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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

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Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Spreads Joy and Holiday Spirit Through Thanksgiving Events

This November, AEG employees came together to share more than just meals—they shared moments of care, joy, and community.

Education

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery Team Helps Beautify Local Schools

The team at Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles, California, refinery is passionate about giving back year-round, and each summer, employees, contractors and interns from the refinery’s long-running Summer Youth Program

Responsible Production & Consumption

Using Antibiotics Wisely. Making Them Responsibly.

You wake up with a sore throat and a fever. The doctor gives you a prescription for antibiotics. A few days later, you feel better, so you stop taking them. Harmless? Not quite.

Health & Healthcare

A Future Reimagined Through Choice, Trust and Empowerment

For Franz Nolan, hearing the words “kidney failure” brought back difficult memories. His father’s long struggle with kidney disease made the idea of dialysis feel overwhelming.

Innovation & Technology

A Young Mind, an Improbable Idea and the First Paper Made in Space

Product innovation is part of what drives Georgia-Pacific's business across all of our segments. But our Consumer Products business has an interesting innovation backstory with NASA and a manufacturing first 212 miles above Earth, resulting in an extraordinary achievement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What if the Real Leverage Point for Sustainability Isn’t the Brand, It’s the Factory?

Explore how factory leaders are driving real sustainability progress through data, innovation, and collaboration in Lee Green’s latest blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

Veteran Employee Profile: Spotlighting Robert Bartlett’s Journey from Survivor to Advocate

Robert Bartlett’s is a story of incredible perseverance, proving that even when you think all hope is lost, strength and purpose can rise from the darkest moments.

Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy Advances Trusted AI Agent Identity With ANS API and Standards Site

GoDaddy announced progress on its Agent Name Service (ANS), the company's trusted identity naming system for AI agents. Since first unveiling the initiative last month, GoDaddy has opened public access to the ANS API for developers to build and test integrations.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Navigating Food Conversations

Welcome to holiday season 2025! The weeks ahead will bring wonderful family time and social gatherings. They will also bring the potential for chatting about hot topics like health, diet, and nutrition. These challenging subjects may not be easy to discuss at the holiday table.

Responsible Production & Consumption

5 Holiday-Rush Hazards To Watch For in Your Warehouse This Thanksgiving Season

The weeks leading up to the holiday seasons bring a sharp uptick in activity across retail and warehouse operations. Order volumes rise, timelines compress, and teams move quickly to keep products flowing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Webinar: How Global Leaders Are Redesigning Supply Chains for the Next Era of Disruption

Discover how DP World and Kearney are helping global leaders redesign supply chains for a new era of structural disruption. Get insights on volatility, AI, leadership, and resilience ahead of 2025 — and register for the December 2 webinar.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Trane Technologies and Kieback&Peter Join Forces To Accelerate Sustainable Building Innovation

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 49% minority stake in Kieback&Peter Group (K&P), a European leader in building automation software and solutions headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 Data Points Defining Sustainability in 2025

Novata’s survey findings offer a snapshot of how organizations are approaching sustainability in 2025 and where they still face hurdles.

Energy

Powering Georgia’s Growth, the Truth About Large Energy Users

At Southern Company, we’re proving it's possible to balance growth and affordability. Through smart infrastructure investments and a customer-first approach, we power America’s most advanced industries while keeping affordability top of mind.

Health & Healthcare

Balancing Act: Why Healthcare Can’t Choose Between AI Innovation and Sustainability

The path forward requires holding two truths simultaneously: AI is driving essential healthcare innovation that improves lives, and AI has environmental impacts we must actively manage.

Diversity & Inclusion

Design for Everyone: How LG Is Making ‘A Better Life for All’

At LG Electronics, Better Life for All is more than a corporate vision or tagline – it’s a guiding principle that shapes everything we create. Central to our inclusive vision is a belief in universal design

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Deli to Disaster Relief: Mike Bean's Recipe for Community Resilience

The story of Mike Bean shines as a testament to the power of community and the impact of dedicated volunteers. Mike, a seasoned culinary industry employee from Asheville, NC, felt the call to action immediately after Hurricane Helene ravaged his hometown

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MARTINI® Wins 2025 Corporate Heritage Award for ‘Storytelling Through Products and Brand,’ Highlighting Its Commitment to Heritage and Sustainability

MARTINI® wins the "Storytelling through products and brand" category at the 2025 Corporate Heritage Awards with the redesign of its iconic bottle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas’ Power To Care Golf Charity Classic Raises More Than $725,000 for Vulnerable Customers and Individuals With Disabilities

More than just another day on the course, The Power to Care Golf Charity Classic turned friendly competition into meaningful support for vulnerable Southeast Texas residents.

Education

Rockwell Automation and ICT Academy Partner To Bring Skills Development Program for Students in India

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with ICT Academy, has launched the Youth Empowerment Program, an initiative designed to boost the employability of young talent across India through specialized skill development.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Just Ice Tea and My Reflections on the Evolving Natural Foods Industry

A rare inside look at one of the fast growing sectors of our economy by one of its most dynamic leaders

Education

From After School and Beyond: How Keysight Volunteers Are Powering Brighter Futures

Through the Keysight After School program, Keysight employees volunteer their time, knowledge, and energy to inspire young learners to dream boldly and think differently.

Education

DreamBox Math for Texas Earns IMRA Approval, Bringing Adaptive TEKS-Aligned Learning to Classrooms Statewide

DreamBox Math for Texas by Discovery Education is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process for supplemental math programs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scientific Certification Systems de México S.A de C.V (SCS México) Approved to Offer Organic Certification Under Mexico's Organic Products Law (LPO)

SCS de México is now approved to provide Organic Certification under Mexico’s Organic Products Law (LPO), enabling growers, processors, and traders to ensure product integrity and expand access to domestic and global organic markets—boosting sustainability and market reach.

Research, Reports & Publications

Discover Nielsen's 2025 Responsibility & Sustainability Report

At Nielsen, our purpose is to power a better media future for all people. That’s why we champion transparency, inclusion, integrity and sustainability and remain committed to helping our clients and communities thrive through change.

Latest Campaigns

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.

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...