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The landscape of corporate citizenship is undergoing its most profound transition in a decade. It is no longer enough for companies to simply have a social impact program; they must demonstrate that these corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are strategically aligned, clearly supporting business objectives, outcomes-oriented and authentically woven into the fabric of the business.

In the Benevity Impact Labs 2025 State of Corporate Purpose Report, leveraging proprietary data from the collective giving, volunteering and granting activities of over 1,000 leading global brands, we reported that nearly two-thirds of companies significantly shifted their corporate purpose strategies in the past year. This transition — driven by rising stakeholder scrutiny, polarized social issues, a changing regulatory landscape and a tightening focus on talent — defines the challenge and opportunity for 2026 CSR and ESG planning.

There are several critical lessons from the 2025 data for corporate leaders and impact professionals to consider and potentially integrate into next year’s strategy.

‍The new risk frontier: Balancing caution and courage

As corporate purpose strategies mature, and regulatory complexities continue to evolve, a fundamental tension is emerging: the gap between cautious executive messaging and an activist workforce.

The 2025 State of Corporate Purpose Report data reveals this tightrope walk: while 52% of leaders expect their CEOs to be less vocal on contentious issues, 76% anticipate increased employee activism in the coming year. This corporate silence, while likely intended to mitigate external political risk, paradoxically creates internal brand risk. Benevity data suggests that when companies stay silent, their people will often fill the void through employee-led grassroots action, sometimes without the benefit of formal corporate support or compliance guidance.

The focus must shift from what is said publicly to how the work is done internally and shows up externally. The Benevity data shows that CSR teams are connecting with more departments than ever before, from the executive teams to legal, to HR with the biggest rise in work with communications. It’s become essential that CSR teams must be integrated with both HR and corporate communications to craft transparent, authentic narratives about impact metrics and company values, rather than just react to socio-political events. This is critical for both internal and external communications, as consumer actions have also proven to be quite reactive over the past year.‍

“Some CEOs may underestimate stakeholder expectations. They may assume that silence is golden when it comes to hot-button issues. But actually many employees, younger consumers, even investors, may interpret silence as avoiding issues that are particularly important to them.”

– Andrew Jones, Principal Researcher, Governance & Sustainability Center, The Conference Board, on the Speaking of Purpose podcast‍

Employee-directed imperatives: Resilience through engagement

The 2025 Talent Trends report from the U.S. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that the recruitment challenges persist, with 69% of organizations reporting significant difficulties filling full-time, regular positions. Purpose programs have solidified their role as a critical contributor to business resilience and talent retention. Benevity data provides quantitative proof that employee participation is directly linked to enhanced retention, particularly among newer hires.

• Retention: Newer employees who participate in corporate purpose programs are 52% less likely to leave their company.
• Trust and inclusion: 91% of employees and leaders view Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as an important part of their employer value proposition, and 87% say they are a trusted source of information amid peak DEI polarization.

The volunteering renaissance: Driving engagement and resilience 

Volunteerism is proving to be a key driver of business resilience — and 94% of companies agree. In fact, volunteerism is proven to be the only workplace intervention among 90 that were measured to suggest a positive impact on well-being and belonging.

With 2026 designated as International Volunteer Year by the UN, there is a big opportunity for companies that lean in. In fact, Benevity data shows that volunteering has been rising sharply within CSR programs since the world reopened after COVID-19 pandemic, with growth expected to be around 11% in 2025. There are shifts towards more structured, high-impact activities such as skills-based volunteering, teams-based volunteering, and virtual volunteering, which continues to draw attention from program administrators in the wake of the increased presence of hybrid work.‍

Sharpening grantmaking focus: Prioritizing capacity and trust

Grantmaking is also evolving in response to the changing environment. Visible efforts are seen across the granting ecosystem to support capacity, trust and flexibility.

