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Security Highlight: Cyber Resilience Act Requirements for Boot Managers

In 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law, reshaping security expectations for digital products sold in the EU. By 2027, the regulation will be fully enforced, and new digital products will need to demonstrate compliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Caesarstone Wins “Most Innovative” Award in the Inaugural 2026 KBIS Innovation Hour

Caesarstone

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Engage for Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo & Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Mastercard

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms

GreenMoney Journal

Environment

Insights From Dr. Marshall Shepherd on Georgia’s Climate Outlook and Resilience

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Featured Brands

How To Raise a Connected Kid (Without Raising a Screen Kid)

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day

Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products — enough for 200,000 small loads of laundry — to Home for Families and Good360 in honor of National Laundry Day in 2026.

Guiding Stars: Global Goodness, Star-Earning Simplicity

Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen.

Newsweek: Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It’s Working in New Jersey

Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor at Newsweek, recently connected with Geoff Martha, CEO of Medtronic, and Dennis Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, to learn how they transformed a tactic used in Kenya, Ghana and India into a community health program in New Jersey.

Delivering History: FedEx Helps Bring Bison Latifrons to the Smithsonian

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will help mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the opening of Bison: Standing Strong.

NFWF Announces $1.8 Million To Support Working Lands and Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Intermountain West

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte With $6 Million

Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.

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Innovation & Technology

Building Inclusive, Ethical AI: Lessons From Lenovo for Technology Leaders

Every company developing AI technology should prioritize inclusive data sets, diverse user testing, and foundational ethics. This is part of Smarter AI for all at Lenovo, and it does not happen by accident.

Health & Healthcare

Home Dialysis in Rural America: A Story of Indigenous Health & Access

Home dialysis is transforming kidney care in the remote landscapes of the American Southwest. In this documentary, we explore how DaVita care teams are helping to address geographic barriers by serving patients living on the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific today announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products group, has been named president and CEO.

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

The Village Works has achieved the first WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S. for a flexible workspace.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Launches the ROI of Sustainability Playbook

With insights from leaders at Trane Technologies, Colgate-Palmolive, McDonald’s, Prologis, Turner Construction Company, BrainBox AI and Clever Carbon, the playbook explores how sustainability can drive business performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

Events, Media & Communications

A Reporting Paradox: Companies Doubling Down on Climate Disclosure Amid Weakening Regulations

Over the past month we've tracked the gradual decentralization of U.S. policy regarding corporate climate disclosure, as it changes form across courtrooms, statehouses, and supply chains.

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Not sure what to look for when buying toilet paper? When you spot the FSC label, you can rest assured the materials came from carefully managed forests that adhere to rigorous environmental and social standards.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Launches Climate Outlook Maps To Help Communities Plan for the Future

Drawdown Georgia has launched Drawdown Georgia Climate Outlook Maps, designed to help civic, business, and community leaders understand and visualize how Georgia’s climate may change between now and 2050 for infrastructure, agriculture, public health and economic development.

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

As sustainability becomes a decisive factor in enterprise purchasing, Lenovo is responding by delivering configuration-level Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for ThinkPad through its partnership with Makersite.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dreams in Motion: Ella’s Story

First shared at Under Your Spell Big City Night, Ella’s journey is a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when opportunity meets determination. 

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning fo

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group UK To Host Inogen Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Global Associate Meeting

Antea Group UK is proud to announce that it will host the spring Inogen Alliance Associate Meeting in Bath, United Kingdom.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

Charlotte, N.C., March 26, 2026 — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Charlotte with a $2.24 million investment in the Westside Wellness Collab, led by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Charlotte to expand access to health care.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Partners With Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

As part of its commitment to advancing gender equity and leadership development, AEG partnered with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to host "A Night of Mentorship."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

Innovation & Technology

Sign on the Dotted Line: Keeping Security and Sustainability in Focus for W&W Informatik Group’s Mobile Sales Force

W&W needed more than devices—they needed secure, flexible technology that empowers mobile sales teams to work safely from anywhere.

Education

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Confidence and Community: Meet Athira Nambiath Asokan

I recently completed five years at GoDaddy, and it's been an incredible journey of growth. When I moved to the U.S., I wanted challenges, learning, exposure, and the chance to meet people from different backgrounds.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute Issues Quick Reference Guide on Brief on Finalized CSRD and CSDDD Regulations

G&A issues a new issue brief: “The Long Road to Finalization: What the CSRD and CSDDD Revisions Mean for Your Company,” designed to help companies understand the most consequential changes in the European Commission’s finalized amendments to CSRD and CSDDD.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine

Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s rural economy. For many local entrepreneurs, the path to capital and sustained growth begins with trusted community organizations like Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Recognized for the 15th Time as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves.

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Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Sustainable Operations

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

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...

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

Conducting Business Responsibly

We protect the long-term interests of our clients, associates, stockholders, and communities by integrating responsible processes and approaches...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

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