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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

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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Hyper-Competitive Investment Industry, People Rarely Talk About Mental Health Issues. That's Slowly Starting to Change.

AllianceBernstein has created a comprehensive mental wellness program since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Education

MilliporeSigma Announces the Expansion of Hands-On Science Education Program With Kick-off of Global Curiosity Cube® Mobile Lab

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that it has further enhanced its commitment to STEM education, with the launch of its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab in Europe and North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL Media Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media announced today the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Is Global Activism Today and How Your Business Can Start

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, Benevity's Karl Yeh speaks with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs, about global activism, what it looks like today and how to get started.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named One of 100 Best Corporate Citizens in U.S.

Freeport-McMoRan has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the U.S. in annual rankings based on the environmental, social and governance practices of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.

Energy

Camco Clean Energy Teams Up With Energy Peace Partners to Support Renewable Energy Development in Vulnerable African States

Climate and impact fund manager Camco Clean Energy has partnered with Energy Peace Partners to manage the Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) Aggregation Fund to expand renewable energy investment in fragile states in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Celebrates Great Place to Work® Certification Nation Day

Bacardi strives to make moments matter for its people every single day. Join Bacardi as it celebrates being Great Place to Work(R) certified at 37 Bacardi locations in 22 countries around the globe!

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Presents: Brave, Not Perfect - A Conversation with Reshma Saujani

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event featuring Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms.

Education

Marathon Petroleum Helps Create New Learning Path for Low-Income Students in Salt Lake City

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) is helping to bring a new dimension in science education to a non-profit charter school that serves low-income families in Salt Lake City.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings CEO Named One of Boston Globe's Top 50 Tech Power Players

DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins has been named one of Boston Globe's top 50 Tech Power Players for growing & leading one of the regions biggest consumer tech brands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Healthcare Diversity Council Recognizes Top Organization and Leader Awardees at the Third Annual National Healthcare DEI Conference

The Healthcare Diversity Council (HDC), an initiative of the National Diversity Council (NDC), will host its third annual National Healthcare DEI Conference on the theme, “Planning our Path to Equity."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Team Wins The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022 Award

It is a proud moment for our CNH Industrial India team to be bestowed with “The Economic Times Best Organizations for Women 2022” Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Future of the CSO | Reckitt | Episode 6

Miguel shared an incredible insight into the development of the CSO role, the skillset required and valuable advice on what it takes to get into the space.​​

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Sustainability Report: Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Leader, DuPont Water & Protection

Energy

7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

Corporations across the globe are stepping up their efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 – and sooner. We highlight seven leaders who demonstrate that all industries can take part in building a low carbon economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Coach Included in Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX) for the First Time

Coach was included in Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX) for the first time this year.

Health & Healthcare

Tips to Improve Mental Well-Being

It is estimated that up to one-third of cancer patients in hospitals experience negative mental health effects.

Health & Healthcare

Coming Together for Children's Mental Health

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have pinned their hopes on schools to help children cope.

Energy

Mylar Balloons Should Spark Celebrations - Not Power Outages

Graduations, weddings, Mother’s and Father’s Day, religious ceremonies and Independence Day – spring and summer have many special events often celebrated with Mylar balloons, yet keeping such hazards away from power lines is essential for public safety.

Environment

How Can Science and Innovation Transform Mine Water to Water Our Crops?

As the world’s population continues to grow and climate change-induced droughts threaten water supply, water scarcity is a major concern, making mine and industry water a precious resource.

Environment

Buzzing With Inspiration: Lessons From a Honeybee

"Every time I open a hive, I see and learn from a team with deep-rooted belief in working collectively toward the greater good."

Research, Reports & Publications

'Humanization of Pet Food' Driving New Capacity for Manufacturers, CRB Report Finds

While many industries struggle with economic and market challenges, a new report from CRB finds that pet food manufacturers are racing to add capacity to meet consumer demand for high-quality products,

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The High Cost of Climate Inaction

For decades, scientists have studied the risks of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the earth’s climate.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases 2021 Social Responsibility Report Highlighting Its Impact and Outlining Key Commitments To Build a Better World

Blackbaud released its 2021 Social Responsibility Report, sharing how the company is growing and strengthening the entire social good community, empowering its people, stewarding the environment and expanding responsible business practices.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Approach to Circular Economy

The following objectives are essential to the establishment of Owens Corning's circular economy model.

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...