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Lightcurve, the internet provider delivering the fastest speeds at unbeatable prices across the State of Washington, today announced that applications are now open for its Digital Equity Partnership program. Developed in partnership with the City of Tacoma, the initiative provides free internet service to qualifying organizations serving low-income and underserved populations throughout Tacoma and nearby areas.Through the program, Lightcurve is seeking public, private, and nonprofit organization

A Portion of Proceeds from Sale of Limited-Edition Items Will be Donated to RESOLVE to Support Infertility Advocacy, Expand Education, and Improve Access17 In-Person and Remote Sessions on Infertility, Egg Freezing, IVF, and Other Fertility Topics

Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases, today announced that it has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s continued commitment and progress on its key corporate sustainability priorities. The Sustainability Report can be found on the company’s website here.“I am proud to issue our seventh annual Sustainabi

A new BearingPoint thought leadership study shows that sustainability ambitions face growing pressure in the AI era. While 95% of organizations commit to ambitious climate targets, 37% struggle to translate these ambitions into action as AI and digital technologies expand.

Bayer Canada is proud to support the Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine - the first medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years. The new school is dedicated to help improve primary care and the critical shortage of family doctors in British Columbia, where approximately 800,000 residents lack access to a primary care physician.SFU is set to welcome its inaugural class of 48 students at an interim location on the SFU Surrey campus this summer, with a new, purpose-built facil

National reentry leaders unite in Miami to advance practical, scalable workforce solutions

inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an invitation-only group of hyper-growth companies recognized for driving innovation and positive global impact.inDrive is helping shape a digital economy in which technology works more fairly for people. We believe tech companies can succeed by offering greater transparency, more choice, and better balancing the interests of their stakeholders.inDrive’s participation in the Unicorn Communi

Company maintains its leadership as the largest producer of natural and organic packaged food in the U.S.; advances regenerative agriculture on more than 800,000 acres; contributes more than $83 million in food and charitable donations worldwide

Six years of ecosystem observation. A new lens for understanding and communicating additive manufacturing's real value.

Places Eaton among top 4% of companies evaluated worldwideTen consecutive years of EcoVadis ratings reflect Eaton’s sustained performance and year‑over‑year improvement

Applauded by community leaders for commitment to access, care, quality and social responsibility

Annual Event Raises Critical Funds for Lifesaving Research, Advocacy and Direct Patient Support, Driving Local Impact

Alterra Releases its 2025 Impact Report

Company delivers measurable climate progress, safer workplaces, and innovation that helps customers accelerate their sustainability goals

The new report underscores Dine Brands’ continued commitment to Dine Together, highlighting meaningful impact across its restaurants, franchisees, and communities.

Northern Trust’s 2025 Philanthropic Impact Report details the firm's philanthropic investment and global volunteerism across 4 critical focus areas.

Albany Engineered Composites® (AEC), a segment of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), announced today it has been named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, recognizing world-class environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance across U.S. industry.“Safety at AEC is not a program — it’s a mindset embedded in how we design processes, train our teams and operate every day,” said Ashley Dobbs, vice president, integrated operations and transformation at Albany Engineered Composite

Microsoft agrees to purchase 626,000 tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over a 15-year delivery term from the North Star BECCS project in Saskatchewan, Canada.Indigenous ownership: North Star Carbon Solutions LP is a Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC)–Svante partnership.The deal is Microsoft’s first Canadian BECCS CDR offtake agreement and is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada involving Indigenous ownership.The project is co-located at the MLTC Bioenergy Centre and supplied by sustainable waste biomass from MLTC’s adjacent sawmill.

Grants, employee engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and free resources advance Schwab’s long-term commitment to financial education

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the HCA Healthcare Foundation will give $2 million to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to support the development of their new Grow for Good campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2020, Second Harvest has seen a 46% increase in neighbors seeking assistance, driving an unprecedented level of need across its 46-county service area. The new campus will more than double capacity with expande

Company Achieved Water Stewardship and Product Design for Sustainability Strategic Targets While Making Continued Progress Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target

The company’s annual disclosure unveils its Value Plan 2030+

Comprehensive lighting modernization to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and support student success through sustainable infrastructure

Belden's continued progress toward meeting and exceeding several 2025 sustainability targets again earns it a spot on the America’s Most Responsible Companies list in 2026.

