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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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Environment

FedEx Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet in Japan, Advancing Zero-Tailpipe Emissions in Last-Mile Operations

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has expanded its zero-tailpipe emissions fleet with the addition of 17 electric trucks.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Invests €60 Million in Owned Pilot Plant To Advance Its Paper-Based Barrier Technology Development

As a part of its long-term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier.

Events, Media & Communications

S&P Global Lists “Top 10 Sustainability Trends To Watch in 2026”

S&P Global, a worldwide leader in financial information and analytics, recently released a research report on the 10 key trends expected to have the greatest influence on sustainability strategy and decision-making in 2026.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Ranking Again in the Top 1% of Companies Assessed Worldwide

Lenovo announced that it has once again been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings.

Innovation & Technology

From First Click to Final Confirmation: End-to-End Testing for Enterprise Applications

Imagine a customer placing an order online. They browse a website, add items to a cart, and complete the checkout process. It seems simple, right? But behind the scenes, countless systems must work together flawlessly

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TCC Foundation Receives $400,000 KeyBank Grant to Expand Career Support for Students

Tacoma Community College is expanding its efforts to guide students into careers and four‑year institutions thanks to a new $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

Energy

How To Rethink Energy Demand To Build a Sustainable, Resilient Future

Buildings and industry waste 30% of electricity after the meter. As global demand surges, smart energy management is becoming essential. Dave Regnery shares how AI, innovation and bold collaboration can unlock massive savings and build a more resilient, sustainable future.

Sustainable Development Goals

From Insight To Impact: A CNH Pilot Project on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability

From Insight to Impact is a pilot initiative launched by CNH EMEA to nurture internal talent and promote sustainability-driven entrepreneurship within the company. The program targeted young professionals eager to create tangible, lasting impact across the organization.

Events, Media & Communications

20 Years On: How the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games Helped Reshape the City

As the Olympic Winter Games return to Italy in 2026, with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay passing through the Piemonte region this week, it is a timely reminder of what hosting can deliver beyond the Closing Ceremony.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Once Again Recognizes Sofidel’s Environmental Commitment

CDP, one of the world’s leading independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance, has assigned Sofidel an A‑ rating for Climate Change and an A‑ rating for Forests

Health & Healthcare

Strategic Stewardship: Navigating Compliance and Corporate Responsibility in Life Sciences

Life sciences companies must work to sustain healthcare advancement and development while uncertainty around National Institute of Health (NIH) funding and other administrative changes stress the industry.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Arranges $43.4 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing in Salt Lake City

KeyBank (CDLI) provided a $27.3 million construction loan on behalf of the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) to finance the rehabilitation and new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing and a subsidized apartment community in Salt Lake City.

Education

Meet Chuan Luo: Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship Recipient for 2025

Chuan Luo, student at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is the 2025 recipient of the Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship. We interviewed Chuan to learn how he became interested in optics, his current research projects, and his future goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Staffers Help Nearly 50 Teens at Oasis – a Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, NJ

This Holiday Season, our team had the joy of wrapping gifts for 44 incredible teens in the after-school program at Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, NJ.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized as Leader in Sustainability by CDP, Named to the Double A List

With the recent announcement from CDP of their 2025 ratings, Lenovo has once again been recognized as a global leader in transparent reporting for sustainability. Lenovo has received an A climate score and increased its water score to A for 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CACI Lights Up the Holidays Through Community Support

During the recent holiday season, CACI upheld its tradition of bringing employees together for meaningful initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families across the nation.

Innovation & Technology

Case IH’s Application Drone Cuts Costs and Environmental Impacts

Case IH, a CNH brand, challenges its Application Drone by evaluating the performance of the equipment in real operating conditions, including autonomy, resistance to environmental factors, flight stability and reliability in communication and data transmission.

Innovation & Technology

Reaching for the Stars

Inspiration pushes us beyond the horizon. Innovation carries us even further — to the skies, revealing a whole new world of possibility. A world where staying connected with loved ones becomes limitless.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Study of Investigational Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry Technology Demonstrates Positive Results Across a Full Range of Skin Tones

The company successfully completed pivotal clinical studies for its new Nellcor™ pulse oximetry technology.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours New Johnsonville Site Earns Silver Level in Tennessee Veteran Ready Program

Chemours’ New Johnsonville titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing site in Tennessee has achieved Silver Level status in the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program, an honor awarded by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: What to Know About the New Dietary Guidelines

The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) was recently released—a highly anticipated event for many. Dietitians like me, of course, along with people who work in school nutrition, public health and the food retailing world.

Events, Media & Communications

Assure Certified® for Rigid Core Resilient Flooring to Include New Performance Attribute to Certification Requirements

SCS Global Services and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute have added a new independent fracture-resistance testing requirement to Assure Certified® under the updated SCS-111 v2.0 standard for rigid core resilient flooring.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane® Named America’s Most Trusted® Residential HVAC Brand for 12th Consecutive Year

Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has been named America's Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 12th consecutive year by Lifestory Research.

Responsible Production & Consumption

B… for Bill of Materials, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

A bill of materials, or BOM for short, is a list of all the materials needed to produce an end product – which includes buildings! It’s a tool that can prove especially useful for calculating a more accurate ecological footprint of buildings – and shrinking as much as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Career as a Power Generation Technician: What To Expect and How To Get Started

If you’re interested in ensuring critical systems stay powered and industries keep running, a career as a power generation technician offers hands-on work, problem-solving and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

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.