Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Cindy Santiago
Meet Benny and Cindy: Spreading Good Vibes Through the Tribe

Henkel

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac team members show their medals from the Marine Corps Marathon.
Honoring Veterans at Aflac and Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Aflac Incorporated

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

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At COP30, Leaders Can Define the Next Era of Sustainable Finance

SAP

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Turns Checkered Pattern Into a Powerful Reminder To “Check for Cancer”

Aflac, working with sports broadcaster, fashion entrepreneur and cancer survivor Erin Andrews, today launched Check for Cancer, a national movement aimed at boosting U.S. cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade. 

Events, Media & Communications

66% of Consumers Want Business To Stay the Course on Sustainability

Sixty-six percent of U.S. consumers believe businesses should continue their sustainability efforts regardless of the political climate. Yet many corporate communicators feel pressure to pause or scale back their messaging, especially in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DaVita Marks Major Milestone in 100% Renewable Energy Commitment

DaVita has taken a major step toward its goal of having 100% of its worldwide operations powered by renewable energy.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Joins Coalition for Sustainable AI to Address Intersection of AI and Sustainability

At the Paris AI Action Summit earlier this year, Lenovo joined the Coalition for Sustainable AI, a French government-led initiative in collaboration with the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Events, Media & Communications

EcoOnline and G&A Institute To Hold Sept. 9 Webinar on Best Practices for Disclosing Climate Risks

As climate-related regulations like California’s SB 261 and the EU CSRD come into force, businesses are facing new requirements to publicly disclose the financial impact of climate risks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Recognized by Forbes As the Top Packaging Company on Track To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Forbes has recognized leading aluminum beverage can manufacturer Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) as the top packaging company on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions on its third annual list of Net Zero Leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Canada implémente un processus de production innovant chez CertainTeed Gypse Winnipeg, réduisant significativement l'utilisation d'eau, les émissions de carbone et les coûts énergétiques

Au cours de la dernière année, CertainTeed Gypse Winnipeg a mené un projet de durabilité innovant visant à conserver l'eau et l'énergie lors de la production de panneaux de gypse. Ce projet unique a permis de réduire la consommation d'eau de 3 %, de diminuer les émissions de CO2.

Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Canada Implements Innovative Production Process at CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg, Significantly Reducing Water Usage, Carbon Emissions and Energy Costs

Over the past year, CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg has spearheaded an innovative sustainability project to conserve water and energy use during gypsum wallboard production. This unique project resulted in reducing water consumption by 3%, decreasing CO2 emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 FedEx Cares Report: Disaster Readiness, Relief, and Recovery

In fall 2024, Hurricanes Helene (Category 4) and Milton (Category 3) struck Florida's Gulf Coast within weeks of each other, causing widespread flooding and power outages affecting over three million people across the Southeast.

Education

3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists Reflect on Summer Mentorships and Look Forward to October Competition

The 10 finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge have spent the summer working with 3M scientist mentors to refine their projects ahead of the final contest at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 13-14.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank’s EasyUp® Turns Everyday Spending into Meaningful Savings

KeyBank is helping clients take control of their financial futures with EasyUp® , a tool that transforms everyday spending into meaningful savings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSO Awards: Top Chief Sustainability Officers of USA and Canada Nominated

The names of the 20 nominated Chief Sustainability Officers of North America have been revealed today, together with the names of the Grand Jury that will select the three winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America. 

The winners will be announced during NY Climate Week.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research Highlights Both the Importance and Challenges of Student Engagement in K-12 Education

A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Celebrate Innovation and Support Farmers at the 2025 Farm Progress Show

CNH brand, New Holland, continued its year-long 50th anniversary celebration of Twin Rotor® combines with a side-by-side appearance of an original TR70 and a new CR11 Twin Rotor combine at this year’s Farm Progress Show recently.

Energy

LG Expands Role in European Clean Tech Through Alliance With Octopus Energy Group

LG Electronics Inc. has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group Ltd. to strengthen LG’s presence in Europe’s clean technology sector.

Health & Healthcare

From Patient to Lifelong Inspiration: Aflac Employee Cyronn Herrington Shares His Powerful Story of Living With Hemophilia B

Aflac employee Cyronn Herrington had a unique childhood, starting at birth. He was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a chronic bleeding disorder that keeps blood from clotting properly.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Staff Member Injured in a Settler Attack As the Organization Warns of Increased Violence Across the West Bank

An Action Against Hunger staff member was seriously injured by masked settlers while tending to his land with family in Hebron Governorate

Health & Healthcare

How Direct Relief and FedEx Are Helping Fight Disease Outbreaks in Colombia

In Colombia, the fight against disease outbreaks is reaching a critical point—and the collaboration between Direct Relief and FedEx is helping make a tangible difference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Employees’ Contributions Create Value, Earns Industry Recognition

Employees that are closest to the work are usually the first to identify areas of improvement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Small Businesses Show Tariff-Proof Resilience, GoDaddy Survey Finds

Global economic uncertainty, fuelled by trade negotiations, tariff escalations, and supply chain challenges, continues to put pressure on many U.S. small businesses — particularly those with international exposure.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods at Aspen Ideas Climate Chicago

Our Griffith Foods’ team had an incredible time hosting an immersive offsite experience during the The Aspen Institute's Climate Chicago event!

Events, Media & Communications

Sands Celebrates the Progress of Sands Cares Accelerator Members at Annual Global Virtual Event

On May 29, Sands hosted its annual Sands Cares Accelerator Virtual Global Celebration to highlight nonprofit member accomplishments in the exclusive three-year program and celebrate the global initiative’s fifth graduate, Green Future Macau.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Bekah, Account Management Strategist

Volunteering is an important part of our culture. I feel empowered to make time to give back during the workday. The Principal Community Relations team provides our group with a space to gather, and my leaders and teammates are supportive.

Events, Media & Communications

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and ASEAN Business Advisory Council Team Up to Advance Economic Opportunity and Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced a landmark collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council to host the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Kuala Lumpur in late October.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife: Strengthening Our Communities Through Grantmaking

As one of the world’s leading financial services companies, MetLife plays an important role in caring for our communities. MetLife regions, lines of business and colleagues contribute to community engagement and outreach.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...
  2. 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...
  3. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  4. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  5. 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...
  6. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  7. 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...
  8. PSEG Awards & Recognition
    PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...
  9. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  10. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  11. 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...
  12. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  13. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  14. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  15. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...