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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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Innovation & Technology

Eight Ways To Power Your Sustainable Advantage With AI

This week in New York, business leaders from every corner of the world are uniting to address evolving global challenges and accelerate solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

GSA WISH Conference 2025: Trailblazing Leadership, Resilient Mindsets and Building the Semiconductor Workforce of the Future

Last week, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) hosted its 2025 Women in Semiconductor Hardware (WISH) Conference in San Jose, bringing together trailblazers from across the industry to share lessons on leadership, resilience and the urgent need to expand the talent pipeline.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale Contributes to Cotton LCA Position Paper

Leading cotton programs have released a joint LCA position paper raising awareness on data use and misconceptions, with Cascale contributing additional expertise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When a Dream Becomes History | Ariana Luterman x GoDaddy

Ariana Luterman has set the world record as the fastest female to complete six Ironman Triathlons on six continents in one year. An extraordinary feat – and yet, for those who know her story, not a surprise.  

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ceasefire Agreement Offers Hope, but Famine Will Persist if Humanitarian Access Is Not Guaranteed, Warns Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger stresses the importance of a permanent ceasefire and unlimited humanitarian access.

Education

Diverse Learners Find Independence and Confidence in Technology

For some teens, a blank computer screen isn’t very daunting; but for these diverse learners — struggling with dyslexia, ADHD and other executive functioning skills — even writing one sentence can be tough.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: ShaRhonda Clink

The best leaders are the ones who aim to inspire others to lead, like forklift aficionado and CertainTeed Shift Supervisor Rhonda Clink in Athens, GA!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cisco - Striving for Sustainability: Meet Tom

Tom is the Senior Director of Supply Chain, Computing Systems, & Product Packaging, and Executive Sponsor of Circular Design at Cisco. His passion for sustainability is rooted in a lifelong love of the outdoors and shaped by visits to nearly 45 U.S. national parks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Soccer for All: Henkel, U.S. Soccer, and AYSO Team Up for Community Clinics

In September, Henkel teamed up with U.S. Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to host free youth soccer clinics near Henkel offices in Bridgewater, NJ and Stamford, CT.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Launches Enhanced Global Partnerships To Advance Essential Care for 24 Million Women and Girls

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) is deepening its commitment to advancing essential care for women and girls through four enhanced strategic, charitable partnerships.

Energy

From Port to Power: DP World Lirquén Drives Chile’s Wind-Energy Ambition

DP World’s terminal at the Port of Lirquén has achieved a new milestone in renewable energy logistics, successfully unloading the largest wind turbines ever to arrive in Chile.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Foundation Awarded Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals

Duke Energy Foundation took home the Corporate Social Impact Team of the Year award this week at the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals Annual Conference in Atlanta.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thousands Lace Up Across U.S. To "Run for Her" at the 2025 Mary Kay Ash Foundation’s MK5K, Raising Funds To Empower and Protect Women Everywhere

On Saturday, October 4th, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® painted the town of Addison pink for the 21st Annual MK5K® event. 

Events, Media & Communications

Why Policy Matters Now: Insights From Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2025

At Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Hong Kong, one theme rose above all others: the power of collaboration. From shifting regulations in Europe to emerging opportunities across the Asia-Pacific, our members face a complex and rapidly evolving policy landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized as One of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes

Trane Technologies proudly announces its inclusion in Forbes’ annual list of the World’s Best Employers. This prestigious recognition, compiled in collaboration with market research firm Statista, honors the leading global companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Championship Commits To Drive Lasting Impact Through Community Initiatives Beginning in 2026

The Truist Championship, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Quail Hollow Club today announced a series of community-focused initiatives that will launch alongside the tournament’s return to Charlotte in 2026, reinforcing the event’s commitment to making a lasting impact

Events, Media & Communications

Tapestry Reinforces Sustainability Commitments During Climate Week NYC 2025

During Climate Week NYC 2025, Tapestry continued its commitment to designing a better-made future through learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Education

Henkel Hosts Students at Production Facilities To Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2025

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, is proud to host interactive educational events throughout the month of October in celebration of Manufacturing Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Talent Group: Bite-Sized Briefing With True Impact

Calling CSR and ESG leaders! CSR Talent Group, bringing tools and voices from the field to make your work that much Impactful.

Education

TCS’ goIT Program Invites Students To Innovate for a Healthier Planet

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, invites students in the US and Canada aged 6-17 to enter the TCS goIT Monthly Challenge for October.

Research, Reports & Publications

Medtronic Delivers on FY25 Sustainability Targets and Charts Path to 2030

Medtronic plc, a global healthcare technology leader, has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Impact Report, “Unlocking the future of health,” detailing progress toward its impact goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Benevity Launches Season 4 of the Speaking of Purpose Podcast

Benevity, Inc., the leading, global provider of social impact software, today announced the launch of Season 4 of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity® - a podcast featuring executive leaders in candid conversations  on the current forces shaping business, leadership, and social good.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx and United Way Mumbai Team Up To Share the Magic of Reading

Discover the magic of reading when you give a child their first storybook. Through FedEx Cares and United Way Mumbai’s “Let’s Read” project, children in marginalized communities in India are discovering the joy of reading and the power it has to shape their future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Legacy of Great Workplace Continues With Forbes Honor of “World’s Best Employers” in 2025

Bacardi Limited is proud to once again land a spot on the Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s Best Employers 2025’ — proving that great people and a great culture never go out of style.

Health & Healthcare

Color Us Checkered: Aflac Headquarters Dons Checkered Pattern To Remind Employees To Check for Cancer

In August, Aflac launched the Check for Cancer movement to turn the familiar checkered pattern into a powerful reminder to get checked for cancer. To help drive that point on their home turf and in the local community.

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...