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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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Washington Hero’s Home Makeover: Team Depot and Semper Fi Join Forces To Honor Veteran

During his third combat tour with the United States Air Force in May 2011, Technical Sergeant Dan Fye was severely injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained major damage to his lower limbs.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines Participates in First-of-Its-Kind Research on Contrail Avoidance

American Airlines announced the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on contrail avoidance, with results verified by satellite imagery, aimed at reducing aviation’s environmental impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Major Leagues to the Southern Company Team

With a background in nutrition, functional movement and injury recovery, Cole now applies his skills every day in his role with Southern Company.

Environment

Rayonier Foresters Build Plans Around Protecting Gopher Tortoises

Gopher tortoises are just one of a myriad of wildlife Rayonier protects on its land. For example, throughout the U.S., we protect the American Bald Eagle and its nest. In the Pacific Northwest, we protect Northern Spotted Owls and Marbled Murrelets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clorox Cup Winners Take the Prize for Safety and Sustainability Leadership

Winning the Clorox Cup was a recognition of the great teamwork in Mexico by our people who consistently play to win and do the right thing — reflective of our company values.

Health & Healthcare

How Genetic Technologies Can Empower More People With Information

After earning a graduate degree in genetic counseling, Zoë Milgrom’s first job immediately exposed her to the difficult reality of putting her education into practice. In various obstetric and pediatric units at a major public hospital in Sydney, she supported families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Special Aflac Duck® Makes New Friends at the General Meeting of the Japan Medical Association

With nearly 24,000 My Special Aflac Ducks delivered free of charge in the United States, Northern Ireland and Japan to date, it’s no surprise to see one in the hands of a pediatric cancer or sickle cell patient. But in April, the cuddly companion was a special guest.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Awards Three Toledo Area Organizations with Grants Totaling More than $50,000

Some of the most important work KeyBank does happens in the communities we serve. To make a lasting difference, Key teammates make it a priority to engage with community members and community leaders to understand their needs and ideas, develop plans and then take action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan To Donate $150,000 To Empower Canadian Students To Address Global Sustainability Issues Through McGill University

Gildan is pleased to share that it has partnered with McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management in support of their Sustainable Growth Initiative, a venture that unites academics, students, and industry leaders towards building sustainable practices for businesses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal® Survey Finds Businesses Are Growing While Employees Are Less Confident

A recent survey from Principal Financial Group® shows a disparity between U.S. employers and their employees in financial health and well-being. As employer sentiment and business health remains steady, there are opportunities for employers to support employee financial health.

Environment

Leading U.S. Businesses Urge EPA To Finalize Strong Standards To Curb Climate Pollution From the Nation’s Power Plants

Dozens of U.S. companies and investors, along with leading national power providers, are backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing fossil fuel-fired power plants under the EPA's iron-clad authority in the CAA.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nancy Richards Farese To Be Inducted Into the 2023 Class of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Southwire is proud to celebrate Nancy Richards Farese, board member, shareholder and daughter of Southwire founder, Roy Richards Sr., who has been named as one of 10 outstanding women leaders who make up the 2023 class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Preparing Our Country for a Cyber Future

IBM is committed to help skill 150,000 people in cybersecurity by the end of 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Foundation Announces Deadline Extended for Second Inspire Awards Challenge

In collaboration with MIT Solve, Truist Foundation announced the deadline for its second Inspire Awards Challenge has been extended to Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fairway Subaru Selects Make-A-Wish As Hometown Charity

Fairway Subaru in Hazleton recently presented a check of $15,995 to Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as part of the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Junior Achievement, United Way Recognize Webster Bank for its Philanthropic Support in Region

Webster takes pride in its long-standing partnership with United Way and strongly believes in its mission to ensure people have access to a broad safety net of human services.

Events, Media & Communications

Pioneering the Future of Flavor: Griffith Foods and Worldchefs Renew Partnership

Griffith Foods, a world-class family-owned global developer and manufacturer of customized food ingredient solutions, has renewed as a Worldchefs Global Partner.

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Corporate Purpose 2023 Trend 4: ERGs Are Now a Must-Have Strategy in DEI

Now that we’ve passed the early groundswell of employee-led action on DEI, we’re entering a new phase where affinity and employee resource groups are a must-have — and possibly a more effective — component of a corporate DEI and culture strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC's First Annual People, Culture & Purpose Conference: Feeding People’s Potential & Celebrating Progress

KFC has long been a purpose-driven business. Today more than ever, our ambition is for purpose to be the the center of everything we do – the food we serve, the people we employ and the communities we’re a part of.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: A Cut Above the Rest: Innovative Barbershop Program Educates Indigenous Men About HIV

Gilead provided a grant for the innovative partnership as part of its overall efforts to advance health equity and reduce stigma and disparities in communities of greatest need.

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions Debuts Latest Model: Mobile Merchant Container

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions division recently debuted it’s newest up-cycled shipping container model, the Mobile Merchant Container at United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Celebration on June 24, 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Hosts Seventh Annual Supplier Diversity Summit

Fifth Third Bank today hosted its seventh annual Supplier Diversity Summit.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate & Environment

Mondelēz International is joining the race to net zero and setting a goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Education

CNH Industrial Empowers Young Indian People With Up-Skilling Initiatives

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, reaffirms its commitment to prioritize skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of 'America's Greatest Workplaces’ by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces.

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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...

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

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...