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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

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

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.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Publishes Two Additional Decarbonization Modules for SCS-115, the Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce that the established SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products has been expanded to include two new modules.

Events, Media & Communications

Beyond Numbers: CARE’s CMO on Centering Local Heroes to Drive Global Impact

In an interview with Engage for Good, CARE's Chief Marketing Officer Monica Rowe explains why CARE's bold "Who Cares?" campaign celebrates local heroes instead of overwhelming statistics—transforming how global aid organizations build trust and drive action.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: AI’s Hidden Cost: Why Water Risk Belongs on Every Investor’s Radar

AI’s rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Trane Technologies' Mark Thorson Builds Smarter, More Sustainable Systems With Data

Mark Thorson began as an intern at Trane Technologies. Today, he’s a Data Platform Manager, leading a global team of experts to build smarter systems for customers.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Chemours’ Approach to Circularity

We have announced our new circularity aspiration: to decouple our growth from resource consumption and reduce waste by implementing circularity principles in our operations and with our partners.

Research, Reports & Publications

My Green Lab Report Finds Biotech and Pharma Operations on a 1.5-Degree Path As Supply Chains Keep Sector Near 2 Degrees Celsius

Independent analysis of 1,055 companies using ICE data shows that 75% to 88% of emissions originate in supply chains, with leading firms reducing their emissions intensity, while many smaller and private companies lag behind.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Storytelling in the Spotlight: ‘Imagine’ Earns Multiple Awards

Stories have always connected people. They have the power to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and spark meaningful change. At Boehringer Ingelheim, this power is now making an impact on the global stage through Imagine — our award-winning sustainability story hub.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Last Chance To Enter the TCS goIT Global Innovator of the Year Competition

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today announced that its 2025 goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition will accept entries from students aged 6 to 17 through December 31, 2025.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group Welcomes Amy Couch Schultz as a Senior Consultant, M&A and Risk Management Expert

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Couch Schultz, as a Senior Consultant supporting our Environmental Mergers & Acquisitions practice area.

Education

Mexican Entrepreneurs Hone Business Skills With Education Program

While the world’s largest companies dominate headlines and their founders achieve celebrity status, global entrepreneurship looks much different by the numbers. According to the IFC, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up some 90 percent of businesses

Health & Healthcare

The FDA Wants To Ensure Medical Devices Are Cybersecure, Are Manufacturers Ready?

With an increasingly aging population the US, like many countries around the world, has a healthcare system under pressure. As a result, there has been a continued growth and reliance on digital health

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Drawdown Georgia Grant Provides Plant-Based Diet Initiative for Seniors in Thomasville, Georgia

Thomasville Community Development Corporation is applying plant-based diet principles to scale their work of improving health outcomes for priority populations in the historic Dewey City neighborhood in Thomasville.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard: Building a Coalition for Global Financial Health and Resilience

As the world grows ever more connected, access to financial tools has expanded dramatically. Today, 79% of adults worldwide have a bank account, an increase from 51% in 2011. This is a remarkable gain.

Energy

Trane Technologies and AWS Collaborate To Accelerate Energy Efficiency and Building Decarbonization Across Amazon Grocery Fulfillment Centers in North America

Trane Technologies and Amazon, with BrainBox AI and AWS, achieved impressive energy efficiency and decarbonization in real estate using advanced AI, delivering solutions that cut energy use and carbon emissions through successful collaboration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco Anixter Supports Youth-Led Animation Initiative for Bolsover’s Bright Winter Nights

Chesterfield’s Wesco Anixter is funding a new art project that has enabled young people in Bolsover to turn their special interests and imaginations into digital artwork, which will be projected inside Bolsover Castle next month. This sponsorship is made possible by Wesco Cares.

Innovation & Technology

Net Impact Announces Finalists in Global Corporate Social Impact Competition

With over 84 applications from 12 countries, the top five teams were selected based on their submission’s rationale for their community selection, their approach to stakeholder management, their use of Cisco’s portfolio of technology and services, their expected business outcomes

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

William Penn Foundation, Comcast and Partners To Award $8.35 Million To Support Workforce Training, Benefiting Thousands Across the Philadelphia Region

The William Penn Foundation (WPF), in partnership with Comcast, Connelly Foundation, Future Standard, M&T Bank, and the Philadelphia Foundation, today announced $8.35 million in funding to 19 nonprofit organizations

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Turn Trash Into Cash by Selling Your Recyclables (ISSA 2025)

We all know recycling is important—but it can also be a source of profit. Blake Gordon of Georgia-Pacific Recycling explains how.

Health & Healthcare

From Playgrounds to Patient Care: How DaVita Helps Strengthen Communities

Earlier this year, more than 100 DaVita teammates (employees) from across the country gathered in Florida for the inaugural DaVita Recess, a two-day immersive experience designed to celebrate service, leadership and connection.

Events, Media & Communications

Cascale at STAR Meeting, Asia-Pacific Sports, Outdoor Forum

Cascale activates decarbonization and APAC policy leadership at STAR Annual Meeting in China and Asia-Pacific Sports and Outdoor Fashion Forum in Singapore.

Innovation & Technology

Case IH Starts Testing Ethanol-Powered Tractor in Brazil

Case IH, a CNH brand, has started field tests of its ethanol-powered tractor, in partnership with Brazil’s, São Martinho, one of the largest producers of sugar, ethanol and bioenergy in the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tariffs, Turbulence, and Responsible Purchasing: Are Trade Wars More of an Opportunity Than a Threat?

Discover how the 2025 Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index reveals new insights on resilience, responsible purchasing, and supplier partnerships amid global trade tensions, in this blog by Lindsay Wright, Cascale director, affiliate and partner communications.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Commits $2.5 Million To Expand Digital Opportunity in Rural Communities Across the Country

Comcast today announced $2.5 million in total grant funding to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), two nonprofit organizations working to open doors to economic mobility and strengthen communities across the United States.

Environment

Should Your Company Care About COP30?

Learn about the significance of COP30 for your company and how it shapes climate policies and strategies for the future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Case Study: How Tapestry Is Reducing Emissions and Advancing Bold Climate Goals

Tapestry recently partnered with The Fashion Pact to share how the company is taking early, meaningful action to reduce its environmental impact.

Latest Campaigns

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...

Social Impact at Mastercard

At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

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...