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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With the California Capital Flex Loan Fund, Small Businesses Can Access Flexible Financing for Public and Private Contracts

Recognizing the gap in affordable lending for small businesses, California Capital Financial Development Corporation (FDC), with philanthropic support from Wells Fargo, has introduced the California Capital Flex Loan Fund.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circularity in Luxury Automotive – Part 1

Can luxury go fully circular? In this episode, we take the fast lane of luxury with Jaguar Land Rover JLR. JLR isn't just shifting gears—they’re redefining the entire ride.

Environment

Cisco: Local Leaders Using Technology To Reshape Their Landscapes

The Ogiek community developed a land management system to document their ancestral connection to the land and ecosystems they protect. Recognizing the importance of technology in this effort, they began using CoMapeo, a landscape mapping tool developed by Awana Digital.

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Optimizes Logistics Operations With New Facility in Vianen

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, proudly announces the opening of its newest facility in Vianen.

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing the 2024 FedEx Cares Report

The 2024 FedEx Cares Report is a testament to the incredible impact the nonprofits we work with globally have made in calendar year 2024.

Research, Reports & Publications

LG Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Toward 2030 Environmental Goals

Highlighting progress toward its 2030 environmental targets, global innovator LG Electronics has released its new Sustainability Report, which includes updates on reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancements in resource circularity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing Dow’s Ambition: 2024 Progress Report

Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and society.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as a 2025 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Receives Top Score on Disability Index for Fifth Year

For the fifth consecutive year, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has received a top score of 100 on The Disability Index®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With the California Capital Flex Loan Fund, Small Businesses Can Access Flexible Financing for Public and Private Contracts

Recognizing the gap in affordable lending for small businesses, California Capital Financial Development Corporation (FDC), with philanthropic support from Wells Fargo, has introduced the California Capital Flex Loan Fund.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Announces Recipients of HBCU Scholarship To Empower Future Leaders in Technology

Entergy proudly announces the recipients of the Power Your Future Scholarship program, aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Recognized As “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion”

Principal Financial Group® was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a top score of 100 on a scale of zero to 100 on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®, the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Park Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Donation From the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event

The National Park Foundation (NPF) announced today that Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers have donated more than $1.5 million in support of national parks through the 2024 Share the Love® Event.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Innovation

The world is constantly evolving, and so are we. To stay ahead of the curve, we continuously experiment and innovate to improve our products and services. It’s essential to our business and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Awarded on the USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List

Wesco has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2025. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Thermo King and Range Energy Test Transformative Cold Chain Transport Technology

Thermo King and Range Energy are currently testing the latest in the line of cold chain electrification solutions, setting a new standard in low- to no-carbon refrigerated transport.

Sustainable Development Goals

Drydocks World – a DP World Company – Becomes First Government Entity in Dubai and UAE To Join UN Sustainability Program

Drydocks World has become the first government entity in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to join the United Nations General Protocol for Sustainable Development Goals (UNGP for SDGs) Certification Program.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrate Boston Innovation and Impact With Ceres

This fall, we invite you to join us at the iconic JFK Presidential Library for our annual fundraiser—an evening dedicated to celebrating Boston and the Bay State’s role as the emerging climate tech and clean energy innovation hub.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Safety Initiatives Earn Corrugated Industry Recognition

At Georgia-Pacific, safety is more than a priority – it’s a mindset reinforced at every level of the organization and across all of our facilities. Our people are the driving force behind it, ensuring that they and their colleagues leave their shifts the same way they came in.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circularity in Luxury Automotive – Part 1

Can luxury go fully circular? In this episode, we take the fast lane of luxury with Jaguar Land Rover JLR. JLR isn't just shifting gears—they’re redefining the entire ride.

Events, Media & Communications

Q&A With Chemours Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathy O’Keefe

Chemours’ sustainability journey has entered a new chapter with the recent appointment of Kathy O’Keefe as Chief Sustainability Officer. Let’s take a moment to get to know Kathy a little better.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Announces New Purpose and Mission With a New Strategic Framework

Inogen Alliance announces the launch of a new strategic framework including a new purpose statement, mission statement and strategic pillars to guide our collective direction

Environment

Cisco: Local Leaders Using Technology To Reshape Their Landscapes

The Ogiek community developed a land management system to document their ancestral connection to the land and ecosystems they protect. Recognizing the importance of technology in this effort, they began using CoMapeo, a landscape mapping tool developed by Awana Digital.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024 milestone achievements for creating positive impact around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Honored With Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award

Marathon Petroleum has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by earning the 2024 Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award.

Events, Media & Communications

Bringing Safety to the Forefront: Key Takeaways From Our EHSxLogistics Event for Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Fleet Operations

Our recent EHSxLogistics event brought together professionals from across the logistics and operations landscape to dive deep into the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) challenges and opportunities

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Optimizes Logistics Operations With New Facility in Vianen

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, proudly announces the opening of its newest facility in Vianen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating the 2025 International Festival of Creativity: A Week of Triumph and Inspiration in Cannes

What an incredible week it was at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! We are thrilled to share that our hard work and dedication received recognition on the global stage.

Energy

Security Highlight: How Security Regulation Can Help Grid Stability

Grid stability is at risk. The advent of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), such as solar, wind, and batteries, has increased the attack surface of energy generation. While cities once had few power plants, they now host thousands of smaller, intermittent sources.

Environment

From Plateau to Premiere: Blending AI With Wildlife Conservation for a Smarter Tomorrow

On the sun-burned heights of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where snow leopards prowl, something extraordinary is unfolding. In partnership with Lenovo, the Xining Wildlife Park has become one of the world’s first high-altitude, AI-enabled wildlife sanctuaries.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winn CIPP Welcomes Cohort 4 Medical Students Focused on Connecting Communities to Clinical Research

The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), a national program out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has officially launched its fourth annual cohort, taking place during the summer of 2025.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Amanda, Assistant Director of Product Management

Principal supports my need for flexibility. I’ve dropped off fruit for a yogurt bar while listening to a trends call and organized a committee meeting between work meetings. It’s also easy to tap into my professional network: Two committee members work with me at Principal.

Latest Campaigns

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    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  3. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...
  4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  6. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  9. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  10. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  11. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  12. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 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...
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...