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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

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond the Brand: Snuggle®

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, our brands and products play an important role in the lives of millions of people and help to transform entire industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Root, Root, Root for a Special Night of Ball Park Fun

Aflac hit a home run for the heart with its annual Night at the Ball Park, an event hosted by Aflac for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Patients, their families and center staff members enjoyed a night of baseball.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Launchpad to Success: Aspire Trainee Charles Begins Full-Time Career at Wesco

Charles’ journey began with a simple but powerful question: “What’s next?” Like so many students approaching the end of high school, Charles was nearing what’s often referred to as “the cliff” -- that uncertain moment when school ends, and adult life begins without a clear plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jennifer Perry: Elevating People, Process, and Product at Troy Grove Resin

At Covia’s Troy Grove Resin plant, operations are about more than process and production – they’re about people.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches BrainBox AI Lab To Transform Energy Management and Sustainability in Buildings

Trane Technologies today announced the launch of the BrainBox AI Lab – igniting a new era in energy optimization for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions in the built environment and refrigerated transport.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Splunk and Fast Forward Partner To Empower AI-Driven Nonprofits

Like other technology breakthroughs, AI offers enormous opportunities to reimagine solutions to the world’s pressing challenges. However, to harness AI’s power and potential effectively, we must work together to ensure it is used ethically, responsibly, and inclusively.

Energy

Black & Veatch Leaning Into the Storm Power Utility Readiness Response a Growing Imperative

Once again in 2024, U.S. power utilities got an unwelcomed reminder of the disruptions of devastating weather events, punctuated by the above-average Atlantic hurricane season accurately predicted.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal Financial Group®: Integrating Sustainable Investing Practices

Our global investment philosophy: We aim to provide clients with sustainable investment options that offer competitive, risk-adjusted returns and utilize a holistic view of factors influencing risk and return to help create added value for clients over time.

Environment

Duke Energy Environmental Consultant Leads Duke Energy’s Program To Restore His Childhood Fishing Waters

Senior Environmental Consultant Justin Dycus grew up fishing on the Pee Dee River. Today, he’s helping lead Duke Energy’s efforts to restore it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods White Paper Reveals How Chefs Blend Global Trends and Sustainability in Culinary Innovation

Our latest white paper, "Crafting Culinary Excellence at Griffith Foods," explores how our team of chefs blend regional expertise, trend insights, and sustainable practices to deliver authentic, chef-inspired solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kenvue Healthy Lives Mission: Q&A with Jennifer Duran, Group Head of Sustainability

At Kenvue, we recognize that people’s health is deeply interconnected with the health of our planet. Therefore, as a company singularly focused on consumer health, sustainability becomes a key element of how we do business and serve our Purpose.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific Closes Knowledge Gaps, Provides Fulfillment Through Retiree Program

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, retaining institutional knowledge and maintaining productivity are important challenges faced by many companies.

Innovation & Technology

DP World Demonstrates Why AI Is Key to Sustainable Global Trade and Logistics

In a recent Fast Company article - “AI is helping companies revolutionize the global supply chain” - Glen Clark, DP World's CEO of US/Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping global supply chains.

Environment

BONUS: Safety in Design - Case Studies From China

In this follow-up to our last episode on Safety in Design, Host Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith sits down with Meng Liu, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting in China, to discuss two case studies that highlight the benefits of this approach.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Plants 60 Trees To Celebrate 60 Years in Bermuda

As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations in Bermuda, family-owned Bacardi has planted 60 native and endemic trees on Trunk Island, the education and conservation center of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ).

Innovation & Technology

Future-Proofing With AI: The Futurist Perspective – Part 2

Is AI really the whole story of the future? In this episode, we're asking what else is on the horizon for the future of plastic waste.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Sequestering Carbon - Natural Turfgrass Contributes to a Sustainable Environment

A well-cared-for lawn provides numerous environmental benefits. In this 10-part series, explore how lawns can help support a resilient climate and planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering Positive Corporate Cultures

At Gen, we’re committed to creating an environment where each person can be heard and valued. Embracing a variety of perspectives fuels our innovation and strengthens us as a team, allowing everyone to continue to learn from each other.

Education

Entergy Texas Announces Recipients of HBCU Scholarship To Empower Future Leaders in Technology

Entergy Texas proudly announces the six recipients of its Power Your Future Scholarship, an initiative that supports students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South.

Sustainable Development Goals

CARE Launches Global Partnership With iDE and IDinsight To Expand Sanitation in Rural Areas

CARE is partnering with iDE and IDinsight to tackle the sanitation crisis affecting 3.6 billion people worldwide—testing and scaling innovative market-based models to improve public health, safety, and privacy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Deploys High-Tech Floodwater Sensors Across Chicago To Boost City’s Disaster Resilience

Today, in partnership with Hyfi and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Verizon launches its floodwater sensors in the city of Chicago to provide city managers, emergency preparedness officials and affected communities with a groundbreaking level of information

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute’s New Issue Brief Highlights Proposed Changes to Double Materiality Assessment Process in ESRS Exposure Drafts

New G&A Issue Brief Available: Double Materiality is Changing: Highlighting New Revisions from EFRAG

Environment

New Trees Take Root in Lahaina, Hawaii, Two Years After Devastating Wildfires

More than 580 trees were distributed to community members affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Expands High-Efficiency Precision Cooling Capabilities for Data Center Thermal Management Systems

Trane® by Trane Technologies is expanding its data center thermal management portfolio with a new Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) solution. This modern cooling system optimizes air circulation and temperature for servers, enhancing uptime and reducing energy consumption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and The Rainbow Connection Grant a Wish for Young Fan Battling Cancer

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently partnered with The Rainbow Connection to create a truly unforgettable experience for 11-year-old Greta from Michigan, who is bravely battling Osteosarcoma.

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.