Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Philanthropy

Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

Wells Fargo & Company

Education & Workforce Development

Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Expand National Youth Soccer and Coach-Mentorship Programs Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Comcast

Health & Healthcare

Diagnostics, Vet Visits, Giving Pets a Voice: Jay Mazelsky & Jay Price

Elanco

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Hirdaramani Group: Advancing Responsible Purchasing Through Better Buying

Cascale

Awards & Rankings

CACI Named a VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year

CACI

Socially Responsible Investing

The Capital Farmers Actually Need

GreenMoney Journal

Awards & Rankings

Subaru Recognized With Two Newsweek Greatest Workplace Honors in 2026 Rankings

Subaru of America

Education & Workforce Development

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Reflect on Their Las Vegas Study Tour Underwritten by Sands Cares

Las Vegas Sands

Featured Brands

LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1%’ Sustainability Ranking From S&P Global for Third Year in a Row

LG Electronics has earned the “Top 1%” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a score of 77 out of 100.

Comcast Honors Texas Veterans With USS Kearsarge Ship Tour During Houston’s First Fleet Week

As Houston marked a historic Texas-first by hosting Fleet Week, Comcast was proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans through a special ship tour experience aboard the USS Kearsarge.

Mastercard: Looking Beyond Just Tech To Power Inclusive Growth

“Plans of action, not empty platitudes.” That’s how Shamina Singh, the founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, opened Wednesday’s Global Inclusive Growth Forum in Washington, D.C., and it became an unofficial through-line.

Check for Cancer Champion Ernie Johnson Jr.’s Legacy Beyond Survival

Sports fans immediately recognize his voice. Beloved broadcaster Ernie Johnson Jr. first graced the airwaves in 1979 and quickly became one of the most recognizable sports hosts and analysts.

FedEx and Orbis Earn “Best of the Best” Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

FedEx and longtime supported nonprofit, Orbis International, have been named “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Halo Awards, the highest honor presented by Engage for Good to recognize outstanding corporate–nonprofit partnerships that prove purpose and business can go hand in hand.

Guiding Stars: How Spring Changes Our Eating

It might seem like eating seasonally is all about sustainability and prioritizing local foods. But people have been eating what’s in season since the beginning of time because they didn’t have any other options.

Idealist Announces Professional Development Collaboration With IBM SkillsBuild

Idealist and IBM’s SkillsBuild platform have teamed up to bring Idealist users access to over 1,000 free online courses.

Comcast Business Helps Michigan Small Businesses Scale With Technology and Opportunity Through Next Big Idea Pitch Competition

From reliable connectivity to advanced business solutions, Comcast Business is committed to helping Michigan’s small businesses start strong, scale smarter, and grow with confidence.

Medtronic Named to TIME100 Companies List for Health Innovation

Medtronic has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Companies list in the Health category for the Hugo™ robotic‑assisted surgery (RAS) system and Touch Surgery™ ecosystem.

Invest Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce New Wells Fargo Grants for Small Business Development and Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

Invest Atlanta and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced new philanthropic grants from Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support small business growth and housing stability across metro Atlanta.

Recent Alerts

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Provides $117M of Financing for Two Affordable Housing Developments in Colorado

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $117.7 million of financing to Brinshore Development and Mile High Affordable Housing, leading developers of affordable multifamily communities, for the construction of two properties in Colorado.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi’s 2022 Employee Ideas That Matter Make a Difference in the Lives of People in Our Communities

In fiscal 2022, Chris Martland, Senior Procurement Manager at the Cloquet Mill, received a grant for Log A Load For Kids to purchase gift cards to support families visiting their child at one of the regional Gillette Children’s clinics in Northern Minnesota.

Research & Reports

New ISSB Reporting Standards: How Will Your Business Be Impacted?

On June 26, 2023, The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its inaugural sustainability standards: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. These are standards that, in the words of ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber, “have been designed to help companies tell their sustainability story

Philanthropy

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q1 2023 (June)

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Corporate Responsibility

Bridging the Digital Divide With AT&T

In a world where connectivity is increasingly essential, the digital divide stands as a formidable obstacle. Millions of Americans are denied opportunities to improve their daily lives, succeed in work and school, and have a fair chance in the global economy.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Webster proudly supports a host of Business Resource Groups that provide our colleagues with an authentic experience of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Environment

Alibaba’s Tmall Global Brings US Clean Beauty Brand The Detox Market to Chinese Consumers

Clean beauty products are on the rise in China, driven by sustainability-minded young consumers who care about the environment and their health.

