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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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Innovation & Technology

Exploring AI-Driven Accessibility Tools With Qualcomm Wireless Reach

Learn about the collaboration between Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Cephable, and the Amputee Coalition aimed at enhancing workforce readiness, digital independence, and productivity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune

For the third year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025" by Fortune, recognizing its continued leadership in pioneering home appliance solutions that improve life at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Session Celebrates the Achievements of Olympic Agenda

IOC Members meeting at the 144th Session in Greece, celebrated the achievements of Olympic Agenda.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report: Spirits Industry Embraces Practical Progress

As discerning consumers get wise to greenwashing practices, they’re looking to the industry to get pragmatic with sustainable progress. Beyond large-scale gimmicks and one-time activations, their focus is on incremental changes that they – and brands – can put into action.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek

As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic has contributed to several initiatives in St. Maries, Idaho that focus on supporting child health and education, and a vibrant community.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Face Behind Logitech’s Sustainable Packaging Revolution

There’s an entire world of R&D hidden behind the little cardboard boxes at your local Best Buy and the ones that Amazon leaves at your front door. Bliss Buter-Thompson, Head of Packaging at Logitech, and her team design, develop, and test every single one.

Energy

New Jersey Jumps to Top 10 in National Rankings for Energy Efficiency

New Jersey is being recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency programming and outcomes in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which ranks all fifty states and Washington D.C.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guardians of the Grid: Duke Energy Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day April 18

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers, team members who are critical to ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable electricity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Focused Impact: Cascale's Path to 2030

In our latest blog post, Cascale CEO Colin Browne unveils our refined strategy for accelerating collective action across the consumer goods industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Electrolyzers in Guadalajara, Spain

We will play a key role in the energy transition. The more electrolyzers we produce from our plant in Guadalajara, the more we will help decarbonize the economy.

Environment

A Greener Partnership

Henkel continues to deepen its commitment to environmental stewardship through an ongoing partnership with the Mill River Park Collaborative in Stamford, CT.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Environmental Leadership on CDP’s 'A List'

Trane Technologies has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) released its 2024 Snacking Made Right Report, highlighting the Company’s progress against its Sustainability goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Case IH and New Holland Bring Innovation and Technology to Tecnoshow 2025

CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland presented at Tecnoshow Comigo in Rio Verde, Brazil recently.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Showcases Certified Products for Earth Month

As part of its Recipe for Change initiative, Albertsons Companies educated customers in its Earth Month Instagram post by showcasing a variety of products with on-pack labels and certifications.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Announces $2.7 Million To Expand Healthcare Access to Los Angeles Residents

Direct Relief announced a $2.7 million initiative to enhance healthcare access and bolster recovery efforts for Los Angeles communities severely impacted by recent wildfires. Funds for this critical initiative were raised in part by MusiCares during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

Environment

LA Kings Host Student Eco-Leaders From Grades of Green Ahead of Annual Green Game

In celebration of Earth Month, on April 10, 2025, AEG’s LA Kings welcomed 20 high school students from Grades of Green’s SOAR Eco-Innovation Academy to Crypto.com Arena for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the arena’s industry leading sustainability operations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Top FedEx Volunteers Receive FedEx Founder’s Fund Award

Join FedEx Cares in congratulating the winners of the FedEx Founder’s Fund Award for FY25, the most prestigious recognition team members can achieve within the FedEx Cares program.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Hannah Hunt

I’ve been with HEINEKEN for almost three years, working as part of the Global Corporate Affairs Sustainability team. My role involves both internal policy development and external advocacy, primarily focused on our carbon agenda.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Podcast: Why Today's Carbon Accounting Is Falling Short

In this Innovation Forum podcast, Kiff Gallagher, Executive Director of the Global Heat Reduction Initiative, discusses with Ian Welsh the problems with carbon markets today and how to address them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Four Ways To Reframe Your Sustainability Initiatives in Times of Disruption

In times of disruption, staying the course on sustainability isn't just a nice-to-have - it's a strategic imperative. Novata's article explores four ways to reframe your sustainability initiatives as drivers of resilience and long-term business value.

Innovation & Technology

The Future of EHS in Data Centers: Key Takeaways From the Data Center EHSxTech® Event

On April 1st, 2025, a total of 34 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals from 16 different companies came together for the third annual Data Center EHSxTech® event.

Research, Reports & Publications

Exclusive Workiva Report: CSRD Year One in Review

This exclusive research paper from Workiva uncovers how Wave 1 companies addressed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in its first year of reporting—and how they are turning CSRD compliance into strategic advantage.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: How Paige Chenevey Drives Success at Marathon Pipe Line

Nearly three decades ago, Paige Chenevey joined Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as an intern. Over the years her career has evolved, but one thing has remained constant: her dedication to protecting people, communities and the environment.

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.