Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Innovation & Technology

How City-Wide Travel Is Being Made More Accessible

Mastercard has been transforming transit in cities across the globe, making it easier for riders to get from A to B with just a simple tap.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milestone in Mascoutah: Regions Banker Celebrates 60 Years at the Same Branch

Mary Lou Schlueter made the same three-block trip from home to work up Main Street in Mascoutah, Illinois, that she’d made for six decades.

Environment

DP World Strengthens Environmental Leadership through Green Marine Participation

As part of the many initiatives under its ambitious "Our World, Our Future" sustainability strategy, DP World is an active participant in the Green Marine certification program.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Logitech Report Unveils Three Key Actions To Accelerate Tech Equality in India, China, and U.S.

Women make up almost half of the global workforce, yet they account for less than a third of all tech workers. Despite cultural shifts and industry initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in tech, this gender gap has persisted for decades.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI President and CEO John Mengucci Named ‘Executive of the Year’ by ACG National Capital

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John Mengucci, was named Public Company Executive of the Year by the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital chapter.

Education

CNH’s Mentoring Initiative To Empower Students Experiencing Poverty

Volunteers at CNH’s India Technology Center are coaching students experiencing poverty to boost their confidence, professional skills and employability.

Innovation & Technology

Kaolin Clay, Community, and Commitment: Celebrating 125 Years at Covia’s Hephzibah Plant

Discover the legacy of Covia’s Hephzibah plant, where kaolin clay, safety, and community come together in Georgia’s mineral heartland.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Signs the Rome Call for AI Ethics

“We are very pleased that Qualcomm has joined the Rome Call, as a key technology partner in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) globally”, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life and the RenAIssance Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Elanco Releases 2024 Impact Report and Introduces New Framework

Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced the release of its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing its efforts to enhance animal care, not just improving the lives of animals but also the people who care for them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized Among Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been awarded a place on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. This award highlights Fifth Third’s dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more.

Events, Media & Communications

More Than Words: How To Connect With Communities When It Feels Impossible

In Episode 7 of 3BL’s What the…? video series, host Mary Mazzoni welcomes back Daniel Blackman, Founder of Renaissance94, for his second appearance on our series. This time, Blackman dives into why the sustainability space continues to miss the mark on real engagement

Events, Media & Communications

Veolia Expands U.S. Hazardous Waste Treatment Leadership Through Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth

Veolia today announced actions to expand its hazardous waste treatment and disposal business in North America through investment, acquisitions and capacity expansion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $33.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Cleveland

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12 million construction loan and invested $16.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of Churchill Gateway II, 70-unit affordable housing family project located at 10526

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Committed to Lifelong Learning: Meet Vinod Suresh

As a leader, I’m passionate about building empathetic and empowered teams. I believe in driving impact through influence, vision, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Green Infrastructure

Biomimicry Institute Launches Their Inaugural Co-Lab Focused on Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure

The Biomimicry Institute today announced the launch of its first Biomimicry Co-Lab focused on Nature Positive Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure. This 12-month, action-focused collaboration brings together 22 leading industry innovators, design practitioners, and implementation ex

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Rebeca Hazera, Palatka, FL

As someone who is passionate about the environment, Continuous Improvement Manager Rebeca Hazera is exactly where she wants to be – part of Team CertainTeed Gypsum in Palatka, Florida.

Energy

On the Way To Zero

Achieving net-zero by 2045 – that is the target we have set ourselves at Henkel. This presents both numerous opportunities and challenges. And above all, it means a lot of work along the entire value chain of the company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bangladesh Positioned to Lead Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) has released “Bangladesh Country Report: Macroeconomic and Sustainability Analysis,” a comprehensive report detailing Bangladesh’s progress and potential to drive sustainable progress in the consumer goods industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

This week, our APEX Colleague Resource Group hosted a vibrant celebration at our Global Support Center, bringing together colleagues, customers, and suppliers to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through culture, community, and cuisine.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Harnessing Heat – Thermal Management Systems

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces Podcast, we discuss the ins-and-outs of thermal management systems with Jose La Loggia, Group President EMEA at Trane Technologies, and Stan Van Hastenberg, Sustainability Lead at Organon.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kenvue Releases Second Annual Healthy Lives Mission Report Highlighting Progress in Reducing Emissions and Advancing More Sustainable Product Innovation

Company reports reduction of operational emissions by 37%, expanded use of renewable electricity to 72% and launch of multiple packaging innovations across portfolio

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Safety and Performance

Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2025 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Megan McKray: A Champion for Working Parents and Caregivers

Megan McKray is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Throughout her career at Henkel, she has drawn inspiration from her own experience as a caregiver and employee to help develop and promote tailored programs that enhance employee wellbeing.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  3. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  4. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Global Heat Reduction Initiative
    News and updates from the Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR).
  9. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...
  10. Antea Group Brand
    Antea Group Brand Content
  11. Sustainable Operations
    As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...
  12. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  13. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  14. 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...
  15. Supply Chain Dive AI Playbook 2025
    Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s already transforming supply chains end to end. In a new Playbook developed by DP...