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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.

Recent Alerts

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rewriting the Investment Narrative of Climate Change: From Sacrifice to Opportunity

When Alba Forns and I started Climatize, we didn’t want to build another investing platform. After joining 100,000 people at the 2019 Global Climate strikes, we felt the power of being part of a movement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Climate Action Across AMD

Throughout 2024 and into 2025, we worked with external advisors to develop our Climate Transition Plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Ideas to Impact: Meet Natalie Ruiz

I help support our HR teams that in turn support GoDaddy's employees, primarily through our ServiceNow platform. When an employee reaches out to an HR representative using our Get Help portal, they are doing so through avenues that myself or other members of my team helped pave.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Holly, Product Manager

I deeply appreciate Principal and the Principal Foundation supporting so many ways to help our local, national, and global communities. Their generous board match was a great incentive to create my own nonprofit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rooted in Community: Supporting Growth at Heart of the Harbor Community Farm

At Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery, supporting initiatives that bring people together and create lasting community impact is a priority. One of those partnerships is with the Heart of the Harbor Community Farm.

Health & Healthcare

Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons: Innovation and Sustainability Drive Long-Term Growth

Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, recently joined the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's strategic framework and detail why he sees sustainable value creation continuing for years to come.

Events, Media & Communications

The Cuba Libre – a World-Famous Cocktail That Originated With BACARDÍ Rum – Celebrates 125 Years

Part cocktail, part rallying-cry, the story behind the original Cuba Libre cocktail is preserved in the Bacardi Archives and can be traced back to a celebratory moment in Cuban history at the end of the Spanish-American war.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic on the Importance of Pollinators

On a warm spring morning, a native bumblebee hovers over a recently harvested section of a PotlatchDeltic forest, collecting pollen before darting towards a stand of young pine trees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Underscores Importance of Data, Leadership, and Resilience at Texworld

Ashley Buchalter, manager of global membership development, AMER at Cascale, recently joined a panel of industry experts at Texworld in New York to discuss increased pressure on brands and manufacturers to uphold sustainability commitments.

Events, Media & Communications

Where Purposeful Leadership Meets Real Conversations

Companies that lead with clarity and compassion — who stay anchored in their values while responding to the moment — are the ones shaping a better future for us all. At Benevity, we know the challenges impact leaders are facing.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland’s IntelliSense Is Changing the Baling Game

CNH brand, New Holland’s, IntelliSense™ bale automation’s precision in navigating different crop densities and creating evenly filled bales has captured farmers' attention, with early adopters positive about its potential.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SLB Sustainability Impact Awards

At SLB, making a difference starts with collaboration. Through partnerships in local communities, our employees work hand in hand with others to drive sustainability projects that leave a lasting impact.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation’s Canopy Report Reveals Americans See Trees As Essential to Disaster Recovery

The Arbor Day Foundation's second annual Canopy Report confirms Americans believe trees help make their communities stronger.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Siding Circular Economy

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, see how Saint-Gobain is thinking outside the box to revolutionize construction and how that has taken us inside the factory.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Comes After the Storm: Compassionate Recovery and Business Resilience Strategies

When disaster strikes, preparedness often takes center stage, but what happens after the crisis passes?

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale and Worldly Lay Groundwork for Assessing FLAG Emissions With Higg Index Tools

Cascale and Worldly have released the “Navigating Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) Emissions” report to offer a standardized method for estimating FLAG emissions for the apparel and footwear industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AMD CR Report CEO Letter: Advancing a More Sustainable and Connected Future

This year marks 30 years of corporate responsibility reporting for AMD – a milestone that reflects our continued commitment toward fostering deep collaboration across technology and the semiconductor industry.

Environment

Commitment to Environmental Stewardship at Covia

At Covia, we are committed to meeting or exceeding environmental compliance requirements by creating environmental awareness, proactively managing environmental risks, promoting more efficient use of resources, encouraging wildlife and habitat conservation,

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UK Brakes Supports Surplus to Supper - A Community Food Resource

We're happy to have been able to support Surplus to Supper on their mission with surplus from our recent Foodie Expo being redistributed and transformed into meals for the community. 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How the U.S.'s #1 Sustainable Company Leverages Nasdaq Sustainability Solutions

In June 2025, TIME and Statista named Nasdaq the #8 most sustainable company in the world—and the #1 in the United States—on their annual list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies.

Energy

Duke Energy Florida Generates Clean Energy, Customer Savings With Completion of Madison County Solar Site

Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of the Sundance Renewable Energy Center in Madison County. The solar site will generate 74.9 megawatts of clean energy that will be added to the electric grid, generating significant savings for the company’s 2 million customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: A Letter From Wesco Chairman, John Engel

I am pleased to present Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and connection in a rapidly changing world.

Environment

MetLife: Protecting the Environment Through Our Products and Services

MetLife continues to pursue opportunities to reduce resource use and waste by implementing digital communications where possible. In many of our regions and businesses, customers can submit claims, make payments and access documentation and other policy information online.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DP World Teams Win Global Kaizen Awards for Operational Excellence and Innovation

DP World announces that three of its Americas teams have been recognized with Global Kaizen Awards for their outstanding achievements in continuous improvement, raising the bar for operational excellence, customer value, and safety.

Innovation & Technology

ERP Starts With Data: Why Governance Comes First

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations are among the most transformative and challenging initiatives an organization can undertake. These projects touch nearly every aspect of business operations, from finance and supply chain to human resources and customer service.

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.