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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

Innovation & Technology

Learning How To Close the Digital Gender Divide

As our world advances digitally, so does the digital divide, depriving a section of the population of skills critical for navigating everyday life. Women are globally 17% less likely to use smartphones than men and 16% are less likely to use mobile internet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Employees Celebrate World Environment Day

For World Environment Day Whirlpool Corporation employees dug into ways they could get involved with ECHO (Eco-Conscious @ Home + Office) - the company's employee-led environmental group.

Innovation & Technology

Benevity Sets a New Standard for Social Impact Reporting With the Launch of Benevity Impact Reports

Benevity Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced the launch of Benevity Impact Reports, powered by Impact Genome.

Research, Reports & Publications

Major U.S. Insurers Make Progress on Climate Disclosures, but Significant Gaps Remain

A new report released today by Ceres reveals that while major U.S. insurance companies are making progress in disclosing their climate-related risks and strategies, significant gaps and disparities persist across the sector.

Environment

Plugging In: Carnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami After Exceeding Industry-Leading Milestone

Shore power has arrived for ships docked at PortMiami, and today, Carnival Conquest represented Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, at a celebratory event.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Season 4 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast

Join Trane Technologies for season 4 of the Healthy Spaces podcast to hear from sustainability leaders, startups and scientists about what’s next and making a positive impact.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Seafood Industry Must Recognize That Healthy Seas Require Safeguarding Human Rights

Organizations like the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions offer guidance and resources to help identify and mitigate risks. Industry leaders like Aldi and Albertsons have made promising sustainable seafood commitments, demonstrating that progress is possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Commits $425K in Bill Assistance

Entergy Mississippi has committed $425,654 to provide bill assistance and income-based programs to older adults and customers with disabilities. The power company announced the contribution at a recent Mississippi Braves game.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Women Who Master Film Inspires Girls To Reach Beyond the Stars

Logitech is on a mission to close the gender gap in tech with our #WomenWhoMaster global movement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Reducing Our Footprint in India

In the six years he has served the General Manager for our operations in India, Dhananjay Tapasvi has seen a great deal of change within our businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Teachers Across the Country

To recognize and reward the educators who inspire us every day, Coach teamed up again with Soles4Souls to surprise 1,500 teachers with shopping experiences last month as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

When 'Women Shine', Communities Prosper

CARE’s Women Shine economic empowerment project, developed with support from Tiffany & Co., has reached over 5,000 people. Receiving entrepreneurship and financial literacy training through this project has transformed the lives of women like Mabinty Thullah.

Education

A Winning Formula: The University Partnership Driving the Next Generation of Motorsport Engineers

The choice of what to study at college often comes to students during a conversation with their tutor, or after conducting an in-depth web search of the ‘most fun university towns’.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin Distillery Recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council for Excellence in Corporate Conservation

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has recognized family-owned spirits company Bacardi with an award for its work to protect the river running through its BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin distillery.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating Battery Testing With Keysight at The Battery Show Europe

At The Battery Show Europe 2024 in Stuttgart, Keysight will present our latest test and emulation solutions advancing battery innovations at Booth 10-D40, Hall 10. In preparation for the Show, we asked a few team members what they are most looking forward to sharing.

Environment

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: We Are Committed To Operating Responsibly

Wesco is recognized as a premier distribution and supply chain services company with a history of success in meeting our customer needs and integrating sustainability into our operations. For over a decade, we have been committed to operating responsibly.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Employees | Employee Experience

Everything we do rests upon GoDaddy’s incredible people who devote their time, talent, and energy to working here. That’s why we take a human-centered approach that focuses on individual needs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

It Is Officially Summer Intern Season at Northern Trust

Our 2024 interns are joining multiple Northern Trust offices across North America including Chicago, Naperville, Boston, LA, Dallas, Miami, Coral Gables, Jersey City, New York, Tempe, and Phoenix.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Grady Crosby on Driving Change Through Sustainability and Impact

The Northwestern Mutual Hometown HBCU Connection is an impactful initiative that Crosby champions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG’s Lee Zeidman Awarded the Environmental Leadership Award by the Green Sports Alliance

AEG’s Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE, received the Environmental Leadership Award from the Green Sports Alliance during the 14th annual Green Sports Alliance Summit on Monday, June 12, 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Invention Could Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Old Buildings Without Displacing Residents

A new modular panel from Hydronic Shell Technologies, winner of the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, could effectively modernize aging buildings’ HVAC systems without disruptive renovation projects that displace residents.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Voices: Corruption Risk at a Global Scale: Dissecting the Corruption Perceptions Index

KPMG professionals from the Financial Services Forensic Team at KPMG in the UK explore Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, a global ranking which scores 180 countries and territories according to their perceived levels of corruption.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eastman Launches Naia™ Renew for Denim

Eastman is on a mission to make sustainable fashion more accessible through the availability of Naia™ Renew at scale, offering versatility for a broad range of fashion segments.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Reveals the 5 Winners of the Global Architecture Student Contest

More than 224 universities from 29 countries participated in the 19th edition of the Architecture Student Contest. Students from all over the world imagined projects to transform a district of Helsinki in Finland.

Research, Reports & Publications

Electric Vehicle Sales Headed for Record Year but Growth Slowdown Puts Climate Targets at Risk, According to BloombergNEF Report

BloombergNEF’s Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) shows that EV adoption is still growing, despite the mixed near-term outlook.

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...

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.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...