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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

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.

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. 

Recent Alerts

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands

We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Events, Media & Communications

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nevada Sustainability Summit To Showcase Action in Private, Public Sectors To Address Key Challenges

Members of the media are invited to hear from leaders of Nevada’s public and private sectors on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm PT as they discuss their efforts to address sustainability challenges and grow the state economy by building clean technology.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Releases 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Education

Bacardi Trains the Bermuda Bartenders of Tomorrow

Building for a stronger tomorrow in the hospitality industry includes having talent with the skills to serve up great cocktails with confidence and a smile.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Celebrates Pride All Year Long

It’s Pride Month, and Kohler teams around the world are celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bakers Island Lighthouse Shines Bright, Thanks to a Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Sustainability Grant

The historic Bakers Island Light Station at the entrance of Salem Sound currently runs on 100 percent renewable energy, thanks to a $45,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The grant funded an off-grid 1.83-kilowatt solar array and battery storage system.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tapestry and L'Oreal Co-host "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom"

Last week, Tapestry’s Black Alliance employee business resource group (EBRG) and L’Oreal’s Black @ L'Oréal employee resource group (ERG) teamed up to host Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom at our Hudson Yards HQ.

Responsible Production & Consumption

ESG Trendsetters: How Local Bounti Turned Over a New Leaf To Drive Sustainable Growth

In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, Randall Hopkins, Global Head of ESG Solutions at Nasdaq, sits down with Craig Hurlbert, Co-Founder & CEO, and Laura Hann, Director of Sustainability, at Local Bounti.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Five D.C.-Area Housing Nonprofits in Honor of National Homeownership Month

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $500,000 to Five D.C.-Area Housing Nonprofits

Research, Reports & Publications

From the Covia 2023 ESG Report: Materiality Assessment

Covia recently published its 2023 ESG Report. In it, the company detailed the results of its comprehensive materiality assessment. The assessment was conducted to evaluate and update our priority topics, building upon our previous material topics established in 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Listed as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced it has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for its 14th consecutive year as well as Newsweek’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Education

Webster Bank Welcomes 2024 Summer Interns

Webster welcomes this year’s class of 31 summer interns, who represent 23 universities and supporting 29 different departments throughout Webster, including HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Her Voice – Misty's Story

This year’s NYC Pride theme is “Reflect, Empower and Unite”. To honor this month and our people, we’re amplifying the voices of those in the LBGTQIA+ community who are growing their careers at Taco Bell.

Events, Media & Communications

Northern Trust Celebrates Reserves Day and Armed Forces Day

In celebration of Reserves Day on June 26th and Armed Forces Day on June 29th, our employee led Military Appreciation and Assistance Business Resource Council (MAARC) joined forces with our Women in Leadership Business Resource Council in our London office.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nielsen Celebrates 2024 Earth Day and Global Volunteer Month

In April, Nielsen celebrated volunteerism and environmental action by recognizing our first-ever Global Volunteer Month, culminating in our annual Earth Day tradition on April 18, 2024.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco's Chief Social Impact Officer, Brian Tippens, Discusses Cisco's Mission of Social Impact

I'm excited to share my latest conversation on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast with Neil C. Hughes!

Responsible Production & Consumption

WayCool Builds India’s Sustainable Food Chain With SAP S/4HANA

There’s no better proving ground for the incredible power of digitalized food chains than India, one of the most populated countries worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Clorox Company’s Latest ESG Excellence

The Clorox Company’s Latest ESG Excellence

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Progress and Vision for the Future

Cascale has released its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing the milestones, achievements, and strategic direction of Cascale over the past year, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and collective action at scale.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Tyra Barry

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: we bring well-being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: New HVAC a Beautiful Thing in the Home of Interior Design Celebrity Leanne Ford

When designer Leanne Ford wanted to renovate her family’s 120-year-old Pennsylvania home and studio, she worked with Trane® first to modernize the HVAC system.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Del Monte Foods: Increasing Sustainability From Farm to Pantry

Canned and jarred foods, with their long-lasting nutritional value, affordability and packaging, are nourishing for the planet, people and communities in which we live. The way Del Monte Foods sources and packs foods increases sustainability from farm to pantry.

Education

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2024 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Expands “Feel Good Fridge” Program Through Collaboration With HelloFresh and TQL

Whirlpool Corporation is expanding its Feel Good Fridge program by engaging HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, and Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest third-party logistics firms in North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Awarded on the USA TODAY America’s Climate Leaders 2024 List

Wesco has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2024. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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.