Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable 2025

In the industrial landscape, integrating AI into real-time systems will drive fast and accurate decisions in complex environments, such as factories and warehouses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane® Named America’s Most Trusted® Residential HVAC Brand For 11th Consecutive Year

Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has been named America's Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 11th consecutive year by Lifestory Research.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows Financial Imposter Syndrome Fuels Consumer Anxieties

Financial imposter syndrome refers to the self-doubt many people feel when it comes to their financial skills and money moves versus the actual reality of their financial picture.

Education

Search Begins for 2025 America’s Top Young Scientist

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VolunteerMatch and Idealist Announce Merger

VolunteerMatch and Idealist two nonprofits that pioneered the use of technology to empower people to take action for social good, announced a merger to expand opportunities for individuals and organizations to make a difference in their communities.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: AI for All: Lessons From the Intersection of Technology and Inclusion

Extending credit to Colombian micro-entrepreneurs to reducing maternal morbidity rates in Ethiopia to delivering lifesaving information to refugees around the world, the power of artificial intelligence is being matched with the potential for inclusion and economic empowerment.

Events, Media & Communications

Eaton Wins Contract To Help Power Semiconductor Research at NY CREATES’ New Facility in New York

Eaton today announced a contract valued at approximately $20M to help support the construction of the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science’s (NY CREATES) new NanoFab Reflection semiconductor research and development facility.

Innovation & Technology

Scale Matters

I promised solutions to help higher education navigate tremendous headwinds, so let’s get started. And why not start big with the advantages of scale?

Events, Media & Communications

Traditional Medicinals Celebrates 50 Years of Herbal Wellness

In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began its journey with a Volkswagen van and a vision: to share the healing power of herbal medicine. Now, five decades later, the Certified B Corporation is celebrating a legacy of quality, impact, and sustainability

Social Impact & Volunteering

South Jersey Communities Are Fighting Hunger: Collaborative Efforts, Volunteer Actions, and Ways You Can Help

The PSEG Foundation has pledged $250,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to fight the rising issue over the next three years.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Responsibily Sourcing Peat Moss

Many of our peat moss production sites in Canada are certified Veriflora® Responsibly Managed Peatlands, demonstrating our commitment to the preservation and restoration of these vital ecosystems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Colleagues Live Sysco’s Purpose in 2024

This year, our colleagues truly embodied Sysco’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another. Here are some highlights from the year that showcase their incredible impact:

Events, Media & Communications

T-Mobile Supports Southern California As Devastating Wildfires Impact Region (Updated 1/13)

As wildfires continue, T-Mobile teams are working to get crucial connectivity restored where safety allows.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Foundation Donates $1 Million Towards Southern CA Wildfire and Windstorm Relief Efforts

The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by the Southern California fires and windstorms with a total of $1 million in donations. The contributions aim to provide much-needed aid and resources to support firefighters and the community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability Report: Emergency Preparedness at Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) maintains an emergency management plan to ensure we are prepared to respond to unforeseen events. This article provides some insight into emergency preparedness at MPC. It was first published in our latest Sustainability Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and GlobalMedic Overcome Obstacles To Offer Relief Across Canada

FedEx knows that success is about making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work. That’s why we’re proud of our ongoing relationship with GlobalMedic, a registered Canadian charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need.

Education

TCS’ Flagship STEM Education Program goIT™ Broadens Focus of Monthly Challenge To Inspire More Students

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has broadened the focus of its flagship STEM education program’s goIT Monthly Challenge.

Health & Healthcare

Principal® to Host World Cancer Day Event Featuring ESPN’s V Foundation CEO

Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on World Cancer Day, Thursday, February 4, for an educational event with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Announces New Chair of Board

Inogen Alliance announces a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Keith Knoke, SVP Antea Group USA, with the retirement of current Chair, Peylina Chu, SVP Antea Group USA.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qurate Retail Group Included in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 List

Leading video commerce retailer Qurate Retail Group included in Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 list, achieving recognition on prestigious list last four years in a row.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru and Operation Warm® Provide Coats, Shoes, and Socks to Children Experiencing Homelessness and Urgent Need

Subaru of America, Inc., in partnership with Operation Warm® today announced its continued efforts to help children in urgent need through the Subaru Loves to Help® initiative.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Igniting Change: 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Advances Statewide Collaboration To Create Lasting Solutions

The 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands in November delivered an action-packed agenda.

Environment

New National Tree Canopy Assessment Tool Now Live

National canopy assessment tool will help community leaders prioritize tree planting projects in areas of need.

Events, Media & Communications

Jimmy Carter and Southern Company: An Energized Bond

James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, 39th United States president and former Georgia governor, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bristol Myers Squibb Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for Second Consecutive Year

Bristol Myers Squibb announced that it has been named in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second consecutive year. This recognition further validates the company’s impactful progress towards and prioritization of its ESG initiatives and aspirations.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. 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...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...