• Shifting priorities: Grants to critical areas like BIPOC-led nonprofits and climate justice saw a relative slowdown in growth acceleration compared to previous years, as companies reframed their granting in favor of broader themes like STEM training, disaster response and local communities.
• Building capacity: Community improvement and nonprofit capacity building jumped from ninth to fourth position among granting focus areas. Companies are recognizing that strengthening the nonprofit sector’s infrastructure is a fundamental act of support.
• Filling the funding gap: With significant shifts in government funding creating widening gaps in the social safety net, flexible grant programs are critical. Unrestricted grants allow nonprofits to be more nimble in times of need, and increase confidence in grantmakers that their programs are having the desired positive impact.‍
• Closing the confidence gap: The Benevity Grants Confidence Gap Report shows that 74% of grantmakers execute on best practices, while only 51% feel they are doing it well. Closing the confidence gap requires the integration of trust-based practices, improved communication strategies and aligning granting with stakeholder expectations.

Planning for 2026: A Benevity checklist

To navigate the current transition successfully, corporate citizenship leaders should adopt a data-driven approach centered on accountability and engagement.

Strategic Imperative	2026 Action Plan	Data Rationale
Embed Purpose in Talent Strategy	Fully integrate purpose program participation data into HR metrics (e.g., performance reviews, retention analysis). Empower ERGs with dedicated budgets and influence over granting decisions.	Employees who participate in purpose programs are 52% less likely to leave; 87% of leaders say their ERGs are a trusted source of information.
Prioritize High-Impact Volunteering	Formally launch or expand structured skills-based and pro bono volunteering opportunities. Capitalize on the UN Year of Volunteering to create additional momentum. Ensure these programs are built for remote and hybrid participation.	94% of companies link volunteering to business resilience. Volunteering is the only workplace intervention among 90 studied that improved employee well-being.
Close the Grants Confidence Gap	Implement trust-based granting practices (e.g., offering general operating support, multi-year funding) to reduce administrative burden on nonprofits. Invest in tools to accurately measure and communicate grant outcomes.	Only 51% of companies are confident in their granting effectiveness, despite adopting best practices.
Leverage Communica­tions as a Strategic Lever	Partner with corporate communications early to articulate why the company is committed to specific issues and how employees are driving that impact, focusing on outcomes over statements.	Corporate caution heightens brand risk; cross-functional alignment is necessary to manage internal and external expectations. CSR professionals are reporting an increase in their consultation with other departments in the past 24 months: +67% consult with corporate communications +55% consult with legal +59% consult with HR +55% consult with CEO
Commit to Sustained Support	Use recurring donation and payroll deduction campaigns year-round, not just during traditional Giving Seasons. Increase peer-to-peer matching funds to amplify employee giving.	Nonprofits often rely on sustained funding to fill increasing government/societal funding gaps.

The evolution of corporate citizenship as an enterprise-wide strategy is complete. In 2026, the businesses that will lead the way are those that use real-time data to deliver purpose at work. Those that implement authentic, employee-powered programs that are true to their values, build community, engage stakeholders and contribute to their business’ bottom line will be the most successful and will have future-proofed their organizations beyond 2026.

Originally published by the ASPCA

For the eighteenth year in a row, the ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) has been selected as a national charity partner in the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event to help support thousands of animals in need across the country. From November 20, 2025, through January 2, 2026, Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle, purchased or leased, to the customer’s choice of participating local and national charities, including the ASPCA*.

Since the partnership’s inception in 2008, Subaru has donated more than $41 million to the ASPCA, which has helped support the rescue, care, and adoption of more than 142,000 animals nationwide. Subaru and the ASPCA are committed to helping as many animals as possible again this year.

“We’re grateful to Subaru for their longstanding support of the ASPCA and their dedication to the wellbeing of shelter pets across the country. With their help, we’re able to reach more animals in need and strengthen the lifesaving work of shelters nationwide,” said Matt Bershadker, president & CEO of the ASPCA. “Together, our work has positively impacted nearly 250,000 animals to date and demonstrates what’s possible when corporate compassion meets local action. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together—and excited for the road ahead.”

The funding received from last year’s Subaru Share the Love Event helped support the ASPCA’s lifesaving work across the country, including its efforts to rehabilitate severely fearful, under-socialized dogs, such as those rescued from puppy mills and hoarding situations, as well as its cruelty and disaster response efforts to rescue animals in crisis from natural disasters and animal abuse. In addition, Subaru’s funding supports the ASPCA’s work to provide basic and preventative veterinary services to underserved pet owners, helping to make veterinary care more affordable and accessible nationwide and improving the health and welfare of dogs and cats.

