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Infographic: 2026 Grant impact at a glance: Strengthening communities globally.

Education & Workforce Development | Motorola Solutions

Supporting Today’s Heroes and Tomorrow’s Innovators

Behind every siren is a first responder facing the emotional toll of protecting their community. In classrooms worldwide, students are facing a different hurdle: a lack of the technology and mentorship required to succeed. These disparate challenges share a common solution.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cascale Explores Sustainable Finance Enablers at Climate Bonds Initiative Connect Hong Kong

Cascale

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Strong by Form Closes €5.8M To Make Wood as Strong as Steel and Concrete

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Entergy, Ampirical Invest $1.5M in LSU New Orleans Energy Lab

Entergy Corporation

Volunteering & Community

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

Aflac Incorporated

Awards & Rankings

Industry Safety Organizations Recognize Georgia-Pacific for Excellence and Innovation

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Biopharma Circular Systems Will Move Beyond Park Benches

MilliporeSigma

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

AI & Technology

You Don’t Need $1,000 to Start a Business. You Might Not Even Need $100.

GoDaddy

Featured Brands

Comcast Announces 2026 Impact Report

Our 2026 Impact Report highlights how we’re investing in our country, communities, employees, and environment through partnerships, programs, and innovations that create meaningful, long-term impact.

AI for Restaurants: Making AI Tools and Digital Strategies a Recipe for Growth

When Patrick Cheng decided to acquire a run-down Chinese restaurant in Dunwoody, Georgia, in 2020, he was at a professional crossroads.

Kimberly-Clark Professional Expands Thrive Program To Divert More Waste From Landfills

Kimberly-Clark Professional expands Thrive sustainability program, giving facility operators more ways to divert commercial product and dispenser-related waste and make measurable progress toward sustainability goals

Guiding Stars: Cooking With Limited Equipment

There are many reasons why you may need to cook with limited equipment or without a full kitchen. Maybe you have a very small space, or it doesn’t make sense to heat up a large oven.

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

On a Friday afternoon, when many people were looking ahead to weekend plans, 31 Aflac employees gathered in a Columbus, Georgia, warehouse with a different purpose in mind.

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

It’s time to stop sleeping on sandwiches—these lunchtime staples have a lot going for them. You have to appreciate the efficiency of packing all the food groups between two slices of bread.

Boutique Optician Uses AI To Save Time and Keep Clients Coming Back

Destynee Turner became an optician because she loves helping people see. But growing The Optical Experience, her boutique optical shop in West Palm Beach, Florida, demanded business skills no opticianry program taught her.

AI for Small Business: How Mannequin Madness Found a New Partner in AI

Judi Henderson has “always been curious about the next, newest thing.” That’s how she found herself buying a single mannequin in 1999 for an art project—and ended up an entrepreneur.

Guiding Stars: An Easy Protein for Low-Effort Meals: Tinned Fish

The American Heart Association recommends consuming fish at least twice per week to lower risk of heart disease. Tinned fish can help you meet this goal. It’s a shelf-stable, cost-effective protein that makes quick meals more accessible.

Idealist Awarded $220,000 From the Andrew Carnegie Foundation for Volunteering and Community Service

Idealist has received a $220,000 philanthropic grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to strengthen participation in volunteering and community service throughout the United States. This investment comes at a pivotal time, following the 2025 merger of Idealist and VolunteerMat

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Philanthropy

Three Years Later: KeyBank Foundation Grant Helps Drive Workforce Success at Goodwill Industries of Michiana

In 2023, Goodwill Industries of Michiana launched an ambitious effort to create pathways to living-wage careers for residents across La Porte, Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.

AI & Technology

Mary Kay Accelerates Digital Transformation, AI-Powered Beauty Innovation and Social Commerce Growth

Mary Kay Inc., global iconic leader in beauty and entrepreneurship, announces transformative business milestones, inviting the next generation to engage with a modernized Mary Kay.

Volunteering & Community

Entergy New Orleans Volunteers Help New Orleans Residents "Beat the Heat"

Entergy New Orleans partnered with Rebuilding Together New Orleans to help residents stay safe and cool during the summer months through a series of home weatherization events.

Education & Workforce Development

Our People: Wayne Davis Named to 40 Under 40 List by Waterways Journal

When Wayne Davis, Marathon Petroleum Marine Tankering Services Supervisor supporting the Gulf Coast, learned he had been named to The Waterways Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award list, the recognition felt bigger than a personal achievement.

AI & Technology

Flock Safety Is Under Fire, But It’s Only a Part of Modern Mass Surveillance

A bipartisan wave of opposition to the security technology startup Flock Safety is growing across the United States. Critics say the Georgia-based company’s vast network of automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, collect personal data in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Philanthropy

Entergy Supports New Wilcox Academy Early Learning Center in Central City

Entergy joined community leaders, educators and families to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Wilcox Academy’s new Central City Early Learning Center and educator housing facility.

