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Wesco volunteers at the Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter worksite.

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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Corporate Responsibility

DICK'S Sporting Goods Supports Supplier Diversity by Offering Early Payments

DICK'S Sporting Goods announced it's partnering with C2FO, the world's largest platform for working capital, to support the long-term success of diverse-owned and operated businesses.

Awards & Rankings

Waislitz Global Citizen Award Winners 2022

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation today announced Kristin Kagetsu, Co-Founder and CEO of Saathi, from India, as the 2022 Waislitz Global Citizen Award winner.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Upgrading Global Fleet With Fuel- and Energy-Saving Technology

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, announced the rollout of comprehensive technology upgrades called Service Power Packages across its global fleet to further improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Women of PNC Board: Intentional Policies, Support Will Help Women Thrive

Though the number of women serving on corporate boards at the largest U.S. companies has seen modest gains in recent years, the push for diversity in boardrooms across America continues.

Health & Healthcare

Today's Cell Therapy Insights Shaping Tomorrow

While cancer remains one of the greatest global health challenges, there have been unprecedented breakthroughs and innovations in cancer research in recent years, and more people are living longer with cancer than ever before.

Inclusion & Opportunity

A Diverse Workforce Enables Businesses to Succeed

The lack of diversity in the pharmaceutical engineering industry is widely recognized. Less well understood is why change is so hard to achieve.

Awards & Rankings

HNF Receives Champion for Childcare Award From Casa Herbalife Nutrition Partner

SOS Children’s Village Philippines has awarded the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation with the Champion for Childcare Award.

Corporate Responsibility

Embracing Weirdness on the Way to Success | Icons of Cincinnati

Jane Malone, a Cincinnati artist, discovered her true self during the pandemic, learning to embrace what made her different.

Philanthropy

QVC Joins Forces With Prominent Home Brands To Support Feeding America Through the Second Annual Living For Giving Shopping Event

QVC and the Housewares Charity Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the home and housewares industry, have joined forces once again to present Living for Giving, a cross-platform shopping event to support Feeding America®.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Big Ag Short: Let's Not Hedge Our Bets Against Our Global Food System

As a global supplier of corn, soybean, and wheat seeds, Bayer holds a considerable responsibility beyond our economic sphere of influence; a responsibility to customers, employees, shareholders, and the whole of society.

Awards & Rankings

Cummins Receives Honor for Disability Inclusion

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in 2022.

Research & Reports

The Future Is On: Entergy's Corporate Citizenship

As Entergy continues on a journey with their stakeholders to improve lives, build businesses, and create prosperity—a key sustained focus is helping low-income individuals and families.

Research & Reports

Myers Industries Launches Inaugural ESG Report

Myers Industries, Inc. is proud to share the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report as part of its ongoing efforts to increase transparency around its ESG strategy and initiatives.

Corporate Responsibility

Booster Can Help As Companies Adapt to the SEC Climate Disclosures Proposal

The SEC's proposed Climate Disclosure Rule stands to reshape the ways transportation companies, as a key component of the supply chain, track and report emissions. As they do so, Booster's online data dashboard can help.

Events

ESG Talk Podcast: ESG Challengers - Block the Noise and Move On

Join the conversation as we chat about how to deal with ESG challengers. Our inboxes are inundated with hot takes on ESG pushback or backlash, from politicians and their views on pension funds to looking at how companies are involved with ESG funds.

Energy & Infrastructure

Boeing Unveils 2022 ecoDemonstrator

This week Boeing unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator airplane, marking 10 years of testing technologies through the program.

Environment

Plastic Free July: How To Reduce Plastic Use Today and Everyday

Here at Cisco, we are working on our own education campaign around Plastic Free July, encouraging employees to learn more about the plastic crisis and take concrete action to reduce their plastic impact for the month.

Research & Reports

AllianceBernstein 2021 Responsibility Report

At AB, we’re fully invested in being a responsible firm—both in how we act and how we invest on behalf of our clients.

Corporate Responsibility

Food Security - Access for All Is a Human Right

Ores mined in war zones have long been subject to heightened attention when it comes to sustainability and reputational risks. Yet in 2022, it is the production and sourcing of ‘soft’ commodities, like wheat, that are increasingly under scrutiny.

Health & Healthcare

Mental Health Awareness

As a Global Wellness lead, the mental health of our employees is always at the forefront of my mind. Whether using one of the best practices listed here or another method, be sure to take time out to care for your mental health.

Health & Healthcare

WELL Hits New Milestone, Tops 4 Billion Square Feet of Space

The International WELL Building Institute announced today that it has eclipsed 4 billion square-feet of spaces using WELL, a fourfold increase in the past 18 months.

Education & Workforce Development

American Airlines Education Foundation Makes Higher Education More Affordable for Children of Team Members

The American Airlines Education Foundation is easing the cost of higher education for 452 students who are dependents of the airline’s team members.

Philanthropy

Quest for Health Equity Supports Kansas City Charity Working to Support Homeless Youth

Serve the World Charities, Inc. (STW), which recently received a grant from Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, hosted its first annual “Friendraiser” event.

Philanthropy

Mastercard Supports The National Urban League to Preserve U.S. Civil Rights

The National Urban League’s 2022 conference, which took place in our nation’s capital last week as the first in-person since the pandemic started, was energizing, impactful and insightful.

Corporate Responsibility

ESG Is Having Growing Pains. Here's What Comes Next.

You’ve probably read some less-than-flattering headlines about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent months.

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...