For more information about the ASPCA’s participation in the Subaru Share the Love Event, please visit aspca.org/sharethelove. 

*Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 20, 2025, through January 2, 2026, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. Pre-approved hometown charities may also be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 9, 2026. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by SOA.

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About the ASPCA^®
The ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) believes every animal deserves to live free from suffering. For more than 150 years, we’ve been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect millions of lives in the fight against animal cruelty. As the nation’s first and leading animal welfare organization, we assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal relocation and placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary communities through research, training and resources. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than 2 million supporters nationwide, our commitment to eliminating animal cruelty is unwavering. For more information, visit aspca.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

2025 marked a transformative chapter for DP World across the Americas – a year defined by growth, momentum, and meaningful impact. As global trade continued to evolve, we accelerated our journey toward building a faster, smarter, and more connected end-to-end logistics network, strengthening supply chains and communities across the region.

Throughout the year, we expanded our footprint across both coasts of the Americas, unlocking new trade corridors and reinforcing regional competitiveness. Strategic investments – from port expansions in South America to a landmark multimillion nearshoring gateway in the Dominican Republic – positioned the region as a critical engine of global trade. At the same time, our logistics and freight forwarding operations scaled rapidly, with new multi-customer warehousing, expanded networks, and 39 freight forwarding locations now operating across the hemisphere.

Innovation and connectivity were central to our progress. We launched new shipping routes, delivered our first perishable air cargo charter flights, and deepened our role as a trusted supply chain partner for customers navigating complexity and change. Our growing sports partnerships and thought leadership platform further elevated DP World’s brand, creating unique customer experiences while advancing critical conversations around the future of supply chains.

Sustainability remained at the heart of our operations. From restoring mangrove ecosystems to piloting hydrogen fuel cell cranes and expanding electric truck fleets, our investments delivered measurable environmental impact while aligning with customer priorities for cleaner, more resilient trade infrastructure.

Above all, 2025 was about our people. With continued investment in talent, culture, and safety, DP World achieved Great Place to Work certifications in eight countries – reflecting our commitment to building not just world-class infrastructure, but a workplace where people can thrive.

As we look ahead, the progress captured in this video represents more than milestones – it reflects a shared ambition to shape the future of trade across the Americas, together.

Some Christmas stories start with a sleigh. This one starts with a screen. 

For 17 years, Cisco’s Connected Santa program has been delivering holiday magic to children in hospitals across the U.K. and Ireland. Powered by Webex technology, a strong internet connection, and some sneaky elves (who just so happen to be Cisco employees), each year Santa virtually visits hospitalized children who are unable to spend their holidays at home. 

Connected Santa has reached thousands of children around the world since the program’s beginning, with Connected Santa outposts cropping up in the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, and beyond. This holiday season, the program reached over 300 children across 15 hospitals in the U.K. and Ireland. 

Joanne Bugg, Cisco EMEA Partner Enablement Leader, began volunteering for Connected Santa 13 years ago and leads the program in the U.K. 

“This is my favorite time of the year – and one of the best examples of using our technology for good,” shared Joanne. “There’s nothing like seeing these children’s faces light up through the Webex screen. Thanks to Cisco, we’re able to give them a moment of festive cheer during such a difficult time.” 

Behind the holiday magic  

What might seem like a simple virtual Santa visit is actually a highly coordinated effort across dozens of Cisco volunteers and hundreds of miles.  

The work begins in October, when Joanne puts out a call to Cisco Account Managers in the healthcare space, asking if their hospital would be interested in a Connected Santa visit. The hospitals – all Cisco customers – then connect their IT staff with Cisco volunteers, who help test internet connections, set up Webex devices in playrooms, and fine-tune lighting and audio. 

“We’ll have conversations like, ‘Oh, can you hear the jingle bells ringing over there?’” said Joanne. “If the answer is ‘no,’ our Cisco Solution Engineers can help troubleshoot. This is one of those times when we actually want to switch off our excellent Webex noise cancellation!” 

