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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.

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Innovation & Technology

The Future of Football Is Here: AI Solutions To Power FIFA World Cup 2026™

Lenovo and FIFA together announced a swathe of tech solutions during Tech World @ CES 2026 that will deliver a FIFA World Cup™, powered by Lenovo AI, unlike any that have gone before it.

Environment

Key Takeaways From COP30

COP30 in Belém marked 10 years since the Paris Agreement and was branded the 'COP of implementation', with a focus on the action agenda. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Katherine Galindo

There’s nothing like finding that confidence in your role at work. Katherine Galindo found this confidence when she began as Lead Warehouse Specialist at our Saint-Gobain Life Sciences facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Events, Media & Communications

Information for the Media – Online Roundtable on Olympic Culture and Heritage and the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad

You are invited to join an online media roundtable at 2 p.m. (14:00) CET on Tuesday 27 January to discuss what the IOC, the Olympic Museum and the Organising Committee have prepared beyond the field of play, as part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Kendra Decker Builds Trust in Cloud-Based Software

Trane Technologies' Kendra Decker works with technology, trust and compliance in some of the world’s most regulated environments.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Purchasing Practices Improving in Consumer Goods Supply Chains

Cascale releases Better Buying Responsible Purchasing Practices Snapshot Survey 2025 Report offering a data-driven view of how suppliers experience buyers’ purchasing practices across the apparel supply chain.

Social Impact & Volunteering

RW Institute Launches The Empathy Project: A Structured Volunteer Experience Designed to Build Global Empathy at Scale

RW Institute launches The Empathy Project, a structured corporate volunteering program connecting employees with international conversation partners through six-week dialogues, aiming for 1M hours of empathy work by 2026.

Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Showcases R4 Autonomous Robot at GOFAR Field Day France

The R4 hybrid power unit from CNH brand, New Holland, is to feature at one of Europe’s leading dedicated agricultural robotics events, GOFAR Field Day France.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Smart Freight Centre Approves SCS Global Services as a Verification Body for Market Based Measures (MBM) Verifications under GLEC Framework

SCS Global Services is now an approved validation & verification body for Market Based Measures (MBM) Verifications under GLEC framework, helping companies ensure accurate GHG emissions reporting across the logistics supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Prepares for Emergency Response As Crisis Escalates in Al-Hasakeh, Syria

Action Against Hunger warns of a rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in north-eastern Syria and prepares for a possible emergency response.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Advancing Community Impact: How AMDers Gave Back in 2025

At AMD, we believe that when our people, our technology and our investments come together with purpose, we can help solve the world’s toughest challenges. Our employees are the lifeblood of our company.

Environment

New Jersey's PFAS Product Law Marks a New, Stricter Era

PFAS regulations in New Jersey have expanded, marking one of the most aggressive product-based PFAS initiatives in the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Recognized on CDP’s Prestigious Lists for Forest and Climate

The global hygiene and health company Essity has been awarded a place on the environmental non-profit organization CDP’s prestigious “A List” for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on forests. Essity also received an A- rating for climate, underscoring its s

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Expands WELL With Two New Ratings To Help Real Estate Leaders Deliver on Investor and Tenant Demands

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced a significant expansion of its WELL program.

Events, Media & Communications

Seventy Years On, Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Olympic Legacy Shapes the Blueprint for 2026

Seventy years after hosting the Olympic Winter Games, Cortina d’Ampezzo is preparing for its next chapter.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Teamed Up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Celebrate National Blood Donor Month

As hospitals across Southern California continue to face a critical need for pediatric blood donations, AEG's LA Kings partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to raise awareness and encourage lifesaving donations as part of National Blood Donor Month.

Health & Healthcare

When Wildfires Strike: The Vital Role of Continuous Care and Community

January 2026 marks one year since Eaton Canyon wildfires swept across the Los Angeles area of California, leaving a trail of destruction and uncertainty in their wake.

Education

Lenovo Is Transforming Learning and Inspiring the Future With New Chromebooks for Education

Lenovo™ announced at the Future of Education Technology Conference® (FETC) 2026 new additions to its portfolio of Chromebook devices to power teaching and learning.

Events, Media & Communications

Recognizing the Leadership of David Grant, 2025 BIER Co-Chair and Incoming 2026 Chair

As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to 2026, we are pleased to recognize and sincerely thank David Grant, BIER’s 2025 Steering Committee Co-Chair and incoming 2026 Chair, for his leadership, experience, and steady guidance.

Innovation & Technology

Ten 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Teams to Host Online Demo Day

A 90-minute interactive showcase of ten startups using nature’s strategies to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named to Forbes 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Mid Cap Companies

Wesco announced it has been named to Forbes 2026 list of America’s Most Successful MidCap Companies, which recognizes companies that have demonstrated strong financial performance and long-term value creation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DP World, Official Logistics Partner of Vancouver Canucks, Hosts Game Night

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a Game Night in Vancouver for more than 200 employees and valued partners, celebrating teamwork, collaboration, and the strong relationships that support DP World’s operations across Canada.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PSEG Recycled More Than 86% of Its Generated Materials

While our crews are out building and maintaining the systems that power our customers’ homes and businesses, they’re also finding ways to cut waste and support local nonprofits.

Energy

Cummins Planned Equipment Maintenance and the Push to Destination Zero

Maintaining optimal functionality isn’t just good practice - it’s essential for reducing excess carbon and ensuring reliable performance and durability of your equipment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key Quotes From the IOC President’s Roundtable Ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry took part in a media round table with 200 journalists from around the world ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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.