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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sudan’s Rainy Season Collapses Health Systems Amid Famine

Famine declared in Sudan as floods, disease, and conflict push 25 million people into crisis. Cholera spreads, hospitals close, and food is scarce—millions, especially children, face life-threatening hunger as conditions rapidly worsen.

Health & Healthcare

Six Billion Square Feet and Counting: The Healthy Building Movement Moves Into Overdrive

If WELL Certified spaces were a country, it would rival the entire commercial building footprint of the United Kingdom.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Teams Up With Water Mission To Transform Lives in Kenya Through Safe Water

In the rural community of Kambu, Kenya, 6-year-old Celestine once spent hours each day walking with her Grandma Anne to collect water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Named a Leader in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software

Nasdaq is proud to be named a Leader in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DICK'S Sporting Goods Announces Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, Solidifying Its Position in Original Sports Filmmaking

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced the official launch of Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios, a new in-house content and production studio dedicated to telling powerful, human-centered stories through the lens of sport.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Establishing a Clear North Star: Ravi Singh

I’m currently a Principal Product Manager at GoDaddy, where I lead the charge on our GoDaddy Studio mobile apps: a powerful toolkit for early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses to build, manage, and grow their brand from the palm of their hands.

Environment

Saving Our Southern Ocean, One Algae-Based Omega 3 Supplement at a Time.

To the far south, in the icy ancient waters around Antarctica, the largest climate catastrophe in the history of our planet is unfolding, potentially devastating our planet for generations to come, but you’ve probably never heard about it.

Innovation & Technology

AI-Enhanced EDA Workflows Start With Data, but Most Design Teams Aren’t Ready

The buzz around AI in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is deafening. From generative design suggestions to intelligent layout optimization, AI promises to revolutionize the way we build semiconductors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Breakthrough ROI: Investing in Asian American Audiences and Media

From K-beauty to cricket, understanding the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) audience and its growing cultural influence in the U.S. is crucial for brands looking for growth.

Education

I Take Care of You – “Acting According to Nature”: Here Are the 10 Winning Schools

10 schools are the winners of the eleventh edition of “Mi Curo di Te”, the free environmental education programme promoted by Regina (Sofidel Group) and WWF Italia.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Corp. Community Golf Event Raised Over $3 Million for Southwest Michigan Youth

On Aug. 3rd and 4th, hundreds of golfers traveled to Benton Harbor, Mich. from across the U.S. and multiple international locations to participate in the 22nd Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event.

Energy

Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report: Reducing Energy & Emissions

As a family-owned business, we are always considering how to position future generations for success. Much of the answer lies in operating sustainably; we prioritize efficiency, strive to act as stewards of the natural resources we use and take intentional steps

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mary Kay Ash Foundation® and the National Domestic Violence Hotline Launch Pivotal Partnership To Better Equip Communities and Support Survivors Nationwide

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation® is proud to announce a powerful new chapter in its decades-long mission to end domestic violence through a renewed partnership with The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline)

Health & Healthcare

Beyond the Desk: Why WELL and Ergonomics Matter More Than Ever

The way we work has changed. Offices now stretch from skyscrapers to spare bedrooms, and employee well-being is no longer just a nice-to-have experience, it’s a business essential.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering More Than Packages: FedEx Interns Give Back Through FedEx Cares

On July 24, more than 100 FedEx interns and team members gathered in Memphis to participate in a meaningful day of service—packing 10,000 snack packs for U.S. troops being deployed or stationed around the world.

Environment

Inogen Alliance Sponsors 1st Africa Global ESG & Sustainability Reporting Summit in Ghana

Inogen Alliance announces sponsorship of the 1st Africa Global ESG & Sustainability Reporting Summit in Ghana, 1 – 2 September, organized by TSL Sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

M... For Modular Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

A modular building is a structure designed to adapt to different uses after construction. Whether this involves using easy-to-assemble prefabricated modules or movable internal walls, the principle is the same: the flexibility to change the distribution of space in a building ove

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How PotlatchDeltic Works With Suppliers and Contractors

The relationships we have with the companies and individuals we work with across our entire value and supply chain are important and viewed as an essential part of our success.

Health & Healthcare

Make a Health Care Road Map With These Supplemental Insurance Milestones

Starting a new chapter is exciting, but changes can come with challenges. Supplemental insurance coverage offers the opportunity to meet many of those challenges with confidence.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak Shares 26th Sustainability Report, Showcases Emission Reductions and Emphasizes Commitment to a Better Future

Today, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada launches its local supplement to complement Tetra Pak’s 26th Sustainability Report, which tracks the progress the company has made against its global sustainability agenda.xz

Innovation & Technology

First New Holland CR11s Make Their Debut in the Fields of Spain

The CNH brand, New Holland, has delivered its first new combine harvesters in Spain. These next generation combines are designed to transform the way crops are harvested.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2025 Principal® Charity Classic Raised Record $10.6 Million for Iowa Youth

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced the 2025 tournament raised a record $10.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has raised more than $73 million for Iowa children’s charities.

Environment

Helping Beverage Companies Navigate the EUDR: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases Sector-Specific Interpretation Guide

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has released the Beverage Industry EUDR Interpretation Guide, a practical, sector-specific resource designed to help beverage companies understand and meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Education

Back to School, Forward to the Future: How Smart Tech and Sustainable Connectivity Empower Students to Thrive on the Go

And Zhao says she’s seen firsthand how T-Mobile is investing in students — not just through deals, but real empowerment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Team Members Vote to Fund $552,350 for Food Access Programs in Colombia, Ghana, Rwanda and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce $552,350 in funding across six transformative projects in Colombia, Ghana, Rwanda and the United States through its Choice 4 Change program.

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.