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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

Education

How Lenovo India Is Closing the Digital Divide in Rural Gujarat

Lenovo’s partnership with Agastya International Foundation also supports STEM education with mobile science labs in government schools in Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, reaching 8,400 children, and has also created a unique STEM model known as Lab-on-Tab.

Green Infrastructure

The Nexus of Water and Energy: Helix Water District Selects Black & Veatch for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in California

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been selected by Helix Water District in San Diego County, California, to perform design and engineering services for the district’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's New ESG Alert Service

CSRHub is proud to announce a new Alert Service. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can now track the rating of any entity that is fully rated by CSRHub!

Energy

Reflections on Vogtle 3 From Chris Womack, Southern Company CEO

On Monday, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 entered into commercial operation. This is a historic moment for Southern Company, the state of Georgia and our country.

Environment

Virtual ‘Panda Paddle’ Returns and Empowers Participants To ‘Stand Up’ for Wildlife

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Panda Paddle event from August 4 to 13. This unique fundraising initiative encourages individuals to actively engage with nature

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Team Members in Mexico Open Site’s First Forest Nursery

Covia is the responsible steward of over 80,000 acres of land across our footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Serving Those Who Served: Comcast NBCUniversal Recognizes National Hire a Veteran Day

As we recognize National Hire a Veteran Day, it’s necessary to confront the barriers veterans and military spouses encounter in their civilian careers. It’s not enough to thank them for their service and sacrifices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Relive the Moment: GFSI Conference 2023 Executive Summary Released

Now more than ever, those responsible for food safety face unprecedented change. The executive summary of the 2023 GFSI Conference, just released, offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome the challenges.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Engage in Impact Days and Make a Difference in Their Local Communities

This June marked the firm’s 17th Impact Days, Franklin Templeton’s annual global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the 2022 Fifth Third Sustainability Report: Bank On Certification

Fifth Third Express Banking® provides a simple way for customers to manage their funds. Fifth Third Express Banking provides customers with immediate access to their money and the convenience and security of a banking relationship.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Greatest Workplaces

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek.

Innovation & Technology

Chemours Announces Development of New Specialty Fluid for Two-Phase Immersion Cooling: Opteon™ 2P50

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) recently announced important achievements in the development and manufacture of Opteon™ 2P50, a new heat-transfer fluid for two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC).

Health & Healthcare

Keysight Report Reveals Healthcare Lags Other Industries in Software Test Automation

Keysight has released Vital Signs, a new survey that reveals that the healthcare industry lags other industries in deploying test automation practices to ensure the quality of the software that physicians use to provide patient care. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Working in the World’s Most Sustainable Buildings Is Good for Employee Morale and for Business

Companies that invest in green buildings not only save money, improve efficiency, and lower carbon emissions, they also create healthier places for people.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Different Path: Technology Training and Mentorship Gave Me the Skills and Self-Confidence for Professional Success

Year Up helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities. At Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, my personal growth was accelerated by a culture and vision that promotes lifelong learning, identifying your interests and talents and pursuing them, as well as challenging yourself.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Social Responsibility – Community Partner Spotlight: Second Chance Toys

This Paramount Community Day 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Paramount and Second Chance Toys.

Environment

From Complexity to Confidence With ESG Data Transparency

Bloomberg’s head of sustainable finance solutions Patricia Torres and ESG enterprise data content head Caroline Ward outline how they are working together to provide a comprehensive suite of ESG data solutions on and off the desktop.

Sustainable Development Goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: UN Sustainable Development Goals

While PotlatchDeltic supports all the UN SDGs, we focus on the six core UN SDGs where we have the greatest impact. We also include an additional five goals that closely align with our policies and initiatives.

Education

Subaru Supports Nearly Half a Million Students in High-Needs Schools Through Subaru Loves Learning Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that for the third year in a row, the automaker and its retailers will provide funding to teachers across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alison Rand Appointed to the Regions Financial Corp. and Regions Bank Boards of Directors

Regions Financial Corp. has announced Alison Rand has been appointed to the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Her term will begin Oct. 1, 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Vic Laurenza Promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania

KeyBank announced Vic Laurenza has been promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania. In this role, he will help grow KeyBank’s business and community presence in the region while continuing to serve as the National Client Engagement Leader for Key Private Bank.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving a DEI Engine: Q&A With Applied Materials’ Culture of Inclusion VP

Applied Materials’ latest Sustainability Report includes updates to Applied’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, strategies and accomplishments.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Real Impact Around the World: Gen Releases 2023 Social Impact Report

“I’m driven by the opportunity to bring social impact into every part of Gen. It's incredibly motivating to see the Corporate Responsibility team working closer than ever across the business."

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your ESG Communication a Walking Red Flag?

Are you struggling to effectively communicate your company's sustainability and social impact commitments?

Sustainable Development Goals

Paris 2024: Raising the Bar for More Sustainable Sporting Events

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee plans to halve carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. This target reflects both the IOC’s Olympic Agenda 2020+5 and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, which world governments signed in 2015.

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...