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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

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.

Recent Alerts

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Albertsons Companies Celebrates America Recycles Week

We recycle throughout our operations, including in our offices, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and stores! In 2019 alone, Albertsons Companies recycled more than 780 million pounds of cardboard and 25 million pounds of plastic film.

Diversity & Inclusion

When Job Skills Meet Their Match

Finding a job may seem pretty straightforward – update your resume, fill out an application, interview for the job. However, if you’re one of the estimated 3.5 million Americans with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it’s not that simple.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Joins Beyond the Bag Initiative

Albertsons Companies today announced that it has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative, its latest step to contributing to efforts to reduce plastic waste. The Beyond the Bag Initiative, launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, is a multi-year collaboration across re

Responsible Production & Consumption

Closed Loop Partners joins with CVS Health, Target & Walmart to Announce Winners of “Beyond the Bag” Innovation Challenge

The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners announces the nine winners of the Beyond the Bag Challenge: ChicoBag, Domtar, Eon, Fill it Forward, GOATOTE, PlasticFri, Returnity, SmartC and Sway.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies, Beyond the Bag Celebrate Innovation Challenge Winners

After announcing the winners of the Beyond the Bag Innovation Challenge this week, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag virtually rang the Closing Bell for the New York Stock Exchange.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist South Florida Regional President Tony Coley Discusses His Banking Career

When Tony Coley is talking to people, inevitably they ask what he does for a living. He works at Truist Bank, he tells them. Then they ask which branch.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Joins the #ChooseToChallenge Campaign

This International Women’s Day, Albertsons Companies is joining the #ChooseToChallenge campaign. We choose to call out gender bias and inequity, seek out and celebrate women’s achievements and work together to help create an inclusive world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaders From Kroger, Albertsons, Lowe's Join Network of Executive Women Board

The Network of Executive Women (NEW), a group focused on women's leadership in retail, consumer goods and other industries, has named three new members to its board of directors… Mike Theilmann, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Albertsons Cos...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Receives 2021 Readers' Choice Award from Equal Opportunity Magazine

Truist is proud to receive the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award, appearing on the top 50 employers list selected by Equal Opportunity magazine readers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Exec on 'Leading With Inclusion'

Albertsons Cos. has “positively changed people’s minds and their hearts” through important conservations around diversity, equity and inclusion, the company's SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jonathan Mayes said during a presentation...

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping People With Autism Thrive

At FedEx, we’re committed to teaching acceptance and influencing a more inclusive society. To help build awareness of Autism Acceptance Month, we are proud to support organizations such as Social Motion Inc.

Environment

Washington State Safeway and Albertsons Stores Wish Customers a Happy Earth Day

Responsible Production & Consumption

Grocery Shopping for a Healthier Planet

"We want to do our part. We want to be incredible stewards to our customers, our communities and the environment," said Darcie Renn, Director of ESG & Sustainability for Albertsons Companies.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

As we celebrate AAPI heritage month, we recognize some of our amazing employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Continues Its Efforts for Racial Equity With Enhanced Supplier Diversity Program

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today announced the launch of several new vendor partnerships aimed at helping the company boost supplier diversity as the company reaffirms its commitment
to racial equity.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Celebrates Pride Month

June has been designated US National Pride Month to commemorate the community’s resistance of police harassment and brutality at the Stonewall Riots.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Meets Goal to Responsibly Sourced Sushi Ahead of Schedule

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) furthers their industry leadership in seafood sustainability by announcing 100 percent of its stores’ prepared sushi is aligned with the company’s Responsible Seafood Policy.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Commemorates Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally told they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had made them free.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Casa Bacardi Tour Guides Help at Puerto Rico Shelters

What have our tour guides been doing while the Casa Bacardi visitor center in Puerto Rico has been closed? They've been receiving visitors to the Emergency Stop & Go shelters as part of #BacardiContigo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Casa BACARDÍ Visitor Center Re-Opens in Puerto Rico

Casa BACARDÍ Puerto Rico has been welcoming visitors since 1961. During the weeks following Hurricane Maria, the visitor center was temporarily closed as its staff remained focused on providing relief to the community as part of the “Bacardi Contigo” (Bacardi is With You) initiat

Events, Media & Communications

BACARDÍ® Rum to Host United for Puerto Rico Concert & Telethon

Family-owned Bacardi is pleased to announce its BACARDÍ rum facility will play host to the United for Puerto Rico live concert and telethon on Sunday, December 10. All proceeds from the fundraising initiative will go directly to organizations benefiting Puerto Ricans impacted by

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Businesses in Puerto Rico are Recovering After Maria

The Bacardi rum plant was back up and running less than two weeks after Maria. Good news for the place that produces 80 percent of Bacardi's rum and employs 300 people. The company has paid its employees throughout hurricane recovery.

Sustainable Development Goals

Albertsons Companies Announces New “Top 5 by 2022” Commitment to Responsibly Source Sushi

Albertsons Companies today announced the addition of the “Top 5 by 2022” Sushi Commitment to its Responsible Seafood Program.
As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the sustainability of the extensive seafood offerings at the company’s nearly 2,300+ stores, Albertsons Companie

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Inside Look at How and Why FedEx Works with Road Safety NGOs Around the World

There are millions of charitable nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) around the world addressing untold numbers of critical issues that keep communities from flourishing. So, why did FedEx designate one of its five philanthropic focus areas to be centered on road safety?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Goes Fishing For Sustainable Sushi

Albertsons added sushi to its “Top 5 by 2022” project, which promises that the five most popular wild and farm-raised seafood species used for sushi in its stores will be sourced sustainably and responsibly.

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...

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...

Social Impact at Mastercard

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