AI & Technology

Bayer Sees More Than Doubling of Accessible Markets and Potential To Shape Regenerative Agriculture on More Than 400 Million Acres

Bayer announced its Crop Science Division will capitalize on opportunities presented by the shift to regenerative agriculture to grow in adjacent markets in addition to its core business of seeds, traits, crop protection and digital.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Foundation Grant Provides New Strike Team Trailer for Florida State Parks in Time for Hurricane Season

Trailer will support Florida State Parks strike teams and recovery efforts across the state

Inclusion & Opportunity

Whirlpool Corporation Opens Emma Jean Hull Flats in Benton Harbor

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that Emma Jean Hull Flats, an 80-unit waterfront development in Benton Harbor, Mich., where the company was founded and is headquartered, has officially opened.

Corporate Responsibility

Improved Corporate Data Is an Enabler for the SDGs

With the annual stock-take on the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taking place in New York next month, GRI is supporting two side-events that will put the spotlight on the central role of sustainability reporting data in driving SDGs progress.

Inclusion & Opportunity

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Inclusion, Mental Health, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round up. Today we are talking about EU’s new pay transparency directive, the 4-day workweek, a TED Talk on anxiety, and a World Down Syndrome Day campaign worth watching.

Philanthropy

KFC China Expands CSR Initiatives To Support Underprivileged Children, Promote Social Inclusion, and Reduce Environmental Impacts and Food Waste

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") announced that KFC China has hosted its latest Public Welfare Awareness Event in Hangzhou.

AI & Technology

New HPC Cluster Enables Lenovo & Al Hathboor Bikal.ai To Drive Citizen Safety & Health From Sustainable Data Center

Lenovo signed a new agreement with Al Hathboor Bikal.ai, to provide public and private sector customers with cutting-edge high performance cloud computing systems to support advanced digital transformation projects which focus on developing innovation in the UAE.

Events

Forecasting the Fury: Safeguarding Businesses From Hurricanes and Wildland Fires

Join us on July 20th at 2 PM ET for this webinar to gain invaluable insights into the world of hurricane and wildland fire forecasting, and discover how proactive planning can help keep your business safe from these destructive forces.

Corporate Responsibility

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Leadership

Fifth Third published its 2022 Sustainability Report on June 30. In it, President & CEO Tim Spence and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson shared a message regarding the Company’s commitment to sustainability.

Philanthropy

Comcast NBCUniversal Makes Donation to Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet

On May 31, Comcast NBCUniversal donated 90 iPads to the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized secondary school curriculum whose mission is to build a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented, college, and career ready students.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Empowers Greater Cincinnati’s Workforce With $265,000 in Foundation Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $265,000 to organizations in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky focused on workforce development and job training programs.

Corporate Responsibility

Food Safety 3 Part Webinar Series: Presented by Land Betterment’s Board of Director Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route

Land Betterment Board Member, Jennifer Crandall, Founder and CEO of Safe Food En Route participates in food safety culture webinar series hosted by PJR-FSI.

Research & Reports

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches 2022 Annual Report

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), an impact-driven global convener of around half of the apparel and footwear industry, has today released its 2022 Annual Report, sharing the Coalition’s progress on driving collective action towards a more responsible industry.

Education & Workforce Development

Fifth Third Bank Answers Question: Buy Versus Rent?

Should you rent or should you buy? There are a variety of factors to consider, says Fifth Third Bank. Surprising to some, buying a home is typically cheaper than renting, depending on the location.

Inclusion & Opportunity

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Inclusion and Tech, LGBTQ+, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about a new campaign encouraging girls to stay in sports, traditional gender roles among the super-rich, Pride month campaigns, and a VR headset simulating visual impairments.

Research & Reports

Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action

Anyone who’s been in the commercial and industrial business for a while is familiar with the usual sustainability topics: why it’s important, decarbonization and sustainability concepts, and how to set goals.

Environment

New Energy Technologies Group

Enbridge’s investments in renewable energy and low-carbon fuels extend back more than two decades. We’ve explored these energies both to provide them to customers and to power our own equipment and operations.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Sharing Pride, Love and Allyship, Henkel Employees Celebrate Pride Month

Henkel believes that belonging means never having to hide your true self and is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel they belong and are empowered to be themselves.

Latest Campaigns

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

FedEx | Awards & Recognition

We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...