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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. 

Recent Alerts

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Wealth of Uncertainty: Climate Change and Our Financial Well-Being

For much of the past decade, discussions within the financial industry about climate change have focused on capital markets. Pundits have debated the risks of stranded fossil fuel assets, the merits of ESG integration, and the growth potential of renewable energy.

Energy

Reducing Energy Consumed by Hydraulic Power Systems by up to 80%

Hydraulic systems power production equipment across a wide range of manufacturing sectors. Their electric motors use a significant portion of the total energy consumed by industry.*

Environment

Smarter Water Management Strategies for Manufacturing

With emerging complications like aging infrastructure and succession planning (as water and wastewater experts approach retirement), it's increasingly important to have a solid plan for future water management.

Energy

Baker Hughes Keynote: The Energy Equation™

Our Chairman and CEO opened the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2026 with a powerful call to action, urging industry and energy to evolve faster, operate smarter, and deliver at the pace the world now demands.

Education

Building Tomorrow’s Pipeline, One Graduate at a Time: Inside Lenovo’s EAGLES Program

From diamonds in the rough to confident professionals, EAGLES is shaping the next generation of Lenovo sales leaders across EMEA.

Innovation & Technology

Minimizing Driver’s Range Anxiety With System Level Simulation of Electric Vehicles

Lara, an experienced transporter for a cold storage packaging company primarily operating in Germany, undertakes three weekly trips between Munich and Dresden. Her role involves delivering frozen products between city warehouses, requiring strict adherence to timely deliveries

Responsible Production & Consumption

S... for Soil Sealing, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

The term “soil sealing” refers to the transformation of natural land into stable, impermeable surfaces required for human activities. While soil sealing has been occurring since prehistoric times, the practice has increased since the industrial revolution.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Warehouse to Wrist: How DP World Powers the Wearable Tech Supply Chain

From fulfillment centers to front doors, DP World keeps wearable technology moving at scale. In 2025 alone, 1.9 million devices flowed through our integrated logistics network — powered by precision, speed, and end-to-end lifecycle expertise.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as Best Bank in Small Business and Middle Market Banking with Nine National and Regional Coalition Greenwich 2026 Awards

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business andmiddle market banking.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Prescription Coverage

With health care costs rising, knowing how to navigate your benefits can lead to significant savings and better health outcomes for you. This essential guide can help you make the most of your prescription drug coverage and health plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Celebrates World Bartender Day With Shake Your Future Expansion

This World Bartender Day (February 24), Bacardi is celebrating the expansion of its successful bartender training program, Shake Your Future, Puerto Rico, Poland and more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dignity Health Sports Park Earns Silver Award at Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards

AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park was recognized for its continued investment in venue excellence and fan experience, receiving a Silver Award in the Hospitality category at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Commercial Real Estate Awards, held on February 19.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Mastering GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6: Tools & Resources for Growers

Complimentary Webinar: Join SCS Global Services and GLOBALG.A.P. to learn how IFA V6 resources, including the US National Interpretation Guidelines and educational tools, help fruit and vegetable growers strengthen food safety, sustainability, and compliance.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen Black Diverse Intelligence Series: The Black Influence

Black consumers are sending a clear signal to businesses that want to leverage their buying power, influence, and brand loyalty. Get the key insights into Black consumer trends that brands need to know to win over Black audiences in 2026 and beyond.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours’ Gerardo Familiar Appointed to SEMI North America Advisory Board

Recently, Chemours announced that Gerardo Familiar, President of the company’s Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business, has been appointed to the SEMI North America Advisory Board (NAAB).

Health & Healthcare

Improving Sustainability in Packaging & Products

At Medtronic, we consistently hear from customers worldwide that they want products and packaging to: weigh less, generate less waste, be more recyclable, and incorporate recycled materials wherever possible. So, what are we doing about it?

Environment

Embodied Carbon: Opportunities and Solutions at Scale

Embodied carbon is the hidden environmental footprint of the built environment. In this article, you'll explore how suppliers, manufacturers and sustainability leaders can reduce that footprint through innovation and collaboration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Helps Restore Historic Prince Hall Temple, Honoring Atlanta History

Located on the corner of Auburn Avenue and Hilliard Street, the Prince Hall Masonic Temple and Lodge, built between 1937 and 1941, is a vital part of Atlanta’s history.

Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Study Affirms Sustainability Is a Business Imperative for APAC Supply Chains

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shared key findings from its Asia Pacific survey of consumers and businesses on sustainability and cross-border trade, highlighting emerging areas of focus for businesses across the region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Strength Through Family: Meet Scott Robinson

My career hasn’t evolved in a vacuum; it’s been shaped by the life I’ve lived outside of work, the challenges that stretched me, and the moments that forced me to grow in ways I never anticipated.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Jen: Driving Innovation Through Empowerment and Belonging

At Henkel, our pioneers are driven by an unwavering spirit to explore, create, and transform possibilities into progress and improve life for generations to come. Learn their stories.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women To Host Free Webinar Featuring “The Budgetnista” on Building Financial Confidence

KeyBank’s Key4Women program will host a free virtual webinar on March 4 aimed at helping women strengthen their financial confidence through practical, real‑life strategies.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: From App Shy to Scamwise, These Seniors Are Learning To Bank Digitally and Safely

When Miray Kaplangi, 29, visited her grandparents in Istanbul, they would often pull out their smartphones and ask her to help them adjust their settings or check their bank balance online, small tasks that carried big anxieties.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 Sustainability Efforts in the Spotlight

The sustainability efforts of Milano Cortina 2026 were praised by IOC Member, Chair of the IOC Sustainability and Legacy Commission, and five-time Olympian HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, during his visit to the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.

Innovation & Technology

Sands China Hosts the Second Macao Technological Innovation Exploration

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of Macao entrepreneurs, Sands China hosted the second Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon this past November.

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.