Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Hosts Company Unscripted Session to Uncover Lessons in Nonlinear Leadership

Tapestry, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Partners

UNFCU Foundation

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Enables Enterprise-Scale AI Adoption in Semiconductor Design with SOS Enterprise

Keysight Technologies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement

KeyBank

Energy

FTI and BioStar Renewables Expand Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy Infrastructure Nationwide

BioStar Renewables

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day at Lenovo

Lenovo

Events, Media & Communications

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) To Give Evidence on Indoor Air Quality at Parliament of New South Wales (NSW Parliament)

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Sustainable Development Goals

SCS Consulting Services Gains RSPO Approval as an Endorsed Training Provider (ETP)

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Medtronic Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Aflac Celebrates 20 Years as a World’s Most Ethical Company

Aflac announced today that the company has once again been named by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Smoothies for Every Kind of Day

When you’re looking for a customizable tool for everyday balance, look no further than smoothies. Creamy, refreshing, and nutrient-rich, smoothies can be crafted to match your goals.

3M Partners With JetZero To Reshape Aviation

3M has announced an investment and strategic collaboration with JetZero, an aerospace innovator developing the world’s first commercial all-wing body aircraft. The unique design offers the potential to redefine how the industry meets ever increasing airline needs for efficiency.

Getting Proximate: Reflections From Cisco's First Year of 40 Communities

A little more than a year ago, Cisco announced our next big ambition: 40 Communities. The 10-year initiative is audacious by design

Mastercard: When AI Enters the Apiary, Bees — and Beekeepers — Thrive

The aromatic lychee orchards of northern India, the mustard fields that flow through Rajasthan like golden rivers, and the vast sunflower farms in Karnataka all have one thing in common. Actually, billions: bees.

Recent Alerts

Education

IBM Grants a Total of $5 Million In-Kind To Bolster Schools' Cybersecurity Preparedness

As schools become more dependent on technology, ransomware attacks against schools are increasing.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farms Suffering Slim Pickings of Seasonal Workers

A survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) highlighted this year’s harvest so far has been significantly impacted due to a lack of people available to pick the crops.

Energy

Varcoe: 'You Have To Be Relentless': Exits of Two Outspoken CEOs Create Hole in Energy Debate

A different kind of energy transition is taking place in Calgary as two longtime leaders in the sector — and vocal defenders of the Canadian oil and gas industry — have signalled this week their plans to retire.

Education

St. Aloysius School Awarded $10,000 for Financial Literacy Education

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit advancing financial knowledge on a national scale, announced today St. Aloysius in Sauk City, WI as the winner of the 6th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Pledge Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Talks: How We Create a Culture of Belonging

We're proud to feature some of our employees in a four-part series called “Tapestry Talks,” which highlights elements of our corporate values and describes how we work

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire's Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Seventh Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of a Shared Purpose

“The work the Regions team did spreading mulch and rock in our flowerbeds and power washing the sidewalks and driveways made our landscaping look brand new,” said Gardner.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Supplier Diversity

We know a diverse supply chain is better business. It’s about offering excellent financial solutions and driving innovation for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and communities.

Energy

Cummins Moves Forward on Spanish Plant Making Technology Key to 'Green' Hydrogen Production

Global power leader Cummins Inc. will soon begin building its new gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, reaffirming the company’s commitment to play a key role in expanding the green hydrogen economy.

Energy

Preserving Land for Future Clean Energy Projects

As Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand surveys his city's otherwise pristine oceanfront landscape, he can't help but notice an unmistakable scar that has bothered the former airline crew chief since before he was elected to public office in 2009.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Businesses Breaking Barriers With 5G Technology

Hispanic businesses have made an extraordinary impact on the U.S. economy. In fact, nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion annually.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clarion Partners Supports The Next Generation of Real Estate Investment Management Business Leaders With NAREIM

NAREIM, the industry association dedicated to real estate investment management, announced its 2022-2023 class of Jeff Barclay Fellows this month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot and Kidde Partner To Make a Difference During Fire Prevention Month

A leader in fire safety for more than 100 years and trusted partner of The Home Depot since 2006, Kidde recently announced a new campaign: Cause For AlarmTM. This fire safety awareness initiative addresses gaps in education and access to fire safety measures.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Purpose-Driven Business: GoDaddy Q&A With Pura Vida Founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman

We recently caught up with Paul and Griffin at the grand opening of their second flagship store in Irvine, California to learn more about their business success.

Innovation & Technology

Where To Start with ESG? Technology. Here's Why

I heard someone say recently that companies that have not yet started to create environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports are data-rich but information-poor. So true.

Innovation & Technology

6G Cybersecurity Will Transform How We Deal With Cyberattacks

As researchers and the industry move towards 6G technology, cybersecurity has been recognized as a pivotal field that will minimize the risk of digital threats in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative As Top Recipient of the Inaugural Inspire Awards Grant

Truist Foundation today announced Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative as the top recipient of the inaugural Inspire Awards grant.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru and LA Auto Show Fetch National Attention With Dog Adoption Program

Many people attend auto shows to learn about the latest innovations within the automotive industry, but attendees who stop by the Subaru booth might end up leaving with a new family member.

Events, Media & Communications

Illumina To Host Second Annual Virtual ESG Investor Event on Friday, October 28, 2022

Illumina announced that it will host its second annual virtual Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) focused investor event at 9:30 am Pacific Time (12:30 pm Eastern Time), Friday, October 28, 2022.

Energy

Duke Energy's North Carolina Charger Prep Credit Program Reduces Cost To Install EV Chargers in Homes, Businesses

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR: The Power To Change

Ken Mehlman, Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs & Co-Head of KKR Global Impact, recently spoke with CNBC’s Leslie Picker at CNBC’s ESG Impact conference.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversifying the Medtronic Sales Force

Advancing diversity in the sales team meant looking at not just gender and ethnic demographics, but also diverse backgrounds and experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Conservation Fund: Finding Sustainable Solutions That Balance Economic and Environmental Outcomes

Since 1985, The Conservation Fund has worked to find sustainable solutions that balance economic and environmental outcomes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dentsu Recognized as a Global Good Company of the Year 2022

Dentsu Group Inc. today announced Dentsu International has won the Bronze Award for Global Good Company of the Year 2022 at a recently-held ceremony in London, UK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Celebrates 150 Years of Purpose-Led Innovation

Kimberly-Clark is marking the 150th anniversary of the company’s first product sold and celebrating its ongoing leadership in category-defining innovation that led the company to create

Latest Campaigns

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

Collective Action

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

ESG Recognition

While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...

LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

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...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Medtronic Impact -- Reporting

We know that every action we take impacts the future of our employees, our business, our communities, and our planet. We put people and the planet...