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Volunteering & Community | Wesco International

Wesco Team Members Join 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Atlanta, Ga.

Wesco team members proudly participated in the 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity from May 3 through May 8. This year’s build took place in Langston Park, Atlanta Habitat’s newest planned community in the historic Sylvan Hills.

Events

As Systems for Climate Action Expand, Companies Stay the Course but Revisit Language

Governance & Accountability Institute

Health & Healthcare

Smith+Nephew Joins the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein: The Proof Is in the Proxy: Connecting Governance to Returns

AllianceBernstein

AI & Technology

GoDaddy’s Airo for WordPress Delivers AI That Builds, Grows and Continuously Improves Websites

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

Aflac Incorporated

AI & Technology

Powering the Future of Energy Smart Data Centers

Trane Technologies

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Mexico for the First Time

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

AI & Technology

Continuous Assurance and Sovereign Accreditation Readiness

Keysight Technologies

Featured Brands

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment and Immersive Experiences

Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida introduce the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation.

Bear-y Good News: FedEx Helps Welcome Cub No. 3 to North Carolina Museum

The Museum of Life and Science received a one-year-old male American black bear cub for its Explore the Wild: Black Bear habitat. The 110-pound cub joins the Museum’s two adult black bears, Little (5) and Murray (3).

Inside PNC’s Bilingual Approach to Early Learning

More than 20% of U.S. households speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish by far the most common. Families are also more likely to engage with educational materials when those resources are available in their first language.

Guiding Stars: Heart Health Guidelines Update

Last month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released recommendations for heart disease prevention. This updated guidance highlights the importance of a diet pattern that decreases risk of heart disease. The AHA emphasizes nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

SAP Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment

SAP is proud to be recognized as a Leader for the second time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting and Management Applications 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54117126, April 2026).

CAF and Mastercard Join Forces To Expand Access to Finance for Across Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF –development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean– and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center), today announced a partnership to support access to credit for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region.

Medtronic Study Reveals AI-Enabled Clinician Alerts Significantly Improve Evaluation and Valve Intervention for Patients With Heart Valve Disease

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, released data from the Addressing undertreatment and heaLth Equity in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation using an integrated ehR plaTform (ALERT) Trial, designed to address health disparities.

Hiring Our Heroes 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards

Business leaders and community advocates came together for the 2026 Small Business Grant Program Awards ceremony on April 29 in Washington, D.C.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Check for Cancer Champion Adamari López

At just 33 years old, Adamari López was thriving in her career and had quickly become a household name. She was successful, happy, healthy and felt unstoppable. It was then that an ordinary moment changed her life.

The Truist Championship and the Charlotte Trail of History Unveil Commemorative Statue Honoring Golf Pioneer Dr. Charles Sifford

he Truist Championship, in partnership with the Charlotte Trail of History, unveiled a commemorative statue honoring Dr. Charles Sifford at Elizabeth Park, celebrating the trailblazing golfer’s enduring legacy and ties to the Charlotte community.

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Education & Workforce Development

Honoring Over a Decade of Impact, Exploring the Future of Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech

Anuj Mehrotra, Dean, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, joins The Intersection Podcast for a conversation with past and present faculty directors of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. Beril Toktay and Andre Calmon.

Philanthropy

Wesco Anixter Donates Cable to Support Hands-On Electrical Training at Local College

As part of its Wesco Cares community engagement program, Wesco Anixter donated nearly 1,000 meters of electrical cable to In-Comm Training to support hands-on technical education for students and apprentices pursuing careers in the electrical industry.

AI & Technology

Keysight Launches SBOM Manager to Help Organizations Prepare for Emerging Global Cybersecurity Regulations

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the launch of Keysight SBOM Manager, a new solution designed to help organizations meet growing global cybersecurity and software transparency requirements, led by the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Philanthropy

Turning Awareness Into Action: DP World Champions Living Organ Donation

DP World recently partnered with The Kidney Foundation of Canada to turn a Vancouver Canucks game into a platform for purpose: hosting living organ donors in its corporate suite to raise awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ donation.

Environment

25 Years of Impact: The Power of Global Collaboration in EHS

In this episode, host Angelique Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance, discusses the 25th anniversary of the Alliance with Keith Knoke, Chair of the Board with Inogen Alliance and EVP, Antea Group US; and Alex Ferguson CEO of Antea Group UK.

Research & Reports

CVS Health’s Annual Impact in Tennessee

With 149 locations, CVS Health is bringing high-quality and affordable care to Tennessee communities, improving people’s health and driving economic growth.
Discover how our economic footprint benefits communities across Tennessee

AI & Technology

New California Training Academy To Power Next-Gen HVAC Innovation

Global HVAC technology leader LG Electronics celebrated the grand opening of its new LG Air Conditioning Technologies Training Academy in Orange, Calif.