Then the magic begins. On the day of Santa’s virtual visit, children head to the playroom with hospital staff and onsite Cisco volunteers, dressed, of course, as elves. On the way, the elves gather details like the child’s name, age, and Christmas wish, and send that information via Webex chat to Santa’s grotto – a room at Cisco’s Bedfont Lakes office. 

Inside the grotto, a rotating cast of Santas and volunteer elves stand – well, sit – at the ready. Equipped with a Webex device, a second screen powered by the grotto elves with each child’s personalized details, and a Christmas backdrop (complete with a Santa chair, tree, and fireplace), a little bit of movie magic helps bring the experience to life.

By the time each child appears on the Webex screen, Santa magically knows all the details for a personalized virtual conversation. “How’s your dog, Toby?” “I heard you’re on the Nice list, Mia!” “A little elf told me you’re hoping for a LEGO set!” 

For children who may be unable to move from their rooms, volunteers are ready to take their Webex technology on the road. With an iPad and trolley, Santa makes bedside virtual visits, with an in-person elf handing out gifts.  

AI in the North Pole  

Of course, AI is transforming every part of our technology and world – and the North Pole is no exception.   

This year, Sebastian Hughes, an Engineering Technical Leader and longtime Connected Santa volunteer, saw an opportunity to optimize the experience for children in the hospital. 

Sometimes there were unexpected hiccups – or, let’s call them blizzards – during the calls, making it difficult for Santa to always have a personalized conversation. What happens if two children entered the room together? Or if a child skipped the line? Or if the grotto elf didn’t have time to move details from the Webex chat to the screen that Santa was reading? 

With the help of AI, Sebastian designed a template that allows a more seamless transfer of information from Webex chat to Santa’s screen. Now, elves can quickly synthesize details, order children who might be waiting in the queue, and even send secret messages to Santa. (The most common, according to Joanne? “Keep going Santa – we have more kids waiting!”) 

Connection Across Distance and Difference

While this annual effort is powered by technology, the true gift is human connection. 

This year, across the U.K. and Ireland, 95 Cisco volunteers donned elf hats, delivered more than 1,000 gifts, and used Time2Give volunteer hours to bring holiday cheer to children spending their Christmas in a hospital. 

And while the Webex call provides the portal, it’s the Cisco volunteers — elves dressed in green and red — who power the connection. 

One visit in particular stays with Joanne. Stationed next to Santa in his grotto, she saw a child in a wheelchair come on to the screen.  

“The child was non-verbal and had limited mobility, but I could see her just clutching onto the hand of Mrs. Claus, a Cisco volunteer,” said Joanne. “And when Santa said her name through the screen, you could just see her entire face light up.” 

For Joanne, that’s the magic of Connected Santa – and the magic of Cisco.  

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Some Christmas stories start with a sleigh. This one starts with a screen. 

For 17 years, Cisco’s Connected Santa program has been delivering holiday magic to children in hospitals across the U.K. and Ireland. Powered by Webex technology, a strong internet connection, and some sneaky elves (who just so happen to be Cisco employees), each year Santa virtually visits hospitalized children who are unable to spend their holidays at home. 

Connected Santa has reached thousands of children around the world since the program’s beginning, with Connected Santa outposts cropping up in the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, and beyond. This holiday season, the program reached over 300 children across 15 hospitals in the U.K. and Ireland. 

Joanne Bugg, Cisco EMEA Partner Enablement Leader, began volunteering for Connected Santa 13 years ago and leads the program in the U.K. 

“This is my favorite time of the year – and one of the best examples of using our technology for good,” shared Joanne. “There’s nothing like seeing these children’s faces light up through the Webex screen. Thanks to Cisco, we’re able to give them a moment of festive cheer during such a difficult time.” 

Behind the holiday magic  

What might seem like a simple virtual Santa visit is actually a highly coordinated effort across dozens of Cisco volunteers and hundreds of miles.  

The work begins in October, when Joanne puts out a call to Cisco Account Managers in the healthcare space, asking if their hospital would be interested in a Connected Santa visit. The hospitals – all Cisco customers – then connect their IT staff with Cisco volunteers, who help test internet connections, set up Webex devices in playrooms, and fine-tune lighting and audio. 

