ESG News For Today

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.

Avangrid supports researchers investigating treatments for deadly parasite infestation and disease linked to eagle nestling deathsRecent study estimates treatments to have saved combined 17 eagle nestlings in Southwestern Idaho

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

A $142,401 Pathway Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member institution First Federal Bank of Louisiana, will significantly expand Project Build a Future’s (PBAF) ability to help families resolve heirs’ property challenges, clear long‑standing title issues and protect generational wealth in Louisiana’s Calcasieu Parish.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260414084775/en/Represen

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

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

Investment will fund food access, healthy living and neighborhood-strengthening activities for 50 nonprofits in 32 communities

Report demonstrates how Pathward’s operating model powers financial inclusion through purposeful partnership, growth and governance.

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

The Purple Lemon Provides Supportive Affordable Housing

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity Benefits from Boise Neighbors Winning The Ugliest House Of The Year® Contest 2025

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

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.

WaFd Bank Named Official Banking Partner of Network of Giving Foundation Across the United States

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

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

New Daffy for Work capability lets companies match employee giving with public stock or private stock

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.

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

Eyanson’s campaign 'Powered by Personal Drive' converts on-field results into charitable giving, rooted in his childhood diagnosis with the condition achalasia

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

Annual Grants for Growing fundraiser helps FFA chapters nationwide access tools, facilities and real-world experiences that prepare students for in-demand careers

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

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

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

Daffy, the Donor-Advised Fund for You™, crosses $1B+ driven by first-time DAF holders and a wave of transfers from legacy providers

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.

Longtime partnership with Gary Sinise Foundation continues to expand through product donations and veteran housing support

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

As March Madness captures the nation’s attention, GEICO tells the stories of basketball stars Azzi Fudd, Trey McKenney, and Napheesa Collier, spotlighting the relationships and communities behind their rise, with Fudd featured across GEICO’s TV advertisingAs part of its official partnership with the NCAA, GEICO is releasing a three-part branded docuseries that highlights three top basketball players at different stages of their journeys – from the start of their NCAA careers to the impact the NCAA had on their professional paths.The series explores the journeys of marquee basketball players – 2025 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd, NCAA freshman guard Trey McKenney, and 2016 NCAA Champion Napheesa Collier.GEICO will offer opportunities for community engagement and fan experiences throughout March Madness – culminating at the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, including initiatives that support youth sports programming.

Three new Certified Financial Planners® join the column’s roster of experts creating real-life financial education insight