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Events

Smile Train to Host Cleft Con 2026 Ahead of Second Annual World Cleft Awareness Day

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, will host its seventh Cleft Con at The Wigman in Litchfield Park, Arizona from July 17-19, bringing together cleft-affected individuals and their families for a dynamic weekend of connection and learning.

Corporate Responsibility

Entergy Arkansas Hosts Bill Assistance, Customer Care Events in July

Entergy Arkansas will host a series of in-person customer care events across the state beginning Tuesday, July 7, to connect customers with valuable resources like financial assistance for energy bills that increase with temperatures.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Leading by Example: Engineered for Sustainability and Innovation in Germany

Our Oberhausen facility is advancing electrification, circular rental solutions and the next generation of talent while helping lead Trane Technologies toward its 2030 Sustainability Commitments.

Education & Workforce Development

Building STEM Skills for the Next Generation

Each year on July 15, the United Nations observes World Youth Skills Day, highlighting the importance of equipping young people with skills for the future through education and training.

Corporate Responsibility

America at 250, Whirlpool at 115: The Only American-Owned Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Company Celebrates a Century of Manufacturing, Jobs, and Homegrown Innovation

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Whirlpool Corporation is marking its own milestone: 115 years as the only remaining American-owned major kitchen and laundry appliance manufacturer based in the United States.

Research & Reports

Aetna Provider Survey Reveals Increased Payer Trust and Tangible Benefits of Digital Tools To Improve Patient Outcomes

Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS) today announced findings from the second Aetna Provider Survey. The Aetna Provider Survey is a quarterly study that polls the U.S. provider market to better understand their perceptions on payers and the industry

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Making the Case for Eat-and-Repeat Meals

As a dietitian, I often extol the nutrition benefits of eating a variety of foods. You know the drill: more variety equals a wider range of nutrients and other healthy food compounds.

Corporate Responsibility

WeWork Pursues WELL Coworking Rating Across Its Global Portfolio, Setting the Benchmark for Health and Well-Being Throughout the Flexible Workspace Industry

WeWork has committed to pursuing the WELL Coworking Rating globally, an evidence-based roadmap for advancing health, well-being and workplace experience across the flexible office market. The initiative will include over 300 WeWork locations across five continents

Health & Healthcare

Cook Medical Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Cook Medical, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of medical devices, as a new member.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

H&M, EY to Speak at Consumer Goods Event Foregrounding Solutions To Drive Impact

Sandrine Dixson-Declève will deliver opening keynote; European Cotton Alliance will host a field trip at Cascale’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Athens this September.

Education & Workforce Development

Laura Brown: “All The Cool Girls” Own Their Domain | GoDaddy School of Hustle with Angie K.

Angie K. is joined by Laura Brown, co-author of “All The Cool Girls Get Fired” to discuss how career changes can be the perfect opportunity to pursue the idea you've always dreamed of.

Events

WSLA Alumnae Group Announces Open Entries for the 2027 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards

The WSLA Alumnae Group is proud to announce that entries are now open for the 13th annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards.

Philanthropy

PATRÓN® Tequila and Becky G Debut Our Rainwater Project Limited-Edition PATRÓN Silver Inspired by a Simple Belief: Every Drop Counts

PATRÓN Tequila and longtime partner Becky G—the global superstar and proud Mexican-American artist—today unveiled their most personal collaboration yet: Our Rainwater Project Limited-Edition PATRÓN Silver.

Education & Workforce Development

MetLife 2025 Sustainability Report: Purpose-Driven, Inclusive Culture

MetLife’s People Aspiration is to build a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that energizes our employees to make a difference.

Volunteering & Community

A Night of Joy and Resilience: Aflac’s 2026 Ballpark Tradition Brings Families Together

At Aflac’s 2026 Night at the Ballpark in Atlanta, patients, families and physicians from the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta gathered for an evening of big-league baseball.

Volunteering & Community

Supporting Communities Through Service and Volunteerism

Innovation alone does not define a nation. Progress also depends on service, civic engagement and a shared commitment to communities.

Research & Reports

GORE TEX® Professional Opens Virtual Lab Tour

What does it take to deliver reliable protection in the toughest environments? Step inside the GORE‑TEX® Professional labs and discover how real-world testing shapes high-performance apparel.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Journey, Not the Stops: Real Life Lessons From Mary Kay’s Executive Tara Eustace on Building Confidence

What does the journey to self-confidence really look like behind the scenes? Confidence doesn’t always arrive fully formed. Sometimes it’s built in the quiet moments when you decide to step up: for your family, your team, and yourself.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

CNH Expands Sustainable Environment Solution (SES) Program to Prevent Stubble Burning and Promote Environment Conservation in South India

CNH, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, announced the launch of its CSR initiative, Sustainable Environment Solution, across key agricultural regions in South India.

Energy & Infrastructure

Entergy Texas Delivers Weatherization and Cooling Upgrades To Help Cut Costs on Summer Energy Bills

As part of Entergy Texas’ CoolSaver program, our energy efficiency team partnered with local contractors to provide no‑cost A/C tune-ups for customers in the Orange and Dayton areas.

Environment

Trash Skimmer Program Reaches Two-Year Milestone at Port of Long Beach

What began as an idea from employees at Marathon Pipe Line's (MPL) Long Beach Terminal 2 facility to help reduce trash and litter in the harbor has become a proven success story.

Awards & Rankings

Truist Small Business Banking Ranks No. 1 in Online and Mobile Banking

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that its Small Business Online and Mobile Banking platforms earned the No. 1 overall rank by Barlow Research, a leading financial services market research firm.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Why Responsible Purchasing Practices Are Climate Policy

Katie Hess, head of product at Cascale Better Buying, shares why responsible purchasing practices (RPP) are not just a “nice to have” in the textile industry — they are where climate ambition succeeds or fails in practice.

Research & Reports

New Report Examines the Evolution and Resilience of Corporate Social Responsibility in the U.S.

Corporate social responsibility has weathered wars, recessions, and social change for more than 400 years. A new CECP report, supported by YourCause® from Blackbaud®, explores the evolution of corporate giving—and why purpose-driven business remains critical to resilient communit

Education & Workforce Development

From Bench to Breakthrough: Empowering the Next Generation of Science Communicators

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, joined the 30th annual American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference to advance sustainability in chemistry and reducing the environmental impact of science.

Latest Campaigns

Southwire 2025 Sustainability Report

Since 1950, Southwire has powered progress, from bringing light to rural communities to enabling the infrastructure that drives modern life. Today, we...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

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

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

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...

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...

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...