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Education & Workforce Development

Is Your Company Ready to Launch a Scholarship Program This Fall?

America's Charities

AI & Technology

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

3M

Corporate Responsibility

GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report: About GoDaddy | Corporate Sustainability Approach

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Ash Foundation® Celebrates 30 Years and Over $100 Million Donated Toward Advancing Women’s Health and Safety

Mary Kay

Energy & Infrastructure

Connected Equipment is Protecting Louisiana’s Drivers

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist

Environment

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

Cisco Systems Inc.

Featured Brands

LG Brings User-Friendly Design to the Laundry Room With ‘LG Comfort Kit’

Furthering its vision of a more inclusive home, LG Electronics USA has introduced the “LG Comfort Kit” for its U.S. laundry appliance lineup, making its inclusive “Design for All” philosophy a reality in one of the most essential rooms in the house.

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

The automotive industry is under pressure from every direction. Electrification, software-defined vehicle architecture, lightweighting, manufacturing transformation, repair and recycling are not isolated challenges.

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Have chronic congestion? “Stop consuming dairy.” Unrelenting belly problems? “Mmmm, could be cow’s milk.” Have you let this thinking guide your decision to avoid dairy? If so, you may lose out on essential macro and micronutrients.

Guiding Stars: I’m Done Losing Weight on a GLP-1—Now What?

Using GLP-1 agonist medications can improve health outcomes for a growing number of conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. However, it’s no secret that lots of people take them primarily for weight loss.

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist Foundation today announced the launch of its fourth Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations across the markets Truist Bank serves. This year’s challenge aligns to Truist Foundation’s focus on creating career pathways

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

We often think of agricultural waste, such as crop residues, forestry byproducts, or even manure, as an end-of-the-line byproduct. But what if it were actually a valuable resource? Enter Biochar.

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Ryan Schoenfeld Has a Vision for Earlier Detection

When it comes to cancer, progress is often measured not only by new treatments, but by how early the disease can be found. For Ryan Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, that distinction has become a defining focus

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry System With Nell-EQ™ Intelligent Processor, a New Technology Designed To Improve Reliability Across Diverse Patients and Conditions

The Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor is a new pulse oximetry processing technology designed to support more consistent and reliable oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate monitoring across diverse patient populations, skin tones, and clinical care settings.

Guiding Stars: The Many Benefits of Maintaining Muscle

The amount of muscle on your body matters—for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight loss journey, or enjoying your 8th decade of life (or more!), having adequate muscle is important for your health.

Idealist to Celebrate 30 Years of Impact in 2026

For thirty years, Idealist has served the social-impact sector in myriad ways. In 2026, the anniversary of idealist.org’s launch, the nonprofit will feature thirty stories of impact and invite community members to share their own stories.

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Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized Among Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been awarded a place on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. This award highlights Fifth Third’s dedication to fostering a workplace where recent graduates can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Corporate Responsibility

Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more.

Events

More Than Words: How To Connect With Communities When It Feels Impossible

In Episode 7 of 3BL’s What the…? video series, host Mary Mazzoni welcomes back Daniel Blackman, Founder of Renaissance94, for his second appearance on our series. This time, Blackman dives into why the sustainability space continues to miss the mark on real engagement

Events

Veolia Expands U.S. Hazardous Waste Treatment Leadership Through Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth

Veolia today announced actions to expand its hazardous waste treatment and disposal business in North America through investment, acquisitions and capacity expansion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $33.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Cleveland

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $12 million construction loan and invested $16.1 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the construction of Churchill Gateway II, 70-unit affordable housing family project located at 10526

Corporate Responsibility

Committed to Lifelong Learning: Meet Vinod Suresh

As a leader, I’m passionate about building empathetic and empowered teams. I believe in driving impact through influence, vision, and a deep commitment to continuous learning.

