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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

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

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

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.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

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.

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.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Measurement Becomes the Engine of Sustainability

Lee Green’s latest blog explores the updated Higg FEM 2025, rising regulatory expectations, and how data-driven action can strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and industry-wide progress.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Pictures: Derbyshire Special School Launches Purpose-Built Library – Which Features Personalised Books From David Walliams

Alfreton Park School has opened its new library – designed to allow students to discover the joy of reading, develop their literacy skills, and build confidence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Every Finish Line is a Beginning | Ariana Luterman x GoDaddy

Like the entrepreneurs GoDaddy supports, Ariana didn’t just chase results; she built something lasting – a stronger, truer version of herself.  

Environment

Nature-Based Solutions for a Cleaner Future: A Q&A on Sustainable Remediation

Traditional remediation methods have long focused on quick fixes like digging, dumping, and moving contamination elsewhere. Sustainable remediation is emerging as a smarter, more holistic approach to environmental remediation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Anixter Partners With NGCP and CFCCT to Inspire Youth in Chesterfield, U.K.

Wesco Anixter, in collaboration with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP), proudly launched its Global Philanthropic Event Series this November, empowering young people across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. to explore the world of STEM.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Global Electronics Council Launches EPEAT 2.0 To Accelerate the Next Generation of Responsible Technology

GEC launches EPEAT 2.0, a major update to the world’s leading ecolabel for responsible electronics. New criteria strengthen climate action, circularity, chemical safety, and supply chain performance. Learn more at epeat.net.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Names Walters Corporate Responsibility Officer

KeyBank has named Olivia Walters corporate responsibility officer for the Hudson Valley/Metro NY and Eastern Pennsylvania markets. In this position she will oversee KeyBank’s philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Foundation Honored With the Spirit of Edison Corporate Community Leader Award From Thomas Edison State University

The PSEG Foundation was recently honored with the Spirit of Edison Corporate Community Leader Award from Thomas Edison State University, recognizing 30+ years of support for military and veteran students.

Innovation & Technology

Cyber Resilience for All: How Cisco and NIIT Foundation Are Securing India’s Digital Future

As India undergoes rapid digital transformation, the opportunities are immense — but so are the risks. Cybercrime losses exceeded ₹1,750 crore in the first four months of 2024 alone.

Education

Opinion: Empowering Next Generation Through Financial Literacy

Walking through the halls of Stamford High School I noticed displays of student art, placards celebrating graduates and murals extolling team spirit. Go Black Knights!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Iconic Women, Global Impact: How Mary Kay Became a Worldwide Force for Women’s Entrepreneurship

Every now and then, you meet someone whose career story feels like a front-row seat to history — and that’s exactly what it’s like talking with Anne Crews, Vice-President of Public Affairs at Mary Kay. Anne sat down for a Q&A to share her unique perspective.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Power of the Purse: Investing Her Money Where It Matters Most

The term “impact investment” has only been around since 2007. Along the way it’s been called socially responsible investing, ESG and any number of other terms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH Wins Automotive Business 2025 Award in the Energy Transition Category

Case IH, a CNH brand, was recognized at the Automotive Business 2025 Award, one of the main awards in the mobility and innovation sector in Brazil, winning the Energy Transition category. The announcement was made recently, at an event held in São Paulo.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Opens Internship & Apprenticeship Program Applications for 2026

At Tapestry, attracting top talent is about more than describing a role and its responsibilities – it’s about giving early-career candidates a real glimpse into how they can unlock their full potential and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2026 Look Ahead: Leading With Purpose in a Year That Demands Responsible Leadership

If 2025 was a year of recalibration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of rebuilding. And for businesses, that means getting better at navigating the unknown, while playing a part in the solutions.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Vita Coco Help Transform School Campuses Through Growing Roots Grant Program

Arbor Day Foundation and Vita Coco partner on the Growing Roots Grant to help shape greener school campuses.

Innovation & Technology

Megawatt Charging: The Next Evolutionary Step in E-Mobility

The introduction of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) opens new possibilities for electrifying vehicles and machines with particularly high energy demands.

Innovation & Technology

Decoding Data Center Energy Consumption

Data centers power everyday life, and their energy use is rising fast. Trane Technologies' Scott Smith explains what drives data center energy consumption, why cooling matters and how smarter systems cut costs and risk.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Asia Pacific Marketers Are Staying Ahead

Marketing is evolving faster than ever, powered by cutting-edge tech and changing consumer habits. And marketers aren’t just keeping up—they’re leading the charge.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Examining Turbocharged AI Adoption Through a Sustainability Lens

Companies are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and rein in costs—an urgent priority in today’s environment of elevated inflation and sluggish growth. This speed makes it important for investors to pay close attention.

Environment

Turning a Toxic Legacy Into Community Land

In this bonus episode, Host Angie Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, speaks with Sofiane, a Senior EHS Consultant with Baden Consulting in Switzerland about the extraordinary remediation of a major hazardous waste site.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Climate-Proofing Ports Is Now an Economic Imperative, and DP World Is Leading the Shift

As climate risks intensify, new reporting shows why ports must act now. DP World is investing in climate modeling, electrification, and nature-based solutions to strengthen port resilience across the Americas — protecting trade, communities, and future growth.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems Releases Revised SCS-007 Standard for Public Review

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce that draft version 2.0 of the SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainably Produced Gemstones, formerly known as the Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds, is now available for public review.

Energy

Eaton Helps Power Connecticut’s First All-Electric, Future Net-Zero Public Library

Intelligent power management company Eaton will deliver a clean energy microgrid for the new Manchester Public Library in Connecticut to support affordable, resilient and sustainable power.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSE&G and PSEG Foundation Launch $1.5 Million Community Relief Initiative To Support Those in Need

Today, PSE&G and the PSEG Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to over 25 local organizations that provide critical assistance to households facing economic hardship. 

Latest Campaigns

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

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

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

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...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...