Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Announces $2.7 Million To Expand Healthcare Access to Los Angeles Residents

Direct Relief announced a $2.7 million initiative to enhance healthcare access and bolster recovery efforts for Los Angeles communities severely impacted by recent wildfires. Funds for this critical initiative were raised in part by MusiCares during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

Environment

LA Kings Host Student Eco-Leaders From Grades of Green Ahead of Annual Green Game

In celebration of Earth Month, on April 10, 2025, AEG’s LA Kings welcomed 20 high school students from Grades of Green’s SOAR Eco-Innovation Academy to Crypto.com Arena for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the arena’s industry leading sustainability operations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Top FedEx Volunteers Receive FedEx Founder’s Fund Award

Join FedEx Cares in congratulating the winners of the FedEx Founder’s Fund Award for FY25, the most prestigious recognition team members can achieve within the FedEx Cares program.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Hannah Hunt

I’ve been with HEINEKEN for almost three years, working as part of the Global Corporate Affairs Sustainability team. My role involves both internal policy development and external advocacy, primarily focused on our carbon agenda.

Innovation & Technology

The Future of EHS in Data Centers: Key Takeaways From the Data Center EHSxTech® Event

On April 1st, 2025, a total of 34 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals from 16 different companies came together for the third annual Data Center EHSxTech® event.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Podcast: Why Today's Carbon Accounting Is Falling Short

In this Innovation Forum podcast, Kiff Gallagher, Executive Director of the Global Heat Reduction Initiative, discusses with Ian Welsh the problems with carbon markets today and how to address them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Four Ways To Reframe Your Sustainability Initiatives in Times of Disruption

In times of disruption, staying the course on sustainability isn't just a nice-to-have - it's a strategic imperative. Novata's article explores four ways to reframe your sustainability initiatives as drivers of resilience and long-term business value.

Research, Reports & Publications

Exclusive Workiva Report: CSRD Year One in Review

This exclusive research paper from Workiva uncovers how Wave 1 companies addressed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in its first year of reporting—and how they are turning CSRD compliance into strategic advantage.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: How Paige Chenevey Drives Success at Marathon Pipe Line

Nearly three decades ago, Paige Chenevey joined Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as an intern. Over the years her career has evolved, but one thing has remained constant: her dedication to protecting people, communities and the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Quarterly Newsletter Q1, 2025

Let’s start out with fresh insights into the world of small and microbusinesses. GoDaddy’s research initiative, Venture Forward, has been tracking the impact of online microbusinesses – which typically employ fewer than 10 people – on local economies since 2018.

Health & Healthcare

The Military Teen Experience: Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the strength, sacrifices, and stories of military-connected youth.

Energy

The Cost of Waiting: How Delaying Energy Savings at Wastewater Treatment Plants Could Cost Municipalities Millions

Municipalities face growing pressure to manage their resources effectively, and energy costs at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are among the largest expenses. These facilities can account for up to 40% of a municipality’s total energy use.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus: One of America's Most Innovative Companies

At Maximus, innovation is what we do. From robotics process automation to machine learning to AI, we use the latest technologies to ensure we get the right services to the right people at the right time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Caitlyn Stirrup, Athens, GA

Saint-Gobain North America’s empowHERed series features the women in manufacturing of Saint-Gobain North America. Whether they work in product innovation, engineering, on the product line, or in development, they are making an impact in manufacturing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Spring into Service: Franklin Templeton’s Volunteering Highlights

Franklin Templeton employees demonstrated remarkable dedication and community spirit by generously contributing their time and efforts to various volunteer initiatives throughout March.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands and Sands China Listed Top the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 Casinos and Gaming Category

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China were again included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with the two companies recording the highest global environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores in the casinos and gaming category.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Releases 2024 Impact Report

In 2024, as a united team, we leaned into our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, igniting a spark of innovation, dedication and commitment to progress that propelled us in ways we never imagined.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Releases Latest Philanthropic Impact Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Seamless Logistics for Perishables in Ecuador: Ensuring Freshness, Efficiency, and Global Reach

When it comes to delivering perishables like fruits, vegetables, and seafood, time isn’t just money—it’s a matter of quality and trust.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Welcomes Recognition of Sport as a Tool for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Declaration Adopted by the Commission on the Status of Women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed the Political Declaration adopted unanimously by the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, reaffirming the importance of sport as a vehicle for gender equality and the empowerment of women

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Latest Study Confirms Shift in ESG for Private Market Investors, However, the Imperative of Sustainability as a Value Driver Remains Strong

Latest research by Malk Partners (Malk), a company of SLR, surveying Portfolio Companies and General Partners (GP) find sentiment remains strong around delivering on sustainability ambitions, however there is hesitation on ESG given political volatility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity

At Trane Technologies, we’ve embarked on a pioneering journey to build circularity into the core of our business, implementing circular systems throughout our value chain to drive innovation and impact at all levels.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s Higg FEM Reveals Opportunities for Low-Carbon Transition in Vietnam

The “Vietnam Country Report: Macroeconomic, Socioeconomic, and Industry Analysis” report highlights the evolving macroeconomic landscape, sustainability challenges facing apparel and footwear manufacturing, and the rapid expansion of the consumer goods market in Vietnam.

Events, Media & Communications

Game Time: Coach x WNBA

This week, Coach announced a multi-year partnership with the WNBA, marking the beginning of a new chapter on the brand's journey to champion self-expression and authenticity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Our Corporate Citizenship Impact

Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our corporate mission.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  13. 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...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.