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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sharing Strategies To Help Nonprofits Thrive

Nonprofits across the country are facing a new set of challenges in the current economic environment.

Budget constraints are a longstanding issue for community organizations. But for many, those challenges have intensified with recent changes in government funding.

Education

U.S. Bank Announces Resource Hub To Assist Small Business Owners

U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resource Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses.

Energy

Powering the Future: 3M’s Role in Direct Lithium Extraction

As the world pivots towards electrification, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to skyrocket. According to McKinsey, battery demand is expected to increase nearly sevenfold, from approximately 700 GWh in 2022 to about 4,700 GWh by 2030.

Innovation & Technology

Future-Proofing With AI – the Academics View – Part 1

Data collection and analysis is a vital step in the fight to end plastic pollution. AI could hold the answers, however it also poses significant challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Southwire’s Project GIFT Equips Students To Go Back to School

On July 19, Southwire’s Project GIFT hosted its annual Back to School drive in West Georgia, distributing more than 4,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local K-12 students.

Environment

Antea Group USA Contributes to Environment Analyst's “Corporate Guide: Identifying and Remediating PFAS”

Antea Group USA is proud to announce its contribution to “Corporate Guide: Identifying and Remediating PFAS” published by Environment Analyst.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security

Helping Americans achieve financial security is at the core of our value proposition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bath & Body Works Strengthens Climate Commitment with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Validation

Today, Bath & Body Works, Inc. recently announced that it has had its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a globally recognized authority on corporate climate action.

Health & Healthcare

Behind the Scenes: How FedEx Helps Keep the Flying Eye Hospital in the Sky

While the Flying Eye Hospital is known around the world for delivering cutting-edge eye care and training, the magic behind the mission starts long before the first patient is seen.

Education

Subaru Teams With Actor Max Greenfield and AdoptAClassroom.org To Provide Teachers in High-Needs Schools With Classroom Supply Funding

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that in its fifth year as the largest corporate supporter of AdoptAClassroom.org®, it will have helped support more than 950,000 students nationwide as part of the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Cultivates Community in Bermuda for 60 Years

Guests invited inside Bacardi’s iconic Pitts Bay Road headquarters can glimpse the company’s greener side and celebrate 60 years on the island through sustainability initiatives that blend innovation, community and history.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Survey Shows Customer Patience Is Thinning, Unless You're Under 30

Nearly half of U.S. shoppers say customer service provided by businesses is getting worse, according to results from the latest GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) Consumer Pulse* survey – yet Gen Z and Millennials remain more upbeat than their parents' generations.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing AI for Sustainability: Marc-Olivier Impact

Discover how Marc-Olivier leverages digital technology and AI to drive sustainability and innovation in the heating and cooling industry. Learn about his journey, the transformative power of AI and how his work contributes to a greener planet.

Energy

At Pop-Up Events, Entergy Arkansas Customers Can Get Bill Paying Assistance, Free Fans To Cool Homes

Entergy Arkansas customers needing assistance paying their bills will be able to find help during several pop-up events taking place over the next few weeks, the utility announced today.

Events, Media & Communications

BioStar To Attend TEPA Illinois: What To Expect From This Year’s Energy Market Discussion

BioStar’s David Smart is heading to the 2025 TEPA Illinois Conference! Join us as we dive into energy policy, market trends, and grid innovation shaping the Midwest and beyond. Let’s connect in Chicago this August.

Environment

Psychological Safety: The Invisible Foundation of a Strong EHS Culture

In the world of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), we often focus on visible safety measures: hard hats, safety protocols, emergency procedures, and compliance metrics. But there's an invisible yet critical component that can make or break your safety culture: psychological

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$100,000 Marathon Petroleum Grant To Help Bridge a Digital Divide in El Paso

An effort to expand broadband internet access in an underserved area of El Paso, Texas, has gained momentum through a $100,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) El Paso refinery.

Events, Media & Communications

Don’t Just Clean It—Leverage It: The Business Case for Extinguishing Remediation Liability

Organizations have been managing legacy remediation liability around the world since the 1960s and have experienced a multitude of challenges to reduce or remove these financial liabilities from their organizations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Intern Impact Day at Paramount: Through an Intern’s Lens

Wednesday July 16th, 2025, might have been a regular workday for Paramount employees, but for the interns, it was the company’s 7th annual Paramount Intern Impact Day – a day focused on participating in Paramount’s tradition of giving back to the community

Innovation & Technology

Electrification Pathways: How Adam Stroud Innovates for Sustainability

Learn how Adam Stroud drives innovative electrification solutions for high-powered batteries and why he appreciates having a job that helps him drive a more sustainable world.

Education

PotlatchDeltic’s Summer Intern Program

Our summer internship program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain on-the-job experience in our businesses and to learn about PotlatchDeltic.

Education

Meet Becky Kristopeit: Building Community Through STEM, Sustainability, and Soccer

Tapping into different voices, perspectives, and experiences helps businesses solve problems, reveals new opportunities to grow, and encourages contributions that better support people and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partners for Better Housing Turn Workshop Data Into Impactful Insights With the Help of Nielsen Volunteers and Common Impact

When you’re in the business of building brighter futures like Partners for Better Housing (PBH) you don’t always have time to stop and measure how far you’ve come. That’s where skills-based volunteering comes in.

Environment

Why Water Risk Can’t Be an Afterthought in Climate Resilience

Climate change and water stress are deeply intertwined. Rising global temperatures are intensifying droughts, accelerating extreme weather events, and disrupting the availability and quality of freshwater across the world. These disruptions are no longer “distant threats.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Truist Foundation Releases Multiyear Report on Strategic Philanthropy Impact

Today, Truist Foundation released its multiyear impact report, Scaling for Impact, offering data-backed evidence that bold, strategic philanthropy can enhance the economic viability of communities across the Southeast.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  2. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  3. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  4. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  5. 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...
  6. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  9. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  10. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  11. 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...
  12. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  15. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...