Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Chemours Chambers Works Reaffirms Long-Standing Environmental Stewardship Through WHC Conservation Certification®

Chemours

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Pro Athlete to Tech Storyteller: Meet DICK’S Sporting Goods Manager of Communications & Branding

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Energy

How AI Is Transforming the Electric Grid

Leidos

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing with Purpose: Designing for Product Energy Efficiency

AMD

Research, Reports & Publications

Tempus Next Pathways Unlocked Critical Insights Into the aNSCLC Patient Journey With Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Events, Media & Communications

Key Trends and Insights From Data Center EHSxTech® Events

Antea Group

Education

What Teens Told Researchers About AI for Homework—and How Parents Can Help

Verizon

Events, Media & Communications

2026 Tire Emissions Research Conference

Tire Industry Project

Featured Brands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

This Spring, Aflac Encourages You To Scatter Seeds of Kindness

Inspired by the main character of Aflac’s new children’s book, “Beyond Words,” the team at Aflac created an easy way for people from around the world to share words of kindness and hope for kids and families facing health challenges.

Our Tech Ambition: Scaling the Digital Economy Without Scaling Emissions

The power of today’s technologies has made payments faster, more seamless and more secure. Greater data availability means richer insights. AI is making more things possible. It’s an exciting future for all of us at Mastercard as we power commerce around the globe.

Edge Intelligence: 10 Trends Driving Startup Success Worldwide

In 2025 Qualcomm Government Affairs’ ecosystem development team enabled over 60 startups across the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, India and Asia‑Pacific, to bring wireless connectivity, IoT and edge AI-based products to market, scale business, and secure IP rights.

Recent Alerts

Environment

New Georgia Map Tool Offers Local Climate Change Insights

Local leaders across Georgia can now see a more detailed picture of what impacts to expect from climate change with a new map tool released by Drawdown Georgia.

Events, Media & Communications

Key Trends and Insights From Data Center EHSxTech® Events

Antea Group’s Data Center EHSxTech® events continue to bring together environmental, health, and safety leaders from across the data center industry to share insights, challenges, and solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Read more for highlights from the most recent event.

Education

What Teens Told Researchers About AI for Homework—and How Parents Can Help

Teens are already using AI for homework. Research suggests they use it more responsibly when clear expectations are in place—yet many say they don’t have them.

Events, Media & Communications

2026 Tire Emissions Research Conference

The Tire Emissions Research Conference is an event supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), and is taking place on 8-10 December 2026 in Cambridge, England.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women and Key Private Bank Host Free Webinar – Positioned for Growth: Lending & Access to Capital

KeyBank’s Key4Women and Key Private Bank will host a free, one-hour virtual webinar, Positioned for Growth: Lending & Access to Capital, on Monday, April 27, at 1:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PT.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DP World Honored for Advancing Sustainability Culture in the Dominican Republic

DP World has been recognized with the “Sustainable Organization: Sustainability Culture” award at the Dominican Republic’s National Sustainability 3Rs Awards, highlighting the company’s leadership in embedding environmental and social responsibility across its DR operations.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CVS Health Report Highlights the Company’s Role as a Top U.S. Employer, Investing in Improving Health and Supporting Local Communities

CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) recently released its inaugural National Economic Impact Report demonstrating the positive economic impact that the company has in communities across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Quiet Work: Commemorating 45 Years of the T. Rowe Price Foundation

There’s a question I often come back to. Not in meetings or presentations, but in the quieter moments. On a drive through West Baltimore or my own neighborhood. After a conversation with a tenured nonprofit leader. In the space between what we plan and what actually happens.

Environment

Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ Joins Arbor Day Foundation Podcast In Latest Episode

Iconic science educator Bill Nye joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the fourth episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ceasefire in Lebanon, but Humanitarian Crisis Continues

The cessation of hostilities has triggered a new wave of displacement, and humanitarian needs remain as acute as they were before the ceasefire.  Action Against Hunger's teams on the ground are continuing to adapt and respond to the new needs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Our 2025 Corporate Citizenship Impact

April is Volunteer Month, and we're proud to reflect on an incredible year of giving back. In 2025, our amazing volunteers dedicated more than 160,000 hours to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Events, Media & Communications

Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone, the pioneer of surface innovation and a leader in premium multi-material, multi-surface design, earned the title of “Most Innovative” for its Caesarstoe ICON collection in the inaugural Innovation Hour competition held at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Record Store Day by the Numbers: How DP World Keeps the Music Moving

Every April, Record Store Day brings music fans together in celebration of independent record shops, culture, and community. But behind the scenes, delivering that experience at scale requires something equally powerful: precision logistics.

Health & Healthcare

Understanding Autism Today—and How Care Is Evolving

Across ages, but especially for young children, one of the biggest challenges in autism care is navigation. Families and individuals may struggle to understand where to start or how services fit together.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Unveils the World’s Largest HVAC Training Center

Trane Technologies today celebrated the launch of its new Trane Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to shape the future of the commercial HVAC technician workforce.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Hosts North Carolina Governor Stein and Business Leaders for Executive Roundtable on Clean Energy, Innovation, and Economic Growth

Trane Technologies today welcomed North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to its campus in Davidson, North Carolina for a roundtable discussion with leaders from many of the state’s largest employers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.5M To Fund Projects in Ecuador, Ghana and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce $1.5 million in funding across four transformative projects impacting over 32,000 people in Ecuador, Ghana and the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and City National Bank Expand Wildfire Recovery Efforts With New Mini-Pitch for Pasadena Youth

The LA Galaxy and City National Bank are building upon their existing partnership with the launch of a brand-new mini-pitch at Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School in Pasadena, Calif., bringing a purpose-built space for youth play to a community

Education

Discovery Education Highlights Commitment to Financial Literacy Month With Free, Real‑World Learning Resources

Discovery Education, the global leader in education technology, today announced its expanded commitment to Financial Literacy Month, spotlighting a collection of no‑cost, engaging resources designed to help educators empower students

Environment

New WWF Report Examines Market-Based Solutions to Invasive Species

A new WWF report explores when commercial use of invasive species can deliver environmental and economic benefits, and when it may create unintended consequences. Includes new tools and real‑world case studies.

Events, Media & Communications

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

Sustainable Development Goals

The New CSRD Reality: What Changed and What Companies Should Do in 2026

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has quickly become one of the most significant developments in sustainability reporting globally. However, recent regulatory updates from the European Union have reshaped the landscape.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Surpasses the Primary People, Communities and Planet Ambitions Set for Its 2021–2025 Reporting Period

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction.

Health & Healthcare

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Halo Awards

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

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

Collective Action

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