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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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Events, Media & Communications

66% of Consumers Want Business To Stay the Course on Sustainability

Sixty-six percent of U.S. consumers believe businesses should continue their sustainability efforts regardless of the political climate. Yet many corporate communicators feel pressure to pause or scale back their messaging, especially in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DaVita Marks Major Milestone in 100% Renewable Energy Commitment

DaVita has taken a major step toward its goal of having 100% of its worldwide operations powered by renewable energy.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Joins Coalition for Sustainable AI to Address Intersection of AI and Sustainability

At the Paris AI Action Summit earlier this year, Lenovo joined the Coalition for Sustainable AI, a French government-led initiative in collaboration with the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Events, Media & Communications

EcoOnline and G&A Institute To Hold Sept. 9 Webinar on Best Practices for Disclosing Climate Risks

As climate-related regulations like California’s SB 261 and the EU CSRD come into force, businesses are facing new requirements to publicly disclose the financial impact of climate risks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Recognized by Forbes As the Top Packaging Company on Track To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Forbes has recognized leading aluminum beverage can manufacturer Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) as the top packaging company on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions on its third annual list of Net Zero Leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Canada implémente un processus de production innovant chez CertainTeed Gypse Winnipeg, réduisant significativement l'utilisation d'eau, les émissions de carbone et les coûts énergétiques

Au cours de la dernière année, CertainTeed Gypse Winnipeg a mené un projet de durabilité innovant visant à conserver l'eau et l'énergie lors de la production de panneaux de gypse. Ce projet unique a permis de réduire la consommation d'eau de 3 %, de diminuer les émissions de CO2.

Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Canada Implements Innovative Production Process at CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg, Significantly Reducing Water Usage, Carbon Emissions and Energy Costs

Over the past year, CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg has spearheaded an innovative sustainability project to conserve water and energy use during gypsum wallboard production. This unique project resulted in reducing water consumption by 3%, decreasing CO2 emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 FedEx Cares Report: Disaster Readiness, Relief, and Recovery

In fall 2024, Hurricanes Helene (Category 4) and Milton (Category 3) struck Florida's Gulf Coast within weeks of each other, causing widespread flooding and power outages affecting over three million people across the Southeast.

Education

3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists Reflect on Summer Mentorships and Look Forward to October Competition

The 10 finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge have spent the summer working with 3M scientist mentors to refine their projects ahead of the final contest at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 13-14.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank’s EasyUp® Turns Everyday Spending into Meaningful Savings

KeyBank is helping clients take control of their financial futures with EasyUp® , a tool that transforms everyday spending into meaningful savings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSO Awards: Top Chief Sustainability Officers of USA and Canada Nominated

The names of the 20 nominated Chief Sustainability Officers of North America have been revealed today, together with the names of the Grand Jury that will select the three winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America. 

The winners will be announced during NY Climate Week.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research Highlights Both the Importance and Challenges of Student Engagement in K-12 Education

A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Celebrate Innovation and Support Farmers at the 2025 Farm Progress Show

CNH brand, New Holland, continued its year-long 50th anniversary celebration of Twin Rotor® combines with a side-by-side appearance of an original TR70 and a new CR11 Twin Rotor combine at this year’s Farm Progress Show recently.

Energy

LG Expands Role in European Clean Tech Through Alliance With Octopus Energy Group

LG Electronics Inc. has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group Ltd. to strengthen LG’s presence in Europe’s clean technology sector.

Health & Healthcare

From Patient to Lifelong Inspiration: Aflac Employee Cyronn Herrington Shares His Powerful Story of Living With Hemophilia B

Aflac employee Cyronn Herrington had a unique childhood, starting at birth. He was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a chronic bleeding disorder that keeps blood from clotting properly.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Staff Member Injured in a Settler Attack As the Organization Warns of Increased Violence Across the West Bank

An Action Against Hunger staff member was seriously injured by masked settlers while tending to his land with family in Hebron Governorate

Health & Healthcare

How Direct Relief and FedEx Are Helping Fight Disease Outbreaks in Colombia

In Colombia, the fight against disease outbreaks is reaching a critical point—and the collaboration between Direct Relief and FedEx is helping make a tangible difference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Employees’ Contributions Create Value, Earns Industry Recognition

Employees that are closest to the work are usually the first to identify areas of improvement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Small Businesses Show Tariff-Proof Resilience, GoDaddy Survey Finds

Global economic uncertainty, fuelled by trade negotiations, tariff escalations, and supply chain challenges, continues to put pressure on many U.S. small businesses — particularly those with international exposure.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods at Aspen Ideas Climate Chicago

Our Griffith Foods’ team had an incredible time hosting an immersive offsite experience during the The Aspen Institute's Climate Chicago event!

Events, Media & Communications

Sands Celebrates the Progress of Sands Cares Accelerator Members at Annual Global Virtual Event

On May 29, Sands hosted its annual Sands Cares Accelerator Virtual Global Celebration to highlight nonprofit member accomplishments in the exclusive three-year program and celebrate the global initiative’s fifth graduate, Green Future Macau.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Bekah, Account Management Strategist

Volunteering is an important part of our culture. I feel empowered to make time to give back during the workday. The Principal Community Relations team provides our group with a space to gather, and my leaders and teammates are supportive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife: Strengthening Our Communities Through Grantmaking

As one of the world’s leading financial services companies, MetLife plays an important role in caring for our communities. MetLife regions, lines of business and colleagues contribute to community engagement and outreach.

Events, Media & Communications

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and ASEAN Business Advisory Council Team Up to Advance Economic Opportunity and Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced a landmark collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council to host the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Kuala Lumpur in late October.

Innovation & Technology

Engineering a Better Future: How Daniella S. Melds Creativity and Technology at Cummins Inc.

For Daniella, engineering was never just about circuits and code—it was about creativity, curiosity, and finding meaningful ways to improve the world around her. Now a Systems Engineer in the Technical Compliance and Certification team at Cummins,

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.