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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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Between the Sheets

12 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Add Social Responsibility - A blog by Olivia Khalili

12 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Add Social Responsibility - A blog by Olivia Khalili

A Necessary Journey - A blog by Christine Arena

A Necessary Journey - A blog by Christine Arena

Eco-couture finds new use for newspapers

Eco-couture finds new use for newspapers

Top 10 Planet Protecting Presidents: Green Commanders in Chief!

Top 10 Planet Protecting Presidents: Green Commanders in Chief!

Wall Flats, the Eco-Friendly 3D Wallpaper That Makes Bamboo Look Good!

Wall Flats, the Eco-Friendly 3D Wallpaper That Makes Bamboo Look Good!

Best Practices in Corporate Engagement from VolunteerMatch Solutions: Measurement and Evaluation of CSR Programs, with TCC Group

Best Practices in Corporate Engagement from VolunteerMatch Solutions: Measurement and Evaluation of CSR Programs, with TCC Group

The Cause Marketing Masters Series presents "Cause-Related Crowdsourcing: Learning from Success and Failure"

The Cause Marketing Masters Series presents "Cause-Related Crowdsourcing: Learning from Success and Failure"

Choirs come together in a video to sing a "Brighter Way" to raise funds for urgent Haiti relief

Choirs come together in a video to sing a "Brighter Way" to raise funds for urgent Haiti relief

5 Simple Lunch Strategies

5 Simple Lunch Strategies

UPS Delivers Relief To Haiti

UPS Delivers Relief To Haiti

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Call for Applications: Open Seat on SCS-002 Standards Committee, General Interest Category

Personal Wellness is Good for Planet Wellness

Personal Wellness is Good for Planet Wellness

Obama Approved Grant Money For Green Consultant Training

Obama Approved Grant Money For Green Consultant Training

Recycled Valentines Hearts

Recycled Valentines Hearts

The Land and Lincoln

The Land and Lincoln

Celebrate Black History Month with Green Eco Chef Bryant Terry

Celebrate Black History Month with Green Eco Chef Bryant Terry

DIY Vday Cards

DIY Vday Cards

CMI Green Traveler Study Findings: Voluntourism All Fueled Up, But Yet to Take Off

CMI Green Traveler Study Findings: Voluntourism All Fueled Up, But Yet to Take Off

Boston College International Corporate Citizenship Conference has global appeal

Boston College International Corporate Citizenship Conference has global appeal

3BL Media’s 3bl.me URL Shortener Converts 7,000 URLs in Initial Month of Operation Generating Charitable Donations

3BL Media’s 3bl.me URL Shortener Converts 7,000 URLs in Initial Month of Operation Generating Charitable Donations

Investors Step Up Pressure on Corporate Responsibility Reporting

Investors Step Up Pressure on Corporate Responsibility Reporting

Top 10 Reasons to Join a Beach Cleanup

Top 10 Reasons to Join a Beach Cleanup

Yuck! The Milk's Dun Turnt!

Yuck! The Milk's Dun Turnt!

Put Good In, Get Good Out

Put Good In, Get Good Out

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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.