Author: sHq_LoGiNz

It has been a long and difficult year for many professionals in the CSR, ESG, and Sustainability fields. For those individuals fortunate to still be employed, you’re facing unprecedented challenges with budgets and staffing being reduced but still being asked to produce significant impacts, while revamping your communications approach to limit external scrutiny. On a brighter note, it’s encouraging to see how companies and organizations are adapting to this new reality.

As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, here’s how we’ve been told we stand out in these challenging times:

• Limited Budgets – We work with you, at no cost, to develop an approach that recognizes your budget limitations.
• Limited Staffing – We offer a flexible team framework, combining fractional and part-time experts with a few full-time staff to address a range of programmatic and administrative needs.
• Need for Experts – We have advisors and experts available for any specialized need, from employee engagement to impact reporting, business alignment, and stakeholder communication; our talent network is comprised of senior-level experts with both deep corporate and consulting experience.

It can be lonely to be a CSR professional in these times. We are here to be your guide, including a bridge to others facing similar challenges. Our partnership with organizations like ACCP helps to provide support, resources, and most importantly, a haven for individuals needing connection.

As the landscape continues to evolve, take comfort that CSR Talent Group is built to support you.

All of us at CSR Talent Group hope you have a peaceful holiday with family and loved ones.

ROCKY HILL, Conn., December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – During this season of giving, Henkel is celebrating the collective impact organizations can make together for local communities and young athletes. Through its multi-year partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Henkel North America, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands including Dial® soap, Persil® and , all® free clear laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care and Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is partnering with organizations to improve access to the game of soccer by creating moments of community, inclusion and opportunity.

Building on this commitment, Henkel is working with U.S. Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to expand access to the game through free youth clinics, community equipment drives that provide needed gear, and the Dial® Clean Sheet program supporting classrooms nationwide—creating opportunities for kids to play, grow and thrive on and off the field.

“At Henkel, we are thrilled to team up with U.S. Soccer to empower the next generation,” said Jennifer Schiavone, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Americas. “Through our partnership with U.S. Soccer, we want to create more opportunities to increase access to the sport for young athletes while providing mentorship and needed equipment and giving back to our communities. This is what teamwork in action truly looks like.”

Creating Opportunity through AYSO Youth Clinics

This fall, Henkel hosted three clinics, two near Henkel offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Stamford, Connecticut, and another in Tampa, Florida, that welcomed hundreds of young athletes for a day of coach-led drills, team activities and mentorship from American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) coaches and Henkel employee volunteers.

AYSO Youth Clinics offer children of all skill levels the chance to learn, play, and connect, building physical confidence, teamwork and a sense of community. Every participant left with their own soccer ball, T-shirt and Henkel gift bag, which included Henkel household products such as Dial® soap and Persil® laundry detergent for their families to use, along with memories that reinforce the company’s belief that sport helps youth grow academically, socially and personally.

“These clinics marked the beginning of our growing collaboration with Henkel, aimed at expanding access to the game and reaching even more children and families,” said Dan Howald, Senior Director, AYSO. “Looking forward to 2026 as we continue our partnership to share the joy of the game with kids of all ages and backgrounds and make soccer more accessible, more connected, and more fun for everyone, everywhere.” 

AYSO is one of U.S. Soccer’s 118 member organizations, which the U.S. Soccer Federation oversees as the governing body of the sport in the United States while collaborating to grow the game.

Expanding Reach Through Community Equipment Drives

Two equipment drives were hosted in Chester, Pennsylvania in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field, and Orlando, Florida in collaboration with Sports 4 the Kids. The drives invite fans and families to donate gently used soccer gear—including balls, cleats and nets—to help more kids experience the game.

These efforts provide a way for fans to help, underscoring how small acts of giving can strengthen community connections and open doors for more children to experience the lifelong benefits of sport.

From the Field to the Classroom

Henkel has been longtime supporter of DonorsChoose – a nonprofit that makes it easy to help students in need by fulfilling teachers’ requests for classroom resources. Through its® Clean Sheet program, Dial® is making a donation for every “clean sheet” (winning team prevents opposing team from scoring) in a U.S. Senior National Team soccer match, while encouraging fans to also support.

To date Dial® has donated $100,000 to support 339 schools across the country and fund 3,219 pieces of sports and exercise equipment, 555 items of food, clothing and hygiene essentials, and 488 books—extending Henkel’s impact from the field to the classroom and helping inspire the next generation.

Together, these efforts capture the spirit of the giving season, uniting organizations to impact communities for generations to come. Henkel and its family of brands will continue to celebrate U.S. Soccer achievements and community impact programs in 2026.

