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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

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Health & Healthcare

Discovery Education Unveils New Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month

Discovery Education today introduced a new collection of high-quality instructional materials supporting Mental Health Month. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America and observed each May, Mental Health Month educates about mental wellness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building a Hunger and Malnutrition Free Future: One Community at a Time

In remote Kenya, local women create a crucial link between their community and Action Against Hunger’s resources, fighting malnutrition through education, treatment, and support groups.

Environment

Global Water Stewardship: Insights From the Field

As businesses around the world face mounting water-related challenges, proactive water stewardship has become more essential than ever. Check out this Q&A with global water stewardship experts who share their insights from the field.

Innovation & Technology

Rethinking Regulated Medical Waste: The Shift Toward Circularity and Innovative Treatment Technologies

As the healthcare and waste management sectors continue to evolve, the advancement of technologies that promote sustainability and circularity in medical waste management will play a key role in shaping the future.

Education

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain 2025 Sustainable Construction Barometer Report

At the crossroads of demographic, social, energy, and climate challenges faced by societies, the construction sector must accelerate its transformation towards a more sustainable model.
This transition cannot happen without the collective commitment of all industry stakeholders.

Social Impact & Volunteering

TCS Corporate Social Responsibility Programs Bring Hope, Connect Communities to the Future of Work

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, reported that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programming resulted in 8.9 million global hours of employee volunteerism

Environment

Five Key Benefits of a Local Perspective During International Environmental and Social Due Diligence

Many multinational firms offer environmental due diligence services, and these experts offer different kinds of assessments in countries around the world. Although their geographical coverage is vast, many of these firms lack a key ingredient to success: a true local perspective.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Henkel Has Been Awarded Schneider’s Sustainability Award

Henkel receives Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Award, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, circularity and emissions reduction

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

In her article, “The Business Case for Sustainability Despite Global Uncertainty,” Sarah Mouriño, head of sustainability for DP World Americas, makes a compelling argument that sustainability is not a luxury but a necessity for companies

Education

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Why Change Feels Impossible in Higher Education – and Why It Can’t Be Anymore

Higher education is at a crossroads. Public trust is eroding. Demographic and enrollment shifts are accelerating. Revenue models are under pressure. The cost to operate, and to attend, continues to rise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Heritage Center Opens to Celebrate Bank’s Bicentennial and Commitment to Communities it Serves

As part of its bicentennial celebration, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) held a grand opening at its new Heritage Center in Cleveland. As part of the celebration, KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Chris Gorman took part in a ribbon cutting with Key teammates and local dignitaries.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Cisco Volunteers Multiply Impact for Nonprofits

Cisco and the Cisco Foundation’s distinctive approach to supporting nonprofit organizations often begins with funding, but it rarely ends there. Our aim is always to bring the best of all that Cisco has to offer to the organizations we support

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy is benefiting from companies expanding or establishing new operations in the Gulf South. That’s in part because our service area provides access to international markets with proximity to the Mississippi River and the ports along the Gulf Coast.

Events, Media & Communications

MoneyLion Is Now Part of Gen!

We're thrilled to welcome MoneyLion to Team Gen. Together, we're on a mission to help people grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. It’s time for the next gen … of Gen!

Social Impact & Volunteering

GameChanger Debuts First National Brand Campaign, Celebrating the Heart of Youth Sports

GameChanger, the #1-rated youth sports app for live streaming, statistics, scheduling, and scorekeeping, today announced its first national brand campaign: For the Sport of Love.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Communities Can Take Control of Climate Finance Amid Federal Uncertainty

In the latest episode of the “What the…?” video series, 3BL welcomes Trenton Allen, Managing Director and CEO of Sustainable Capital Advisors, for a timely and urgent conversation about the future of climate finance.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SCS Announces New Dual Certification Program for Recycled Content With the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR)

Today at the SPC Impact Conference, SCS Global Services announces a new streamlined SCS Recycled Content and APR certification.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Southwest Division Volunteers at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers

Albertsons Companies’ Southwest division team recently came together for the Million Hour Volunteer Rally, packing over 500 food bags for teens at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers. Store associates’ efforts added over 300 volunteer hours towards the goal of 1 million hours.

Environment

The Power of Water — Cummins Water Works

I'm the program manager for Cummins Water Works in the Corporate Responsibility function. The program's goal is to strengthen communities through sustainable water initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

Unlocking AI’s Potential for Nonprofits With Lenovo and Tech to the Rescue

The power of AI is shaping industries, revolutionizing business, and transforming how we solve complex challenges. But while corporations and governments are investing heavily in AI innovation, many nonprofits risk being left behind

Social Impact & Volunteering

Conveying Kindness: FedEx Volunteers Transform Logistics for Community Aid in Dubai

In the bustling city of Dubai, the spirit of community and generosity came alive during a recent FedEx Cares volunteer event. This particular initiative was dedicated to packing hundreds of care packages filled with essential food items for those in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Businesses Across Diverse Industries Remain Focused on Sustainability

While some government regulators are reducing or eliminating sustainability reporting requirements, a wide range of industry trade groups and organizations continue to develop reporting standards and best practices to help businesses achieve sustainability targets.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Helps The Shyft Group Accelerate Innovation and Adoption of Commercial EVs

Steering the commercial vehicle industry into the future requires not only creativity but innovation. The Shyft Group is up for the task, leveraging smart manufacturing technology to aid in their quest to reinvent the wheel.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schrödinger Demonstrates Corporate Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report

Guided by its mission to improve human health and quality of life by transforming how therapeutics and materials are discovered, Schrödinger is dedicated to driving measurable impact through its Corporate Sustainability strategy.

Latest Campaigns

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.

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...