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Philanthropy

‘Beyond Words’: A Children’s Book That Comforts and Gives Back

When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World: Why a $1 Trillion Holiday Season Is Stress-Testing the Real Infrastructure Behind Retail

A $1 trillion holiday season is pushing supply chains to the limit. In Fast Company, DP World’s Glen Clark explains why peak retail demand is exposing fragile logistics systems — and how visibility, adaptability, and resilience now define competitive advantage.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank and Toledo Athletics Enter into Landmark Agreement Making KeyBank Official Bank and Title Sponsor of Toledo Women’s Athletics

The University of Toledo Department of Athletics has announced a landmark partnership with KeyBank, which will become the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women's Athletics.

Awards & Rankings

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2025: Nordics Continue Dominance, China Tops Intellectual Capital for First Time, Us Drops To Rank 42

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures country-performance based on 250+ quantitative indicators, serving as inclusive alternative to GDP to track progress. Scandinavia keeps dominating the GSCI in 2025 with Finland on#1, Asia is leading on intellectual capital

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Trane Technologies Pioneers Circularity Impact Metrics

Trane Technologies today announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

Philanthropy

Direct Relief Ships 68 Tons of Medical Aid to Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

Philanthropy

12th Annual Women in Entertainment Celebrates Trailblazing Women at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Philanthropy

T‑Mobile Marks $20M Milestone in Hometown Grants, Reaching 450 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.

Research & Reports

Tandem Global Releases 2025 Trends Report

Tandem Global released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.

Health & Healthcare

Will a Robot Help Perform Your Next Surgery?

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.

Volunteering & Community

Telemundo Launches 'Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.' – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community

Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership.

Education & Workforce Development

FedEx Launches University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge in China

FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge, in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).

Health & Healthcare

WELL for Residential Program Reaches 20 Million Square Feet, Marking Rapid Global Uptake for Healthier, More Resilient Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that WELL for residential, the only global certification program for healthier homes, has achieved phenomenal uptake and adoption while in pilot.

AI & Technology

Traditional Data Centers ‘Not Fit for Purpose,’ Say Half of EMEA IT Leaders, As AI and Energy Pressures Collide

Data center design must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA, new research commissioned by Lenovo reveals.

Socially Responsible Investing

AllianceBernstein: Why Data Centers May Help Drive ESG-Labeled Bond Issuance

Bond issuance linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) purposes dipped in the first half of 2025 following a strong second half in 2024. But we expect issuance of ESG-labeled bonds will pick up for several reasons.

Philanthropy

The National Park Foundation Celebrates the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event

The National Park Foundation is participating as a national charity partner beneficiary for the 13th consecutive year in the Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Awards & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized for 9th Consecutive Year as a Leading Disability Employer by NOD and Honored with NOD ERG Excellence Award

For the ninth consecutive year, KeyBank has been named a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), reaffirming the bank’s longstanding commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace. 

Awards & Rankings

PSEG - J.D. Power 2025 Business Electric East Large Segment Customer Satisfaction Rankings: We’re #1 & #2

PSEG Long Island and Public Service Electric & Gas were the two highest ranked utilities in customer satisfaction among large electric utility business customers in the East, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.

AI & Technology

Catalytic Capital at Work: Scaling Rural Commerce Through WMSEs

SLB:U sits at the intersection of helping rural women entrepreneurs find stable and diversified income sources while also addressing the significant opportunity for scalable last mile delivery. It strengthens last mile distribution while improving economic mobility for women

Philanthropy

Wesco Partners With Liberty Latin America to Provide Relief to Jamaican Communities Affected by Hurricane Melissa

Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, in a joint effort with Liberty Latin America, a leading communications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Carib

Events

ZDHC South Asia Event Captures Evolution of Roadmap to Zero

Cascale joined industry stakeholders at the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) South Asia Regional Event in Bengaluru, India under this year’s theme “Accelerating Impact through the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero (RtZ) Program.”

Corporate Responsibility

More Than a Job – a Calling To Serve With Purpose: Honoring Mary Kay’s “Go Give” Annual Employee Award Winner Barbara Podbelsek

If you've ever wondered who keeps things running seamlessly at the very top, look no further than Barbara Podbelsek, Senior Executive Assistant to our CEO Ryan Rogers – and now, the proud recipient of Mary Kay’s Employee Go Give Award.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Four Manufacturing Sites Earn The Copper Mark

Southwire is proud to announce that four of its manufacturing facilities have been awarded The Copper Mark for responsible production.

Awards & Rankings

Forbes 2025 Top Charities: Direct Relief Ranks #5 With 100% Efficiency Rating

Direct Relief has been ranked as the fifth-largest charity in the United States and recognized as one of the most effective stewards of private donations, according to Forbes’ 2025 annual list of the 100 Top U.S. Charities, which ranks organizations by private donations.

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Integrated Tools

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

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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

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

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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

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