Awards & Rankings

American Academy President Laurie Patton To Receive Concordia's 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society

American Academy of Arts & Sciences President Dr. Laurie L. Patton is Concordia's second 2026 Leadership Award honoree, recognized for building bridges across disciplines, institutions, and faiths. More at the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, Sept 20-23.

Corporate Responsibility

IWBI Signature Interview Series: A Conversation With Jason DiBona on the Future of Healthy Indoor Air

For far too long, indoor air quality has largely been invisible and only something people noticed when something went wrong. But that’s changing.

Awards & Rankings

AccountAbility Recognized by Forbes Among the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for Fifth Consecutive Year

AccountAbility has, once again, been recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year the firm has received the distinction.

Corporate Responsibility

How to Recognize and Avoid Bank Imposter Scams - KeyBank Shares Essential Fraud Prevention Tips

Bank imposter scams are on the rise, and criminals are using increasingly convincing tactics to trick consumers into sharing personal information, account credentials, and even transferring money.

Philanthropy

Wells Fargo Invests $1.5 Million With Habitat for Humanity To Scale Innovative Home Construction in Rural Communities

Wells Fargo announced today at the Iowa State Fair that it is making a $1.5 million investment to Habitat for Humanity to focus on innovative and affordable housing options in towns and rural communities across the country.

Research & Reports

New CECP Research: Corporate Foundations Are Managing More Money, Without More Staff

Corporate foundations are handling more money and more strategic weight — with no corresponding growth in staff. New CECP Giving in Numbers® 2026 data shows 84% of companies maintain a foundation, with median transfers hitting $10 million in 2025.

Environment

Connection Sessions, Episode 1: Dylan Efron x Everglades National Park | T-Mobile

Dylan Efron meets up with Florida wildlife experts to take in all the Everglades have to offer.

Events

Saying Less, Doing More

We are more than halfway through 2026, making this a good moment to reflect on what stands out from all the recent change in the sustainability landscape.

Environment

Sofidel and WWF Italy Renew Their Partnership on Climate and Energy, Responsible Sourcing, and Awareness-Raising Activities

Sofidel, one of the world's leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, and WWF Italy announce the renewal of their partnership through a three-year agreement (2026–2028).

Corporate Responsibility

Temporary Mobile CVS Pharmacy Helps Restore Pharmacy Access in Pawling, NY, Following Fire

Just weeks after a devastating fire destroyed the CVS Pharmacy® store on East Main Street in Pawling, New York, access to pharmacy care has returned to the community.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality

In the recent webinar, "From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality," DP World’s Yasir Kaskorkis, Global Director of EV Batteries, and David Szydlowski, Global Director of Automotive Freight Forwarding, explore emerging topics.

Education & Workforce Development

New Holland Opens Training Center in Cidade do Agro to Train Students in Agriculture-Related Programs

New Holland and Nova Holanda inaugurated the New Holland Training Center on Tuesday, August 11, at Agro City, the new teaching and innovation complex of the University of Agriculture | Uniube in Uberaba, Minas Gerais.

AI & Technology

Students at Immersive AI Camp Explore Career Paths

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we solve problems, make decisions, and address some of the world’s most complex challenges. Advancing AI responsibly requires more than technology alone.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

SLR Expands Product Sustainability Offering To Help Organisations Navigate Fast-Developing Product Regulations and Market Demands

SLR has enhanced its global Product Sustainability offering, spanning life cycle assessment, environmental product declarations, product carbon footprints, circularity, Extended Producer Responsibility, regulatory readiness and digital product passport.

Research & Reports

PSEG Launches Community Impact Update, Highlights Statewide Community Presence with $12.8 Million in Corporate and Foundation Giving and $16.3 Billion Economic Output in 2025

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) recently released the company’s 2025 Community Impact Update, highlighting how our business supports New Jersey's communities, economy and energy infrastructure while reinforcing our longstanding focus on public service.

Environment

Lenovo 360 Circle: Building Sustainability Expertise Across the Partner Ecosystem

Climate action is becoming an increasingly important business priority, shaping how organisations innovate, grow, and create long-term value. To make meaningful progress, businesses need clarity.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cascale Team Attends Bharat Tex 2026

Cascale staff recently attended Bharat Tex 2026 in New Delhi, India. The event drew more than 124,000 attendees and 1,600+ exhibitors, along with knowledge sessions featuring C-suite decision-makers from leading textile organizations across India.

Volunteering & Community

Making a Difference Through Service: Covia Employees Strengthen Their Communities

At Covia, we believe that thriving communities lead to a brighter, more prosperous future for all. With the help of our team members, we invest our time, talent, and financial resources to give back to our communities.

Research & Reports

New Issue Brief Breaks Down OECD’s Guidelines for Corporate Due Diligence on AI

G&A Institute releases a new issue brief describing the OECD’s Guidance for Responsible AI Due Diligence and how it can be used to inform each company’s enterprise-wise strategy. The brief also explains how the Guidance maps to existing global legislation on AI use.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to...

P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...

SCS Consulting

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Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Carbon Footprint

We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...