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Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

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

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

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. 

Recent Alerts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating 100,000+ Hours of Service: Hershey Honors Employee Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

It’s National Volunteer Week. At Hershey, we recognize the contributions of our team members and celebrate our dedication to the communities where we work and live. Hershey’s commitment to making a difference in communities has been central to our identity for over 130 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC France Teams Unite for a Clean Walk in Paris: Taking Steps Toward a Cleaner, Greener World

The KFC France team came together with the KFC CNIT La Défense ProNoïa restaurant team for a Clean Walk around La Défense in Paris.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

Europe is setting the pace for Scope 3 emissions reporting. Learn why these indirect emissions matter, how global standards are shifting—and what CSRHub’s Cynthia Figge has to say about it.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Net Impact’s Inaugural SF Climate Week Event Discusses How To Decarbonize the California Energy Grid

Net Impact, in partnership with PG&E, welcomed more than 150 attendees to its first-ever SF Climate Week event on April 24, 2025, with an additional 85 attendees tuning in virtually.

Education

Finding Her Future in a Tech-Forward Career

Tiffany Paovella was running a restaurant in her hometown of Ossining, New York, when she realized that the ups and downs of the food service industry were becoming less palatable to her.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Know Your SFI Standards – Chain of Custody and Fiber Sourcing

What are the key differences and similarities between the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI’s) Chain of Custody and Fiber Sourcing standards, and what do companies need to know, to decide what certification they need to meet their sustainability goals?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

La Fenice Pizza: How Two Founders Turned a Pandemic Idea Into a Pizza Powerhouse

At GoDaddy, few things inspire us more than learning directly from the entrepreneurs we are here to support. I had the chance to meet with Leo Lopez and Lamont Chapell, the San Jose-based founders and owners of the mobile catering company, La Fenice Pizza.

Education

3M Works To Support Skilled Trades Through Community Partnerships and Training

Original research conducted by 3M in partnership with Morning Consult, found that three-quarters of those surveyed view manufacturing jobs as having a positive impact on the economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Recognized as a 2025 Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 Best Managed Company, making it the fourth year in a row to earn this designation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Milano Cortina 2026 Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Torches for Upcoming Winter Games

On 14 April, the torches of Milano Cortina 2026 were revealed in two simultaneous events at the Triennale di Milano and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why I Started a Food Innovation ETF: From Personal Conviction to Growth Investing

Where there is inefficiency in the market, there is innovation. Thus, I saw a massive investment opportunity in food system transformation, a total addressable market estimated at $9 trillion to $14 trillion.

Environment

Leading by Example: Sustainable Growth in La Crosse

At our manufacturing center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, we are meeting customer demand for high-efficiency chillers while reducing the environmental impact of our operations. The challenge: grow sustainably.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Named One of America’s Best Cybersecurity Companies for 2025 by Newsweek

We're proud to announce that Gen has been named one of America's Best Cybersecurity Companies for 2025 by Newsweek!

Events, Media & Communications

Case IH Present Launches at AgroBrasília 2025

Case IH, a CNH brand, and its dealership in the Pivot region of Brazil presented, its latest launches at AgroBrasília, at the Ivaldo Censi Technological Park.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Country Digital Acceleration: A Decade of Empowering Nations Through Digital Transformation

In every corner of the globe, digital technology is becoming the bridge to opportunity, empowerment, and transformation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Gratitude: FedEx and Believe With Me Honor Gold Star Families

In a profound expression of community support and recognition, FedEx has partnered with Believe With Me, an organization dedicated to assisting Gold Star families—those who have lost a loved one in military service.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA28 Event Programme Marks Strong Commitment Towards Innovation and Gender Equality

The event programme and athlete quotas for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) have been approved by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Leading Elevator Companies Respond When the Power Goes Out

When the power went out around noon on April 28, Otis mechanic Julio César was conducting an inspection in a Madrid office building. The generator turned on, and he continued working. He thought it was a local issue.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Compliance Sexy and Real: Three Tips From a Direct Selling Industry Pro

This year, the Direct Selling Channel Summit powered by Social Selling News, in collaboration with the Direct Selling Association, brought together the industry’s most brilliant minds featuring leaders who shared actionable strategies and inspiring lessons.

Health & Healthcare

Avian Influenza and Worker Safety: Understanding and Managing the H5N1 Risk

The rise of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 strain, presents serious challenges to worker safety across several industries.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Customers & Communities | Inclusive Entrepreneurship

At GoDaddy, inclusive entrepreneurship means everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their independent ventures and forge their own paths. Entrepreneurship fuels local economies globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Floating Away PFAS: How Foam Fractionation Works

When it comes to removing PFAS from water, sometimes the solution lies in the science of bubbles.

Energy

Duke Energy Tests Next-Gen Energy Storage at Historic Suwannee Site

In 1956, TVs had rabbit ears, phones were attached to the wall, and the Suwannee River Steam Plant near Live Oak, Fla., was a state-of-the-art facility and the largest on Duke Energy’s Florida system.

Events, Media & Communications

Registration Now Open! UN Global Compact Network UK 2025 Annual Summit 14 Oct, 2025

Sustainability is no longer a trade-off — it’s a catalyst for growth, resilience, and profitability.

Education

The Next Generation of Talent: Investing in the Future Through Internship

Learn how Covia's talent acquisition leaders Adrianna Ateh and Coleman Rojahn are building the next generation through innovative mentorship programs

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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.