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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

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

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. 

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Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific today announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products group, has been named president and CEO.

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

The Village Works has achieved the first WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S. for a flexible workspace.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Launches the ROI of Sustainability Playbook

With insights from leaders at Trane Technologies, Colgate-Palmolive, McDonald’s, Prologis, Turner Construction Company, BrainBox AI and Clever Carbon, the playbook explores how sustainability can drive business performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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.

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Not sure what to look for when buying toilet paper? When you spot the FSC label, you can rest assured the materials came from carefully managed forests that adhere to rigorous environmental and social standards.

Events, Media & Communications

A Reporting Paradox: Companies Doubling Down on Climate Disclosure Amid Weakening Regulations

Over the past month we've tracked the gradual decentralization of U.S. policy regarding corporate climate disclosure, as it changes form across courtrooms, statehouses, and supply chains.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Launches Climate Outlook Maps To Help Communities Plan for the Future

Drawdown Georgia has launched Drawdown Georgia Climate Outlook Maps, designed to help civic, business, and community leaders understand and visualize how Georgia’s climate may change between now and 2050 for infrastructure, agriculture, public health and economic development.

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

As sustainability becomes a decisive factor in enterprise purchasing, Lenovo is responding by delivering configuration-level Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for ThinkPad through its partnership with Makersite.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dreams in Motion: Ella’s Story

First shared at Under Your Spell Big City Night, Ella’s journey is a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when opportunity meets determination. 

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning fo

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group UK To Host Inogen Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Global Associate Meeting

Antea Group UK is proud to announce that it will host the spring Inogen Alliance Associate Meeting in Bath, United Kingdom.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

Charlotte, N.C., March 26, 2026 — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Charlotte with a $2.24 million investment in the Westside Wellness Collab, led by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Charlotte to expand access to health care.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Partners With Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

As part of its commitment to advancing gender equity and leadership development, AEG partnered with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to host "A Night of Mentorship."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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

Innovation & Technology

Sign on the Dotted Line: Keeping Security and Sustainability in Focus for W&W Informatik Group’s Mobile Sales Force

W&W needed more than devices—they needed secure, flexible technology that empowers mobile sales teams to work safely from anywhere.

Education

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Confidence and Community: Meet Athira Nambiath Asokan

I recently completed five years at GoDaddy, and it's been an incredible journey of growth. When I moved to the U.S., I wanted challenges, learning, exposure, and the chance to meet people from different backgrounds.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute Issues Quick Reference Guide on Brief on Finalized CSRD and CSDDD Regulations

G&A issues a new issue brief: “The Long Road to Finalization: What the CSRD and CSDDD Revisions Mean for Your Company,” designed to help companies understand the most consequential changes in the European Commission’s finalized amendments to CSRD and CSDDD.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine

Small businesses are the backbone of Maine’s rural economy. For many local entrepreneurs, the path to capital and sustained growth begins with trusted community organizations like Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Recognized for the 15th Time as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Key to a Long Lifecycle: How Doug Burds Drives Circularity in HVAC

After 30 years at Trane Technologies, Doug Burds helps customers rethink replacement. Through renewal, remanufacturing and proactive service, he extends equipment life and drives circular impact across North America.

Health & Healthcare

A New Era in Schizophrenia Care: National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb Collaborate to Advance Evidence-Based Care Models

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) (NYSE: BMY) today announced a new collaboration to bridge critical gaps in schizophrenia care.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beyond the Grant: 14 Years of Leadership Excellence

From the heat of the fireground to the strategic demands of the command office, fire leaders must seamlessly pivot from tactical action to visionary leadership.

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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.