“We’ll have conversations like, ‘Oh, can you hear the jingle bells ringing over there?’” said Joanne. “If the answer is ‘no,’ our Cisco Solution Engineers can help troubleshoot. This is one of those times when we actually want to switch off our excellent Webex noise cancellation!” 

Then the magic begins. On the day of Santa’s virtual visit, children head to the playroom with hospital staff and onsite Cisco volunteers, dressed, of course, as elves. On the way, the elves gather details like the child’s name, age, and Christmas wish, and send that information via Webex chat to Santa’s grotto – a room at Cisco’s Bedfont Lakes office. 

Inside the grotto, a rotating cast of Santas and volunteer elves stand – well, sit – at the ready. Equipped with a Webex device, a second screen powered by the grotto elves with each child’s personalized details, and a Christmas backdrop (complete with a Santa chair, tree, and fireplace), a little bit of movie magic helps bring the experience to life.

By the time each child appears on the Webex screen, Santa magically knows all the details for a personalized virtual conversation. “How’s your dog, Toby?” “I heard you’re on the Nice list, Mia!” “A little elf told me you’re hoping for a LEGO set!” 

For children who may be unable to move from their rooms, volunteers are ready to take their Webex technology on the road. With an iPad and trolley, Santa makes bedside virtual visits, with an in-person elf handing out gifts.  

AI in the North Pole  

Of course, AI is transforming every part of our technology and world – and the North Pole is no exception.   

This year, Sebastian Hughes, an Engineering Technical Leader and longtime Connected Santa volunteer, saw an opportunity to optimize the experience for children in the hospital. 

Sometimes there were unexpected hiccups – or, let’s call them blizzards – during the calls, making it difficult for Santa to always have a personalized conversation. What happens if two children entered the room together? Or if a child skipped the line? Or if the grotto elf didn’t have time to move details from the Webex chat to the screen that Santa was reading? 

With the help of AI, Sebastian designed a template that allows a more seamless transfer of information from Webex chat to Santa’s screen. Now, elves can quickly synthesize details, order children who might be waiting in the queue, and even send secret messages to Santa. (The most common, according to Joanne? “Keep going Santa – we have more kids waiting!”) 

Connection Across Distance and Difference

While this annual effort is powered by technology, the true gift is human connection. 

This year, across the U.K. and Ireland, 95 Cisco volunteers donned elf hats, delivered more than 1,000 gifts, and used Time2Give volunteer hours to bring holiday cheer to children spending their Christmas in a hospital. 

And while the Webex call provides the portal, it’s the Cisco volunteers — elves dressed in green and red — who power the connection. 

One visit in particular stays with Joanne. Stationed next to Santa in his grotto, she saw a child in a wheelchair come on to the screen.  

“The child was non-verbal and had limited mobility, but I could see her just clutching onto the hand of Mrs. Claus, a Cisco volunteer,” said Joanne. “And when Santa said her name through the screen, you could just see her entire face light up.” 

For Joanne, that’s the magic of Connected Santa – and the magic of Cisco.  

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Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) was named to the Women In Trucking Association’s 2025 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to safety, inclusivity and operational excellence.
• MPC fosters a supportive environment for women, offering flexible work arrangements, professional development and advancement opportunities.
• MPC offers extensive benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and support from the Women In Trucking partnership.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has once again been recognized as a top workplace, earning a place on the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) 2025 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list for the fourth year in a row.

This recognition, announced at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo, highlights MPC’s commitment to safety, inclusivity and operational excellence. The award is based on votes from industry professionals and recognizes companies that foster a culture where women can thrive, offering flexible work arrangements, professional development and advancement opportunities.

“MPC truly invests in its people and provides endless opportunities to grow,” said Jaki Frantz, Area Manager for MPC’s California fleet. “Coming from an engineering background, I’ve always appreciated how a large, diverse organization like MPC offers so many career paths to explore. With hard work and dedication, you can go almost anywhere, and that makes me proud to be part of a company that rewards initiative and supports development at every stage.”

Frantz encourages people to consider a career in trucking.

“The industry offers incredible opportunities for people who are driven, adaptable and ready to take on new challenges,” said Frantz. “Don’t let traditional perceptions hold you back. Your perspective and leadership are valuable. Build your network, keep learning and approach every opportunity with confidence.”

