Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Chattahoochee Nature Center Gets Renewed Stewardship With Georgia-Pacific as a Partner

This month, I completed a six-year term as trustee of the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc. CNC plays an important role in Metro Atlanta and across the Chattahoochee River watershed, connecting people with nature.

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Webster Bank celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, October 11. Since its founding in 1935, Webster has grown to a national financial services company with over $80 billion in assets.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Guiding Stars: Stretch Your Grocery Budget

Shopping on a budget is about more than just checking your store’s weekly flyer or buying bulk items. It’s also about dollar-stretching strategies that begin before you even enter the store.

Energy & Infrastructure

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Signs Long-Term Renewable Energy Contract for South Korea Sites

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SK Innovation E&S to deliver 16 megawatts (MW) of new renewable electricity capacity for its Life Science sites in Daejeon and Songdo, South Korea.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Four Industry Veterans Join Fairtrade America Board to Champion Sustainable Supply Chains

Fairtrade America, the organization behind the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, the Fairtrade Mark, is proud to announce the election of its new Board Chair and the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.

Corporate Responsibility

From Legal Briefs to Bedtime Stories: How Mary Kay’s Vice-President of Legal Operations Leads With Heart

At the heart of every thriving company is a leader who inspires those around them to rise. This year, we’re proud to honor our Vice-President of Legal Operations, Naisha Covarrubias, as Mary Kay’s Leader of the Year for North America Region

Awards & Rankings

Southwire CEO Receives 2025 Pioneer Award

In recognition of his relentless dedication to the company’s values and his focus on ensuring Southwire is an extraordinary place to work, Southwire’s President and CEO, Rich Stinson, was recently recognized with the 2025 Pioneer Award.

Events

KPMG at COP30

COP30 is set to be a landmark event in the global fight against climate change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the five-year countdown to the 2030 interim deadline for achieving climate goals by 2050.

Awards & Rankings

Edison Electric Institute Recognizes Entergy for Its Innovative Volunteer Program

The Edison Electric Institute recently announced the winners of the 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award during its Powering Engagement conference.

Philanthropy

New IPC Analysis Identifies Famine in El Fasher and Kadugli and Critical Risk in 20 Other Areas

Action Against Hunger warns of confirmed famine in Sudan and the need for urgent humanitarian access

Corporate Responsibility

The ROI of Sustainability: Actionable Insights From Climate Week NYC

At Climate Week NYC, sustainability leaders from Trane Technologies highlighted how decarbonization can create business value and drive growth.

Environment

Graphic Packaging, Arbor Day Foundation Collaborate To Restore Forests Worldwide

Graphic Packaging International announces it will support strategic, large-scale reforestation and urban forestry initiatives with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Health & Healthcare

From Curse to Career

David Stalls thought the dangerous heart rhythm problem that plagued his health was a curse—until he turned treating it into a new career.

Awards & Rankings

FedEx Philippines Named Among HR Asia’s Best Workplaces, Bags Three Major Wins

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognized as one of the awardees of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025.

Philanthropy

Athens Land Trust Turns Energy Burdens Into Energy Opportunities

Athens Land Trust received a two year grant for energy efficiency improvements and workforce development programs in previously disinvested neighborhoods in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Corporate Responsibility

Principal Financial Group®: Leadership and Development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education.

AI & Technology

Agentic AI Aims to Cut Down Emergency Response Time When Disasters Strike

Leidos and NVIDIA are developing C2AI in a partnership.

Education & Workforce Development

San Bernardino City Unified School District Broadens Collaboration With Discovery Education To Advance STEAM Learning for All Students

California’s San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) today announced it has broadened its collaboration with Discovery Education to advance STEAM education across the district.

Health & Healthcare

Making the Grade on Healthy Indoor Air

In the recent IWBI webcast, From Classrooms to Communities: The Future of Healthy Indoor Air Policy and Advocacy, experts and innovators came together to explore how indoor air quality policy, technology and advocacy are reshaping the built environment

Corporate Responsibility

MetLife: Cultivating a Purpose-Driven and Inclusive Culture

We strive to enable colleagues at all levels to lead with purpose, collaborate effectively and drive impactful outcomes. We cultivate a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that serves as a driving force for meeting our business objectives.

Education & Workforce Development

AEG Presents Hosts Career Exposure Events for Aspiring Live Entertainment Professionals

AEG Presents recently welcomed students to two career exposure events designed to introduce aspiring professionals to the world of live entertainment.

Corporate Responsibility

Culture of Safety Comes to Life at Marathon’s St. Paul Park Refinery Safety Fair

At Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery, finding meaningful and engaging ways to talk about safety is part of everyday life. Each year, the refinery’s Safety Fair gives employees, contractors, vendors and families a chance to connect, learn and celebrate what safety means

Research & Reports

Report Highlights FedEx Global Economic Impact as Company Drives Innovation

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today released its annual Global Economic Impact Report, highlighting the company’s worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2025 fiscal year (FY25).

Awards & Rankings

Keysight Named One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025!

I’m excited to share a moment of pride and purpose: Keysight Technologies has been ranked #10 overall on 3BL’s 2025 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, and #4 in the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry!

Philanthropy

Action Against Hunger Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe in El Fasher

As Sudan's humanitarian crisis escalates, Action Against Hunger calls upon the international community to urgently increase diplomatic efforts to ensure the protection of civilians remaining in El Fasher.

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Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication 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...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

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...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

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

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

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