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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. 

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Events, Media & Communications

IOC Announces Winners of Climate Action Awards 2025

Olympic hockey player Hugo Inglis from New Zealand, Olympic rugby sevens player Kevin Wekesa from Kenya, the National Olympic Committee of the Netherlands and the International Biathlon Union have been named the winners of the IOC Climate Action Awards 2025.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Performance Without Toxicity Lends Insight to Systems-Level Change

In London, The Mills Fabrica convened industry peers including Cascale for the “Performance Without Toxicity” launch event, celebrating fiber innovation and innovators.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank, CHN Housing Partners and Enterprise Community Partners Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Cleveland

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, KeyBank will partner with CHN Housing Partners (CHN), Enterprise Community Partners and Saint Ignatius High School to host its annual “Super Refund Saturday” event.

Events, Media & Communications

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Appoints Jennifer Benolken, CPPL to Executive Committee

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council is pleased to appoint Jennifer Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist with DuPont, to its Executive Committee.

Events, Media & Communications

Corporate Knights Emphasizes Speed in Sustainability Rankings

In our Top Story this issue, the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations now captures a vital new metric: sustainable revenue momentum.

Environment

Eco+ Foundation and Tandem Global Forge Partnership To Expand Biodiversity Conservation Projects Across Latin America

The Eco+ Foundation, a sustainability consultancy supported by BASF, and Tandem Global have established a partnership to intensify biodiversity, conservation, and community engagement initiatives throughout the Latin American region.

Responsible Production & Consumption

L…for LCA, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

A Building Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, quantifies a building's environmental footprint over its entire life cycle. From the extraction of raw materials used in the manufacturing of products and solutions, through the operating phase to the end of the building's life.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Multi-Family Construction Company Transforms Business

As Pahlisch Commercial expanded its operations and the limitations of its existing accounting system, the aging Sage 300 CRE, became increasingly evident. The company also faced a series of challenges that hindered its efficiency and growth potential.

Health & Healthcare

Digital Lifelines: How Cisco and Piramal Swasthya Are Reimagining Healthcare in Rural India

For families in remote villages across northeastern India, seeing a doctor often means long journeys over difficult terrain, lost daily wages, and sometimes, lifesaving treatment that comes too late.

Education

Reimagining What’s Possible: 3M’s Search for the Next Top Young Scientist Begins

Innovation doesn’t have an age requirement. Some of the most transformative ideas can start with a simple question from a curious student: “What if?”

Energy

Smurfit Westrock Partners With SLR and RIZM To Accelerate Net Zero Transition Across Its European Recycled Paper Mills

Smurfit Westrock collaborates with global environmental consultancy SLR and energy system optimization specialists RIZM to define detailed, site-specific transition plans across numerous recycled paper mills across Europe.

Energy

Thermal Management Systems for a Sustainable Future

Thermal management systems transform how buildings use heat by recovering and reusing energy that would otherwise be wasted. Learn how Trane Technologies customers like Organon are cutting fuel costs, lowering emissions and building resilience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Recognized As Industry Leader on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2026 List

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has been named on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ list for the seventh consecutive year – ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry for 2026.

Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility Appoints Guillaume Mascotto as Director of Advisory Services

AccountAbility is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Mascotto as Director of Advisory Services.

Events, Media & Communications

Tandem Global Conference Keynote Announcement

Big keynote energy coming to Austin! Tandem Global welcomes Courtney Lohmann to the mainstage at the Tandem Global Conference on June 3.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cultural Partnership With BAM Announced

As part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad, the Olympic Museum announced a new collaboration with BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano, project of Fondazione Riccardo Catella, a leading cultural institution in Milan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $75,000 to Support Winter Storm Fern Relief Efforts in Nashville

Comcast NBCUniversal announced it will provide a $75,000 cash contribution to the Winter Storm Recovery Fund, a unified fund of United Way of Greater Nashville, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and Mayor O’Connell, and administered by United Way.

Innovation & Technology

Crafting Change: The Team Behind Gore Fabrics’ Responsible Progress

With deep roots in W. L. Gore & Associates culture and a commitment to science-based innovation, the sustainability team within Gore’s Fabrics business is translating ambition into action.

Research, Reports & Publications

With Significant Progress Toward Its Sustainability Goals, Sysco Shares Its 2025 Sustainability Report

Food is our passion, and food is our mission. As we celebrate our progress toward our sustainability goals, we’re also focused on what comes next

Events, Media & Communications

Beyond the End Zone: Jerry Rice on Winning in Life and Business

During this event, Jerry will share insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving peak performance. He’ll offer practical, actionable takeaways and share stories about iconic moments from his career, both on and off the football field.

Energy

Antea Group USA Announces Strategic Partnership With Gridify To Streamline Renewable Energy Credit Procurement and Accelerate Corporate Decarbonization

Antea Group USA, a leading global environmental consulting firm, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Gridify, a premier digital infrastructure firm that specializes in making the procurement of renewable energy credits (RECs) faster, more transparent, and scalable.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Award-Winning Start to 2026

A winning start to 2026! We’re kicking off the new year with some great news: Built In has recognized us across multiple 2026 Built In Best lists!

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: A One-Trip Grocery Strategy for Multiple Easy Meals

I always find the topic of meal planning to be polarizing. You’re either a fan who finds it valuable or it’s your idea of monotonous drudgery. But I’m here to say there’s more than one way to meal plan.

Research, Reports & Publications

AllianceBernstein - Root and Branch: A Case Study in Assessing Portfolio Biodiversity Risk

Biodiversity risk is more nuanced and complex than many investors think. For instance, there’s a widespread belief that deforestation poses the biggest nature-related risk for most portfolios.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Impact of Global Water Regulation on the Consumer Goods Industry

Cascale and Worldly today released "Navigating Global Water Regulation: Implications for the Textile and Consumer Goods Sector" examining how intensifying water scarcity and tightening regulation are reshaping the operating environment for the consumer goods industry.

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.