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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Multiple Discovery Education Solutions Win 2025 Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Awards

Multiple solutions by Discovery Education are winners in the 2025 Best for Back to School Awards from Tech & Learning. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dreams and Degrees: Jeff’s Story

"When I came to Taco Bell and found out that they would help me get my degree, it was insane. Getting my degree has been my goal for 21 years. Now, at 39, I get to make that dream a reality.”

Environment

Bonus: Insights From World Water Week

The episode highlights the critical need to integrate climate and water management, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and effective communication.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability 101 at Cisco: What Is Packaging Sustainability?

Whether we’re purchasing grocery items wrapped in plastic or receiving a home shipment packed in polystyrene peanuts, packaging is part of our everyday lives. However, much of it becomes waste after one use.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein - Blended Finance: Bridging the Sustainability Funding Gap

Blended finance has the potential to transform overlooked markets into investable opportunities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Speed to Market: Why Early Movers Win in DP World’s Dominican Republic SEZ

When it comes to global trade, time is money. For companies looking to expand in the Americas, DP World's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Dominican Republic offers a unique opportunity to move fast, scale quickly, and help shape an ecosystem designed for the future

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Elevating Food Safety: Strategic Planning for 2026

Elevate your food safety in 2026! Join SCS Global Services’ free webinar on October 16, 2025 to assess systems, drive improvement, refine KPIs, and inspire your team. Register now for insights and access to the recording.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America 25 Announced 

The names of the most important Chief Sustainability Officers of North America were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards on Monday night. The celebration took place at a gala dinner at the newly opened and stunning vitra design showroom, during New York Climate Week.

Environment

Meet the Father and Daughter Tracking Heartbeats of the Wild

As scientists with Medtronic, Tim and Noelle Laske implant heart monitors in vulnerable species to study stress and survival, blending cutting-edge technology with a reverence for the natural world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Services and Amenities Could Play a Life-Changing Role in Affordable Housing

Mercy Housing California is transforming the lives of Sunnydale residents through the redevelopment of the neighborhood and with on-site resident services like childcare and career preparation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GEC Launches New Tagline: Advancing Responsible Technology

We’re excited to share GEC’s new tagline: Advancing Responsible Technology. It reflects our leadership in driving real-world impact across the electronics sector while uniting GEC and EPEAT under one purpose. Read to learn more about it's meaning.

Environment

A Project Worth Buzzing About

Inspired by the opportunity to drive global impact while delivering local value, Marta joined Baker Hughes three years ago as a procurement intern.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Mourns the Loss of Another Team Member in Gaza in Less Than Four Months

Action Against Hunger shares with deep sadness the news of the tragic killing of our former colleague, Mustafa Walid Mohammed Al Ejla, in the Gaza Strip.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Hope: FedEx and International Medical Corps Combat Childhood Malnutrition in Cameroon

For nearly a decade, FedEx has supported International Medical Corps’ mission to bring health and hope to crisis-affected communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

2024 FedEx Cares Report: FedEx Shows Up for People and Communities in Need

Around the block and across the globe: FedEx shows up for people and communities in need

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Headquarters Ahead of the Curve

Since its multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2022, T-Mobile’s Bellevue, Washington, headquarters has become more than just a place to work — it’s a full-on experience.

Green Infrastructure

From Design to Impact: MilliporeSigma’s First Climate-Neutral Manufacturing Facility

MilliporeSigma announced the opening of the company’s first manufacturing facility designed for climate-neutral operations in Blarney Business Park, Cork, Ireland, a significant step towards the company achieving its company's long-term sustainability commitments.

Events, Media & Communications

EPA Moves To Stop Collecting Federal GHG Emissions Data

In another move aimed at rolling back federal environmental laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 12 that it was proposing to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

Education

AEG’s College Connection Program at Portola Music Festival Opens Doors for Future Industry Leaders

AEG Presents, in collaboration with the City of San Francisco and Non Plus Ultra, hosted a select group of students and young professionals for its College Connection Program at the Portola Music Festival.

Innovation & Technology

Enabling a New Wave of Innovations With Agentic AI

As artificial intelligence advances, we are moving from applications focusing on content generation to actionable knowledge workers. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have become integral to work, with 28% of employees in the U.S. already utilizing these technologies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toly and Eastman Introduce Gemini: A New Standard in Sustainable Luxury Packaging

Toly, a leader in premium cosmetics packaging innovation, and Eastman, a global pioneer in molecular recycling technologies, are proud to announce the launch of Gemini, a stunning new compact that marks a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitments To People, Values and the Future

At Wesco, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that our people and our high- performance culture are our greatest assets. We foster a culture that values and rewards employees based on merit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Supports Connecticut Financial Scholars With a Three-Year, $300,000 Grant

Webster Bank announced a $300,000 grant for Connecticut Financial Scholars as part of its ongoing support of programs designed to help students build financial empowerment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco's Brakes Celebrates the UK's National Inclusion Week

This week is National Inclusion Week, it is a chance to reflect on what inclusion really means, celebrate inclusion, and commit to building a more inclusive culture.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women and Key Private Bank Host Free Webinar – Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy

KeyBank’s Key4Women and Key Private Bank will present “Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

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.