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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

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

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.

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Innovation & Technology

How Trane Services Supports Retrofit Growth Across Asia Pacific

Trane Services teams are helping customers in Asia Pacific decarbonize, extend equipment life and strengthen operations through engineered retrofit solutions.

Environment

Antea Group UK Ranks #17 in Environment Analyst’s Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment

Antea Group UK is proud to be ranked #17 in the latest Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment by Environment Analyst.

Energy

Georgia Power, Waffle House Complete Pilot of State-of-the-Art HVAC Solution

Last July, Waffle House and Georgia Power entered a one-year pilot of a groundbreaking new HVAC technology, both to validate the technology and partner with a customer for potential energy efficiency gains, affordability improvements and load flexibility opportunities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Trends in Sustainable Investing

Welcome to GreenMoney's January 2026 issue. We continue our 33rd year of award-winning publishing with this digital issue based on the US SIF 2025 Trends Report,

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation To Debut Podcast Exploring Optimism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet

Unearthing Optimism is a new kind of climate conversation, featuring a series of influential and trusted voices shaping culture, science, and how we understand our changing world. Hosted by Arbor Day Foundation CEO Dan Lambe.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report: A Letter from Fran Katsoudas

If strategy sets direction, learning is what makes it last. Learning is one of the clearest places where Cisco’s Purpose and business intersect.

Events, Media & Communications

Sri Lanka To Host Global Forum on Building Fairer, More Resilient Supply Chains

Cascale Forum: Colombo convenes 500+ manufacturers brands, and stakeholders to advance capacity building and collaboration across the consumer goods industry.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Awaken Your Influence With the Revitalize System™

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Awaken Your Influence with the Revitalize System™”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, January 27th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Innovation & Technology

Case IH Connected Farm Presents Record Harvest and Cost Reduction of More Than R$ 1 Million With TIM’s 4G

The Case IH Connected Farm presents new results after the closing of the 2024/25 harvest. As a result of the partnership between Case IH, a CNH brand, and TIM, a leader in agribusiness coverage, the real farm of more than 3,000 hectares was transformed into a laboratory

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Consumer Insights & Guiding Stars

An important attribute of a nutrition guidance program is the ability to remain relevant as trends change. Since the launch of Guiding Stars, different dietary approaches have impacted consumers and the goals they’re seeking to meet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Case Study: Revamping Not-for-Profit Workflows With a Holistic Approach

Iris Global is a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization with partners in 37 countries. Through these partnerships, Iris Global delivers a wide range of faith-filled services to communities in need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowerment Over Pressure: Meet Bhumi Patil

I'm Bhumi Patil, a Senior Security Engineer based in Bengaluru, India. I work within the commerce division, where I focus on build-time security efforts and application security.

Environment

What’s Next for EHS Compliance: Emerging Regulations To Watch in 2026

Starting out 2026, regulatory momentum around Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is accelerating across several regions.

Environment

Antea Group Ranks #17 in Environment Analyst’s Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment

Antea Group USA was ranked #17 in Environment Analyst’s latest Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Launches Software Solution To Ensure Trustworthy AI Deployment in Safety-Critical Environments

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) introduced Keysight AI Software Integrity Builder, a new software solution designed to transform how AI-enabled systems are validated and maintained to ensure trustworthiness.

Health & Healthcare

Community Health Experience: DaVita and Collaborators Are Bringing Health Access Closer to Home

For many in under-resourced communities, barriers such as unreliable transportation, language, insufficient insurance coverage and limited access to trusted information often put basic healthcare out of reach.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building the Backbone of the AI Economy: Why Data Center Logistics Is Becoming the Next Great Competitive Advantage

Data centers are the backbone of the AI economy — but logistics is the hidden advantage. As global demand surges, DP World is enabling hyperscalers to build, upgrade, and operate data centers anywhere power, sustainability, and data sovereignty demand.

Innovation & Technology

Behind the Pitch: Meet the Students Proposing Bold Ways To Use Cisco Technology for Good

Cisco’s first Empower & Connect Summit at our campus in Raleigh, NC, brought together partners, innovators, and communities to explore how technology can drive meaningful social impact.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Six Payment Trends for 2026

Cash, check or charge: There hasn’t been a shortage of choice at checkout for decades. But the convergence of several trends, from advances in artificial intelligence to the growth of cryptocurrencies, is expanding options even further — and much faster.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: BRCGS Certification Explained: What Food and Packaging Manufacturers Need To Know

Join SCS and BRCGS for a practical webinar where our experts break down everything food and packaging manufacturers need to know about achieving certification.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NFFF Awards Over $500,000 in Scholarships to Families of Fallen Firefighters

Program supported by the Motorola Solutions Foundation and partners increases access to education for spouses and children of firefighters who have died in the line of duty

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A New Year Perspective: Trusted Chemistry

When I look back on the year we just completed, what stands out most isn’t a single milestone—it’s how our people showed up for each other, for our customers, and for our communities. That commitment is the foundation we carry into 2026.

Innovation & Technology

See How Trane Technologies’ Corey Letcher Is Advancing a Culture of Innovation With Thermal Battery Storage

Trane Technologies' Corey Letcher is redefining what’s possible by leveraging thermal battery storage to make an impact in some of the world’s largest and most complex buildings.

Events, Media & Communications

Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson Announced As Living Future 2026 Keynote: A Blueprint for Climate Wayfinding

We are at a pivot point where design must become a tool for healing. We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson as our LF26 keynote. Discover "wayfinding" tools to navigate the climate crisis and build a regenerative future.
Join us: https://bit.ly/Register-for-LF2

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fairtrade Businesses Lead Sustainability Push Into 2026

Fairtrade America recognizes brands that have upped their impact for farmers, workers, and cooperatives by going above and beyond their certification commitments.

Latest Campaigns

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...

Social Impact at Mastercard

At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

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...