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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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Social Impact & Volunteering

'GRI Reporting Enhances Corporate Social Performance'

There is a direct correlation between the proper utilization of the GRI Standards and a stronger corporate social performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Canada Celebrates Legacy Space

This morning, we celebrated the opening of the SyscoToronto Legacy Space through SyscoOntario’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Enhancing Ergonomics, Without Replacing the Human Touch

While AI can revolutionize how we approach ergonomic assessments and risk management, it cannot replace the empathy and human connection that ergonomists provide. Let’s explore how AI is making a difference, but why the human touch remains irreplaceable.

Education

Growing Something Greater in Secaucus, NJ

Quest recently hosted a lunch-and-learn event at our Secaucus headquarters to hear from Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine (GBM).

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, women sustainability leaders gather for a “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Bacardi Among “World’s Best Employers” in 2024

Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes' list of the 'World's Best Employers' for 2024, based on independent surveys conducted in more than 50 countries.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brands on Display at G7 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH attended the Divinazione Expo 24, an event organized by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry in Syracuse, Italy, recently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Named to Forbes' Annual List of the World's Best Employers for the Fourth Year in a Row

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has been named to Forbes' list of World's Best Employers 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow Announces More Than $9 Million in Community Investments in Alberta

Dow (NYSE: DOW) hosted a partnership event to recognize key business and community partners and government officials for their commitment to the Company’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero expansion project.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cube Care

To celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with Susana Robledo, Founder and CEO of Cube Care. As a winner of the FedEx Global Entrepreneurship Award, Robledo shares her company's history and mission.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Associates Participate in North Texas Food Bank's 24-Hour Volunteer Event

For the second year in a row, a dedicated group of 50 Albertsons Companies associates participated in the North Texas Food Bank’s 24-hour volunteer event on North Texas Giving Day!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant To Assist With Hurricane Milton Relief, Recovery Across Florida

As another hurricane threatens the Florida Peninsula in the coming days, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts in communities most impacted by Hurricane Milton.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nurturing a Love of Papermaking in Our Communities

The Boy Scouts of America has been a hallmark organization for instilling leadership, character and a sense of responsibility in young people for over a century.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Announces New Round of Grant Funding for Small Businesses

As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Expands Talent Pipeline With Over 2,000 Pilots Hired in 2023 and New Initiatives To Support Aspiring Aviators and Maintenance Professionals

Recruiting the best talent for all roles across American is critical to our ongoing success. Two areas of particular focus are pilots and aviation maintenance professionals. We have made significant progress, but replenishing their ranks requires a long-term outlook.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Expands Access and Affordability of Diagnostic Services in 2023 With Enhanced Financial Assistance and Innovative Testing Solutions

We continued to grow access to and affordability of our leading diagnostic services over the past year. In 2023, we expanded utilization of our financial assistance program, widened availability of our services through new collaborations, and deepened our work with Q4HE.

Events, Media & Communications

My Green Lab Welcomes Two New Industry Leaders to Its Board of Directors: Dr. Fiona Adshead and Malcolm Bell

My Green Lab Welcomes Two New Industry Leaders to Its Board of Directors: Dr. Fiona Adshead and Malcolm Bell

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Awards $2M Grant to Jackson State University for Power Grid Security Lab

Jackson State University is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to help fund the creation of the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab.

Research, Reports & Publications

Clorox CEO Linda Rendle: Our FY24 Integrated Annual Report

Today we released our fiscal year 2024 integrated annual report. As one of the first companies to integrate ESG into our business reporting, we firmly believe in the positive value we can create for shareholders and for society.

Environment

Steps To Build a World-Class Health and Safety Management System

The best way to ensure the long-term safety of your workplace is to identify and mitigate potential risks before they become a problem. This is exactly what an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) sets out to do.

Events, Media & Communications

Envetec Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to announce the addition of Envetec Sustainable Technologies (“Envetec”) to its growing membership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Avalon Housing Receives $300,000 from KeyBank to Bolster Intensive Case Management Services for Residents, Fostering Housing Stability in Washtenaw County

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in Ann Arbor’s Avalon Housing to bolster its supportive services for tenants and clients. This investment will allow Avalon to provide intensive case management services to enhance personalized support.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands Continues To Make Progress on Reducing Carbon, Improving Packaging and Removing Barriers

Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, detailing its advancements in reducing carbon emissions, improving packaging and removing barriers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Pearl Delivers Health + Housing

The Regions Foundation provided $500,000 for GCHP Health + Housing projects across the Gulf Coast, while Regions Affordable Housing provided syndication and sponsorship services in support of The Pearl Apartments redevelopment project.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Named Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs

Southwire is proud to announce that it has achieved a spot on the list of Top Diversity Employers by DiversityJobs.com for the fifth year in a row. Southwire is one of only 26 companies in the Manufacturing and R&D category to top the list in 2024.

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...