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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

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

AI Deepfakes and Your Kid’s Digital Footprint: What Parents Should Know

Your child’s latest birthday photo, that cute dance video. Share them on social media and they add to your family’s digital footprint. And depending on the settings you’ve chosen, AI could use them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Employees Unite for Annual Day of Service, Bringing Hope and Support to Communities in Los Angeles and New York

AEG employees across Southern California and New York dedicate their time and energy to the company’s annual Day of Service, volunteering at various events to make a meaningful impact in local communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Craig Redmond Joins Direct Relief as Chief Operating Officer 

Direct Relief today announced that Craig Redmond has joined Direct Relief’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the humanitarian medical aid group’s humanitarian programs, emergency response operations, and related functions.

Environment

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Announces Celine Morris as Associate Director

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is pleased to announce the appointment of Celine Morris as its new Associate Director, effective January 2026.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New IPC Report Shows Over 3.7 Million Afghan Children Suffer From Malnutrition

An IPC report released today shows that Afghanistan now ranks as the fourth country in the world for rates of child acute malnutrition.

Environment

The Earth Lab and Tandem Global: Building on Years of Partnership To Scale Climate and Community Impact

Together, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global have advanced biodiversity initiatives that embody additionality, permanence and co-benefits— while amplifying the voices of Indigenous and rural communities.

Innovation & Technology

One AI, Many Devices: The Age of Ambient Intelligence

AI isn’t the next electricity or Wi-Fi. It’s the next water.
In his 2015 book Water 4.0, David Sedlak reminds us how revolutionary running water was. For most of history, people hauled buckets from rivers or wells.

Environment

World Wildlife Fund Launches First-of-Its-Kind Wildlife-Driven Gift Card Offering

WWF launches the first nonprofit gift card—redeemable for donations + 200+ nature-inspired gifts. Now at select Kroger stores & online, the WWFGifts Gift Card makes gifting good for people and the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Career Growth and Motherhood: Meet Milica Aksentijevic

I’ve been with GoDaddy for seven years, starting as a Software Developer. Just a few months ago, after returning from maternity leave, I stepped into a new chapter as an Engineering Manager for the Backups team.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Practices for When Hotel Security Takes on Safety

When hotel or resort security takes on safety roles, the right approach matters. Learn best practices for managing EHS risks in hospitality environments.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Crypto 3: Testing, Simpler, Faster, Stronger

We’re excited to announce a major evolution in embedded security testing: Crypto 3, the latest framework powering Inspector Software's advanced security analysis capabilities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank and Toledo Athletics Enter into Landmark Agreement Making KeyBank Official Bank and Title Sponsor of Toledo Women’s Athletics

The University of Toledo Department of Athletics has announced a landmark partnership with KeyBank, which will become the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women's Athletics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Beyond Words’: A Children’s Book That Comforts and Gives Back

When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World: Why a $1 Trillion Holiday Season Is Stress-Testing the Real Infrastructure Behind Retail

A $1 trillion holiday season is pushing supply chains to the limit. In Fast Company, DP World’s Glen Clark explains why peak retail demand is exposing fragile logistics systems — and how visibility, adaptability, and resilience now define competitive advantage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2025: Nordics Continue Dominance, China Tops Intellectual Capital for First Time, Us Drops To Rank 42

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures country-performance based on 250+ quantitative indicators, serving as inclusive alternative to GDP to track progress. Scandinavia keeps dominating the GSCI in 2025 with Finland on#1, Asia is leading on intellectual capital

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Trane Technologies Pioneers Circularity Impact Metrics

Trane Technologies today announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Ships 68 Tons of Medical Aid to Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

12th Annual Women in Entertainment Celebrates Trailblazing Women at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Marks $20M Milestone in Hometown Grants, Reaching 450 Communities

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tandem Global Releases 2025 Trends Report

Tandem Global released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.

Health & Healthcare

Will a Robot Help Perform Your Next Surgery?

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is an advanced form of minimally invasive surgery. It’s gained acceptance over the last two decades as a preferred method for prostate removal (prostatectomy), because of the benefits to patients and surgeons compared to traditional approaches.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Telemundo Launches 'Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.' – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community

Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership.

Education

FedEx Launches University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge in China

FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced the launch of the 2025 FedEx University Students Environmental Entrepreneurship Challenge, in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Washing Machine Project, Supported by Whirlpool Foundation, Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

Health & Healthcare

WELL for Residential Program Reaches 20 Million Square Feet, Marking Rapid Global Uptake for Healthier, More Resilient Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that WELL for residential, the only global certification program for healthier homes, has achieved phenomenal uptake and adoption while in pilot.

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...