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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

Recent Alerts

Events

Coalition to Develop First Standardized Guidance for Assessing and Managing Corporate Value Chain Water Risk

A coalition of four leading sustainability organizations today announced the launch of an initiative to develop the first standardized guidance for assessing and managing corporate value chain water risk.

Awards & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Tops U.S. Energy Sector in 2026 Just Capital Rankings

Just Capital’s 2026 rankings of America’s Most Just Companies list Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as the top company in the U.S. energy sector for the third consecutive year.

Philanthropy

Celebrating the Sixth Sands Cares Accelerator Graduate: The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas

Sands held its annual global virtual celebration to honor the work of members in its flagship capacity-building program for nonprofit organizations, the Sands Cares Accelerator.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Food Security: Reducing Food Loss and Waste Is Our Best Investment for Mitigating Current and Future Food Crises

New CARE report highlights urgent and practical solutions to strengthen food security, support women farmers, and build climate resilience

AI & Technology

Beyond Earth Day: Turning Sustainability Into Growth Across the Partner Ecosystem

The sustainability discussion is now practical: how to implement, how to measure credibly, and how to build it into go-to-market motions.

Research & Reports

For Generations To Come: Ancestry Publishes 2025 Impact Report

Ancestry, the global leader in family history, published its 2025 Impact Report, detailing the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its products and leveraging its resources to build a better future for generations to come.

Environment

Guiding Stars: What We’re Learning About Food, Packaging & the Environment

Social media feeds fill with news of forever chemicals. Apps abound that allow us to assess a product’s “health impact” score. Meanwhile, we still want nutritious options that are best for our bodies and health.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Ray’s Expertise Reflected in Arizona Governor’s Final Energy Report

Following months of strategic collaboration, the Arizona Energy Promise Task Force has released its final report to Governor Katie Hobbs, outlining 31 consensus-driven recommendations to modernize Arizona’s grid and lower energy costs. The Ray played an integral role.

Environment

Understanding Facility Response Plans: Requirements, Exceptions, and Alternatives

If your facility stores more than a million gallons of oil, you may need a facility response plan. Learn how an FRP can make your company safer and more resilient.

Corporate Responsibility

Buying a New Home: A Confident, Informed Path to Homeownership

Buying a home is a major milestone and with the right preparation it can be a confident and accessible experience. A thoughtful, well‑informed approach can help buyers navigate today’s housing market while staying focused on long‑term financial wellness.

Energy & Infrastructure

Net Impact & PG&E Announce Winners of the 2026 Home Electrification Challenge

On the heels of San Francisco Climate Week, Net Impact, in collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), announced the winning teams of the 2026 Home Electrification Challenge. This statewide competition invited students from colleges and universities across Califor

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Program Delivers Path to 1.6 Million tCO2e Reduction for Consumer Goods Manufacturers

Cascale’s MCAP program celebrates the graduation of 52 manufacturers advancing measurable emissions reductions across supply chains; Everlane lauds suppliers.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Pharmacy Makes Cold & Cough Relief Easier With Delivery Straight to Your Door

Now, more than ever, getting relief doesn’t have to mean leaving home. CVS Pharmacy customers across 32 states can quickly and easily get the cough and cold medications they need, right when symptoms hit, without making a trip to the store.

Energy & Infrastructure

How We’re Building a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy Supply | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report

Cisco has long believed that sustainability action can spur innovation and build a more resilient energy supply.

Awards & Rankings

Wesco Recognized Again as a Top Company for Latinos to Work

Wesco has once again been named one of the best companies for Latinos to work by Latino Leaders magazine, marking another consecutive year of recognition in the publication’s 2026 rankings.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

What Earth Month Asks of Us Now

Rick Ridgeway reflects on a momentous year for Cascale, after taking Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) under its wing.

Volunteering & Community

Pure Good Global Week of Service: Impact Across Continents

Everpure employees in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia volunteered for various activities to help make a difference in their communities and beyond during the Pure Good Global Week of Service.

AI & Technology

Redefining the Human Experience With Intelligent Computing

Think of AI like coffee. You don’t walk into a café and ask for “a beverage brewed from roasted beans” — that’s assumed. You order the experience. Latte, half-pump vanilla, extra shot against a soundtrack of acoustic 90s alternative.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World’s Brittany Caskey: Why “Performance Chains” Are Redefining Supply Chain Strategy

In a recent Forbes Business Council article – “From Supply Chain to Performance Chain: How Fortune 500 Leaders Are Designing for Permanent Disruption” – Brittany Caskey, Chief Commercial Officer for DP World in the Americas, outlines the shifting paradigm around supply chains.

Research & Reports

G&A Institute Issues New Resource Paper on EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

G&A issues new Resource Paper providing a practical guide to navigating the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Philanthropy

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

A first-of-its-kind home for adults with disabilities has opened in Miami – with support from Truist – bringing purpose to life and expanding what’s possible in care.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief and the Pfizer Foundation Announce New Grantees in Fifth Year of Infectious Disease Program

Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Innovation Awards in Community Health, supporting infectious disease prevention and management in underserved communities.

Events

Sustainability Grows Up: Target Setting and Decarbonization Efforts Continue…Quietly

Something has shifted in the sustainability landscape — have you noticed? It’s not just policy change or regulatory breakthroughs, but a change in character, with companies focusing on deeper, more durable aspects of sustainable business.

Corporate Responsibility

AEG and Pizza City Fest Donate $10,000 to the Culinary Careers Program During Fourth Annual Pizza City Fest at L.A. LIVE

AEG’s L.A. LIVE and Pizza City Fest reinforced their commitment to workforce development and community investment by donating $10,000 to the Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP) during the Fourth Annual Pizza City Fest, held April 25–26 atop the Event Deck at L.A. LIVE.

Environment

P&G and Charmin Extend Tree-Planting Initiative Across the U.S. With the Arbor Day Foundation

Charmin’s commitment doesn’t stop at a better bathroom experience. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, P&G and Charmin are supporting forest restoration while helping strengthen communities across the country. 

Latest Campaigns

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

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...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

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...

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...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...

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...