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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.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

How Recycled Building Materials Embrace History and Circularity

Recycled building materials--those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished-- play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reflections on the Founding of Cascale: A Vision That Endures

In this latest blog written by Rick Ridgeway, co-founder of Cascale, he shares reflections on Cascale's origins and roadmap for future success following our Annual Meeting in Munich.

Innovation & Technology

The Colorado AI Act: What You Need To Know

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the way we live, work and interact with technology, Colorado has taken a significant step forward in the regulation of these systems.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Veolia Manages Waste Streams to Optimize Resources

Through our onsite services and total waste management offerings, we share our expertise at every level of the waste hierarchy – always aiming to help our customers reduce cost and increase sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Navigating Scope 3: Estée Lauder's Path to Carbon Reduction

In the fourth and final episode of the ESG Talk Climate Week series, Nancy Mahon, chief sustainability officer of the Estée Lauder Companies, joins host Alyssa Zucker to discuss the company’s approach to Scope 3 measurement and reporting.

Innovation & Technology

Stay in the H2 Know – Providing Clean Water With Cisco Industrial IoT

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources. Human beings drink about four liters a day alone, and water is critical for both agriculture and industry as well as sustaining life.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Democratizing Data Analytics and AI To Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses

To truly democratize AI, we need to find ways to make these tools more accessible to smaller businesses so they can compete in an evolving tech landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Announces Mondelēz International As 2024 Recipe for Change Supplier of the Year

Albertsons Companies proudly announces Mondelēz International as the Albertsons Companies 2024 Recipe for Change Supplier of the Year Award winner due to their efforts to accelerate meaningful change across the pillars of Planet, Product, and Community.

Environment

GRI at Climate Week NYC

As Climate Week NYC approaches, the global conversation on climate change is intensifying, and the need for effective action by all stakeholders is clear to see.

Environment

Complimentary Webinar: What Does the New FSC® Standard Mean for Pesticide Use?

In this webinar, we will discuss the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) latest standard geared towards the US market, as well as its specific implications for pesticide use in effective forest management.

Innovation & Technology

Reskilling and Investing in Communities Are Crucial During the AI Revolution, IBM’s Chief Impact Officer Says

Every industry is going to be revolutionized with AI; it's a useful innovation. We want to make sure that people can take advantage of those jobs, and that helps worker well-being.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The FedExCup Playoffs Will Leave a Legacy of Trees in Three Host Cities

FedEx is committed to environmental sustainability and has been working with One Tree Planted to plant trees in areas that need them most. These trees will help to improve air quality, reduce heat, and create healthier, more livable communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mental Health Heroes: Celebrating Action Against Hunger’s Psychosocial Workers

Mental health crises are often invisible, but in times of conflict, they’re almost always there. War and violence turn lives upside down, leading to displacement, loss of livelihoods, trauma, and the grief that soon follows. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Provides $3M To Help Vulnerable Customers “Beat the Heat” and Save Money This Summer

With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Europe, Packaging Site Takes Flight as a Bird-Friendly Workplace

In addition to packaging operations, Viatris’ Komárom site is also home to the European Center of Excellence, the company’s largest Quality organization in the region. The location has a long history of commitment to advancing sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG’s Ted Tanner Named to Sports Business Journals Power Players List

Ted Tanner, Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development, AEG, has recently been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) Power Players list, recognizing his influence and leadership in shaping the landscape of sports and entertainment venues across the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Guillermo Güereque: Driving Change for the Next Generations Through Representation

As Senior Communications Manager for Joico – one of Henkel's professional haircare brands – Guillermo’s impact expands beyond his day-to-day responsibilities of guiding creative strategy for digital marketing and communications.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paying a Debt of Gratitude to America’s Veterans

Enbridge has been a VETLIFE supporter since the organization’s early days. Last year, we awarded the non-profit $12,000 in Fueling Futures grants to help put on Vet Fest, an annual event that attracts 4,000 Veterans and helps celebrate their service and get them connected.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Managing Climate Risks: International Paper’s Strategy for a Resilient Future

As one of the first North American pulp and paper companies to have an approved Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target, we continue to use the SBTi-approved methodology to inform the strategies we need to implement.

Environment

Mary Kay Enhances Global Resource Conservation With 1.4 Million Trees Planted and Forest Stewardship Council® Certification

Mary Kay celebrated International Day of Forests by highlighting its certification from the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). The certification applies to Mary Kay’s Print and Digital Imaging Center in North Texas (FSC® C181627).

Responsible Production & Consumption

How the EEE Standard Promotes Recycled Content and Sustainability in the Electronics Industry

In this blog, we will explore the details of the EEE standard, why it is important, and how certification can benefit businesses that manufacture products in the covered categories.

Events, Media & Communications

Sappi North America Announces Strategic Leadership Changes Across Key Business Divisions

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today announced the retirement of Deece Hannigan, Vice President Paper Business and several key leadership appointments, effective Oct. 1, 2024.

Education

The Peace Corps and Discovery Education Launch New Program to Support Global Citizenship and Service

The Peace Corps and Discovery Education are partnering to launch Global Learners, a free digital program that provides educators with standards-aligned lesson plans to foster students’ understanding of world cultures and global issues.

Health & Healthcare

How You Can Lend a Hand When It’s Needed Most

September is National Childhood Cancer and National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sadly, nearly 10,000 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and about 1 in every 365 Black or African American babies in the U.S. are born with sickle cell disease.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Health and Safety in the Workplace

With a global workforce in a variety of settings including offices, laboratories and manufacturing plants, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our Viatris colleagues regardless of their location is imperative.

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...