MPC’s ongoing recognition by WIT reflects its dedication to building a workplace where women are empowered to succeed and lead.

Benefits of Driving for MPC

In addition to support from the Women In Trucking partnership, four-day work weeks and the opportunity to be home every night, transport drivers at MPC have an extensive benefits package that include:

• Up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k employer match
• Company pension plan

Interested candidates should visit DriveForMPC.com.

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) was named to the Women In Trucking Association’s 2025 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to safety, inclusivity and operational excellence.
• MPC fosters a supportive environment for women, offering flexible work arrangements, professional development and advancement opportunities.
• MPC offers extensive benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and support from the Women In Trucking partnership.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has once again been recognized as a top workplace, earning a place on the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) 2025 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list for the fourth year in a row.

This recognition, announced at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo, highlights MPC’s commitment to safety, inclusivity and operational excellence. The award is based on votes from industry professionals and recognizes companies that foster a culture where women can thrive, offering flexible work arrangements, professional development and advancement opportunities.

“MPC truly invests in its people and provides endless opportunities to grow,” said Jaki Frantz, Area Manager for MPC’s California fleet. “Coming from an engineering background, I’ve always appreciated how a large, diverse organization like MPC offers so many career paths to explore. With hard work and dedication, you can go almost anywhere, and that makes me proud to be part of a company that rewards initiative and supports development at every stage.”

Frantz encourages people to consider a career in trucking.

“The industry offers incredible opportunities for people who are driven, adaptable and ready to take on new challenges,” said Frantz. “Don’t let traditional perceptions hold you back. Your perspective and leadership are valuable. Build your network, keep learning and approach every opportunity with confidence.”

MPC’s ongoing recognition by WIT reflects its dedication to building a workplace where women are empowered to succeed and lead.

Benefits of Driving for MPC

In addition to support from the Women In Trucking partnership, four-day work weeks and the opportunity to be home every night, transport drivers at MPC have an extensive benefits package that include:

• Up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k employer match
• Company pension plan

Interested candidates should visit DriveForMPC.com.

As 2025 comes to a close, Trane Technologies is looking back at the top five stories that shaped our year—stories of people stepping up, trying new things and choosing sustainability even when the path wasn’t simple. Whether it’s designing smarter systems, empowering teams or strengthening communities, each of these narratives reflects our belief that that sustainable progress is best built together.

1. Leading by Example: Sustainable Practices Driving Growth in La Crosse

More than 100 years after Trane® began in La Crosse, Wisconsin, our team continues to carry forward a legacy of engineering innovation grounded in community. Our work to expand chiller capacity, transition to 100% renewable electricity, achieve zero waste to landfill and pioneer water-saving, low-carbon technology exemplifies our belief that sustainability truly is a people-powered effort. 

Read more on La Crosse’s impact.

2. Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity

As circularity becomes increasingly central to our sustainability strategy, teams across Trane Technologies are reimagining how products are designed, built, maintained and renewed. Driving this shift is our people, who are finding smarter ways to embed circularity into every stage of the company’s value chain, conserving resources, reducing emissions and strengthening long-term business resilience conserve materials.

More on our circularity commitment.

3. How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions

AI is due to double energy demand by 2030, yet it could also be the technology that reduces it. Paired with the expertise of our people, digital twins, smart controls, real-time data management and continuous commissioning are all being used to help a buildings’ assets operate at their intended performance level while cutting energy waste and significantly reducing emissions.

Discover how we’re using AI to reduce energy waste.

4. The Electrification and Decarbonization of 55 Water Street

Trane Technologies has successfully transformed 55 Water Street, New York City’s largest commercial office building, with an innovative electrification and decarbonization project. By implementing a pioneering thermal energy system, they achieved a 70% reduction in steam usage, a 20% improvement in energy efficiency and annual utility savings of $1.5 million, all while maintaining full building occupancy.

More on how we helped them reach their decarbonization goals.

