Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Challenge of Greenwashing: An International Regulatory Overview (2025)

KPMG

Research, Reports & Publications

Meet ISO 22716, the Gold Standard in Global Manufacturing: Mary Kay Certified for Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices

Mary Kay

Health & Healthcare

Early Diagnosis and Local Solutions Are Critical To Combat Lung Cancer

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Announces Strategic Investment in Verdigris

Southwire

Environment

Making the Most of Your Water Risk Assessment

Antea Group

Events, Media & Communications

From Pitch to Possibilities: Leveraging Sports to Create Economic Mobility

Comcast

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches National Challenge to Uncover Innovative Housing Solutions

Wells Fargo & Company

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Recognized With Climate Performance Award From ClimateWork Maine

Sappi North America

Featured Brands

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

From Ideas To Impact: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Innovators

In December, the future of African innovation took center stage in Abuja, Nigeria, as students from across the continent gathered for Junior Achievement (JA) Africa’s Company of the Year (COY) competition.

Guiding Stars: Cereal Sense

The cereal aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when every box claims to be the right choice. Call-outs like “whole grain,” “fortified,” “heart healthy,” or “high protein” add to the confusion. When you’re short on time, you may not be able to review the nutrition facts panel.

Spring Cleaning Your Budget: A Fresh Start for Your Finances

If spring cleaning your closet feels satisfying, scrubbing your budget might feel downright transformative. Just like clutter tends to accumulate in the corners of your home, unused subscriptions, autopay traps and shifting expenses gather quietly in your financial life.

Comcast and Seattle Sports Commission Bring Team USA Spirit to Veterans in Burien

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games capture global attention, a powerful local gathering in Burien highlighted the inspiring connection between elite adaptive athletes and the veterans in our own community.

Jacksonville Military Moms Receive Surprise Gifts at Golf‑Inspired Operation Shower

Days before The PLAYERS Championship kicked off at TPC Sawgrass, 40 military moms and moms-to-be gathered with their loved ones inside Patriot’s Outpost for a special event.

Mastercard: Bottling the Creative Process: A Woman Founder’s AI-Powered Approach to Innovation

Catalina Banuleasa knows that most exciting new products aren’t born from sheer luck. As an entrepreneur who’s developed products for some of the world’s most innovative companies, she’s learned that “lightning bolt ideas” typically happen when you lay the groundwork for them.

Triple Pundit: Camden Healthcare Workers Confront the Barriers Holding Back Their Neighbors’ Health

The Healthy Neighbor program, led by healthcare provider Virtua Health and supported by global medical technology company Medtronic and Medtronic LABS, recognizes that health goes beyond medicine and visits to the doctor.

2025 JA Americas Company of the Year Celebrates the Spirit of Possibility

For three unforgettable days at the Junior Achievement (JA) Americas Company of the Year (COY) competition, the spirit of possibility took hold of Rio de Janeiro.

Recent Alerts

Energy

Entergy Advocates Energy Affordability During LIHEAP Action Day in Washington D.C.

On Feb. 25, 2026, Entergy joined customers, community action agencies, and national advocates in Washington, D.C., for LIHEAP Action Day. In partnership with the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, or NEUAC, our delegation met with members of Congress

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Raising the American Flag With Team USA

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games get underway, Comcast is helping keep American flags flying proudly in communities across the country through Operation Old Glory.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Letter to a Soccer Nation’ – U.S. Soccer Legend, Alex Morgan and Henkel Release Inspirational Rallying-Cry for Soccer Fans

As one of the sport’s greatest ever players, Alex Morgan has released an inspiring ‘Letter to a Soccer Nation‘, a powerful statement of what the sport means to her and how it has shaped who she is as a person and as a mother.

Education

Medtronic Spark Onsite: A Day of Innovation, Collaboration, and Discovery

Medtronic welcomed 200 fifth-grade students to its campus for a half-day, immersive learning experience powered by Medtronic Spark and led by employee volunteers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Supports Rural Workforce Development Efforts With a $400,000 Grant to on Point for College, Inc.

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $400,000 to support the strategic expansion of workforce development efforts in rural areas of 6 counties in Central New York through On Point for College, Inc.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Research Shows Recyclability Now Top Feature in Packaging

Research from McKinsey shows that recyclability is now the top feature people look for in packaging. Additionally, PWC found that 80% of consumers are willing to pay more for products that are made and sourced responsibly.

Health & Healthcare

Workforce Development in Action: Sands Employs a Holistic Well-Being Approach to Support Team Member Advancement

At the end of last year, the Sands corporate office culminated the 2025 Wellness Challenge: Pause and Presence for Team Members, representative of the company’s efforts aimed at promoting wellness and positive mental health among its global workforce.

