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Infographic: 2026 Grant impact at a glance: Strengthening communities globally.

Education & Workforce Development | Motorola Solutions

Supporting Today’s Heroes and Tomorrow’s Innovators

Behind every siren is a first responder facing the emotional toll of protecting their community. In classrooms worldwide, students are facing a different hurdle: a lack of the technology and mentorship required to succeed. These disparate challenges share a common solution.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cascale Explores Sustainable Finance Enablers at Climate Bonds Initiative Connect Hong Kong

Cascale

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Strong by Form Closes €5.8M To Make Wood as Strong as Steel and Concrete

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Entergy, Ampirical Invest $1.5M in LSU New Orleans Energy Lab

Entergy Corporation

Volunteering & Community

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

Aflac Incorporated

Awards & Rankings

Industry Safety Organizations Recognize Georgia-Pacific for Excellence and Innovation

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Biopharma Circular Systems Will Move Beyond Park Benches

MilliporeSigma

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

AI & Technology

You Don’t Need $1,000 to Start a Business. You Might Not Even Need $100.

GoDaddy

Featured Brands

Guiding Stars: Cooking With Limited Equipment

There are many reasons why you may need to cook with limited equipment or without a full kitchen. Maybe you have a very small space, or it doesn’t make sense to heat up a large oven.

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

On a Friday afternoon, when many people were looking ahead to weekend plans, 31 Aflac employees gathered in a Columbus, Georgia, warehouse with a different purpose in mind.

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

It’s time to stop sleeping on sandwiches—these lunchtime staples have a lot going for them. You have to appreciate the efficiency of packing all the food groups between two slices of bread.

Boutique Optician Uses AI To Save Time and Keep Clients Coming Back

Destynee Turner became an optician because she loves helping people see. But growing The Optical Experience, her boutique optical shop in West Palm Beach, Florida, demanded business skills no opticianry program taught her.

AI for Small Business: How Mannequin Madness Found a New Partner in AI

Judi Henderson has “always been curious about the next, newest thing.” That’s how she found herself buying a single mannequin in 1999 for an art project—and ended up an entrepreneur.

Guiding Stars: An Easy Protein for Low-Effort Meals: Tinned Fish

The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish at least twice per week to lower risk of heart disease. Tinned fish can help you meet this goal. It’s a shelf-stable, cost-effective protein that makes quick meals more accessible.

Idealist Awarded $220,000 From the Andrew Carnegie Foundation for Volunteering and Community Service

Idealist has received a $220,000 philanthropic grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to strengthen participation in volunteering and community service throughout the United States. This investment comes at a pivotal time, following the 2025 merger of Idealist and VolunteerMat

Idealist Hosts Annual New York City Graduate School Fair for Social-Impact on September 29

Idealist will once again host an in-person graduate school fair in New York City on September 29th at the Metropolitan Pavilion for all those interested in social-impact careers.

T-Mobile Supports Indiana Communities Following Severe Weather and Prolonged Power Outages

Following destructive storms across the Midwest, T-Mobile teams helped support impacted customers and communities, including offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in affected areas who don’t already have it, through Tuesday, September 15.

Verizon Combines Tech, Readiness and Grants for Complete Disaster Relief

As natural disasters become more frequent, evidenced by recent weather across the country, communities are left increasingly vulnerable. Verizon is meeting this challenge holistically by combining long-term resilience investments with immediate aid.

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Corporate Responsibility

Maximus Teams Observe Juneteenth at Sites Across the U.S.

On Juneteenth and every day throughout the year, Maximus strives to demonstrate empathy, respect, and understanding.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third’s Stephanie A. Smith, Jada Grandy-Mock Honored by Women We Admire

Fifth Third Bank’s Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion officer, and Jada Grandy-Mock, chief community impact banking officer, have been named to Women We Admire’s top female executives lists.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Embracing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Travel

Our upcoming custom research explores the unique challenges and experiences of underserved travelers, providing insights to help your business further embrace and implement inclusive travel practices.

Awards & Rankings

Sappi Awarded Highest Sustainability Level by EcoVadis for Six Consecutive Years

Sappi, a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, has again achieved Platinum, the highest rating in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment across all three of its manufacturing regions.

AI & Technology

If You Can’t Handle the Heat, Stay out of the Data Center

In a recent article for Mission Critical magazine, Brandon Marshall, Global Marketing Manager, Immersion Cooling at The Chemours Company, shared the context behind today's need for improved data center cooling solutions.

