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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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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.

Environment

The WASH Foundation and Sands Announce 2025 Drop by Drop Project Grant Recipients

The WASH Foundation, a global leader in water, sanitation, hygiene, and education, and Sands have announced 2025 Drop by Drop Project grant recipients

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Toolkit Empowers Georgians to Lead on Climate Action in Communities Across the State

Drawdown Georgia and Sustainable Newton have partnered to create a new climate solutions toolkit for communities. It's a practical roadmap for neighbors, advocates, and local leaders to scale climate solutions where they live.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitments to Belonging

Wesco’s BRGs exist to support a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive and strengthen our culture by offering different perspectives, styles, thoughts and ideas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key4Women Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With Albany Key4Women Forum Featuring Giuliana Rancic

More than 300 women across the Capital Region celebrated the 20-year anniversary of Key4Women during the Annual Key4Women Forum at the Marriott on Wolf Road in Albany. Long-time E! News personality, fashion designer and author Giuliana Rancic served as the event’s speaker.

Energy

Chemours’ Trusted Chemistry in Action: Improving Data Center Impact Through Liquid Cooling

Data centers operate around the clock, consuming significant amounts of electricity and water for heat management and cooling needs.

Education

CANR and Case IH Collaborate To Advance Agricultural Innovation and Education

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), in partnership with MSU AgBioResearch (ABR), has joined forces with CNH brand, Case IH, to elevate agricultural research and learning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Foundation Supports Community Revitalization Initiative “Project T” in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Whirlpool Foundation recently joined community and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of “Project T,” a transformative redevelopment initiative in Benton Harbor, Michigan, also home to Whirlpool Corporation’s global headquarters.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Novata Acquires Atlas Metrics To Power the Future of Sustainability Data Management

Novata, a leading sustainability data management platform for private markets, today announced the acquisition of Atlas Metrics

Education

Sands and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Award 10 Scholarships to Hospitality Students

Sands and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) have awarded $5,000 scholarships to 10 students at HACU-member schools, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and University of North Texas (UNT), to support their preparation for careers in hospitality

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dear Brands, Here’s How You Can Unlock Deeper Insights With Higg BRM Benchmarking

With Cascale’s Higg BRM benchmark, Cascale Brand and Retailer members transform numbers into a narrative teams and leaders can act on to advance responsible business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon and ForgiveCo Announce Additional $5 Million in Debt Relief for North Carolinians Recovering From Hurricane Helene

One year after Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Verizon announced it is erasing an additional $5 million in consumer debt for thousands of North Carolinians still rebuilding their lives.

Education

ArtSpace Charter School Selects Discovery Education to Support Math Achievement

North Carolina’s ArtSpace Charter School today announced the selection of DreamBox Math by Discovery Education to support math instruction in grades K-8.

Environment

Rethinking Remediation for a Sustainable Future

In this episode, we explore why traditional remediation methods are no longer enough, the opportunities of nature-based and in situ approaches, and the global collaboration driving innovation in this field.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi CMO Ned Duggan Named World’s Most Maverick Marketer in Rebel 50 Public Vote

Duggan has weaponized censorship with the Bacardi brand’s ‘100% Additive-Free Tequila’ campaign, turning regulatory restrictions into a creative statement.

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation, Avvale and ESGeo Announce Collaboration To Deliver OT-Generated Sustainability Reporting Solution

Rockwell Automation announced that its recently extended collaboration with Avvale and ESGeo will help industrial companies more easily address growing social, regulatory, and investor expectations regarding sustainability reporting and performance.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris’ Work To Advance Access and Public Health

We have taken a deliberate approach to expand access to our wide portfolio across geographies and income levels, where we seek to build and establish sustainable markets by nurturing innovation and competition.

Environment

PSEG - Merrill Creek Reservoir: Where power and preservation converge

Did you know that nestled in scenic Warren County, New Jersey, lies a 2,727-acre area that serves as a vital water supply, a sanctuary for wildlife and a recreational escape – thanks in part to PSEG?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Valuing Manufacturing Scrap Metal - Georgia-Pacific Recycling Turns Scrap Metal Into Opportunity

Every day, industries generate valuable metal materials that no longer serve their operations. Instead of letting these resources sit idle, GP Recycling turns them into opportunity.​

Events, Media & Communications

Building Momentum: Duke Energy Partners With Local Economic Development Organizations to Market High-Potential Industrial Sites in Connersville, Westfield

Duke Energy has selected two properties in Connersville and Westfield for inclusion in its 2025 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for economic development investments.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Natural GLP-1 Boosters

If you’re taking a GLP-1 hormone medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, or Mounjaro (or a compounded version), you already know its positive effects. Decreasing your appetite, calming cravings, reducing “food noise,” and helping you feel full.

Environment

Celebrating a Decade of Connected Conservation With Cisco

For the past ten years, Cisco has been proud to partner with the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF), combining technology and devoted field teams to make a real difference in wildlife conservation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Joins the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect Campaign To Help Animal Shelters During October’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month this October, Subaru of America, Inc., is joining the ASPCA® in support of The Rescue Effect campaign to encourage the public to help animal shelters to find homes for the dogs in their care by adopting or fostering an animal.

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...