ROCKY HILL, Conn., December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – During this season of giving, Henkel is celebrating the collective impact organizations can make together for local communities and young athletes. Through its multi-year partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Henkel North America, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands including Dial® soap, Persil® and , all® free clear laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care and Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt®, and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is partnering with organizations to improve access to the game of soccer by creating moments of community, inclusion and opportunity.

Building on this commitment, Henkel is working with U.S. Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to expand access to the game through free youth clinics, community equipment drives that provide needed gear, and the Dial® Clean Sheet program supporting classrooms nationwide—creating opportunities for kids to play, grow and thrive on and off the field.

“At Henkel, we are thrilled to team up with U.S. Soccer to empower the next generation,” said Jennifer Schiavone, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Americas. “Through our partnership with U.S. Soccer, we want to create more opportunities to increase access to the sport for young athletes while providing mentorship and needed equipment and giving back to our communities. This is what teamwork in action truly looks like.”

Creating Opportunity through AYSO Youth Clinics

This fall, Henkel hosted three clinics, two near Henkel offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Stamford, Connecticut, and another in Tampa, Florida, that welcomed hundreds of young athletes for a day of coach-led drills, team activities and mentorship from American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) coaches and Henkel employee volunteers.

AYSO Youth Clinics offer children of all skill levels the chance to learn, play, and connect, building physical confidence, teamwork and a sense of community. Every participant left with their own soccer ball, T-shirt and Henkel gift bag, which included Henkel household products such as Dial® soap and Persil® laundry detergent for their families to use, along with memories that reinforce the company’s belief that sport helps youth grow academically, socially and personally.

“These clinics marked the beginning of our growing collaboration with Henkel, aimed at expanding access to the game and reaching even more children and families,” said Dan Howald, Senior Director, AYSO. “Looking forward to 2026 as we continue our partnership to share the joy of the game with kids of all ages and backgrounds and make soccer more accessible, more connected, and more fun for everyone, everywhere.” 

AYSO is one of U.S. Soccer’s 118 member organizations, which the U.S. Soccer Federation oversees as the governing body of the sport in the United States while collaborating to grow the game.

Expanding Reach Through Community Equipment Drives

Two equipment drives were hosted in Chester, Pennsylvania in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field, and Orlando, Florida in collaboration with Sports 4 the Kids. The drives invite fans and families to donate gently used soccer gear—including balls, cleats and nets—to help more kids experience the game.

These efforts provide a way for fans to help, underscoring how small acts of giving can strengthen community connections and open doors for more children to experience the lifelong benefits of sport.

From the Field to the Classroom

Henkel has been longtime supporter of DonorsChoose – a nonprofit that makes it easy to help students in need by fulfilling teachers’ requests for classroom resources. Through its® Clean Sheet program, Dial® is making a donation for every “clean sheet” (winning team prevents opposing team from scoring) in a U.S. Senior National Team soccer match, while encouraging fans to also support.

To date Dial® has donated $100,000 to support 339 schools across the country and fund 3,219 pieces of sports and exercise equipment, 555 items of food, clothing and hygiene essentials, and 488 books—extending Henkel’s impact from the field to the classroom and helping inspire the next generation.

Together, these efforts capture the spirit of the giving season, uniting organizations to impact communities for generations to come. Henkel and its family of brands will continue to celebrate U.S. Soccer achievements and community impact programs in 2026.

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies and SLB, a global technology company, are collaborating to modernize academic spaces and introduce interactive learning experiences. This initiative is designed to enrich student learning and strengthen connections between academia and industry.

Read more here: https://energyindustryreview.com/events/bucharest-university-of-economic-studies-and-slb-collaboration/

At COP30, Bureau Veritas launched its Manufacturer Decarbonization Strategy Playbook.

This practical resource, developed with key contributions from Cascale, supports manufacturers, including SMEs, in setting and advancing decarbonization targets. The Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (PCCB) recently included the playbook in a small-to-medium enterprise discussion at COP30, where Cascale also participated in an associated Bureau Veritas member webinar.

At the “Decarbonization Playbook for Manufacturers” webinar, speakers included Cascale’s senior director of decarbonization Joyce Tsoi; Apparel Impact Institute’s senior director of sustainable finance and engagement Kristina Elinder Lijas; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit’s head of project (GIZ) Gundolf Klaehn; Gokaldas Exports Limited’s deputy general manager Mahantesh Bangari; and Bureau Veritas’ senior program specialist Hailey Wang, as well as head of decarbonization and cleaner production, Rakesh Vazirani.

