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Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

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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Diversity & Inclusion

Billionaire Philanthropist Robert F. Smith To Keynote HP's HBCU Tech Conference

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced its second annual virtual technology conference for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith as this year’s featured speaker.

Green Infrastructure

Dow, X-Energy To Drive Carbon Emissions Reductions Through Deployment of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Power

Dow and X-energy will collaborate with the intent to deploy X-energy's Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor technology at one of Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast sites – which is expected to be operational by approximately 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At TD, a WELL Seal Adds Confidence To Help Customers Thrive

To deliver “legendary customer experiences and extraordinary places to work”, TD tapped the WELL Building Standard as early as 2015 to leverage WELL’s holistic approach to buildings, organizations and communities.

Health & Healthcare

Using the Power of Technology To Better Serve Our Patients

It's inevitable: Thanks to technology, we are going to see true breakthroughs in finding powerful medicines, and in treating, diagnosing and, hopefully, curing diseases.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Take Action with Justin's for Hunger Action Month

Justin’s, Inc. announces its continued support of one of its long-term partners, Conscious Alliance with a $15,000 dollar for dollar maximum match donation during Hunger Action Month in September.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments To Create More Sustainable Products

As shoppers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products, consumer goods companies are challenged to develop new innovations that answer the call

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Receives 'AA' ESG Rating From MSCI

Nasdaq, Inc. received a significant upgrade in its latest ESG Ratings score published in the 2022 MSCI ESG Ratings, jumping from BBB to AA.

Innovation & Technology

How ColdTrace X Is Protecting Life-Saving Vaccines, One Cold Room at a Time

Qualcomm products mentioned within this post are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Sustainable Development Goals

SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Finance

In August 2021, NRG issued an additional $1.1 BN of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) on the back of its landmark 2019 and 2020 sustainability-linked issuances.

Health & Healthcare

DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told.

Events, Media & Communications

Invest or Divest in Oil, Gas & Coal Companies? - State & City Pension Plans Are the Battleground

Consider the influence of the public sector employee retirement systems in the capital markets: the almost 6,000 pension plans cover about 15 million workers and families and manage about $4.5 trillion in assets of various classes.

Environment

Why Resilient Grasslands Are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Whether they’re savannahs, prairies, or steppes, Earth’s grasslands are heroes in the fight against climate change — no matter what you call them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circular IT Series - Logitech Eco-Lead: Designing for Sustainability, Carbon-Neutrality & Usability

Health & Healthcare

Community Health Center Hosts Health and Fun Fair in Chicago

The Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) recently hosted a Health and Fun Fair in Chicago.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mattie Jones Hollowell Named As KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer for Northeast Ohio and Toledo Markets

KeyBank announced Mattie Jones Hollowell has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Northeast Ohio and Toledo markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Toya Pollard: 'You Can Really Make a Difference.'

Small decisions build up to big life moments, discovered Toya Pollard.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Diverse Lineup of Visionary Global Leaders

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced the release of the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WSJ Pro Sustainable Business Forum

From regulators to the board, stakeholders are demanding businesses deliver on their sustainability goals.

Environment

Children's Safe Drinking Water Program Reaches 20 Billion Liter Milestone

Clean water is often taken for granted, but with over 770 million people lacking access to clean drinking water globally, clean water isn’t a reality for all.

Energy

Sunrise Wind Invests $300,000 To Train Capital Region Workers for Union Construction Careers in Clean Energy

Sunrise Wind announced it will commit $300,000 to recruit and train workers in Albany’s South End neighborhood for union construction careers critical to the clean energy transition.

Health & Healthcare

Couple Finds Personalized Pain Relief in Identical Devices

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same Medtronic therapy.

Energy

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Purchasing 100% Renewable Power

Fifth Third recognizes the importance of the transition to renewable energy and has been increasing its use of renewable power since 2010.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Hughes Announces Simplified Organization To Enhance Profitability and Position for Growth

These changes will simplify operations, enhance profitability, and drive growth, meeting customer needs and producing solutions in the rapidly evolving energy and industrial markets.

Latest Campaigns

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.