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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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Health & Healthcare

Empowering Indigenous Health: Boehringer Ingelheim’s PATHWAYS Initiative in Canada

Boehringer Ingelheim's PATHWAYS initiative is bridging the healthcare gap for Indigenous communities in Canada. This initiative is not only providing diabetic patients with culturally sensitive care and but also empowering community members with knowledge about adjusting insulin.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sheridan Recycling Program Brings New Life to Pre-Loved Linen

To help consumers play their part in reducing textile waste, HanesBrands’ Australian homewares brand, Sheridan, has established a new partnership with BlockTexx, a global industry leader in textile resource recovery, for its in-store recycling program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mary Kay’s Global Commitment to Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Mary Kay stands at the forefront of change, not only championing the cause of women but also recognizing the immense power women entrepreneurs hold in shaping our global and local economies and driving meaningful change in sustainability efforts.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and UPM Partner to Develop a Novel Paper-Based Food Packaging Solution

Eastman’s Solus™ additives have co-created a flexible, food-safe packaging solution with UPM Specialty Papers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

U.S. Bank Helps Build 30 Habitat for Humanity Homes in St. Paul

On a stretch of land on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota, thousands of volunteers recently swung hammers instead. And among them were 150 U.S. Bank employees who participated in Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter work Project.

Energy

Eaton and Treehouse Form Strategic Collaboration To Accelerate Mass Adoption of EV Charging and Electrification in U.S. Homes

Intelligent power management company Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

At HARMAN, Inspiration in Every Tradition

A holiday that honors the memories and legacies of loved ones who have passed. This vibrant celebration goes beyond remembrance; it embodies connection, gratitude, and unity across generations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s Colin Browne Urges Leaders into Action at Global Enterprise Executive Leadership Forum

Green Infrastructure

Veolia Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for the City of Toronto’s Dufferin Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Veolia announced today that it has been awarded a contract to assume operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility.

Green Infrastructure

Veolia Obtient Un Contrat D’Exploitation Et De Maintenance Pour L’Installation De Digestion Anaérobie, Dufferin, de la Ville De Toronto

Veolia a annoncé aujourd’hui l’obtention d’un contrat pour l’exploitation et la maintenance de l’installation de traitement des matières organiques, Dufferin, de la ville de Toronto.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Case Study: Consulting Organization Undergoes Organizational Redesign

With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries, the company provides advanced technology solutions designed to assist clients across the business cycle.

Environment

Mastercard: Meet the Climatologist Mitigating Extreme-Weather Risk All Over the Map

A landlocked city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville simply wasn’t prepared for the unusual dangers Helene would have on its infrastructure. But Eck’s job is to make sure Mastercard is.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Another Huge Milestone: Georgia-Pacific Produces 2 Billion Recyclable Padded and Unpadded Mailers

In little more than a year after producing its 1 billionth padded and unpadded mailers, Georgia-Pacific has produced its 2 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable mailer.

Innovation & Technology

Duke Energy Innovates for Expedited Restoration

AIR is a tool that expedited restoration efforts during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It was built in-house by Duke Energy Corporation employees who have a massive stake in the communities they serve because they live in them.

Events, Media & Communications

ScottsMiracle-Gro: NHSA Fall Garden Storytime

As part of the educational curriculum supported through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, National Head Start Association (NHSA) Fall Storytime is almost here. 2024 Fall Garden Storytime will take place live on November 14 at 1 p.m. EST.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beyond Philanthropy: The Cisco Foundation’s Commitment to Thriving Communities

For over 25 years, the Cisco Foundation has been on a mission to shape the future through a deeply held commitment to the greater good.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas’ the Power To Care Golf Classic Secures More Than $250,000 for Vulnerable Customers

The 20th annual The Power to Care Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Entergy Arkansas held recently raised more than $126,000 to help older and disabled customers pay their electric bills.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bath & Body Works Wins ESG Report of the Year

Bath & Body Works was recognized by the ESG & Sustainability Awards with the ESG Report of the Year award for its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance report.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Challenge of Greenwashing

Throughout this report, we explore the risks that unsubstantiated and misleading sustainability information can trigger for both corporates and governments.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NBCUniversal Productions Earn Awards for Sustainability On-Screen and Behind the Scenes at the 2024 EMA Awards

NBCUniversal joined the 34th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

During COP29, Action Against Hunger Fights for Climate Resilience

This year, global leaders are gathering at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to discuss new and innovative ways to tackle climate change and prevent global temperatures from further rising.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Achieving Greater Together at Northern Trust

Employees from Northern Trust locations around the world participated in events such as painting a shelter in India, beach clean-ups in Australia, caring for shelter dogs throughout the U.S. and delivering food to the elderly in the U.K.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tech Neutrality Is the Growth Path Into the Next Era of Smarter, Cleaner Power

The greatest opportunity Cummins has to meet our environmental goals is by continuing to execute Destination Zero, our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the energy transition while growing our business.

Research, Reports & Publications

2024 Global Governance Pulse Report

Review the results from a survey that gathered data from over 870 board members, executives, and governance professionals across organizations and industries globally.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale, Worldly Publish Analysis on California’s Climate Laws

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform, have published an analysis of California’s new climate laws.

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...