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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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Innovation & Technology

Introducing Crypto 3: Testing, Simpler, Faster, Stronger

We’re excited to announce a major evolution in embedded security testing: Crypto 3, the latest framework powering Inspector Software's advanced security analysis capabilities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World: Why a $1 Trillion Holiday Season Is Stress-Testing the Real Infrastructure Behind Retail

A $1 trillion holiday season is pushing supply chains to the limit. In Fast Company, DP World’s Glen Clark explains why peak retail demand is exposing fragile logistics systems — and how visibility, adaptability, and resilience now define competitive advantage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Beyond Words’: A Children’s Book That Comforts and Gives Back

When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank and Toledo Athletics Enter into Landmark Agreement Making KeyBank Official Bank and Title Sponsor of Toledo Women’s Athletics

The University of Toledo Department of Athletics has announced a landmark partnership with KeyBank, which will become the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women's Athletics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2025: Nordics Continue Dominance, China Tops Intellectual Capital for First Time, Us Drops To Rank 42

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures country-performance based on 250+ quantitative indicators, serving as inclusive alternative to GDP to track progress. Scandinavia keeps dominating the GSCI in 2025 with Finland on#1, Asia is leading on intellectual capital

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Trane Technologies Pioneers Circularity Impact Metrics

Trane Technologies today announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Ships 68 Tons of Medical Aid to Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

12th Annual Women in Entertainment Celebrates Trailblazing Women at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Marks $20M Milestone in Hometown Grants, Reaching 450 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tandem Global Releases 2025 Trends Report

Tandem Global released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.

Health & Healthcare

Will a Robot Help Perform Your Next Surgery?

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Telemundo Launches 'Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.' – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community

Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership.

Education

FedEx Launches University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge in China

FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge, in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Washing Machine Project, Supported by Whirlpool Foundation, Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

Health & Healthcare

WELL for Residential Program Reaches 20 Million Square Feet, Marking Rapid Global Uptake for Healthier, More Resilient Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that WELL for residential, the only global certification program for healthier homes, has achieved phenomenal uptake and adoption while in pilot.

Innovation & Technology

Traditional Data Centers ‘Not Fit for Purpose,’ Say Half of EMEA IT Leaders, As AI and Energy Pressures Collide

Data center design must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA, new research commissioned by Lenovo reveals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Why Data Centers May Help Drive ESG-Labeled Bond Issuance

Bond issuance linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) purposes dipped in the first half of 2025 following a strong second half in 2024. But we expect issuance of ESG-labeled bonds will pick up for several reasons.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The National Park Foundation Celebrates the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event

The National Park Foundation is participating as a national charity partner beneficiary for the 13th consecutive year in the Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized for 9th Consecutive Year as a Leading Disability Employer by NOD and Honored with NOD ERG Excellence Award

For the ninth consecutive year, KeyBank has been named a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), reaffirming the bank’s longstanding commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG - J.D. Power 2025 Business Electric East Large Segment Customer Satisfaction Rankings: We’re #1 & #2

PSEG Long Island and Public Service Electric & Gas were the two highest ranked utilities in customer satisfaction among large electric utility business customers in the East, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.

Innovation & Technology

Catalytic Capital at Work: Scaling Rural Commerce Through WMSEs

SLB:U sits at the intersection of helping rural women entrepreneurs find stable and diversified income sources while also addressing the significant opportunity for scalable last mile delivery. It strengthens last mile distribution while improving economic mobility for women

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Partners With Liberty Latin America to Provide Relief to Jamaican Communities Affected by Hurricane Melissa

Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, in a joint effort with Liberty Latin America, a leading communications company operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Carib

Events, Media & Communications

ZDHC South Asia Event Captures Evolution of Roadmap to Zero

Cascale joined industry stakeholders at the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) South Asia Regional Event in Bengaluru, India under this year’s theme “Accelerating Impact through the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero (RtZ) Program.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Four Manufacturing Sites Earn The Copper Mark

Southwire is proud to announce that four of its manufacturing facilities have been awarded The Copper Mark for responsible production.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

More Than a Job – a Calling To Serve With Purpose: Honoring Mary Kay’s “Go Give” Annual Employee Award Winner Barbara Podbelsek

If you've ever wondered who keeps things running seamlessly at the very top, look no further than Barbara Podbelsek, Senior Executive Assistant to our CEO Ryan Rogers – and now, the proud recipient of Mary Kay’s Employee Go Give Award.

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.