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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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Energy

Entergy Arkansas, U.S. Government Sign First MOU To Work Toward 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the federal government’s first MOU with a utility to work toward achieving 100% CFE, at least 50% of which would be provided on a 24/7 basis, in line with the requirements of Executive Order 14057.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benevity Report Reveals the Power Corporate Purpose Programs Play in Employee Retention

New Talent Retention Report reveals the power corporate purpose programs play in employee retention: As businesses struggle to retain top talent, new data from Benevity uncovers the need to integrate purpose into company culture.

Environment

Tackling Climate Change: Gildan's Climate, Energy, and Water Goals

Since Gildan's beginnings, respect for the environment has been central to the way the Company operates.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feed love. Fight hunger. Help Feed the Children break the cycles of poverty and food insecurity.

At Feed the Children, we dream big so kids can dream even bigger. Since 1979, we have dared to envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Hospitals, at Regional Events, in Homes and at Camp, Families Like Shariah’s Find Joy and Hope, Thanks to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

When Shariah was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with undifferentiated embryonic sarcoma of the liver – a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer.

Environment

Tiffany & Co. Commits to Science-Based Climate Targets

Today, Tiffany & Co. announces its plans to accelerate its commitment to combat climate change with a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coalition of Consumer Goods Companies Pushes for Corporate Investment in Production Landscapes in Latest Report

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today published a new report advocating for corporate investment in production landscapes worldwide

Sustainable Development Goals

Toilet Board Coalition: 'Corporate Mentorship is Key' in New Roadmap to Solve Global Sanitation Crisis for 1Bn People by 2030

The Toilet Board Coalition announces the launch of its new '2030 Roadmap' to improve 1 billion lives blighted by poor sanitation.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Focus on Indigenous People, Cuisine, and Culture for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month in the US, a time to celebrate rich cultures, traditions, and histories—and to acknowledge the contributions of Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal communities around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Interview With Land Betterment's Chief Development Officer, Tom Sauve at the 3BL Forum

Land Betterment’s Chief Development Officer, Tom Sauve, speaks about how everyone can participate in the ESG and Sustainability movement if we are more aware.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Point Your Corporate Giving Inward This #GivingTuesday (November 29th this year) by Supporting Employees with an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)

In December 2021, America's Charities helped a mortgage company, with a large employee base located in Texas, launch an employee assistance fund.

Social Impact & Volunteering

On World Sight Day, Celebrating a Sight-Saving Partnership

Through contributions to our one-of-a-kind Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited teaching hospital on a plane, FedEx has helped ensure ophthalmic training and care have been available to underserved communities everywhere.

Environment

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Is Already Delivering for Our Economy and Our Planet - and the Best Is Yet To Come

A year ago this week, the U.S. kickstarted the most consequential one-year period for climate action in the country’s history when President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LDF: Fighting for Racial Justice Through Litigation, Advocacy, & Public Education

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been at the center of protecting the right to vote, and all civil rights, since 1940.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Donates $6 Million in Financial Assistance To Support Economically Vulnerable New York Customers

National Grid is kicking off its annual Season of Giving by donating $6 million to further support New York customers who are struggling to make ends meet this winter.

Research, Reports & Publications

Constellation Brands Publishes ESG Impact Report, Advancing a Future Worth Reaching For

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, recently published its ESG Impact Report highlighting established commitments and targets to positively impact the planet and its people, and progress made

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help Humane Society International Make Substantial Strides in Animal Welfare Globally

Active on nearly every continent, Humane Society International (HSI) is one of the few international animal protection organizations working to protect all animals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Lenovo Included in Bloomberg MSCI Green Bond Index for the First Time

Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is pleased to report that its green bond has been included in the Bloomberg MSCI Green Bond Index, one of the most important global benchmarks for institutional Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) funds.

Environment

ESG Talk Podcast: Questions Emerge at COP27

In this quick chat, ESG Talk host Mandi McReynolds reflects on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s opening remarks and asks business leaders to pause and reflect on the difficult questions that will determine our impact on business and society.

Research, Reports & Publications

Southern Company Builds on Sustainability Transparency Leadership

Company releases 2021 Corporate Responsibility Executive Summary, demonstrates alignment with key ESG reporting frameworks, publishes Trade Association and Climate Engagement Report

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Peloton Awarded With WHEDco's Community Builder Award

On Friday, September 30th, Peloton was honored with the Community Builder Award presented at the Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) Benefit and Ballgame, alongside The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

You'll Know a Breakthrough Nonprofit Brand When You Experience One

If you’re a nonprofit in the United States, could you achieve your goals with an audience of just 215 people?

Sustainable Development Goals

More Than a Toilet: Uplifting Communities and Unlocking Opportunities via Access to Sanitation

Alma Alejandro, the marketing director for global intimate care brands at Kimberly-Clark, grew up in Mexico and knows firsthand what it’s like to not have access to reliable and safe sanitation at school.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Video: Nearly 200 Team Depot Volunteers Showcase the Value of Giving Back During Veterans Day Service Project in Atlanta

In honor of Veterans Day, nearly 200 Team Depot volunteers, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, took time to paint, landscape, and beautify the homes of eight homeowners, including former service members in Atlanta, Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Sponsors UK Black Business Week

In October, we celebrated Black History Month in the United Kingdom and EMEA, honoring diverse and vibrant Black communities across the region through dialogue and meaningful programming.

Latest Campaigns

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’...