AI & Technology

Kohler Celebrates Present-Day Visionaries Supporting the Fight for Global Water and Sanitation Solutions

Meet Hiro Muraoka & Jorge Alvarez: the creative force behind Kohler's commitment to global water and sanitation solutions.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Tighter Process Control Lowers Energy Consumption and Process Variability

Driven by a new major sustainability program, a model predictive control solution from Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is helping a leading global cement producer spearhead process digitalization efforts.

Awards & Rankings

Global Electronics Council Announces 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winners and Their Impacts

The Global Electronics Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Awards, whose collective environmental impact reduction included cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 565,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.

Awards & Rankings

Henkel Hot Melt Labeling Products Earn APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

Events

Leaders From Public and Private Sectors Showcase Clean Energy and Sustainability Solutions at Nevada Sustainability Summit

Leaders in Nevada’s public and private sectors convened for the Nevada Sustainability Summit: Upping the Game.

Philanthropy

Lifesaving Flight Sponsored by Subaru of America Helps Dozens of Shelter Dogs Find Greater Adoption Opportunities

This flight and animal transport, sponsored by Subaru of America, Inc., is part of our Animal Relocation Program, which works with overcrowded shelters to relocate their animals to other shelters where those animals have greater chances of being adopted.

Corporate Responsibility

Cascale Welcomes New Board Members

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is proud to announce the election of a new board member and the re-election of two incumbent board members to serve on the Cascale Board of Directors.

Volunteering & Community

How To Engage Your Employees in Giving Back to the Community

Recently, 140 KeyBank Maine teammates and I completed 18 community projects and 564 community service hours in a single afternoon. KeyBank’s annual Neighbors Make The Difference Day started in Key’s Alaska market in 1991 and was quickly embraced by the Maine market.

Philanthropy

Baker Hughes Foundation Donates $75,000 to the American Red Cross Houston To Support Hurricane Beryl Recovery

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Wednesday a $75,000 grant to the American Red Cross Greater Houston Chapter to support those impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which lashed through southeast Texas and left behind a path of destruction July 8.

Environment

Mastercard Highlights From London Climate Action Week

After many conversations with governmental, non-profit, and business leaders last week during London Climate Action Week, one thing is clear: there is an incredible opportunity for all organizations to leverage their resources to support the demand-side shift.

Philanthropy

Florida State Parks Foundation Collaborates With Duke Energy Florida for New, Accessible Playground at Wakulla Springs

The Florida State Parks Foundation yesterday joined Duke Energy Florida and its foundation, along with the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to unveil a new, state-of-the-art accessible playground at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park near Tallahassee.

AI & Technology

From the SEE Impact Report: Innovations That Perform

To optimize varying recycling compatibilities throughout Europe, SEE developed CRYOVAC® brand recycle-ready barrier display films.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: Storage & Distribution Audits – How To Get Started and Best Practices

In this webinar, SCS will review the audit standards that offer Storage & Distribution audits and what criteria is required from training, HACCP plan development, modern GDP practices, and how to apply industry best practices for developing and implementing management system.

Corporate Responsibility

Vanguard Renewables Names Kent Bartley as President of Its Organics Solutions Division

Vanguard Renewables®, a leading provider of organic materials management solutions and renewable gas production via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Bartley as the President of its Organics Solutions Division.

AI & Technology

Innovating for Impact: 19th Asian Games

Trane® provides sustainable and efficient indoor climate solutions for the venues of the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.

AI & Technology

CNH Brand New Holland Bring Products and Innovations to AgroBrasília

New Holland, a brand of CNH attended this year's edition of AgroBrasília, the main technology and business fair in the federal capital.

Research & Reports

Regions’ Mission, Vision and Values in Action

On June 28, Regions Financial published its Shared Value Report covering the 2023 calendar year.

Events

International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development on 25 July 2024 in Paris, for the Pre-Opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

From 26 July 2024, France will be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Philanthropy

Bacardi and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Announce Visión Verde 2024 Grant: $100,000 to Empower Latinx Entrepreneurs in U.S.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the second annual Visión Verde grant, a $100,000 initiative designed to empower Latinx/Hispanic entrepreneurs within the beverage alcohol service, sales, and hospitality industries.

Philanthropy

Fifth Third Foundation Awards $300,000 to WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence

The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 grant to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) LIFT Financial Center of Excellence.

Latest Campaigns

Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

SCS Consulting

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Collective Action

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

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...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

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...

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...

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...

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to...

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...