Environment

Five Years Later: How Chemours’ Forest Partnership in West Virginia Is Delivering Measurable Climate and Community Impact

In 2021, Chemours made a commitment to pair climate action with community investment. Aligned with the company’s 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC) goals, Chemours partnered with the American Forest Foundation (AFF) to help launch the Family Forest Carbon Program

Health & Healthcare

During an Altaviva™ Implant, the Patient Talked About Lunch. That Was the Point.

The Altaviva™ device was recently named a 2026 Edison Award winner in the Health, Medical and Biotech category. The award honors the most consequential innovations across the globe.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Hosts Largest-Ever Women in STEM Day at the Mary Kay Global Manufacturing and Research & Development Center To Inspire Future STEM Leaders

Mary Kay welcomed nearly 100 sophomore girls and faculty from Lewisville Independent School District, along with Mayor of Lewisville, and representatives from local and national elected officials’ offices to the Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and Research & Development Center

AI & Technology

Novata Expands Regulatory Navigator To Simplify Sustainability Regulations

Novata’s expanded Regulatory Navigator introduces new features (and a free entry point) to make navigating ESG regulations easier and more accessible.

AI & Technology

Data Center Sustainability: The Value of Partnerships

As AI infrastructure scales, strategic partnerships are helping Trane Technologies advance data center sustainability with innovative cooling and thermal management solutions. 

AI & Technology

Cloudflare and GoDaddy Partner to Help Enable an Open Agentic Web

Cloudflare, Inc. and GoDaddy today announced a strategic partnership to help give website owners and AI developers transparency and control over how their content is used by AI, while also supporting standards to better identify AI agents.

Environment

New Georgia Map Tool Offers Local Climate Change Insights

Local leaders across Georgia can now see a more detailed picture of what impacts to expect from climate change with a new map tool released by Drawdown Georgia.

Events

Key Trends and Insights From Data Center EHSxTech® Events

Antea Group’s Data Center EHSxTech® events continue to bring together environmental, health, and safety leaders from across the data center industry to share insights, challenges, and solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Read more for highlights from the most recent event.

Education & Workforce Development

What Teens Told Researchers About AI for Homework—and How Parents Can Help

Teens are already using AI for homework. Research suggests they use it more responsibly when clear expectations are in place—yet many say they don’t have them.

Events

2026 Tire Emissions Research Conference

The Tire Emissions Research Conference is an event supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), and is taking place on 8-10 December 2026 in Cambridge, England.

Awards & Rankings

DP World Honored for Advancing Sustainability Culture in the Dominican Republic

DP World has been recognized with the “Sustainable Organization: Sustainability Culture” award at the Dominican Republic’s National Sustainability 3Rs Awards, highlighting the company’s leadership in embedding environmental and social responsibility across its DR operations.

Events

Key4Women and Key Private Bank Host Free Webinar – Positioned for Growth: Lending & Access to Capital

KeyBank’s Key4Women and Key Private Bank will host a free, one-hour virtual webinar, Positioned for Growth: Lending & Access to Capital, on Monday, April 27, at 1:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PT.

Research & Reports

New CVS Health Report Highlights the Company’s Role as a Top U.S. Employer, Investing in Improving Health and Supporting Local Communities

CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) recently released its inaugural National Economic Impact Report demonstrating the positive economic impact that the company has in communities across the country.

Philanthropy

The Quiet Work: Commemorating 45 Years of the T. Rowe Price Foundation

There’s a question I often come back to. Not in meetings or presentations, but in the quieter moments. On a drive through West Baltimore or my own neighborhood. After a conversation with a tenured nonprofit leader. In the space between what we plan and what actually happens.

Environment

Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ Joins Arbor Day Foundation Podcast In Latest Episode

Iconic science educator Bill Nye joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the fourth episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.”

Philanthropy

Ceasefire in Lebanon, but Humanitarian Crisis Continues

The cessation of hostilities has triggered a new wave of displacement, and humanitarian needs remain as acute as they were before the ceasefire.  Action Against Hunger's teams on the ground are continuing to adapt and respond to the new needs.

Research & Reports

Energy for a Better Future: Our 2025 Corporate Citizenship Impact

April is Volunteer Month, and we're proud to reflect on an incredible year of giving back. In 2025, our amazing volunteers dedicated more than 160,000 hours to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Events

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.

Latest Campaigns

Thermal & Specialized Solutions

Chemours’ Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and design, making it a leading provider of...

Policy and Regulation

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

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

PSEG Awards & Recognition

PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...

Southwire Giving Back

Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

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...

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...

AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

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...

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...