The webinar laid the foundation for the decarbonization business case, with an inclusive focus on manufacturer perspectives and cultural nuance. It convened more than 500 participants, with over 40 percent reporting that they are either just beginning their decarbonization journey or are in the early stages of data collection and target-setting.

Participants highlighted the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) as a common industry tool for measuring carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, and noted key barriers to decarbonization including high costs, limited in-house expertise and resources, and the challenge of securing customer support to cover decarbonization investments.

Tsoi offered insights into how Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) accelerates climate action. Welcoming Cascale members and non-members alike, the 18-month MCAP program helps manufacturers across the consumer goods industry develop and validate Science-Aligned Targets (SATs) to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. To date, MCAP has engaged 70 manufacturers with a collective CO2 reduction potential of over 419,000 tCO2e from 16 validated participants.

At a high-level, Tsoi explored the steps manufacturers and suppliers can take today to make progress on decarbonization goals, starting with measurement and baseline setting. She encouraged attendees to understand their current energy usage, fuel types, and carbon footprints in their owned operations and supply chain.

Next, she explored the target-setting approach in greater detail. Her advice: Use standardized, science-based frameworks like those developed for MCAP or by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) For successful implementation, Tsoi recommended manufacturers prioritize and plan impactful, cost-effective actions, and delegate out further responsibilities.

Bangari, representing Gokaldas, a Cascale manufacturer member based in India India, described how participating in MCAP helped the company set science-aligned targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. He described Gokaldas’ sustainability achievements, which include procuring 75 percent renewable energy, improving machinery efficiency, and increasing waste and water recycling rates, among others. Showcased among the certifications in the company’s recent investor report, Gokaldas’ average Higg FEM score was 89 percent.

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By: Molly McGinn

Your child’s latest birthday photo, that cute dance video. Share them on social media and they add to your family’s digital footprint. And depending on the settings you’ve chosen, AI could use them.

Dr. Siwei Lyu, a digital forensics expert and father of two, is a Distinguished professor of computer science at SUNY who studies how AI learns from public data. The danger of sharing anything online is that it becomes fair game for AI deepfakes: fake photos, videos or voices built from real images or recordings. Deepfakes can impersonate anyone, including kids and teens.

“A child’s data might be misused to recreate an image or video of them in situations that aren’t real,” Lyu explains. “That content can stay online and affect your child for years.”

Quitting social media isn’t necessarily the answer. Instead, Lyu tells his kids to share thoughtfully: post less, choose private settings and pause to consider what you’re sharing before uploading anything personal. Here, Lyu explains how your digital footprint can be manipulated into AI deepfakes.

How it happens: From real photos to AI deepfakes

1. Step one: The photo goes public. When your child uploads a photo or video, it’s part of the web. Even if they think it’s private, someone could take a screenshot, upload it and it could go online.
2. Step two: Manipulation happens. A person has to choose the image and upload it into an AI deepfake tool. That’s when it crosses from simple image capture to digital manipulation.
3. Step three: It’s shared. Once the AI deepfake is created, it can spread fast—shared on social platforms, sent in private chats or even posted to websites that traffic in AI-generated or altered images. That’s when it can become harmful or invasive.

What you can do right now to protect your digital footprint

• Check app privacy settings regularly. Set accounts to private and limit who can view or download photos.
• Be cautious with “fun” photo apps. Many viral “age me,” “AI art” or “cartoon me” apps collect and store uploaded photos. Before you upload, check if the app mentions using your image for “research,” “training” or “improvement.” That’s a red flag.
• Teach kids that there’s really no “delete” once it’s online. Explain that once something is posted online, it can be copied, saved or reshared—even if the person who posted the original chooses to delete it later.

Build your family’s digital confidence about AI deepfakes

Lyu recommends a few practical safety habits the whole family can practice together:

• Use animated avatars instead of real photos for social profile pics.
• Remove any GPS or metadata from images before posting them online. For example, in your phone’s photo gallery, select a photo, swipe up and remove the photo’s location data.
• Watermark real photos and selfies you do share to make them less appealing to AI crawlers.

Learn more about your family’s digital footprint

Ready to keep the conversation going? Watch Discovery Education’s video on digital footprints with your kids. Ask them to think about what your family’s online story says about you—and how to make sure it stays positive, protected and totally yours.

Digital wellness is all in the family. Explore more free classes for every age—from teen screen time to online safety for grandparents.

About the author: Molly is an award-winning tech and child development writer for Parenting in the Digital World.
The author has been compensated by Verizon for this article.