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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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Environment

Helping Bluebirds Thrive in Georgia

For 22 years, the team at our Hephzibah plant has provided special support for Eastern Bluebirds. There are currently 12 nesting boxes on site, and during the nesting season each box will be checked once a week— and a second time if there is nesting activity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Blue Shield of California Unite for 9/11 Day Meal Pack To Support Families Facing Food Insecurity

In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Blue Shield of California to participate in 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program in Los Angeles, an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back

Innovation & Technology

Cisco - The Data Catalyst: Blended Finance Paving the Way for Climate AI Solutions

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for climate innovation, but its effectiveness depends on access to diverse, high-quality data — something that can be difficult and costly to obtain in the climate sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Packers, Tork Team Up for 5th Annual ‘Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch’

As fans return to Lambeau Field this week for the home opener, the Green Bay Packers are teaming up with Tork, the professional hygiene brand of leading global hygiene and health company Essity, for the 5th Annual Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch campaign.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Life Sciences Data Privacy: Managing Growing Complexity

In a rapidly evolving digital world, life sciences data privacy is becoming a top priority as life sciences companies are under increasing pressure to safeguard personal data while meeting a growing array of local, national and international privacy obligations.

Education

Opening Doors to a New School Year

Back-to-school season is more than a circled date on the calendar. In August and September there’s a new energy and excitement in our neighborhoods as communities gather to celebrate students, teachers and families.

Innovation & Technology

AI Takes Center Stage at 6th Annual AMD PYNQ Bootcamp

The AMD PYNQ™ Bootcamp, now in its sixth year, is an annual hackathon-style event for middle and high school students, held in collaboration with the St. Vrain Valley School District.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Betting on Job Shadowing and Cross-Training: Proven Gains in Supply Chain Performance

What happens when you trade your desk for a different one – or even the production floor – for a few weeks? At Mary Kay, the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the world, it leads to sharper insights, greater teamwork, and a more connected supply chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Human and Organizational Performance: A New Paradigm for Workplace Safety

Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) introduces a new approach, one that acknowledges human error as a natural part of work and focuses instead on improving the conditions that shape behavior.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Biking New Ground for European Mobility Week 2025

With the fourth edition of Biking New Ground – Move Together, world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH renews its commitment to sustainability and inclusion, encouraging employees, partners, and stakeholders to embrace more conscious ways of moving.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Partners With Ohio State Football Star Jeremiah Smith To Inspire Communities and Launch ‘The KeyBank Financial Playbook’ Campaign

KeyBank proudly announced a dynamic new partnership with Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver for The Ohio State Buckeyes and one of college football’s top athletes. The collaboration marks a strategic move by Key to deepen engagement across communities in its home state of Ohio.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport

At Trane Technologies, our approach to circularity creates a system that keeps valuable resources in continuous circulation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Donates $515,000 to The WASH Foundation for Water and Hygiene Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has contributed $515,000 to The WASH Foundation, bringing the company’s total foundation contributions to its signature global Sands Cares partner to more than $6.1 million since 2014.

Environment

Extinguishing Environmental Remediation Liability: From Conceptual Site Models to Exit Strategies

When it comes to environmental remediation, the toughest questions are often not technical, they’re business driven. While you may be asking yourself whether your data is strong enough or your strategy clear enough, the C-Suite is focused on financial outcomes:

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Otis Kicks off Latest Made to Move Communities™ STEM Education Challenge

As natural disasters increase in frequency and intensity, students participating in the Otis Made to Move Communities program this school year will apply artificial intelligence and STEM skills to design mobility solutions to support communities and first responders

Diversity & Inclusion

Mentorship Matters: DP World’s Brittany Caskey Recognized as a 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award Winner

When Supply & Demand Chain Executive published its feature, “DP World’s Brittany Caskey Details Why Mentorship Matters,” it spotlighted not only an accomplished leader but also a powerful truth: mentorship is essential to building the next generation of women

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG Europe Named Among 2025 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces

AEG Europe has been recognized by the Inspiring Workplaces Group as one of the 2025 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces, which recognizes excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and inclusive leadership.

Events, Media & Communications

UNFCCC Joins Climate Week NYC 2025 Panel: How AI Is Disrupting Sustainability Reporting

Artificial intelligence is impacting sustainability disclosure and reporting worldwide across industries, capital markets, governments and the United Nations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named to Fast Company’s List of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands has been named to Fast Company’s seventh annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list. This ranking recognizes businesses that foster a culture of innovation across all levels and around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac CEO Advice to Youth: Get Checked for Cancer for Your Health and Finances

When my uncle John passed in 1990, my family and I were devastated. He was the life of the party even if he wasn’t there. Then cancer took his body, along with his sense of humor, brilliant mind and business acumen.

Innovation & Technology

SLB's Methane LiDAR Camera Receives EPA Approval for Enhanced Methane Leak Detection

Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today its Methane LiDAR Camera has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an alternative test method (ATM) for methane detection under the OOOO family of regulations.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Expands Its Digital Ecosystem To Enhance Data Center Energy Efficiency and Uptime

Trane®—by Trane Technologies has extended its chiller plant control facility programming application, specific to the unique operating needs and conditions of modern data centers, through Trane’s Tracer SC+ system controller.

Education

Discovery Education Unveils New Resource Collection To Boost Student Engagement in Career Exploration During Workforce Development Month

Discovery Education is now offering a new collection of high-quality digital content, immersive learning resources, and virtual field trips to boost student engagement in career exploration during Workforce Development Month and beyond.

Responsible Production & Consumption

B… for Building Operating System, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Building Operating Systems (BOS) are truly intelligent systems, guaranteeing the comfort of building occupants and providing invaluable support for proper maintenance. They are also important allies in reducing energy consumption in buildings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco and Habitat for Humanity Mexico (HPHM) Deliver Sustainable Homes for a Tzotzil Community in Chiapas

Habitat for Humanity Mexico (HPHM) delivered 11 new homes to Tzotzil families living in the Monte Sion community in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. These homes, built in collaboration with their owners, will change the lives of 11 families: 42 people in total.

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.