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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

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. 

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.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

McDonald’s PRIDE Network Is a Force for Good Year-Round

For years, McDonald’s PRIDE Network has been instrumental in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights inside and outside of the workplace.

Education

Bayer: Make Way for Girls in Science!

Capturing the attention of 7-9th grade students and inspiring them to consider careers in STEM can be accomplished through role modeling, representation, and realistic experiences, according to Dr. Kelly Lane-deGraaf

Research, Reports & Publications

Ralph Lauren Details Progress on Social and Environmental Goals in 2023 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today published its 2023 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, emphasizing the Company’s ongoing commitment to creating timeless products that are made to live on responsibly

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New EU Sustainability Reporting Standards Coming Soon

GRI welcomes progress of new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as consultation gets underway

Research, Reports & Publications

Chemours Details ESG Progress in Its Sixth Sustainability Report

Report showcases Chemours’ progress toward achieving Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals through environmental leadership, sustainable innovation and community investment

Diversity & Inclusion

Product Diversity Office Impact: Making Lenovo’s Commercial Vantage Accessible

In 2020, Lenovo established its Product Diversity Office (PDO) to ensure its smarter technology is accessible to all users, regardless of their background or ability.

Innovation & Technology

New Tests Yield Actionable Insights

Quest employees are among the first to benefit from newly developed testing.

Environment

How Artificial Intelligence and Technology Are Used To Minimise the Environmental Impact of Data Centres and Cloud Computing

​For the past two decades, digital transformation has been at the forefront of many corporate conversations as the world’s carbon emissions continue to increase.

Innovation & Technology

Dispatching Innovation: Suncor’s New Dispatch System Improves Mine Operations

The innovative process is one of the ways we continue to harness technology to improve the reliability and productivity performance of our operations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crowley’s Second Annual Sustainability Report Details Progress on Environmental Strategy and Continued Commitment to Employees

Crowley has released its second annual sustainability report, which details progress toward its sustainability goals in 2022 and previews continued efforts for 2023 and beyond.

Energy

Farmers Help Duke Energy Add More Renewables to Its Grid

To help build a more sustainable, carbon-free future, Duke Energy is seeking property owners with acreage that can accommodate power generation, such as large-scale solar facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Ten Years of Progress and Impact With Our Black Employee Network

Investing in the success of people includes building communities of belonging, advocacy and allyship. For Trane Technologies' Black Employee Network, we're recognizing 10 years of progress and the need to continue.

Energy

Groundswell Celebrates New Community Solar Array and District Milestone

Groundswell celebrates new community solar array and District milestone. No-cost solar energy now available to close to 10,000 low to moderate income District households

Green Infrastructure

Major Companies and Investors Push EPA for Strong Emissions Standards To Bolster U.S. in Global Clean Vehicle Race

Dozens of major U.S. companies and investors are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize strong multi-pollutant emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles and stringent greenhouse gas emissions for heavy-duty vehicles. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Practice: Celebrating Juneteenth, Nurturing Connections

When McKenzie Kerry graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a leadership position in a financial services company was very much on her mind. A business management major, Kerry had long sought out extra opportunities and activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Juneteenth Reflections From Alkermes' Harold Weekes, Sr. Director, Human Resources

On Monday we commemorate Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day – the anniversary of the freeing of the last enslaved Black Americans, which took place on June 19th, 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

DraftKings Las Vegas Teammates Help Build Beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace

From the support of our DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program, together we successfully built 50 beds for Las Vegas families in need with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and did it in record time!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Good Business: Benefits Beyond Savings

Smart, strategic choices – like how Regions and Pinnacle Group have worked together – can make the difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard: Highlights From a Journey To Support Women Entrepreneurs

Kelly Ifill, a former math teacher with an MBA from Columbia Business School, was determined to make banking work for Black entrepreneurs. Working in venture capital after business school, she’d seen how difficult it is for Black entrepreneurs to raise capital.

Health & Healthcare

Merck is Collaborating To Help Make Cancer Care More Accessible Worldwide

In underserved and under-resourced communities across the globe, from the U.S. to Rwanda, our company is helping patients at risk for and living with cancer access the care they need to stay well and lead fulfilling lives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leidos Climbs Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

Leidos jumped to No. 115 on Forbes’ sixth-annual ranking of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, climbing 372 places from its previous spot.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cutting Through the Confusion When Lives Are on the Line

The Town of Superior Fire Department has acquired a new cutting-edge tool—in the most literal sense of the word.

Sustainable Development Goals

Clorox’s Steps To Reduce Plastic and Other Waste

Clorox’s ESG goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they drive growth and create positive value for our brands, people and communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Operations - Content Safety

We believe that freedom of expression and the diversity of ideas are fundamental aspects of healthy societies and economies. We also recognize that digital organizations have a responsibility to properly respond to harmful content.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third President & CEO Tim Spence Rang Nasdaq Opening Bell in Honor of Bank’s 165th Anniversary

Over the years, Fifth Third has become synonymous with stability, community impact and innovation.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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.