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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

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.

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Innovation & Technology

Trane® Unveils Next-Generation Commercial HVAC Solutions, Advancing Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, will launch new innovations in early 2026 to advance electrified heating, improve energy efficiency, and enable smarter building operations—helping building owners reduce carbon emissions and support a more sustainable future.

Events, Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Launches SCS Europe B.V. To Help Companies Meet Expanding EU Sustainability and Regulatory Requirements

SCS Global Services announces the launch of SCS Global Services Europe B.V. (SCS Europe) — a dedicated EU-based legal entity established to help companies navigate the existing and rapidly expanding landscape of European climate and sustainability regulations.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Planted Trees at Los Angeles-Area School Impacted by Devastating Eaton Fire

One year after the Eaton Fire that blazed through Los Angeles County, the Arbor Day Foundation collaborated with local partners and community members to grow hope at an elementary school impacted by the fire.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy - Building the Foundation for a Stronger New Orleans

For the past two decades, Entergy has viewed early childhood education as a key investment in the strength and well-being of the communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Microentrepreneurs in Rural India Grow With Ovante

Savitri’s busy cosmetics and grocery store in Nasopur village, located in Rajasthan, India, hasn’t always been as large and well-stocked as it is today. A few years ago, she ran her business from a small room, offering limited items with little opportunity to expand.

Events, Media & Communications

Data Center Safety Council Announces New Chair, Thomas Lee, QTS

Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce a newly elected Chair of the Steering Committee, Thomas Lee, QTS Data Centers; replacing Donna Lynch, STACK Infrastructure, who has served as chair for the last 2-year term since the inception of the group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Savannah Provides Grant To Support Construction of New Early Childhood Learning Center

The Early Childhood Learning Center is a public-private partnership involving Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and East Savannah United (ESU).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate-Driven Growth

Addressing climate change can help to support the economic development and long-term growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). EMDEs require trillions of dollars to address climate change, yet only a fraction of this funding is currently mobilized.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Teams With Startup .lumen To Help Visually Impaired People Live More Independently

Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW), a global technology solutions provider, is collaborating with Romanian startup .lumen to scale intelligent guide glasses designed to replicate the key functions of a guide dog.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Powers the Future of E-Mobility With Test Solutions for High-Power and Megawatt Charging

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced two new electric vehicle (EV) charging test solutions that support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mastercard Named One of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026

At Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives.

Health & Healthcare

IOC Announces Comprehensive Mental Health Support for Athletes at Milano Cortina 2026

Athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games can expect the same high level of mental health and safeguarding support that was delivered at Paris 2024 – the most comprehensive programme of its kind ever implemented at a major sporting event.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion Collaborate to Advance Ultra High Efficiency Commercial HVAC Solutions

Trane® – by Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate next generation, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Launches Trane Cloud, a Digital Hub for Smarter Building Operations

Trane® – by Trane Technologies today announced the launch of Trane Cloud, a digital hub designed to transform how building operators, facility teams, and energy managers interact with their buildings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Bring Hope and High Spirits to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles During Annual Visit

As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Careers Built To Last at Northern Trust

At Northern Trust, a career isn’t just a job, it’s a journey. From the moment someone joins us, they’re supported with opportunities to learn, build skills, grow into new roles and shape long-term careers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $225,000 in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to Aid Neighborhood Revitalization

KeyBank, through the KeyBank Foundation, has announced a $225,000 investment in Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to expand the nonprofit’s growing Home Repair Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation Contributes $2M for New Snow Removal Equipment to City of Pittsburgh

The PNC Foundation announced it has contributed a $2 million grant to the City of Pittsburgh to purchase new snow removal equipment.

Health & Healthcare

Protein, Science, Debate and Dietary Guidelines: Nina Teicholz

Protein. It’s everywhere. From our center of the plate favorites to protein popcorn, ramen to even protein-packed ice cream, it’s clear – we're in the midst of a protein revolution.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Mentorship to Leadership: Meet Rajneet Dhanju

I am Rajneet Dhanju, serving as a Senior Engineering Manager on GoDaddy’s Edge Gateway Platform, which supports both internal and external customers.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Launches Wireless Coexistence Test Solution to Accelerate Compliance and Innovation

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has announced the release of its new Wireless Coexistence Test Solution, an automated, and standards-aligned platform designed to help engineers quickly and repeatably validate wireless device performance

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Katherine Galindo

There’s nothing like finding that confidence in your role at work. Katherine Galindo found this confidence when she began as Lead Warehouse Specialist at our Saint-Gobain Life Sciences facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Environment

Key Takeaways From COP30

COP30 in Belém marked 10 years since the Paris Agreement and was branded the 'COP of implementation', with a focus on the action agenda. 

Innovation & Technology

The Future of Football Is Here: AI Solutions To Power FIFA World Cup 2026™

Lenovo and FIFA together announced a swathe of tech solutions during Tech World @ CES 2026 that will deliver a FIFA World Cup™, powered by Lenovo AI, unlike any that have gone before it.

Events, Media & Communications

Information for the Media – Online Roundtable on Olympic Culture and Heritage and the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad

You are invited to join an online media roundtable at 2 p.m. (14:00) CET on Tuesday 27 January to discuss what the IOC, the Olympic Museum and the Organising Committee have prepared beyond the field of play, as part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad.

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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...