Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowerment Over Pressure: Meet Bhumi Patil

GoDaddy

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Six Payment Trends for 2026

Mastercard

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A New Year Perspective: Trusted Chemistry

Chemours

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Celebrates 70 Years of Innovation, Care and the Iconic Aflac Duck

Aflac Incorporated

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gaziano Lineman Awards Finalists Announced

KeyBank





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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Beyond Words’: A Children’s Book That Comforts and Gives Back

When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank and Toledo Athletics Enter into Landmark Agreement Making KeyBank Official Bank and Title Sponsor of Toledo Women’s Athletics

The University of Toledo Department of Athletics has announced a landmark partnership with KeyBank, which will become the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women's Athletics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2025: Nordics Continue Dominance, China Tops Intellectual Capital for First Time, Us Drops To Rank 42

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures country-performance based on 250+ quantitative indicators, serving as inclusive alternative to GDP to track progress. Scandinavia keeps dominating the GSCI in 2025 with Finland on#1, Asia is leading on intellectual capital

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Trane Technologies Pioneers Circularity Impact Metrics

Trane Technologies today announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Ships 68 Tons of Medical Aid to Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

12th Annual Women in Entertainment Celebrates Trailblazing Women at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Marks $20M Milestone in Hometown Grants, Reaching 450 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tandem Global Releases 2025 Trends Report

Tandem Global released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.

Health & Healthcare

Will a Robot Help Perform Your Next Surgery?

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Telemundo Launches 'Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.' – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community

Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership.

Education

FedEx Launches University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge in China

FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge, in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).

Health & Healthcare

WELL for Residential Program Reaches 20 Million Square Feet, Marking Rapid Global Uptake for Healthier, More Resilient Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that WELL for residential, the only global certification program for healthier homes, has achieved phenomenal uptake and adoption while in pilot.

Innovation & Technology

Traditional Data Centers ‘Not Fit for Purpose,’ Say Half of EMEA IT Leaders, As AI and Energy Pressures Collide

Data center design must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA, new research commissioned by Lenovo reveals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Why Data Centers May Help Drive ESG-Labeled Bond Issuance

Bond issuance linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) purposes dipped in the first half of 2025 following a strong second half in 2024. But we expect issuance of ESG-labeled bonds will pick up for several reasons.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The National Park Foundation Celebrates the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event

The National Park Foundation is participating as a national charity partner beneficiary for the 13th consecutive year in the Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized for 9th Consecutive Year as a Leading Disability Employer by NOD and Honored with NOD ERG Excellence Award

For the ninth consecutive year, KeyBank has been named a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), reaffirming the bank’s longstanding commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG - J.D. Power 2025 Business Electric East Large Segment Customer Satisfaction Rankings: We’re #1 & #2

PSEG Long Island and Public Service Electric & Gas were the two highest ranked utilities in customer satisfaction among large electric utility business customers in the East, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.

Innovation & Technology

Catalytic Capital at Work: Scaling Rural Commerce Through WMSEs

SLB:U sits at the intersection of helping rural women entrepreneurs find stable and diversified income sources while also addressing the significant opportunity for scalable last mile delivery. It strengthens last mile distribution while improving economic mobility for women

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Partners With Liberty Latin America to Provide Relief to Jamaican Communities Affected by Hurricane Melissa

Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, in a joint effort with Liberty Latin America, a leading communications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Carib

Events, Media & Communications

ZDHC South Asia Event Captures Evolution of Roadmap to Zero

Cascale joined industry stakeholders at the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) South Asia Regional Event in Bengaluru, India under this year’s theme “Accelerating Impact through the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero (RtZ) Program.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

More Than a Job – a Calling To Serve With Purpose: Honoring Mary Kay’s “Go Give” Annual Employee Award Winner Barbara Podbelsek

If you've ever wondered who keeps things running seamlessly at the very top, look no further than Barbara Podbelsek, Senior Executive Assistant to our CEO Ryan Rogers – and now, the proud recipient of Mary Kay’s Employee Go Give Award.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Four Manufacturing Sites Earn The Copper Mark

Southwire is proud to announce that four of its manufacturing facilities have been awarded The Copper Mark for responsible production.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes 2025 Top Charities: Direct Relief Ranks #5 With 100% Efficiency Rating

Direct Relief has been ranked as the fifth-largest charity in the United States and recognized as one of the most effective stewards of private donations, according to Forbes’ 2025 annual list of the 100 Top U.S. Charities, which ranks organizations by private donations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Career and a Shared Mission

Brittany Smith, before she became an Aflac agent in 2024, embarked on a personal mission to support families facing pediatric brain cancer.

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  1. Cisco Purpose Report
    Cisco Purpose Report
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  8. 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...
  9. Data Center Logistics
    DP World provides comprehensive data center logistics capabilities including assembly of server racks, mission-critical supply chain management from...
  10. Corporate Responsibility
    We operate ethically, protect the environment and help foster public safety and thriving communities. Our ESG Framework demonstrates our governance...
  11. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  12. 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...
  13. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
    Vision of Milano Cortina 2026 The Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first Olympic winter Games planned and organised under Olympic...