chuck Pell, is one of four shows comprising "Xploration Station," a two-hour blog of STEM-related programming airing on Saturday mornings on Fox TV stations.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Women are Teaching Communities to Fish with Mobile Nets

Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM ET

Colombian women from traditional fishing communities are leading the effort in the adoption of mobile technologies and a path to a better future in our Qualcomm Wireless Reach Fishing with Mobile Nets program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What’s Humane When it Comes to Animal Welfare?

Mar 30, 2016 10:55 AM ET

Environment

Two New Reports Released on the Current State of US Plastics Recycling

Mar 30, 2016 10:45 AM ET

Two reports were recently released at the 2016 Plastics Recycling Council detailing the progress made towards increased plastics recycling in the United States. One report looks specifically at non-bottle rigid plastics, and the other focuses on plastic bags and film. Both reports were prepared by Moore Recycling Associates and were funded by the American Chemistry Council.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Europe Amgen Scholars Alumni Travel Award Cycle Opens

Mar 30, 2016 10:15 AM ET

Environment

Institutional Investors Tick Green for Building Selection

Mar 30, 2016 10:05 AM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Putting Responsible Business Principles into Practice

Mar 30, 2016 10:00 AM ET

GSK released our Annual Report and Responsible Business Supplement, which outlines our progress against 23 bold commitments to be a better business. I invite you to go on this journey with me. Below, you can click through to learn what it’s like and what it takes for four GSK US “intrapreneurs” to build healthier communities, transform our commercial model, reduce our environmental footprint, and create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Barclays 2015 Citizenship Plan Infographic

Mar 30, 2016 9:35 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Techstars Atlanta Names Entrepreneur Michael Cohn as Managing Director

Mar 30, 2016 9:30 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Accenture Releases 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report; Skills to Succeed Initiative Equips More than 1.2 Million People with Job Skills

Mar 30, 2016 9:00 AM ET

Accenture has released its 2015 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Making a Measureable Difference,” which explores the company’s progress, performance and goals across its global operations.

Bard College Graduate Programs in Sustainability

Environment

State-Level Student Climate Action - The Power Dialog National Update Live Webinar

Mar 29, 2016 8:15 PM ET

The Bard Center for Environmental Policy (CEP) will host a national update on The Power Dialog featuring Bard CEP Director, Eban Goodstein, during the live National Climate Webinar on Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 at NOON est.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Source Intelligence Interviews Supply Chain Compliance Lawyer Michael Littenberg

Mar 29, 2016 7:15 PM ET

We interviewed Supply Chain Compliance Lawyer Michael Littenberg and received insight on his background along with some interesting predictions for conflict minerals reporting in 2016.

Innovation & Technology

Alexandria Sage on Self-Driving Vehicles

Mar 29, 2016 6:20 PM ET

The glamour of the limousine is undeniable - who wouldn't want to be shuttled about town without a care in the world? Traffic, parking, sobriety?

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Releases 2016 Global Citizenship Report

Mar 29, 2016 5:00 PM ET

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today the online release of its 2016 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details the company’s commitment to connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways. The report includes annual updates on the company’s environmental, community and economic development initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Publishes 2016 Global Citizenship Report

Mar 29, 2016 3:00 PM ET

The FedEx 2016 Global Citizenship Report, "Deliver It Forward," is now available at csr.fedex.com. The report, in its eighth year of publication, highlights the FedEx commitment to connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully, and tracks goals and progress across three aspects of citizenship: economy, environment and people. Highlights from the report include:

Education

T. Rowe Price: Parents Show No Reluctance to Overspend on Kids But are Reluctant to Discuss Money With Them

Mar 29, 2016 3:00 PM ET

T. Rowe Price’s 2016 Parents, Kids & Money Survey found that parents’ reluctance to discuss money with their kids has not translated to a reluctance to spend it on them. Nearly half of parents (46%) have gone into debt to cover something their kids wanted, and many say they spend too much on things their kids do not need (57%). Yet most worry about spoiling their kids (58%), and many kids have come to expect their parents to buy them what they want (57%).

Education

Empowering Educators and Students to Lead

Mar 29, 2016 2:15 PM ET

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