5. Making a Difference Through HVAC Engineering

Tasha Williams, a New Product Quality Reliability Engineer at Trane Technologies, thrives in her role by improving product reliability and performing exciting tests to predict failure modes. With a PhD in mechanical engineering and valuable experience from internships at our Trane team, she encourages other engineers to explore careers in HVAC, emphasizing the diverse opportunities and significant impact on sustainability.

Read more about how Tasha makes a difference.

Our continued commitment to a sustainable future

These top stories of 2025 showcase our commitment to sustainability, innovation and community impact. Each initiative reflects our dedication to making a difference and driving progress. As we move forward, we continue to challenge what’s possible to create positive outcomes for our customers, and the planet.

Learn about our commitment to sustainability.

Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies.

Every year, Chemours employees across the U.S. find meaningful ways to support the people and places we call home. This season, our teams continued that tradition with volunteerism, charitable initiatives, and partnership to uplift families and local organizations. From West Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic to North Carolina, Texas, and Kentucky — employees mobilized around the shared goal of meeting community needs during the holidays.

Our Washington Works site in West Virginia strengthened their community by participating in a series of impactful initiatives. Employees partnered with local organizations in the Secret Santa program to sponsor children, organized a Toys for Tots collection, celebrated local educators and students at Franklin Elementary, and co-hosted a pet supplies drive for area humane societies. And through an employee community fund drive in partnership with United Way, the team helped fund outreach services for families and individuals facing housing and food insecurity. 

Spanning Delaware and New Jersey, our Chemours Discovery Hub, Wilmington headquarters, and Chambers Works teams participated in food drives and toy drives benefiting local families. The team’s efforts resulted in providing approximately 10,200 meals for families in need.

In North Carolina, Fayetteville Works led an initiative through the Chemours Native American Employee Network, organizing Operation Bless a Family. And teams participated in Fayetteville’s United Way campaign benefiting the United Way of Cumberland County and Lumber River United Way.

Our team in Corpus Christi, Texas collected donations for the Ingleside Police Department’s Blue Santa program to help families, and the local Chemours Latin American Resource Organization sponsored 30 local children in need through Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts. And in Louisville, Kentucky the local team raised over $60,000 benefiting the local United Way.

What unites each of these efforts is the dedication of Chemours’ employees who show up for their neighbors, local organizations, and for one another. Their actions remind us that strengthening communities comes from people willing to lend a hand. It’s a spirit that defines Chemours and one carried well beyond the holiday season.

Sustainability is in sharper focus than ever, and with the pace of change in the industry, it can be hard to keep up. So how do leading business and sustainability professionals sharpen their skills when it matters most?

They learn from the best, of course!

Our Top 10 Sustainability Podcasts for Business Leaders

In the spirit of making things easy for you, we’ve put together a carefully curated — and freshly updated! — list of the top 10 most insightful and educational sustainability podcasts. With the wide range of work models, this is the perfect way to continue your professional development. Whether you work from home, have a hybrid work model, or you’re commuting to the office, here are some podcasts to keep your career growing.

First, start your journey with the Inogen Alliance podcast, which dives into a variety of timely and urgent topics relating to sustainability in business, from EHS trends to PFAS challenges, environmental justice, mergers & acquisitions, and more. You can check out a recent episode, Water Stewardship as a Key to Climate Action, featuring Natalya Holm, Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Services Lead at Antea Group USA.  

#1: Climate Rising 

This popular environmental podcast from Harvard Business School features conversations between faculty and industry leaders that dive deep into topics like resilience, innovation, and circular economy. New episodes are released every two weeks.  

Recommended episodes: Designing for Resilience: with Alex Berkowitz of Coastal Protection Services and Advancing the Circular Economy: A Conversation with Lauren Rodriguez of Closed Loop Partners.    

Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart

#2: ESG in Conversation

This podcast, hosted by different experts each episode, breaks down the latest research, analysis and insights on the relationships between environmental social and corporate governance issues and global business, finance and society. In each episode, experts share their insights on how institutional investors can identify and mitigate risks related to ESG factors, but also leverage opportunities in sustainable investment and debt capital markets.

Recommended episodes: Financing the Future and ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights

Available On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#3: Sustainability Defined

Sustainability is a relatively broad concept. Over at the Sustainability Defined podcast, they know this well. Hosts Jay Seigel and Scott Breen have a lofty goal: to push ambiguity out of the conversation.

