ESG News For Techstars

Organizations to host free, AI and financial literacy events for entrepreneurs, students, and community members

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

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

Credo released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Report, detailing its FY2025 operational emissions inventory.

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

Alterra Releases its 2025 Impact Report

For anyone who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis and is searching for a path forward, this book replaces despair with grounded hope and conviction.“Filled with intriguing and wide-ranging case studies of how individuals can be agents of change, this empowers and inspires.” – Publishers Weekly

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

Marking eight years of partnership, Everbridge to once again provide critical event coordination and real-time alerts for thousands of race participants, staff, and volunteers

Thousands of Aramark employees worldwide will roll up their sleeves on April 16 for Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), the company's annual Global Day of Service. Volunteers across the United States and in 12 countries will support more than 100 community organizations with neighborhood beautification, hands-on revitalization projects, and meal and hygiene kit assembly.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260413377232

Investigative journalist Georgia Gee will present the 2026 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture during AIHA Connect, the annual conference and expo for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals. Gee’s lecture, “The ‘Trash’ School,” will address how environmental racism and public health neglect subjected residents of a predominantly Black community in Gainesville, Florida, to decades of toxic chemical exposures. The talk is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Central time on Monday, J

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

Former TPG Rise executive joins as Managing Partner as the firm expands its global investment platform.

Supporting the Rebuilding of Resilient Homes for Altadena Families with Hardie®, TimberTech® and AZEK® Products

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

"Our goal for this partnership is to ensure that every member, caregiver, and professional stakeholder in the Virginia foster care system feels fully supported and empowered," said Jennie Reynolds, Plan President of Anthem HealthKeepers Plus.

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.

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) (“Kilroy” or the “Company”) today announced it recently received two prestigious sustainability honors: the 2026 Leader in the Light® Award for Responsibility from Nareit, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, and the 2026 Best in Building Health Impact Award for Greatest Number of Recertified Projects of All-Time from Fitwel. Together, these recognitions reflect the Company’s longstanding commitment to responsible business practices and

The Foundation has enabled over 100,000 jobs with more than half of these for women, impacting over 700,000 lives.Tarakeshwar will lead the Foundation’s global strategy, driving forward its scaled ambition to create opportunities for young people as an anchor of growth and stability.

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

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

Recognition highlights Cirrus Logic’s approach to innovation across technology, sustainability and community impact

Cemex was upgraded from A to AAA, the highest possible MSCI ESG ratingRating recognizes Cemex’s management of financially relevant sustainability risksRating supports investor assessment of risk, resilience, and long-term value creation

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

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

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

Annual Scholarship Program Increases From 4 to 10 Students For 2026Bank Reaffirms its Commitment to Tennis and Bolsters Support for the Coachella Valley CommunityEach Student Receives $20,000 College Grant Based on Scholastic & Athletic Achievements

Watts Named One of Newsweek America’s Most Charitable Companies

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the inaugural Newsweek America’s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, presented in partnership with Statista. Being recognized in this list signifies industry leadership in corporate philanthropy, supporting communities, championing causes, and giving back in ways that create real and lasting impact."This recognition puts a spotlight on the commitments we make every day to protect and beautify the communities where we live and work,” said Malesia D

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

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

New Section Centers the Stories of the 1 in 4 Adults in the U.S. Living with Disabilities

Manitoba Knights lead a special convoy through winter roads to deliver coats, beds and wheelchairs to residents affected by 2025 wildfires

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.

Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity

NAC Para Alpine Team members selected, including nine for Team USA

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) (“Kilroy” or the “Company”) today announced leadership changes on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and within its committees, including the appointment of Gary Stevenson as Chair of the Board, Edward Brennan, PhD, as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Jolie Hunt as Chair of the Executive Compensation Committee. In addition, the Company announced the appointment of two new Directors, Cia Buckley Marakovits and David Kieske, to the Company’s Board