Innovation & Technology

AllianceBernstein - Full Speed Ahead: Energy Demand Overpowers Policy Shifts

The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development. As we see it, private credit’s central role in financing the power build-out and its ability to structure flexible solutions for borrowers

Social Impact & Volunteering

LA Galaxy Dedicates First-Ever Blind Soccer Pitch in Los Angeles Through PlayLA Adaptive Blind Soccer Experience

AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with PlayLA Adaptive Sports, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), hosted the PlayLA Adaptive Blind Soccer Experience

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: Strengthening an Inclusive Workplace Culture and Supporting STEM Education

SLB’s Connect Women employee resource group is bringing employees and external speakers together through a series of local and global webinars, events and roundtables that enable participants to exchange perspectives, broaden understanding and foster inclusion.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

East Ohio Named KeyBank’s 2025 “Market of the Year”

KeyBank’s East Ohio market has been named the bank’s 2025 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the East Ohio market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company’s footprint.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Strengthening Health Through Housing

At CVS Health® we know that housing is health care. That’s why we’ve invested $2.1 billion to create, preserve and renovate 118,000 affordable housing units in more than 1,400 neighborhoods nationwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ontario Reign Celebrate Women in Sports Through Community, Hockey, and Leadership

AEG’s Ontario Reign reinforced its commitment to inclusion, leadership, and community engagement during its annual Women in Sports Hockey Game on March 1, 2026, at Toyota Arena.

Health & Healthcare

WK Kellogg Puts Fiber at the Forefront This National Cereal Day Using Iconic Brands To Create Simple ‘Fiber Hacks’

"Cereal has been a familiar, convenient breakfast tradition for over a century - but most people don't realize it is a nutrition powerhouse, especially when it comes to fiber," says WK Kellogg's Chief Wellbeing and Sustainable Business Officer

Sustainable Development Goals

Blog: Top Five CDP Insights To Know in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for CDP disclosures, with major updates, new scoring opportunities, and tighter expectations across the climate, nature, and water sectors.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Expert-Led Council Launched To Strengthen Higg Index Governance

Cascale today introduced its Technical Advisory Council (TAC), a new governance body designed to reinforce credible, inclusive decision-making across its technical work.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Relationship Building Key to Impacting Young People As ScottsMiracle-Gro Supports The Legacy Project

“Relationship building is the key to having any kind of impact on young people,” says Teresa Scott, coach for The Legacy Project.

Education

Preparing Students for Emerging Roles in Smart Manufacturing

We expanded our long-standing partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey, supporting closer connections and learning on advanced manufacturing technologies.

Events, Media & Communications

Customer-Obsession, Curiosity, Moonshots: Sumit Singh

In this episode of Shared Table, Elanco President & CEO Jeff Simmons sits down with Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy, who led the company from $2B in revenue in 2018 to a remarkable $12B today.

Education

Olympic Solidarity Powers Athletes to Historic Medals at Milano Cortina 2026

Many athletes have achieved groundbreaking results at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Among them are 249 Olympic Solidarity scholarship-holders from 74 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) across six sports, who qualified for the Games

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Volunteering Needs To Change, and It Starts With Us

Corporate volunteering is at an inflection point. A new report from Benevity shows employee volunteering participation is up, but hours per volunteer are at a seven-year low. The programs are growing, but are they really delivering on what matters? It's time to think differently.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Emily Hoffman-Szucs

As a mechanic in the Army for eight years, Emily Hoffman-Szucs gained valuable transferable skills when she entered back into the civilian workforce. Today, she is a production operator for CertainTeed Roofing in California, putting these skills to use each day.

Environment

How To Make a Business Case for Sustainability 

Getting your C-suite on board with sustainability can be a big challenge. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you make an impact for your company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Lenovo Is Turning Sustainability Ambition Into Action Across the IT Lifecycle, From Supply Chain Intelligence to Circular IT Services

Sustainability continues to be listed among the top priorities for global business leaders, and spending on it is increasing. But is it always clear how businesses can plan, deliver, and measure the positive impact that they aim for?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As Trade Volumes Rise, DP World’s Canada CEO Says the Real Fix Lies Inland

As cargo volumes surge, DP World in Canada CEO Doug Smith says the real fix for Canada’s trade network lies inland—where targeted infrastructure upgrades can unlock capacity, improve resilience, and support more sustainable supply chains.

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Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Aflac Insights

Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...

Whirlpool Corporation & Sustainability

At Whirlpool Corporation, we have a history of advances in sustainability founded on a simple principle: "Do the right things, the right ways. Always...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

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...

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...

Sustainable Operations

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