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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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coach Surprised 1,500 Educators at Schools With Pop-Up Shop Experience for U.S. Teacher Appreciation Week

In the spirit Coach Foundation’s Dream It Real mission, which aims to create opportunities and remove barriers for the next generation of young people who have the courage to dream it real.

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm’s Board of Directors Appoints Christopher Young to Board

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its Board of Directors appointed Christopher Young to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Young will serve on the HR and Compensation Committee.

Education

Scientific Leaders Honored by 3M and Discovery Education

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bath & Body Works Supports Local Vanilla Farmers in Madagascar

As a global fragrance leader, Bath & Body Works takes pride in crafting high quality products with ingredients that customers can trust.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Parenthood at Gildan for Global Day of Parents

As the world celebrates Global Day of Parents (June 1), Gildan honours those employees who play parental roles, juggling responsibilities towards their families while simultaneously bringing passion to their work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discovery Education Names Catherine Dunlop As Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships

Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the appointment of Catherine Dunlop as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Purpose To Impact: The Role of Brand Strategy in Scaling Social Change

In today’s crowded digital space, mission alone isn’t enough. On this RENEWables episode, Eric Ressler shares how bold branding and clear messaging help social impact orgs rise above the noise and drive real change—one digital moment at a time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications

We are thrilled to report that Workiva was named a “leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Meaningful Contributions: Meet Abhishek Kumar Sah

My journey into cybersecurity has been an exciting one. I started my career over a decade ago, focusing initially on infrastructure monitoring, application monitoring, and other related areas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Otis STEM Program Propels Student Alum to an International Scholarship

Pannawish Tanthawichian was a participating high school student in the Otis Made to Move Communities™ challenge in 2022-23.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Electronics Start in the Supply Chain — New Program Prepares Suppliers To Lead

The future of sustainable electronics starts in the supply chain. The new Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT gives suppliers the tools, training, and recognition they need to lead. Learn more at epeat.net/about/sep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

45 Years of Sustainability at Frey Vineyards

Frey Vineyards sits at the heart of Mendocino County in Redwood Valley, tucked into the hills of Northern California. There, the Frey family grows organic grapes in organic vineyards and makes organic wine.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru Celebrates Ten Years Partnering With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society To Support Nearly 500,000 Cancer Patients and Families Nationwide

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a major milestone, marking the tenth consecutive year of partnering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative.

Innovation & Technology

KeyBank Partners With Personetics To Advance Financial Wellness

KeyBank is further advancing its mission to empower clients to thrive by utilizing Personetics’ Cognitive Banking platform, which fosters deep personal relationships and assists consumers in achieving their financial goals.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Calici in copoliestere riciclato per Moet & Chandon

La collaborazione con Moet & Chandon sui calici infrangibili nasce dall'unione di competenze complementari tra Lehmann, attiva nella produzione di calici in vetro di alta gamma per il mondo del vino, e Gold Plast, specializzata nella produzione di stoviglie infrangibili.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gen Q1/2025 Threat Report

Energy

Southern Company, EPRI Program To Accelerate Emerging Technologies

Southern Company and EPRI, a non-profit energy research and development organization, are launching a pilot program to advance technologies that will support an affordable, reliable and resilient energy future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AFPM’s Highest Safety Honor Goes to Three Marathon Petroleum Refineries

Marathon Petroleum Corporation set a company record for recognition at this year’s American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers safety awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Statement on Gaza Humanitarian Aid Distribution

Action Against Hunger has not endorsed (and will not endorse), nor agreed to collaborate with any mechanism that does not comply with fundamental humanitarian principles. Our priority is the swift, safe, and impartial delivery of lifesaving assistance to civilians in need.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods Celebrates World Fair Trade Day

Today, we celebrate World Fair Trade Day, a global celebration of fair and ethical trade practices that promote equity, sustainability, and better trading conditions for farmers and producers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$150,000 KeyBank Gift Supports Teen Mental Health and Wellness Throughout Hudson Valley

A $150,000 gift from KeyBank Foundation will support teen mental health and wellness initiatives over the next three years as part of Family Services’ Youth Programming. Funds will be used to develop innovative, enhanced after-school programming aimed at fostering health.

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR | Navigating Turbulent Waters: How Sustainable Supply Chains Can Thrive in a Disrupted Trade Era

As global trade policy fractures into a patchwork of bilateral agreements and shifting regulations, supply chains are being tested like never before. Efficiency, continuity, and compliance are no longer guaranteed – and yet, the push for sustainable practices is only intensifying

Research, Reports & Publications

Discover the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025

GoDaddy analyzed small business data across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia to determine the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025.

Environment

Disaster Preparedness: Practical Strategies for Business Continuity

This timely, solutions-focused webinar will walk you through the essential elements of disaster preparedness and business continuity planning.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PotlatchDeltic Supports Leadership Training Program

Strong leadership fuels organizational success. Recognizing the importance of cultivating leadership talent from within, PotlatchDeltic launched the Emerging Leaders Academy in 2024.

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.