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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nonprofit Besa Announces 2022 Award Winners

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as Besa’s 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year. Besa, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit 501(c)(3), makes giving back easy and transformative to power a wave of civic engagement that lifts us all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Employee Volunteering

In October 2021, we launched MDLZ Changemakers, our revamped employee volunteering, charitable giving and purpose mission program.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH Industrial Is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.A. is the location of CNH Industrial’s main innovation hub and headquarters for its Raven Brand.

Environment

DuPont Signs COP27 Business Declaration on Value of Climate Resilient Water & Sanitation (WASH)

In all parts of Earth, we are witnessing climate change through water. Unfortunately, climate-driven water challenges are already impacting people’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene - with the most vulnerable disproportionately affected.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes Celebrates Giving Tuesday With Volunteering Efforts

This Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for the employees who take time to support people in our communities who are in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Vice President of Trading Analytics Teresa Woodard Wins Women in Finance Award

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced that Teresa Woodard has been named to Markets Media Group’s eighth annual U.S. Women in Finance Awards list for Excellence in Trading Analytics.

Environment

Climate Change and People: There’s Still Time To Register!

Together, let's explore how companies can better connect their climate goals and social impact ambitions, opportunities to more deeply connect with stakeholders, and the leadership and culture required to advance this work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Urban League Partnership With Wells Fargo Aims To Diversify Home Appraisal Industry

Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer

Regions Bank has been designated as a 2023 Military Friendly Employer and 2023 Military Spouse Friendly Employer by Military Friendly®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park Has Created a Model for Inclusion Through Crown Jewel Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground Complex

Enbridge made a $7,100 Fueling Futures donation to Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park, as part of our commitment to help build sustainable and inclusive communities. The funding is being used for playground equipment upgrades and park maintenance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Announcing the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest Winners

FedEx Cares is excited to announce the winning nonprofits of the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. We received more than 600 heartwarming nominations from team members across the U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keeping Family Traditions Alive With Aflac Holiday Duck

To Nan and John Armstrong, great memories were among life’s most precious treasures. Their 71-year marriage rooted in faith and tradition, they loved family gatherings, and Sundays were reserved for singing in the church choir.

Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 05: Counting Carbon

Emissions. Greenhouse gases. Decarbonization. You may have heard these terms in the news lately, but what do they actually mean? What are emissions, and where do they come from? Is decarbonization a good thing and, if so, how do we achieve it?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Honored for Supporting Veterans in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has recognized Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) with a Vets Ready Silver Medallion Award.

Environment

Become a Leader in Water Stewardship With Our 8-Step Cycle

Antea Group’s comprehensive 8-step process can help guide you through some of the necessary steps a business should take in order to understand your water risk and develop a strong water strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Do You Have the Courage to Care?

Courage to Care is a commitment to have the courage to intervene when you see someone not paying attention, doing something wrong or cutting corners.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

All-Veteran Crew Flies Flagship Valor for Salute to the Troops Event

American and its partners continue to build on a long history of supporting military servicemembers — past and present — and honoring their selfless sacrifice.

Environment

Cultural Changemakers Have a Powerful Role in Promoting Climate Action

With popular bands embarking on months-long tours and sports teams traversing to away games dozens of times each season, sustainability may not first come to mind when thinking about the events and entertainment industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How To Bring Purpose and Meaning Into Goal Setting

Discover starting points as you move into goal setting for 2023 – including beginning to calibrate your programs to be more purpose and meaning-oriented. Try out these questions to get you thinking!

Energy

Mobile Energy Leader Booster To Exhibit at Zero-Emission Transportation Event

Booster will be joining top names in transportation at the Zero-Emission Ride & Drive event on Dec. 7, 2022, in Long Beach, Calif. The event brings together transportation leaders, suppliers & OEMs to showcase zero-emission technologies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ava DuVernay's Array Releasing Partners With JetBlue for Exclusive In-Flight Pop-Up Channel Featuring 12 Independent Feature Films From Artists of Color and Women Directors

Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing and JetBlue today announced a partnership to offer customers a curated selection of 12 independent feature films from artists of color and women directors.

Environment

Hershey Reduces Environmental Impact Across Its Value Chain

The Hershey Company is making measurable progress on its commitment to act on climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Family- and Veteran-Owned Supplier Black Diamond Coatings, Inc. Partners With The Home Depot on High-Quality Home Improvement Products

“By Contractors, For Contractors.” This is the founding principle President and Owner David Warren set into place for Black Diamond Coatings, Inc., a premier concrete and masonry sealer manufacturer and Home Depot supplier.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why And How CMOs Should Champion Employee Engagement

The Covid-19 pandemic, uncertain economic conditions, hybrid work environments and many other factors are compelling marketers to find new, creative ways to engage customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor 2022 Report on Sustainability: Water Stewardship

As water is an essential part of our operations, it’s important we find innovative ways to manage water effectively and efficiently across our business.

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Emergency Response

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

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...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

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...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...