Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sappi North America Introduces LusterFSB OGR, a Grease Resistant Food Service Board Designed for Compostability

Sappi North America has launched LusterFSB OGR, a new oil and grease resistant (OGR) solid bleached sulfate (SBS) food service board available in 12 to 20 pt calipers.

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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Environment

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.

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.

Latest Campaigns

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

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...

Sustainability Regulations

Get key updates on trends that are shaping the global ESG regulatory landscape. In this space, Novata provides insights on sustainability regulation...

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...

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...

Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech acts as a catalyst and connector, bringing together students, research faculty...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)