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3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Recognizes the Leaders Shaping Corporate Social Impact

Engage for Good

Environment

Water Stewardship: Why Global Trade Must Invest in the World’s Most Critical Resource

DP World

Environment

Assurant and AT&T Tree for Trade‑In Program Supports Ongoing Reforestation in California Through the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pricing Water Risk and Scaling Climate Resilience

NatureVest

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Living Incomes Matter

Fairtrade America

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered to Build Better: Meet Venelin Krastev

GoDaddy

Environment

The Continuing Evolution of ESG Due Diligence: Why There Are Always Risks to Be Managed and Value to Be Created

Inogen Alliance

Events, Media & Communications

Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

Recent Alerts

Innovation & Technology

Novata Announces Collaboration With Microsoft To Scale Sustainability Solutions for SMEs Globally

Novata is teaming up with Microsoft to expand global access to sustainability solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At London Climate Action Week, Cascale Centers Fashion Industry Decarbonization Challenges

During London Climate Action Week’s official program, Cascale’s executive vice president Andrew Martin spoke on day one of a Project Syndicate event centered on decarbonization.

Events, Media & Communications

Marathon Petroleum Helps Honor Heroism at National Medal of Honor Museum

Because Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a supporting sponsor of the National Medal of Honor Museum, several MPC employees were invited to a special Corporate Partner Day, where they had the opportunity to explore the museum and reflect on the extraordinary stories it preserves.

Environment

Lavender With a Legacy: How Traditional Medicinals Brings Summer Calm From Field to Cup

As wellness trends turn toward stress relief and sleep support, Traditional Medicinals highlights the calming botanical behind its best-loved blends and the ethical and organic sourcing model that makes it possible.

Sustainable Development Goals

From Goals To Impact: Covia’s Steady Progress Toward Our 2030 Goals

At Covia, we remain committed to advancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals with purpose and transparency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Announcing the 2024 FedEx Cares Report

The 2024 FedEx Cares Report is a testament to the incredible impact the nonprofits we work with globally have made in calendar year 2024.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsible Governance & Operations | Responsible AI

As evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), agentic AI, GenAI, and other similar tools (collectively, AI) continue to shape the future.

Research, Reports & Publications

LG Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Toward 2030 Environmental Goals

Highlighting progress toward its 2030 environmental targets, global innovator LG Electronics has released its new Sustainability Report, which includes updates on reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancements in resource circularity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Donation of $30,000 to The Cooper Foundation Will Help Camden-Based Patients for Fourth Year in a Row

Subaru of America, Inc. has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the Camden community with a generous $30,000 donation to The Cooper Foundation.

Events, Media & Communications

“One Big Beautiful Bill” Was Signed Into Law on the Fourth of July

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act has cleared its final hurdles. On July 3, 2025, the House approved the Senate’s July 1 version without any changes in a close 218-214 vote, sending H.R. 1 to President Trump.

Research, Reports & Publications

Centering the Manufacturer Voice: Key Insights From IAF, Cascale Interview Project

In the latest blog, Cascale's Senior Manager, Public Affairs, APAC, Howard Kwong shares insights from Cascale's joint project with the International Apparel Federation (IAF).

Innovation & Technology

Power Onward: S1E12 - Worker Bees & Engines

Engines and bees may not seem alike at first, but for Matt, they both represent systems built on precision, purpose, and connection.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH Is Giving More Power to Methane

CNH’s New Holland T6 Methane Power tractor is helping a Norwegian company cut its use of polluting vehicles without compromising on power.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing Dow’s Ambition: 2024 Progress Report

Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while delivering value to our customers, shareholders, and society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge

Net Impact has announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.9M To Fund Projects in Bolivia, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce over $1.9 million in funding across eight transformative projects impacting 15,577 people in Bolivia, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Companies To Work For: Private Companies

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Tetra Pak one of the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For: Private Companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Beauty of Joining Forces: Meet Jess Garcia

I had heard GoDaddy was a great place to work, but I figured I did not have the experience. Fortunately, someone I knew from the community worked here and encouraged me to apply. I landed a Customer Sales and Support role, and that kicked off my career in tech.

Innovation & Technology

AI Innovation Meets Climate Action — Where Technology Powers Grassroots Solutions

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating more than awareness—we’re showcasing transformation. Around the world, visionary changemakers are confronting the climate crisis with innovation, determination, and deep local knowledge. And they’re not doing it alone.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale Celebrates Official Launch of PEFCR for Apparel & Footwear in Brussels

On June 25, 2025, Cascale joined policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts in Brussels for the official launch of the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for Apparel and Footwear.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: What is Material Health?

Looking at the materials that we're using in our products so that we're using the ones that have the greatest amount of positive impact is just one of the ways we're Making The World A Better Home.

Education

Meet the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists Who Are “Reimagining What’s Possible”

3M and Discovery Education have announced the finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge, spotlighting 10 students aged 11 to 14 who identified an everyday problem and offered a scientific solution.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Seizes Logistics Momentum in Latin America With Strategic Expansion in Mexico

DP World is strategically expanding its logistics footprint in Mexico, as highlighted in a recent FreightWaves article, “DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America”.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale and Worldly Release Policy Deep Dive on EU Product-Level Environmental Disclosures

Cascale and Worldly today released a new policy deep dive: One Market, Two Systems – What PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost Mean for Apparel & Footwear.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank Teammates Volunteer at Spanish American Committee on Neighbors Make The Difference Day

On June 4, 2025, more than a dozen KeyBank teammates in Cleveland brought their paint brushes, rakes and brooms to the Spanish American Committee in Cleveland to volunteer for Neighbors Make The Difference Day.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.