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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

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.

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Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating 25 Years of Inogen Alliance: A Milestone in Global EHS & Sustainability Leadership

This year marks a significant milestone for Inogen Alliance: 25 years as a global Alliance dedicated to advancing environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) outcomes for multinational organizations around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Dinners Made to Share

Date night, whether with a partner, friend, or even yourself doesn’t have to mean restaurant indulgence. It can be a simple, nourishing moment made special at home—an opportunity to explore a new recipe and enjoy time in the kitchen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Soccer Foundation Receives $1.7 Million From MetLife Foundation To Bring Healthier Futures to Six Communities Across the U.S.

MetLife Foundation announced a $1.7 million grant to U.S. Soccer Foundation, the national leader for sports-based youth development.

Education

Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed Launch Global Partnership, Debut Dedicated Career Hub for India

The disconnect between skilled talent and open jobs has become one of the most pressing challenges worldwide. Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed, the world’s #1 job site*, have joined forces through a global strategic partnership to address this gap

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Becomes Official Retail Bank of the Portland Thorns in New Multi Year Partnership

The Portland Thorns have signed a multi‑year agreement with KeyBank, naming the financial institution the club’s Official Retail Bank and launching a slate of programs focused on community impact, youth development, and financial empowerment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Achieving LEED Certification at Elanco’s New Global Headquarters

At Elanco, our commitment to a healthier future extends beyond animal health. We are thrilled to announce that our new global headquarters has achieved LEED Certified status, a testament to our dedication to sustainable design and operation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Manufacturing Solutions Honored With Multiple Global Awards for Scalable AI-Powered Deployments

Lenovo has earned three honors: Platinum Winner at the TITAN Business Awards for Business Technology Solutions, Manufacturing Solution, Product of the Year at the BIG Awards for Business, and the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2025 in the AI – Manufacturing category

Innovation & Technology

Following Successful Fluid Qualification Chemours & 2CRSi Join Forces to Accelerate Deployment of Two-Phase Liquid Cooling for High-Density Servers & IT Equipment

The Chemours Company and 2CRSi today announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA)1 following the successful qualification of Chemours’ Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid in current-generation 2CRSi servers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Science & Innovation Behind the Sparkle: Dr. Lucy Gildea Supercharges Mary Kay’s Beauty DNA

When Dr. Lucy Gildea talks about Mary Kay, you can hear the spark. After 15 years at Procter & Gamble working across healthcare, beauty, and personal care industries, she joined the iconic brand in 2017 and quickly realized she had found her “home”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

City of Charleston Launches Financial Empowerment Center, Offering Financial Counseling As Free Public Service

The City of Charleston has announced the opening of a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) to support the local community with free, one-on-one financial counseling. The national FEC initiative is funded by a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, along with support from

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Awards $50,000 Grant to St. Patrick Senior Center To Advance Digital Literacy for Older Adults

Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands China Champions Sustainable Growth Through People, Planet and Progress

In 2025, our people strategy was recognised through 32 awards and accolades in Macao, across Greater China and internationally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Source of Good” Season 3 Features Global Supply Chain Voices

Cascale has wrapped Season 3 of its “Source of Good” podcast, a nine-episode season that featured industry leaders working to advance decent work and climate action across the consumer goods supply chain.

Energy

Reducing Energy Consumed by Hydraulic Power Systems by up to 80%

Hydraulic systems power production equipment across a wide range of manufacturing sectors. Their electric motors use a significant portion of the total energy consumed by industry.*

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Wealth of Uncertainty: Climate Change and Our Financial Well-Being

For much of the past decade, discussions within the financial industry about climate change have focused on capital markets. Pundits have debated the risks of stranded fossil fuel assets, the merits of ESG integration, and the growth potential of renewable energy.

Environment

Smarter Water Management Strategies for Manufacturing

With emerging complications like aging infrastructure and succession planning (as water and wastewater experts approach retirement), it's increasingly important to have a solid plan for future water management.

Education

Building Tomorrow’s Pipeline, One Graduate at a Time: Inside Lenovo’s EAGLES Program

From diamonds in the rough to confident professionals, EAGLES is shaping the next generation of Lenovo sales leaders across EMEA.

Energy

Baker Hughes Keynote: The Energy Equation™

Our Chairman and CEO opened the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2026 with a powerful call to action, urging industry and energy to evolve faster, operate smarter, and deliver at the pace the world now demands.

Innovation & Technology

Minimizing Driver’s Range Anxiety With System Level Simulation of Electric Vehicles

Lara, an experienced transporter for a cold storage packaging company primarily operating in Germany, undertakes three weekly trips between Munich and Dresden. Her role involves delivering frozen products between city warehouses, requiring strict adherence to timely deliveries

Responsible Production & Consumption

S... for Soil Sealing, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

The term “soil sealing” refers to the transformation of natural land into stable, impermeable surfaces required for human activities. While soil sealing has been occurring since prehistoric times, the practice has increased since the industrial revolution.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Recognized as Best Bank in Small Business and Middle Market Banking with Nine National and Regional Coalition Greenwich 2026 Awards

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business andmiddle market banking.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Warehouse to Wrist: How DP World Powers the Wearable Tech Supply Chain

From fulfillment centers to front doors, DP World keeps wearable technology moving at scale. In 2025 alone, 1.9 million devices flowed through our integrated logistics network — powered by precision, speed, and end-to-end lifecycle expertise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Celebrates World Bartender Day With Shake Your Future Expansion

This World Bartender Day (February 24), Bacardi is celebrating the expansion of its successful bartender training program, Shake Your Future, Puerto Rico, Poland and more.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Prescription Coverage

With health care costs rising, knowing how to navigate your benefits can lead to significant savings and better health outcomes for you. This essential guide can help you make the most of your prescription drug coverage and health plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dignity Health Sports Park Earns Silver Award at Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards

AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park was recognized for its continued investment in venue excellence and fan experience, receiving a Silver Award in the Hospitality category at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Commercial Real Estate Awards, held on February 19.

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.