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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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Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Hot Topics in Risk, Compliance and ESG

Join KPMG and Workiva on Thursday, February 23 for a free webinar exploring hot topics in risk, compliance and ESG. CPA attendees are eligible for one complimentary CPE credit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Study Finds That U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program Boosts Financial Wellness

The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program aims to provide college and college-bound students with financial wellness concepts and information at a critical stage of their lives.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $1.25 Million to Support Workforce Development, DEI and Education in Northeast Ohio

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $1,250,000 in seven non-profit organizations in Northeast Ohio to support workforce development, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announces $15 Million Impact Investment from Truist

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Truist Financial Corporation announce Truist’s $15 million commitment to GoATL, the Community Foundation’s impact investment platform.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Receives Award for Continued Excellence in Small Business Support

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has received the National Veteran Small Business Coalition’s (NVSBC) Champions Award for exceeding the NVSBC-established goals of total subcontracting dollars awarded to veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB’s)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Social Accountability Consultant Registry Now Open for Applications

SAI and HAP are now accepting applications for the Social Accountability Consultant Registry. The Registry aims to bring new transparency and professionalism to social compliance consulting and capacity building activities. For questions, contact consultantregistry@sa-intl.org.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Expands Reach in Korea With Translation of Its Market Leading AA1000 Assurance Standard

AccountAbility, the trusted global ESG consulting and standards firm with a close to three-decade history in helping leaders build better companies, continues to expand global access to its principles-based sustainability guidance with today’s launch.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TCS Named to World’s Most Admired Companies List by FORTUNE® Magazine

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has been named to FORTUNE® magazine’s list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How International Paper Manages Renewable Solutions

To achieve our Renewable Solutions goal, our strategy centers on creating innovative products that contribute to a more sustainable, low-carbon future and help our customers achieve their objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hundreds of United Airlines' Employees Honor MLK Across the US

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., employees across the U.S. gathered to participate in volunteer activities and to march in multiple MLK Day parades.

Environment

Henkel Volunteers Support CSR-Projects for Renovation and Building Around the Globe

To further drive social progress and to support families and kids in need by dedicated construction activities Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business for Craftsmen, Construction and Professional has initiated the Corporate Social Responsibility program ‘Welcome Home’.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CACI Gives Back to Communities This Holiday Season

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) has a long-standing history of giving back to the communities in which its employees live and work. CACI employees have organized and participated in several charitable initiatives this holiday season, including some highlighted below.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Refuge Foundation Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Game Connect Programme in Uganda

During their recent visit to Uganda, Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) representatives attended the Game Connect Sports Gala marking the second year of the programme.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Choosing a Grant Management Software To Support Trust-Based Philanthropy

For many grantmaking organizations, the challenges and upheavals of 2020 catalyzed a different way of funding.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways To Shape Equitable Outcomes

Medtronic sees inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) as key to the innovation it needs to deliver life-transforming products and therapies for more people around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

DuPont Honored as a Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises

DuPont announced it has been named one of the 2023 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Health & Healthcare

How Organizations Around the World Are Closing the Cancer Care Gap

According to the World Health Organization, half the world’s population does not have access to essential health services. At a time when advances in technology and medicine can make a real difference, far too many regions and populations are still left out.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, by Fortune magazine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum China Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Certified as a Top Employer in China for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Yum China Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and certified as a Top Employer in China by the Top Employers Institute, attesting to the Company’s commitment to its people and excellence in human capital management.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Season of Giving With Reel Works

Reel Works’ young filmmaker community was thrilled to participate in Paramount's Season of Giving event again this past holiday season!

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Inspires Next Generation of Black Leaders at GRAMMY® Museum’s LIVE OUT L!VE Panel “BEYOND THE MAINSTAGE – BLACK EXECUTIVES IN LIVE MUSIC”

AEG Inspires Next Generation of Black Leaders at GRAMMY® Museum’s LIVE OUT L!VE Panel “BEYOND THE MAINSTAGE – BLACK EXECUTIVES IN LIVE MUSIC”

Health & Healthcare

Merck Signs Global Health Equity Pledge

I am so proud our company’s CEO Rob Davis joined other business executives, government representatives, academics and community leaders in signing the Global Health Equity Pledge during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Summit.

Energy

Chevron Invests in Carbon Capture and Removal Technology Company, Svante

Chevron New Energies (CNE), a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Svante announced that Chevron is the lead investor in Svante’s Series E fundraising round, which raised $318 million that will be used to accelerate the manufacturing of Svante’s carbon capture technology.

Health & Healthcare

ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare Advances New Well-Being Solutions for Health Workers

During its first-ever Solutions Convening hosted at the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare announces two advancements to catalyze cross-sector investment in solutions that improve healthcare.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Getting Started With ESG

Consultants Harry Etra, chief executive officer of HXE Partners, and Peylina Chu, senior vice president of ESG Business Strategy at Antea Group, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to explore what it takes to launch a successful ESG program.

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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.