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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

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. 

Recent Alerts

Standing at the CSR Crossroads

Standing at the CSR Crossroads

Be Green Packaging Executives Invited to Google Headquarters for the Green Products Innovation Institute Launch

Be Green Packaging Executives Invited to Google Headquarters for the Green Products Innovation Institute Launch

BP: The Gulf Between Image and Reality

BP: The Gulf Between Image and Reality

FullBloom Baking Company Sends Kids to College with Smart Cookie Scholarship

FullBloom Baking Company Sends Kids to College with Smart Cookie Scholarship

Looking Inside Green Consumer Expectations

Looking Inside Green Consumer Expectations

When “Shutting Down” is a Good Thing

When “Shutting Down” is a Good Thing

Foam Board Insulations: Plagued By Ozone, Global Warming and Fire

Foam Board Insulations: Plagued By Ozone, Global Warming and Fire

How to Leverage Your Advisory Board (Because Their Name Isn’t All They Can Offer) - A blog by Olivia Khalili

How to Leverage Your Advisory Board (Because Their Name Isn’t All They Can Offer) - A blog by Olivia Khalili

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alec Appelbaum’s Misunderstandings of LEED are LEEDing Us Astray

Certified Green Homes For An Inevitably Green World

Certified Green Homes For An Inevitably Green World

Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Kermit Ruffins Live from GulfAid

Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Kermit Ruffins Live from GulfAid

Remembering C.K. Prahalad - A blog by Chad Tragakis

Remembering C.K. Prahalad - A blog by Chad Tragakis

Business Sustainability: It's More than just the Environment

Business Sustainability: It's More than just the Environment

Green-e Energy Certifies Viridian Energy's Pure Green

Green-e Energy Certifies Viridian Energy's Pure Green

Business Sustainability: Moving Beyond the Concept

Business Sustainability: Moving Beyond the Concept

Be Green Packaging Products, Certified GMO Free

Be Green Packaging Products, Certified GMO Free

Glass vs. Plastic: Which is better?

Glass vs. Plastic: Which is better?

Eco Recourses to Gear Up for Bike to Work Week 2010

Eco Recourses to Gear Up for Bike to Work Week 2010

Anvil Knitwear Creates Line of Eco-Friendly Apparel to Benefit the Jane Goodall Institute

Anvil Knitwear Creates Line of Eco-Friendly Apparel to Benefit the Jane Goodall Institute

How to Clean Up the Oil

How to Clean Up the Oil

Acre - CSR and Sustainability Job Vacancies

Acre - CSR and Sustainability Job Vacancies

ammado Joins Celebration in Honour of the Centennial of Ermenegildo Zegna Through Vellus Aurem Donations

ammado Joins Celebration in Honour of the Centennial of Ermenegildo Zegna Through Vellus Aurem Donations

Let’s Help Panera Bread Take Corporate Social Responsibility to a New Level - A blog by Cindy Hoot

Let’s Help Panera Bread Take Corporate Social Responsibility to a New Level - A blog by Cindy Hoot

Celebrating National Bike Month at Dirt, Sweat, and Gears 2010

Celebrating National Bike Month at Dirt, Sweat, and Gears 2010

CSR and Stakeholder Engagement - What is your metaphor?

CSR and Stakeholder Engagement - What is your metaphor?

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.