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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

What It’s Like To Grow Up With a Trach

Grace's story is a powerful look at life with a tracheostomy (trach) and the strength of a family navigating a diagnosis.

PNC Surpasses Community Benefits Plan Commitment With $119 Billion in Community Investments

Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.

One Million Items Collected! Taco Bell® Sauce Container U.S. Recycling Program

For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.

Ditch “Aisle Anxiety” With Guiding Stars

According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.

Connecting Across Continents With Women of Cisco Networking Academy

Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.

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.

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Education

Arrow Electronics Honors Student Innovators at Colorado Rockies Opening Day

For one high-achieving, Denver-area high school student, the Colorado Rockies’ Opening Day wasn’t just a day at the ballpark, but a chance to experience life in the big leagues.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Supports EMMA and Beechwood Businesses with $300,000 Investment in Connected Communities

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in Connected Communities to support small businesses and commercial property owners located in the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through its Small Business Fund.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CBP Guidance on Tariffs: What the CAPE System Means for Importers

Billions in potential tariff refunds are moving closer to reality, but not all importers will benefit at the same time.

Environment

PSEG - Leading by Example: NJCC Upgrades Its Headquarters Through Energy Efficiency

As a nonprofit organization, NJCC understands the challenging environment small businesses face, where every dollar counts and resources must be stretched as far as they can go. This need to extend resources led NJCC to participate in our Direct Install Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regulatory Changes in North America, Europe, and Australia: Key Health & Safety Updates for Multinational Employers

Health and safety regulatory frameworks continue to evolve globally as governments respond to changing workplace risks, workforce mobility, and societal expectations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named to Forbes List of World’s Best Banks 2026 Ranking

Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been named to Forbes list of the World's Best Banks 2026, marking the fourth year the Bank has earned the recognition.

Innovation & Technology

Everpure: A Bridge Too Far? AI’s Power Problem

The conversation explores the startling numbers: from wholesale electricity costs skyrocketing near data clusters and the projection that AI power demand could grow 30x by 2035, to the invisible cost of every single chatbot query.

Education

Discovery Education Releases Free Resources To Help Educators Bring 250 Years of U.S. History Into Classrooms

Discovery Education, the edtech leader trusted by 45% of U.S. K-12 schools, today introduced a free collection of cross-curricular resources designed to help educators engage students with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Teammates Take the Field for Cleveland Guardians Home Opener

KeyBank’s cherished partnership with the Cleveland Guardians was on full display on Friday, April 3, as more than 200 KeyBank teammates stepped onto the field ahead of the team’s home opener, helping to hold the American flag during the pregame ceremony.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aetna Collaborates With Community Organizations To Strengthen Access to Quality Care and Essential Resources in Central Missouri

Aetna Better Health of Missouri, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced that Aetna provided a total of $35,000 in funding to two community-based organizations in central Missouri to improve access to health care and support child and family well being.

Events, Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Names John Parker Managing Director of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity Division

John Parker has been named Managing Director of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity (EBC) Division at SCS Global Services.

Research, Reports & Publications

Entergy’s 2025 Performance Report Highlights Growth, Reliability and Customer-Driven Initiatives

Entergy today announced the publishing of its 2025 Performance Report, “Energy for a Better Future,” detailing the company’s achievements last year and the strategic priorities guiding its path forward on behalf of customers and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

In the modern professional landscape, the traditional office is no longer a static environment. As organizations embrace flexibility, the foundational safety protocols that once seemed robust are now revealing dangerous cracks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Social Sustainability in Sustainable Finance: From Indicators to Impact

IWBI’s Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations special report brings together the largest collection of research to date that links investments in health and well-being to measurable economic returns.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Every year on March 27th, National AI Literacy Day brings together educators, students and families to explore how to prepare learners for an AI-enabled world. At Gen, we believe helping young people understand technology is key to building a safer digital future.

Innovation & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take hold across all industries, Adam Weinstein, MD, chief medical information officer for DaVita, highlights how new technological capabilities also help make the human connection more central to healthcare.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rebuilding What Matters: DP World Delivers First New Home After Lirquén Fires

Just two months after wildfires destroyed homes and displaced families in Lirquen, Chile, DP World has delivered the first newly rebuilt house for an affected employee — marking a key milestone in the transition from emergency response to long-term recovery.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

On March 12, 2026, CVS Health proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of City Hall Place in Kansas City, KS, alongside our valued colleagues, local leaders, community organizations, development partners, and residents.

Energy

How Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri Combines AI and Ambition to Transform Energy Efficiency at Scale

Discover how Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri’s passion for energy efficiency and drive to think big led him to help transform how thousands of buildings are managed, one algorithm at a time.

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Throughout March, the Chemours Women’s Network (CWN) led initiatives that engaged employees across the globe in activities designed to elevate diverse perspectives, strengthen connections, and support a more inclusive workplace and community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park Welcome Families for 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Families from across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles community came together on Saturday, April 4 at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park for the LA Galaxy’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, a longtime spring tradition

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Children With Disabilities Achieve Their Fullest Potential in El Paso

Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery is helping a local nonprofit provide specialized therapy and care to more children with disabilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Food Bank Singapore Evolves Critical Food Distribution Program With Resources From the Sands Cares Accelerator

During its three-year membership in the Sands Cares Accelerator, which provides funding, facilitation and strategic consulting to aid community organizations in achieving greater impact, The Food Bank Singapore has set its sights on expanding and digitizing its Bank Card Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From the Brink: Rashaei's Journey to Recover

A mother’s fight to save her son in rural Kenya reveals how community healthcare and timely malnutrition treatment can turn the tide against life-threatening odds.

Research, Reports & Publications

Americans Respond to Financial Pressures With Smarter Spending and Increased Saving, New KeyBank Pulse Poll Finds

Economic uncertainty hasn't slowed Americans down – it’s spurred them into action. 

Latest Campaigns

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

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...

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...

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...