Each episode, they break down an aspect of sustainability in clear, measured terms with the help of a guest expert. Whether you are a sustainability pro or are new to the topic, this podcast will help you learn something new!

Recommended episodes: The Plastic Trail of Your Online Order – and the Seaweed Alternative and Innovations in Sustainable Aviation – Insights from the Airbus Summit

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

#4: TED Climate

Overwhelmed by the topic of climate change and environmental issues like the rest of us? Join host Dan Kwartler as he unpacks the problems and solutions behind big systemic issues in bite-sized episodes. This podcast discusses the bleak parts of climate change while also promoting hope by providing tiny ways we can all make changes in our daily lives and at our workplaces to combat climate change. 

Recommended episodes: How to build an equitable and just climate future with Peggy Shepard and The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster with Bill Gates

Available On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#5: The Climate Question

The Climate Question is a BBC World Service podcast that explores the big issues, innovations, and debates shaping our planet’s future, tackling climate change from a global perspective with reporting and expert interviews. It’s hosted by Graihagh Jackson, a veteran science journalist with over a decade of experience at outlets like The Guardian, The Economist, and the BBC’s Radio Science Unit. Since the show’s launch in 2020, Jackson has brought her deep science background and engaging style to unpack complex environmental topics for a worldwide audience. 

Recommended Episodes: How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers? and How do we save the world’s small islands? 

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

#6: America Adapts

Hosted by Doug Parsons, America Adapts features scientists, activists, policymakers and journalists covering the latest topics in how people and industries are adapting to climate change. This podcast explores sustainability challenges we are currently facing, and different ways society is (or could be) tackling those challenges. This podcast covers a wide range of difficult topics in an educational and refreshingly optimistic way!

Recommended episode: Inside the MR2025 Conference: Planning for Adaptation, Mobility and Relocation in a Warming World and Fixing FEMA, Fixing HUD: A Former Insider on Disaster Recovery and Climate Adaptation

Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#7 The Sustainability Agenda

The Sustainability Agenda podcast has Fergal Byrne hosting a killer lineup of sustainability experts and thought leaders to take on some of the biggest questions in the industry today. Discussions are piercing and tactical, yet manage to retain an accessible, down-to-earth quality that makes for great listening. Learn how some of the top sustainability professionals are devising innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.

Recommended Episodes: Professor David Whyte on Corporate Power and Climate Breakdown and Author Manda Scott on Conscious Evolution, Systemic Change, and the Power of Storytelling

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

#8: The Impact Report

Lead the Change is unique in that it brings students, alumni, and faculty in Bard College’s MBA in Sustainability Program together with leaders in business and social entrepreneurship. Most of the discussion centers on innovation in sustainability across the globe. Learn about novel strategies being implemented all over the world — they might just help you see your own challenges in a new light.

Recommended episodes: Office Furniture Sustainability – Building a Circular Economy and Authentic Alchemy – From Corporate Crisis to Personal Transformation 

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

#9: ESG Decoded

ESG Decoded is a business and sustainability podcast from ClimeCo that zeroes in on ESG risks and opportunities. Members of the ClimeCo team are joined by executives and experts from various sectors and specializations to unpack important matters surrounding environment, social and governance.  

Recommended episodes: Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation and Equity in Action: Rethinking Corporate Climate Strategy  

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

#10: Energy Gang

The Energy Gang is a bi-weekly podcast from Wood Mackenzie, analyzing the fast-changing world of energy through the lens of topics like clean technology, renewable power, climate policy, and the business forces shaping the energy transition. Hosted by industry veteran Ed Crooks, the show blends news commentary with in-depth discussions on innovation, market trends, and the path to a low-carbon future. 

Recommended episodes: Planning the grid to meet future energy demand and How do we adapt to a warming world?   

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Listen, Learn, Lead

That’s a wrap! We hope these resources offer you the motivation and knowledge to leverage the increased global focus on ESG and sustainability into an opportunity for your personal and professional growth.

Looking for more virtual learning opportunities? Check out our other podcast blog, “Stay On Top of Energy Transition With These Top 10 Podcasts”

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