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Events, Media & Communications

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit from June 19 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Patricia Corsi Named to Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs for Second Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark Chief Growth Officer Patricia Corsi has been recognized once again on Forbes' prestigious World's Most Influential CMOs list for 2025.

Environment

Turning the Tables for Sustainable Development in India

As World Table Tennis Day is celebrated today, we highlight the work of Tanjun Associate LLP. This organisation uses table tennis as a vehicle for lasting environmental and social impact in rural communities in India

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Program Delivers Nearly $18M in Lasting Change Across 400 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today unveiled the next 25 towns to receive a Hometown Grant, bringing the total to 400 recipients since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in April 2021.

Innovation & Technology

The Power of Yum!: One Event, Nearly 1,000 Attendees, Billions of Possibilities

Almost all of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees – 98% of nearly 61,000 locations, to be exact.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco - Scan, Eat, Learn: Wearable Devices Help Young Learners in Africa Thrive

60% of children in Kenya can’t count on three meals a day. For children in underserved communities across Africa, education remains the surest path to a more secure future — and yet hunger inhibits learning and optimal development for a majority of the country’s young people.

Energy

Powering Smart Homes for Today’s Visionary Builders and Homeowners

The U.S. homebuilding industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation. Supply chain disruptions, evolving consumer expectations and rapid technological change are not just shifting the landscape – they’re redefining what it means to build a home.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Beefs Up Large Excavator Lineup With New CX380E Crawler Unit

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment, continues to focus on developing swift, smooth, smart machines that help operators get more done with the launch of the new CX380E large excavator.

Events, Media & Communications

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit from June 19 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington.

Environment

Spring 2025 Roundtable Recap: Advancing Beverage Environmental Sustainability Through Collective Leadership

This past May, members of The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) convened in Sevilla, Spain, for its Spring 2025 Roundtable Meeting, bringing together global beverage leaders for three days of strategic dialogue, technical exchange, and on-the-ground inspiration.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Patricia Corsi Named to Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs for Second Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark Chief Growth Officer Patricia Corsi has been recognized once again on Forbes' prestigious World's Most Influential CMOs list for 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Marks 25 Years of Fan Donations To Help Customers Beat the Heat

As rising heat levels and costs of living continue to impact Southeast Texas communities, Entergy Texas marks the 25th anniversary of its annual fan distribution program to help vulnerable customers stay safe and cool.

Environment

Sustainability Resource Hub: Strategies, Metrics, and Best Practices

This post provides a starting point for businesses to learn about sustainability and why it is crucial for long-term success.

Environment

Turning the Tables for Sustainable Development in India

As World Table Tennis Day is celebrated today, we highlight the work of Tanjun Associate LLP. This organisation uses table tennis as a vehicle for lasting environmental and social impact in rural communities in India

Energy

Solar Powers a Sustainable Energy Future on Rayonier Land

The world’s appetite for energy is growing exponentially, with each year’s new electricity demands exceeding Japan’s entire annual electricity consumption. In the United States alone, electricity demand is projected to rise by as much as 50 percent by the year 2040

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

After Fifteen Years and Fifteen Reviews, CSRHub Remains B Corp Certified

With 15 consecutive reviews passed since 2010, CSRHub reaffirms its commitment to using ESG data for positive impact. Learn how we’ve helped shape transparency, accountability, and sustainability in corporate decision-making through our mission-driven model

Responsible Production & Consumption

C... for Clinkerisation, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

“Clinkerization” is the technical term for the process of producing the backbone of cement: clinker. To produce clinker, non-renewable materials are heated to very high temperatures. One of the ingredients is limestone which releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide when heated.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company Is Revolutionizing Infrastructure Management With Aetos Technology

At a time when technological advancements are reshaping entire industries, Southern Company continues its tradition of embracing cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety and maintaining industry-leading standards in delivering energy to customers.

Health & Healthcare

Stop Rabies To Save Lives: Boehringer Ingelheim’s Contribution to Rabies Elimination

Through the Stop Rabies program, Boehringer Ingelheim is contributing towards achieving the global Zero by 30 goal to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies infections by 2030.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainability at Sea: How DP World Is Charting a Green Future for Maritime Trade

As the global maritime industry navigates the accelerating demands of sustainability, DP World is anchoring itself at the center of change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Supports Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Careers Through DoD SkillBridge Partnership

At Southern Company, we respect the military community’s service and value their contributions. We take pride in being a great place to work for military and veterans, providing apprenticeship and development opportunities within our region.

Research, Reports & Publications

DaVita Releases Annual Community Care Report, Highlights Achievements in Corporate Citizenship

DaVita (NYSE: DVA) published its Community Care report, underpinning its long-standing commitment to corporate citizenship and highlighting strides made towards ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals set to be achieved this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Program Delivers Nearly $18M in Lasting Change Across 400 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today unveiled the next 25 towns to receive a Hometown Grant, bringing the total to 400 recipients since the Un-carrier kicked off its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in April 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry’s Jessie Wasser Included in Trellis’ 30 Under 30 List

Congratulations to Jessie Wasser, Tapestry Senior Manager of Sustainability, for making the 30 under 30 list at Trellis!

Energy

SLB Capturi Drives European Carbon Capture Forward as Key Projects Come to Life

SLB Capturi is driving European carbon capture forward with two major project milestones officially reached this month.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Awards $16M in New Markets Tax Credits to Community Facilities in Atlanta, Cincinnati

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has awarded $16 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to three facilities in Atlanta and Cincinnati that will help spur economic mobility and community revitalization in historically disinvested neighborhoods.

Health & Healthcare

Elevating the Threshold of Healthier Homes for All

The strong market response underscores the surging demand for WELL’s people-first approach for delivering healthier, more resilient spaces for everyone…

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Supports Affordable, Sustainable Housing with a $750,000 Home Repair Grant to Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc.

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $750,000 to support efforts to make homeownership more sustainable, safe and affordable through Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc. This funding will help launch Belmont’s new “Key to Healthy Homes Initiative”.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

PSCI Endorses My Green Lab’s Converge Supplier Initiative To Cut Scope 3 Emissions in Pharma

My Green Lab®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in scientific research, today announces that its Converge Supplier Initiative has been endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies’ Cal Krause Named to Trellis 30 Under 30 List

Trane Technologies is proud to announce Cal Krause has been named to the Trellis 30 Under 30 list for 2025.

Environment

Tandem Global Announces New Board Members and Welcomes New Chairperson, Ecolab’s Emilio Tenuta

Tandem Global announces the election of a new Chairperson, Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Ecolab, and the appointment of several new board members.

Innovation & Technology

The Power of Yum!: One Event, Nearly 1,000 Attendees, Billions of Possibilities

Almost all of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees – 98% of nearly 61,000 locations, to be exact.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  8. 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...
  9. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...