Social Responsibility
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Citi commits $25M to drive innovation in housing access, affordability
The funding will be provided through the Citi Impact Fund which backs startups that aim to advance social equity and assist economically vulnerable communities while generating financial returns.
By Zoya Mirza • July 20, 2026 -
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Amazon’s 2025 emissions jump as AI brings ‘momentum and complexity’: report
The tech and e-commerce company’s absolute carbon emissions increased 16% in 2025 from the previous year, as it reported adding more data center capacity than any other company globally.
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The landscape for ESG continues to shift, as U.S. exits from major climate agreements and organizations are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.
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Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave
The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.
By Ginger Christ • July 20, 2026 -
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Exclusive: Corporate social responsibility teams facing increased pressure, burnout in 2026
Professionals in charge of executing companies' social strategy are increasingly being asked to make the business case for their work and measure impacts, according to a new survey from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
By Lauren Schenkman • July 15, 2026 -
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New York sues chemical titans over alleged PFAS exposure
The state accused 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Corteva and Corteva subsidiary EIDP, of deliberately manufacturing, marketing and selling consumer products laced with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines
Right in time for America’s 250th birthday, the agency rescinded its interpretation of the law, saying the guidelines ran afoul of Title VII.
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UN secretary general urges AI giants to disclose environmental impact
António Guterres called on artificial intelligence companies to make 2030 commitments, as part of a plan for achieving global energy independence and reaching net-zero by 2050.
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A top-down commitment is crucial for inclusion in 2026, SHRM panelists say
Members of SHRM’s inclusion and diversity council presented a road map for creating diversity and inclusion at work while being mindful of the compliance landscape.
By Caroline Colvin • June 23, 2026 -
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How brands’ low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions: report
Keeping T-shirt prices at unsustainably low levels, despite inflation, spurs negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, according to nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 18, 2026 -
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NextEra to pay $150M to settle charges related to Florida political misconduct allegations
The agreement comes about a month after NextEra Energy proposed merging with Dominion Energy in a $67 billion deal.
By Ethan Howland • June 18, 2026 -
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20 attorneys general sue Trump administration over federal contractor DEI order
The plaintiffs argue Trump’s executive order impedes each state’s efforts and is unclear in what it prohibits.
By Caroline Colvin • June 12, 2026 -
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Customers take more money out of Citizens over ICE ties
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is withdrawing an additional $2 million from its Citizens accounts. Two Massachusetts state representatives pledged to do so as well, with one planning to remove $100,000.
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Women’s representation is slipping on corporate boards
President Donald Trump’s top-down attack on diversity and inclusion has trickled into every aspect of work.
By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2026 -
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US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes
The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.
By Max Garland • June 5, 2026 -
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Google commits to replenish more water than it uses by 2030
The tech giant’s new goal puts it on par with competitors and fellow hyperscalers Amazon, Meta and Microsoft.
By Lamar Johnson • June 4, 2026 -
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Global initiative releases draft framework for corporate social disclosures
The draft guidance from the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures is designed to help companies disclose governance and oversight of issues related to workers, consumers and communities.
By Lamar Johnson • June 3, 2026 -
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Accounting and finance pros value making their mark on ESG issues
The opportunity to play a role in social and environmental matters is a key aspect of a potential employer’s appeal.
By David McCann • June 3, 2026 -
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Coalition for Health AI releases governance guidance for health systems
The resources are meant to serve as a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.
By Emily Olsen • June 1, 2026 -
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CFPB faces lawsuit over fair housing rule change
The agency’s final rule amending how the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is applied “effectively guts” fair lending protections, according to four plaintiffs.
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Strong corporate social impact programs reap financial rewards: ACCP
Such programs, which can encompass DEI, ESG and CSR, strengthen brand resilience, mitigate risk and attract and retain talent, according to research compiled by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
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Newsom signs order focused on AI’s workforce impacts
The executive order directs state agencies to evaluate a range of approaches, including “safety-net” options for displaced workers.
By Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2026 -
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Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE
Investors Trillium Asset Management, SOC Investment Group and Mercy Investment Services asked shareholders to oppose the reelection of Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy at Target’s annual shareholder meeting.
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Wells Fargo agrees to $110M lending, hiring discrimination settlement
The agreement settles a suit that alleged the bank approved less than 50% of Black homeowners’ refinancing applications in 2020 and participated in discriminatory hiring practices.
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PayPal settles with DOJ over DEI
The digital payments company agreed last week to a settlement with the Department of Justice over a 2020 diversity investment fund.
By Lynne Marek • May 19, 2026 -
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DOJ may intervene in NAACP lawsuit over xAI’s data center gas turbines
It is “the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance,” a deputy assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice wrote in a court notice suggesting it might intervene.
By Diana DiGangi • May 19, 2026
