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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. 

Recent Alerts

Equal Exchange Expands Unique Fair Trade, Organic School Fundraising Program with Crafts

Equal Exchange Expands Unique Fair Trade, Organic School Fundraising Program with Crafts

How To Make Your Business Successful For FREE: Lessons From Nonprofits

How To Make Your Business Successful For FREE: Lessons From Nonprofits

Global Compact Leaders Summit Concludes with "New York Declaration by Business"

Global Compact Leaders Summit Concludes with "New York Declaration by Business"

Sustainability: Redefining Category Management

Sustainability: Redefining Category Management

Sustainable Business Barometer Survey

Sustainable Business Barometer Survey

Greening Your Cleaning Business

Greening Your Cleaning Business

Business Backed into a Corner? Sustainability - The Way Out

Business Backed into a Corner? Sustainability - The Way Out

IFC and GRI launch 'Good Practice Note' to Help Companies Achieve Greater Business Value Through Sustainability Reporting

IFC and GRI launch 'Good Practice Note' to Help Companies Achieve Greater Business Value Through Sustainability Reporting

Smart Business - “Baskets of Solutions” and the Millennium Development Goals

Smart Business - “Baskets of Solutions” and the Millennium Development Goals

Best Practice Risk Management and Audit — A Case Study in Collaboration

Best Practice Risk Management and Audit — A Case Study in Collaboration

Major Banking Corporation Seeks Responsible Banking Consumer Advocate to be Based in London

Major Banking Corporation Seeks Responsible Banking Consumer Advocate to be Based in London

Smart Women Choose 'Green' Careers Event

Smart Women Choose 'Green' Careers Event

Webinar: Months of Leadership and Development Coaching + 1 Week in Nebaj, Guatemala = 1 Golden Opportunity

Webinar: Months of Leadership and Development Coaching + 1 Week in Nebaj, Guatemala = 1 Golden Opportunity

GRI and UN Global Compact Forge New Alliance

GRI and UN Global Compact Forge New Alliance

Global CEOs Want Investors to Act to Create Sustainability “Tipping Point”

Global CEOs Want Investors to Act to Create Sustainability “Tipping Point”

Healthy Paints Part 2: Beyond VOC Content - Getting the Toxics Out

Healthy Paints Part 2: Beyond VOC Content - Getting the Toxics Out

Fair Trade, Organic Coffee Company Gives Back to Non-profits and Community Initiatives

Fair Trade, Organic Coffee Company Gives Back to Non-profits and Community Initiatives

Material Transparency on the Rise

Material Transparency on the Rise

What is the future for Corporate Responsibility?

What is the future for Corporate Responsibility?

UN Secretary-General Engages Business Leaders to Renew Public Trust, Advance Global Investment and Anti-poverty Goals

UN Secretary-General Engages Business Leaders to Renew Public Trust, Advance Global Investment and Anti-poverty Goals

How do You Turn Environmental Inspiration into Eco Action?

How do You Turn Environmental Inspiration into Eco Action?

Energy Management for a Brighter Future

Energy Management for a Brighter Future

Defining and Communicating Your Organization’s Risk Appetite

Defining and Communicating Your Organization’s Risk Appetite

CSR over time: how has the CSR job market evolved?

CSR over time: how has the CSR job market evolved?

Who Really Wins by Lifting the Oil Drilling Moratorium? - A blog by Cindy Tickle

Who Really Wins by Lifting the Oil Drilling Moratorium? - A blog by Cindy Tickle

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

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