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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

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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Education Foundation Is Fueling Dreams With Its Annual Scholarship Award

The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students.

Education

Abbott Scholars Ready To Join the Fight Against Diabetes

“My mom had diabetes for the longest time. I didn’t know,” Harry Ma begins.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Growing Together With Purpose

I’m thrilled to introduce Whole Foods Market Foundation, which unifies the work of Whole Planet, Whole Kids and Whole Cities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal and Team USA Athletes Honor the American Flag Ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

As we gear up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is raising the American flag in communities nationwide through a heartfelt initiative known as Operation Old Glory.

Energy

City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America Break Ground on Innovative Solar Energy Installation

The City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America broke ground on a new solar energy installation that will meet all the power needs of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.

Environment

Scaling Climate Solutions at Community Farmers Markets in Georgia

The Drawdown Georgia team spoke recently with representatives from Community Farmers Markets, about the work they are doing through their MARTA Markets program to scale climate solutions and improve access to fresh, healthy produce for Atlantans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Target’s Amanda Tucker on Sustaining a Career in Impact

In our latest Board series, Amanda Tucker, Vice President of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Target, and Cascale board member, shares her insights from decades in the field of impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Investor’s Role in Sustainable Finance

Andie Wood meets with Maria Lettini, CEO of the US Sustainable Investment Forum (SIF), and Kevin Thomas, CEO of the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE), to discuss how sustainable investors influence corporate sustainability strategy and ESG reporting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Boardroom Evolution: From Shadows To Spotlight on Sustainability

Once shrouded in mystery, and primarily overseeing financial strategy, the role of a company’s Board of Directors has dramatically shifted, with members expected to be proactive leaders in a complex and ever-changing landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Builds 35th Home With Georgia-Pacific

This build marks our 35th home with Habitat and for the first time we utilized various Georgia-Pacific Building Products throughout the construction process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Workforce Innovation Board

Nixon-Saintil leads IBM's career-readiness initiatives, education partnerships, and curricula. Her global team provides access to coursework on subjects including AI, environmental sustainability, and professional workplace skills

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Receives GPTW Certification for the Sixth Consecutive Year.

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, was once again recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Gen Is Committed to Bridging the Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap

The cybersecurity skills gap poses a significant challenge, but it is a challenge that we can continue to overcome through collaborative efforts. By working closely with organizations and strategies, we can create a future where everyone can succeed in the cybersecurity industry.

Environment

Major Businesses Urge Modernized Grid To Deliver Affordable, Reliable, Clean Power to Customers in Southeast U.S.

A dozen major businesses are calling for policymakers across the Southeast U.S. to take action to strengthen the electricity grid to ensure it has the capacity to reliably power the growing regional demand for electricity with affordable, home-grown clean power.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies’ Southern California Division Partners With Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Members of Albertsons Companies' Southern California Division came together this weekend to build 60 bed frames for kids in need with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. This amazing organization provides beds for kids who don't have one, with a waiting list of more than 220 families...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Joins Forces With Pro-Vision/McNair Farm in the Sunnyside Community

Pro-Vision, Inc. received a generous grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club for their Pro-Vision/McNair Urban farm. The farm will add three new aquaponic greenhouses, increasing produce output by over 37,000 pounds annually.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Is Your Thinking Outdated? 4 Common Carton Recycling Myths Debunked

The Carton Council debunks these four carton recycling myths, so you can learn how to properly recycle cartons and share the truth with others.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Fast Company Innovation by Design Award in Learning Category and Named Honorees in Product and Enterprise Categories

Logitech continues its momentum in design achievement by winning Fast Company’s Innovation by Design award in the Learning category with the Zone Learn headset.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Oversight: Guiding International Paper’s ESG Commitments

International Paper has an integrated board and executive-level governance structure to oversee and set the tone on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) topics across our businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo Creates Product Diversity Policy, Celebrates 5 Years of Accessible Innovations

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024, Lenovo is proud to announce a new global policy supporting its Product Diversity Office (PDO) and its mission to ensure usability of Lenovo technology for a diverse customer base.

Events, Media & Communications

IOC Young Leaders at Paris 2024: Inspiring Change Beyond the Games

Throughout the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders (YL) have been actively promoting the Olympic values and showcasing the positive impact of sport in society to fans from around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Empowers Economic Opportunity: Advancing Equity and Mobility for Underrepresented Communities

Rebecca Yeung, FedEx Corporate VP of Operations Science and Advanced Technology, embodies resilience and breaking barriers. Raised in China with limited resources, Rebecca never let obstacles stand in the way of setting ambitious goals.

Health & Healthcare

My Quest Story - Jamie Croft

I was told about an opening in logistics at Quest Diagnostics by a family member and thought it would be a great way to get my foot in the door in the medical field and be that helping hand to others.

Diversity & Inclusion

Selling Vintage in a Modern World | Made in America, Season 5, Ep 3

Lifelong friends Vonda and Lisa have a knack for finding vintage treasure — one they’ve turned into Gray Brush Vintage Market. They believe it’s their second act in life, a chance to work for themselves with more freedom and flexibility than ever before.

Health & Healthcare

Closing the HIV Diagnosis Gap in Germany with Gilead Sciences

As a nation where 90% of all people living with HIV know their diagnosis and are being treated, Germany has made great strides to advance its HIV care goals.

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.