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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

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

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.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Finding Focus: Meet Erin Macdonald

I'm Erin, a Software Development Engineer on the Domain Registrars and Investors (DRI) Data Engineering team based in Edmonton, Alberta. I work primarily on managing all data-related requests and support for our ads platform project.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Impact Reporting Network Launches To Help Nonprofits Report Once and Share Outcome Data Across Platforms

A new shared infrastructure for impact reporting is now underway. The Impact Reporting Network, powered by the leading impact measurement platform True Impact, enables nonprofits to create a single outcomes report and choose where and when to share it

Responsible Production & Consumption

Discover 5 Reasons Why You Should Switch to Shelf-Stable Milk

Have you ever bought milk and by the time you are ready to use it a few days or even a week later, it has expired? Your family can enjoy this delicious, nutrient-rich drink in a more convenient form.

Health & Healthcare

2026 Outlook: What to Watch for From WELL

As the global authority on transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities, IWBI’s public health mission remains evergreen: a commitment to creating people-first places.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Double the Donation Proudly Shares: FoodRecovery.org Awarded $550,000 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity

Double the Donation proudly shares: FoodRecovery.org received a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund, enabling them to recover the equivalent of 35 million additional pounds of food in 2026. Keep reading to see how this partnership is scaling the fight against food insecurity.

Health & Healthcare

The Fight To Quit Smoking: How Kenvue Is Working To End Nicotine, Tobacco Addiction

Around the world, nicotine addiction continues to pose a threat to public health—evolving beyond cigarettes into new and addictive forms like e-cigarettes (or “vapes”), heated tobacco and nicotine pouches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pizza Hut Is Fueling Big Ideas Across Canada

Dreams are taking shape through a three-year partnership between the nonprofit Startup Canada and Pizza Hut. Together, they’re expanding access to capital, connections, and opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Brazil to the World: How DP World Keeps Coffee Moving

Brazil supplies more than a third of the world’s coffee, and DP World plays a key role in keeping that trade moving. From the Port of Santos to major markets worldwide, see how logistics power one of the world’s most traded commodities.

Environment

How To Create an Effective Incident Response Communication Plan

Learn how to build an effective incident response communication plan with clear steps, templates, and regulatory updates.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking the Business Case for Digital Finance at Scale

Globally, advances in technology, data, and internet connectivity are rapidly reshaping the way we deliver financial services.

Environment

PBF Energy 2024 Sustainability Report Spotlight: Energy, Waste and Water Resource Management

In 2023, PBF Energy completed the successful startup of the Saint Bernard Renewables (SBR) business, marking a significant milestone in our offering of lower-carbon fuels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AB Volunteers Support Munich Young People in Need

At AB, our volunteer program reflects our commitment to serving our local communities.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Makes Health Insurance Simpler and More Affordable for Americans

HARTFORD, CT — CVS Health® recently announced key milestones in its ongoing effort to make health care simpler and more affordable for American consumers.

Environment

Turning Decarbonization Into a Long-Term Business Advantage

In this article, Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast co-hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry reveal how decarbonization is a major opportunity for buildings to cut emissions, boost efficiency and unlock value.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Strengthens Communities and Creates Lasting Impact

Webster Bank’s Philanthropic Impact Report details Webster’s philanthropic projects from 2022-2024, the period covering the launch of Webster’s first multi-year Community Investment Strategy. This includes $15 million in financial contributions and thousands of volunteer hours.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MPLX Trucking Fleets Deliver for Ute Tribe’s Youth

Over the past several years, a nonprofit foundation has been established to raise funds for scholarships and related educational programs for youth from the Ute Indian Tribe in northeastern Utah.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic in India Launches DecodeYourRhythm Campaign To Raise Awareness on Cardiac Arrhythmias

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, launched the #DecodeYourRhythm campaign in India, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about bradycardia, a type of arrhythmia in which the heart beats slower than normal.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Podcast Features Jane Goodall Institute USA Executive Director in Latest Episode

In the newest episode of the Arbor Day Foundation's podcast "Unearthing Optimism", Anna Rathmann of the Jane Goodall Institute shares her journey from Yellowstone park ranger to champion for hope, youth, and global conservation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Leveraging Logistics To Reduce Electronic Waste

FedEx Supply Chain has been honored with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council’s 2025 Leadership Award in the Circular Economy category for its innovative e-waste pilot.

Education

Working Together for a Better Internet

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in shaping healthy digital habits. That’s why National PTA and Norton, one of our trusted Cyber Safety brands, developed The Smart Talk.

Energy

From Outages to Resilience: Why Grid Modernization Needs To Speed Up

A routine click on a recommended link via the AI overview of my browser on November 18 yielded a glaring “internal server error” (Figure 1) when I clicked on a search-referenced website.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Global Supply Chains: Lessons From Hershey’s Income Accelerator

Hershey’s Income Accelerator Program (HIAP) demonstrates how multi-stakeholder collaboration-corporate investment, community leadership, and NGO expertise like CARE's - can advance farmer income, equality, and long-term resilience in Côte d’Ivoire.

Health & Healthcare

National Donor Day Spotlight: DaVita Patient Care Technician Donates Kidney

Diversity & Inclusion

How We Build Trust Through Our Work and Culture

In 2025, Newsweek recognized Gen across eight of its America’s Greatest Workplaces lists, including:

Parents & Families
Mental Well-being
America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025

Events, Media & Communications

Mastercard: Europe’s Future Hinges on Innovators – Here’s How To Unlock Their Potential

Europe’s economic future rests on its smallest players. More than 25 million micro and small businesses make up 99% of all EU enterprises and employ nearly half the population. Yet, a persistent gap is holding them back.

Latest Campaigns

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...

Social Impact at Mastercard

At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

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...