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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

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. 

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Innovation & Technology

Protect Yourself from Fraud: Tips from KeyBank

Arming yourself with the latest information is crucial to protecting your financial accounts and your personal data. Here are a few guidelines to help you safeguard your accounts against fraud.

Environment

Six Essential EHS Best Practices To Strengthen Safety, Compliance, and Culture

Explore essential EHS best practices that help organizations boost compliance, reduce risk, and build a stronger culture of safety.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Argentina’s Port and Logistics Sector

How DP World in Argentina and Yusen Logistics are translating inclusion into action — from infrastructure upgrades to workforce collaboration — creating safer, more accessible port environments for women across the logistics value chain.

Innovation & Technology

How Mastercard Is Shaping Inclusive Economic Growth in 2026: From Evidence to Implementation

As technology reshapes the global economy at breakneck speed, the question isn’t whether innovation will transform lives—it already is.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Huggies Donates 15 Million Diapers in 15 Days in Celebration of National Diaper Bank Network's 15th Anniversary

Huggies®, a Kimberly-Clark brand, is teaming up with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to deliver 15 million donated Huggies diapers in 15 days to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the national nonprofit.

Environment

New Report Examines How Corporate Environmental Values Influence Consumer Decisions

The corporate edition of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Canopy Report finds Americans want to support businesses that prioritize the planet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AWFIS Achieves Three WELL Ratings Across India – Raising the Bar for Coworking Workplace Health and Equity

Awfis, India’s largest flexible workspace provider, and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing health in buildings, organizations and communities, today announced a major milestone

Innovation & Technology

Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to Advance AI-Driven Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Bristol Myers Squibb announced an agreement with Microsoft, a market leader in AI-powered radiology and clinical workflow technologies, aiming to accelerate early detection of lung cancer.

Education

Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville Refinery Helps Inspire Hundreds of Local Students at National Manufacturing Day Event

In recognition of National Manufacturing Day in October, Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery helped bring hands-on career exploration to hundreds of middle school students in St. John the Baptist Parish.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to FORTUNE Magazine World’s Most Admired Companies List for Fourteenth Consecutive Year

Trane Technologies has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the fourteenth consecutive year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Ranked No. 1 in Industry on FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies List

Southern Company has been named to FORTUNE’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot in the electric and gas utilities industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP Welcomed 20 Leading Companies to Coalition in 2025, Expanding Network of Corporate Purpose-Driven Leaders

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) today announced that 20 of the world’s leading companies joined its network throughout 2025, representing diverse industries united by a shared commitment: leveraging the power of business as a force for positive social impact.

Events, Media & Communications

GreenBiz 26 Advance Rate Pricing Ends Jan. 23: Act Quickly To Save $600 and Join Sustainable Business Leaders in Phoenix

Sustainability leaders from NVIDIA, PepsiCo, Atlassian, Crocs, Conagra, GM, L’Oréal, Mastercard, Suntory and many more will take the stage at GreenBiz 26 in February – and advance rate pricing ends soon.

Events, Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Launches Non-UPF Verification To Help Shoppers Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods

Companies can officially apply for Non‑UPF Verification through SCS Global Services, enabling them to clearly signal that their products avoid ultra‑processing techniques and ingredients and support cleaner, more transparent food production.

Events, Media & Communications

DICK’S Sporting Goods Opens 2026 Varsity Team Applications with Plans to Expand Roster Size

DICK’S Sporting Goods has officially opened applications for the 2026 DICK’S Varsity Team roster! Now in its second year open to the public, the social-first ambassador program is calling on content creators who are passionate about sports.

Education

Submissions Open for 3M’s Nationwide Middle School Science Competition

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education today announced that the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Events, Media & Communications

Cummins Secures $2.1 Million from The Centralia Coal Transition Grants Energy Technology Fund to Advance Hybrid Haul Truck Technology and Drive Decarbonization in Mining

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced its selection for a $2.1M grant from the Centralia Coal Transition Grants Energy Technology Board to support the continued development and testing of hybrid haul truck systems at the Proving Grounds – Centralia (PGC) in Washington State.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC and World Olympians Association Strengthen Their Partnership To Better Support Olympians

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Olympians Association (WOA) will further increase their joint support for Olympians. The two organisations have just renewed their partnership by signing a new Cooperation and Licence Agreement.

Events, Media & Communications

Benevity Announces Executive Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth and Scale Social Impact

Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced the promotion of Julie Werner to the expanded role of Chief Client & Growth Officer and the appointment of Rick Essex as Chief Financial Officer.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cost, Competition, and Complexity: Redefining Automotive Supply Chains for the Next Century

DP World provides insights on automotive supply chains being reshaped by EVs, cost pressure, and fragmentation. As margins tighten and complexity rises, automakers are turning to integrated, end-to-end logistics to build resilience, visibility, and long-term competitiveness.

Education

Free Professional Development From IBM SkillsBuild and Discovery Education Equips High School Educators With AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy Skills

High school educators now have access to free professional development credential courses focused on AI, cybersecurity, and digital literacy through IBM SkillsBuild, IBM’s free global technology education program.

Diversity & Inclusion

PSEG Foundation Donates To Program Helping the Blind With Training

For over 40 years, Bestwork Industries for the Blind, Inc has empowered people who are blind or visually impaired, helping them build skills and pursue meaningful careers.

Events, Media & Communications

Home Furnishings Convene for 36th Annual ARTS Awards 2026

Furniture manufacturers, retailers, and designers convened in Dallas earlier this month for the 36th Annual ARTS Awards. Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC), the assets of which Cascale acquired in 2025, was also in attendance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Collaborates with RE-THINK to Champion Ocean Conservation

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, continues to deepen its corporate social responsibility (CSR) by hosting two “FedEx x RE-THINK Beach Cleanup” events in November.

Events, Media & Communications

CACI Hosts Secretary of War Executive Fellows for 2025 Company Day

CACI recently welcomed 17 Secretary of War Executive Fellows to its Reston, Virginia headquarters for its annual Company Day. This CACI-sponsored event brings together the company’s senior leadership team and senior military officers

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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...