Energy & Infrastructure

Biomimicry Institute Launches Their Inaugural Co-Lab Focused on Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure

The Biomimicry Institute today announced the launch of its first Biomimicry Co-Lab focused on Nature Positive Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure. This 12-month, action-focused collaboration brings together 22 leading industry innovators, design practitioners, and implementation ex

Corporate Responsibility

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Rebeca Hazera, Palatka, FL

As someone who is passionate about the environment, Continuous Improvement Manager Rebeca Hazera is exactly where she wants to be – part of Team CertainTeed Gypsum in Palatka, Florida.

Energy & Infrastructure

On the Way To Zero

Achieving net-zero by 2045 – that is the target we have set ourselves at Henkel. This presents both numerous opportunities and challenges. And above all, it means a lot of work along the entire value chain of the company.

Research & Reports

Bangladesh Positioned to Lead Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) has released “Bangladesh Country Report: Macroeconomic and Sustainability Analysis,” a comprehensive report detailing Bangladesh’s progress and potential to drive sustainable progress in the consumer goods industry.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Sysco Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

This week, our APEX Colleague Resource Group hosted a vibrant celebration at our Global Support Center, bringing together colleagues, customers, and suppliers to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through culture, community, and cuisine.

AI & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Harnessing Heat – Thermal Management Systems

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces Podcast, we discuss the ins-and-outs of thermal management systems with Jose La Loggia, Group President EMEA at Trane Technologies, and Stan Van Hastenberg, Sustainability Lead at Organon.

Research & Reports

Kenvue Releases Second Annual Healthy Lives Mission Report Highlighting Progress in Reducing Emissions and Advancing More Sustainable Product Innovation

Company reports reduction of operational emissions by 37%, expanded use of renewable electricity to 72% and launch of multiple packaging innovations across portfolio

Awards & Rankings

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2025 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Awards & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Safety and Performance

Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Corporate Responsibility

Meet Megan McKray: A Champion for Working Parents and Caregivers

Megan McKray is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Throughout her career at Henkel, she has drawn inspiration from her own experience as a caregiver and employee to help develop and promote tailored programs that enhance employee wellbeing.

Energy & Infrastructure

SLB OneSubsea Secures EPC Contract for Northern Lights CO2 Transport and Storage Project Expansion

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the award of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor (Technical Service Provider) to its OneSubsea™ joint venture for a CO2 subsea injection system for the Northern Lights phase two project offshore Norway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Did You Know Solar Projects May Qualify for a 30% - 50% Tax Credit?

Solar tax credits up to 50% may soon be at risk. Pending legislation could change everything.
BioStar’s Safe Harbor Strategy helps you lock in savings before it’s too late.

Education & Workforce Development

MilliporeSigma and “Abbott Elementary” Inspire Students’ Curiosity With Hands-On STEM

MilliporeSigma and award-winning ABC comedy series “Abbott Elementary” teamed up to elevate the importance of STEM education, engaging more than 3,400 students at 14 events to experience the thrilling ‘aha’ moments of science through hands-on learning.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Women in Engineering: Honoring Progress, Purpose, and Perseverance

International Women in Engineering Day is a global platform to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the contributions of women in shaping the world through engineering.

Energy & Infrastructure

Eaton Transforms Retired Coal-Fired Power Plant Into Critical Grid Reliability Asset

Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to repurpose its retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy.

Environment

A Masterclass in What Not To Do: EHS Lessons From Severance

Even if you haven't watched Severance, odds are good you've heard people talking about the hit show using odd terms like "innies" and "outties." First, let’s be clear: the show is not about belly buttons. It's actually much stranger than that.

Education & Workforce Development

School’s Out for Summer!

Final exams are complete, the last bell has rung and students and teachers are ready for a fun and relaxing summer break.

AI & Technology

Harnessing Agentic AI To Transform Business Process Optimization

The need for agility, efficiency and value delivery is more critical than ever for organizations to stay competitive in today’s business landscape.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024.

Latest Campaigns

Advocacy

Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

2026 Wesco International Sustainability Report

Wesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report outlines progress toward long-term goals, demonstrates how sustainability shapes business decisions, and provides...

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

SCS Consulting

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Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...