Donation Brings Owlet’s Medical-Grade Monitoring Technology Directly to Families in CHLA's Newborn Intensive Critical Care Unit

Energy Vault’s 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report reflects fourth consecutive year of ESG score improvements from S&P Global, a comprehensive and industry-specific benchmark of company sustainability performanceEnergy Vault scales multi-gigawatt hour global project portfolio while maintaining rigorous internal management system certifications and alignment with global sustainability frameworksEnergy Vault worked diligently to evolve sustainability strategy within Own & Operate model, embedding data across project lifecycles to optimize environmental performance and strengthen site-level accountability

Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and an all-star lineup graced The Opry stage for one unforgettable night to raise critical funds in the fight against breast cancer

PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $10 million globally through 2030 to support skilled trades initiatives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and coatings applications.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324985271/en/PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a $10 million global investment through 2030 to support skilled trades education, empowering students with hands on trainin

The new reports highlight the growing role of digital giving, shifting expectations among younger generations, and provide benchmarks to help ministry leaders better understand engagement, technology, and participation trends

First-of-its-kind innovative home concept combines superior products and efficient design that simplifies routines, bringing indoor water use to less than half the LA average and reducing utility costs

Kimball Electronics releases its 2025 Guiding Principles Report, highlighting progress on sustainability priorities and a disclosure approach shaped by CSRD and leading global frameworks to focus on the issues that matter most.

Developed in collaboration with independent research firm Verdantix, Quentic’s report finds AI rising on EHS agendas with 84% prioritizing adoption and 45% planning investments in reporting automation to speed reporting and strengthen consistency across sites.

United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) announced today that it has been named “one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®” for the fifth consecutive year by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Being a 5-Time Honoree and the only honoree in the “Metals, Minerals, & Mining” category demonstrates U. S. Steel’s leadership in advancing business ethics and maintaining a model ethics and compliance program.“To be named one of the W

The AI revolution in biology is built on a foundation of openness —researchers sharing data, code, and ideas freely so that others can build on them.

Annual Ethisphere designation highlights companies with deeply embedded cultures of integrity and ethical leadership

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for its commitment to business integrity through its ethics, compliance and governance practices. HCA Healthcare has now been recognized 16 times and is one of only four honorees in the Healthcare Providers and Services category this year.“Being recognized for a 16th time by Ethisphere underscores the high s

Ferrer has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2026. Ferrer is the only Spanish pharmaceutical company to receive this recognition in 2026. This year, only 138 organisations worldwide, from 17 countries and 40 different industries, have achieved this distinction. One of the most prestigious international rankings, it recognizes organisations that have the highest standards

Watts Named One of Newsweek America’s Most Charitable Companies

New program delivers mortgage rates approximately 250 basis points below market and flexible underwriting to help member institutions support Habitat affiliates and low-to-moderate income homebuyers

Kathryn Smith brings 12 years of responsible sourcing leadership to Worldly as the company expands its social impact platform for sourcing, buying, and compliance teams

Program grows 74% year over year for second year running as demand rises for technology supporting under-resourced legal and investigative work

In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) announced that sustainable development advocate and designer, Stacey Frost has been named a WEA Global Ambassador. As Global Ambassador, Stacey will serve as a strategic voice and thought partner for WEA, helping articulate the organization’s vision and elevate the impact of its global network.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026030630020

Billions in tax credit capital will help expand affordable housing, clean energy and jobs

In the last decade, the school has treated more than 14,600 Atlanta patients and provided in-kind orthodontic care to underserved communities across the city.

Svante acquires Carbon Alpha to accelerate commercial-scale carbon removal & expand its CCS/BECCS project development business in Western Canada.Acquisition adds the North Star BECCS Project, developed in partnership with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, advancing the market for durable and verifiable CDR credits.The transaction strengthens Svante’s fully integrated carbon management platform, adding CO₂ storage expertise, a regional pipeline & a major geological storage hub.

Decade-long initiative cultivated 108 emerging palliative care leaders and seeded innovation for health care transformation

First Project Supports Injured Veterans through Collaboration with Building Homes for Heroes

Commits $5 million to Face the Fight® and Hosts Second Annual Coalition Meeting

Following successful U.S. rollout, API integration launches in UK for AXS showsRecipients include NHS workers, teachers, charity workers, volunteers and people most affected by the Cost of LivingGlobally, TfG has distributed 1 million+ discounted tickets with live event partners and artists including Dua Lipa, Idles, Robbie Williams, Yungblud

— More Than One Million Dollars Donated to Prostate Cancer Foundation Since 2019 —