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“AI Can’t Quote Coverage You Never Generated.”

The CMO made a compelling case: Advertising had measurable return on ad spend (ROAS). Content marketing had attribution, earned media had neither. It wasn’t an unreasonable argument. The metrics said what they said. Her headcount went to marketing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

FedEx

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

Lenovo

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

KeyBank

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

CVS Health

Featured Brands

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.

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.

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.

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.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Recent Alerts

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada 2022 Sustainability Report: Planet

Educating consumers about the sustainability benefits and recyclability of cartons is one of the primary ways we can keep cartons out of landfills.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating a Roadmap for Your Retirement Goals

With costs on the rise due to inflation and people sometimes feeling pinched, it can be tough to think about saving for bigger picture goals and planning ahead.

Education

KeyBank Supports Student Economic Security at Housatonic Community College

The Housatonic Community College Foundation announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to respond to the economic security needs of students. For the fifth year in a row, KeyBank will support the college’s Family Economic Security Program (FESP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together for Dogfighting Survivors

An unknown number of dogs were chained in the woods on a recent Sunday morning, and rescuers could hear them barking before they saw them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Highlights Gen's Culture of Giving

November was a busy month at Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock). In addition to announcing our new company name, and promoting employee giving as we approach the holiday season, we launched the Gen Giving Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Agriculture: Why a Changing Policy Landscape Matters to Business

A well functioning agricultural sector is a crucial component for any successful and sustainable economy, given its core role in the production of food and raw materials.

Environment

California Scoping Plan Is a Vital Blueprint for Building a More Just and Equitable Net-Zero Emissions Economy

Ceres joins major U.S. companies in welcoming the California Air Resource Board’s adoption of its 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Decade of Sustainability Industry Leadership for Abbott

For nearly 135 years, we've maintained both a clear and important purpose – helping people live their fullest lives through better health – and a willingness to evolve to ensure we sustain this positive impact for generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Is Recognized for Climate Disclosure on 2022 CDP Report

The environmental not-for-profit CDP has recognized Gen for the transparency and thoroughness of our corporate sustainability program, awarding us the high score of ‘B’ on its latest assessment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

As the Conflict in Ukraine Continues, We Keep Helping Those Who Need It

This International Volunteer Day (December 5) we’re celebrating two FedEx team members who volunteered their time and skill sets to get surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to charities supporting the conflict in Ukraine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Defying the Senses...the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20,000 people are taken to an emergency room and 400 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Environment

Cintas' Electric Vehicle Pilot Program Hits the Road

Cintas Corporation recently launched its electric vehicle pilot program, which to date, includes almost 20 vehicles from multiple manufacturers.

Innovation & Technology

It's 2022 and We're Already Thinking About the Evolution of 5G Advanced to 6G

Today, the early vision for 6G is starting to emerge as mobile and the broader vertical ecosystems embark on foundational technology research preparing for the next decade of innovations.

Green Infrastructure

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Water Quality

We adhere to all regulatory requirements and deploy best management practices to protect the water quality in our forests, which is essential to the long-term sustainability of our forests and the welfare of the communities they support.

Environment

GoDaddy Goes Retro for .TV Rebrand

GoDaddy recently completed a rebrand of the .TV domain extension that is ideal for use by streaming, social media and traditional content creators. With every .TV domain registered, support goes to fight climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise 2022 by the Numbers: On a Mission To Make a Difference

The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise campaign provides life-changing moments of surprise through service to our nation’s veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2022 Raises S$4 Million for the Local Community

In September, Sands’ resort in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, welcomed back its signature event, the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, September 8 – 10 at the outdoor Event Plaza.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Announces Composition of Advisory Committee on Human Rights

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the composition of its Advisory Committee on Human Rights.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has been named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s ongoing focus on responsible and ethical business practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen's Commitments to Business Diversity and Community Engagement

Nielsen’s commitment to DE&I aims to accelerate our journey toward creating not just a company, but a media landscape at large that is more inclusive. To truly measure everyone, across all channels and platforms, we must uncover new insights into and about diverse, often overlooked communities and the content they watch.

Events, Media & Communications

IQ Plus Enhances EcoVadis' Predictive Intelligence With Automated Sustainability Data Mining Capabilities

EcoVadis announces it has added AI and data mining enhancements to its market-leading predictive intelligence solution.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of North America's Top Sustainable Companies for 17th Straight Year

As Duke Energy continues to make significant progress in delivering the affordable, reliable and clean energy its customers and communities count on, the company was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Leaders Recognized As Influential Women Executives

WomenInc., a media platform that showcases and drives positive dialogue about women, recognized three Merck leaders in its just-released list: 2022 Most Influential Women Executives in Corporate America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: How Impactful Are Your Munis? Five Questions To Ask Your Manager.

When it comes to impact investing, don’t let your manager coast on reputation. Expect thoughtfulness and experience, which can make all the difference between greenwashing and meaningfully uplifting under-resourced communities.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub Releases Version 3.0 of RESTful Application Programming Interface

CSRHub announces API Version 3.0, a technical upgrade that will make our ESG data and services more accessible for users using the CSRHub Specification for REST Access (CSRA)

Latest Campaigns

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.

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.

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...