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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance Requesting Access Capital Proposals

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance is once again seeking proposals from nonprofits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of its Access Capital program to invest in emerging developers.

Innovation & Technology

Moving From Now to Next: How 3M’s Technology Is Shaping Tomorrow

3M recently completed an in-depth study to understand what technologies will most influence the future of how we live, work, and interact within our communities.  

Health & Healthcare

Mental Health Awareness Month Finds Sysco Employee Programs

At Sysco, we recognize that supporting mental health is essential to building a strong, inclusive workplace. We're proud to introduce Food for Thought, our Mental Health Colleague Resource Group, created to champion mental well-being across our organization.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia Chamber Panel: Innovations in Georgia Forestry

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, The Georgia Chamber hosted a panel, Innovations in Georgia Forestry, that explored the ways companies in Georgia engage with Georgia’s forestry industry, and the impact this has on Georgia’s economy.

Innovation & Technology

6G Foundry: Securing the Future of Mobile Connectivity

Advancements in connectivity, compute and AI bring unprecedented opportunities, but they also demand robust security measures to protect our digital future.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Pioneers First-of-its-Kind Dynamic Closed Loop (DCL) Geothermal System in U.S. for Chicago School District, Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency in Education

Trane® – by Trane Technologies  has successfully implemented the first Dynamic Closed Loop (DCL) geothermal system in the United States at North Shore School District 112, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Education

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Enhances Educators’ Ability To Interpret Student Data and Improve Achievement Through New Partnership

In a first of its kind agreement, New Jersey’s West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (WWP) today announced a new partnership with Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fred Rogers Productions, PNC Foundation Extend Partnership for Alma’s Way, Be My Neighbor Day and More

Fred Rogers Productions has extended its partnership with the PNC Foundation. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, the PNC Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to support Alma’s Way, the hit series on PBS KIDS.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Mourns the Loss of Two Beloved Colleagues in Gaza

Action Against Hunger is devastated to share the news that two staff members were killed in Gaza.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region

KeyBank has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Urges Outdoor Industry To Prioritize Sustainability for Long-Term Resilience

Joleen Ong, senior director of brand and retailer membership at Cascale, recently joined a panel of industry experts at the Outdoor Retailer Industry Day in Utah to discuss external factors impacting the future of the outdoor industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Presents Marches With Pride in 2025

In June 2025, AEG Presents, the music division of AEG, employees proudly took to the streets in Detroit, Cleveland, and San Francisco to celebrate Pride Month and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

Energy

BioStar Participates in the Smart Energy Decisions Summer Forum

BioStar and Fatih Tech recently attended the SED Summer Forum in Florida. Here's why events like this are essential to shaping clean energy strategy—and how we’re helping our partners move forward.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scotch-Brite Teams Up With Ally Love To Announce “National Shine Brite Day”

National Shine Brite Day is part of the brand's "Brite Side of Clean" campaign, which launched earlier this spring to usher in a fresh era of cleaning, one that centers on joy, self-expression and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel and Synthomer Partner To Cut Carbon Emissions in Adhesives

Henkel and Synthomer have announced a strategic partnership and supply agreement focused on enabling carbon emission reductions in Henkel's TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesive product portfolio for the European, Indian, Middle Eastern and African markets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Honest & Ethical Conduct

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring our actions reflect professionalism and transparency. By continually evolving our practices, we stay ahead in a fast-changing regulatory world, always striving to do what’s right.

Energy

ESG Voices: AI-Powered Climate Action

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and climate goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Releases FY 2024/25 ESG Report, Showcasing Measurable Progress and Industry Leadership

Lenovo released its FY 2024/25 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s progress toward its 2030 emissions reduction targets and reaffirming its long-term ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Innovation & Technology

How City-Wide Travel Is Being Made More Accessible

Mastercard has been transforming transit in cities across the globe, making it easier for riders to get from A to B with just a simple tap.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milestone in Mascoutah: Regions Banker Celebrates 60 Years at the Same Branch

Mary Lou Schlueter made the same three-block trip from home to work up Main Street in Mascoutah, Illinois, that she’d made for six decades.

Environment

DP World Strengthens Environmental Leadership through Green Marine Participation

As part of the many initiatives under its ambitious "Our World, Our Future" sustainability strategy, DP World is an active participant in the Green Marine certification program.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Logitech Report Unveils Three Key Actions To Accelerate Tech Equality in India, China, and U.S.

Women make up almost half of the global workforce, yet they account for less than a third of all tech workers. Despite cultural shifts and industry initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in tech, this gender gap has persisted for decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI President and CEO John Mengucci Named ‘Executive of the Year’ by ACG National Capital

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John Mengucci, was named Public Company Executive of the Year by the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital chapter.

Education

CNH’s Mentoring Initiative To Empower Students Experiencing Poverty

Volunteers at CNH’s India Technology Center are coaching students experiencing poverty to boost their confidence, professional skills and employability.

Innovation & Technology

Kaolin Clay, Community, and Commitment: Celebrating 125 Years at Covia’s Hephzibah Plant

Discover the legacy of Covia’s Hephzibah plant, where kaolin clay, safety, and community come together in Georgia’s mineral heartland.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  2. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  3. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  4. 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...
  5. 2025 Beat the Heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  6. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  7. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  11. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  13. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  15. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...