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Education & Workforce Development

Is Your Company Ready to Launch a Scholarship Program This Fall?

America's Charities

AI & Technology

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

3M

Corporate Responsibility

GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report: About GoDaddy | Corporate Sustainability Approach

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Ash Foundation® Celebrates 30 Years and Over $100 Million Donated Toward Advancing Women’s Health and Safety

Mary Kay

Energy & Infrastructure

Connected Equipment is Protecting Louisiana’s Drivers

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist

Environment

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

Cisco Systems Inc.

Featured Brands

LG Brings User-Friendly Design to the Laundry Room With ‘LG Comfort Kit’

Furthering its vision of a more inclusive home, LG Electronics USA has introduced the “LG Comfort Kit” for its U.S. laundry appliance lineup, making its inclusive “Design for All” philosophy a reality in one of the most essential rooms in the house.

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

The automotive industry is under pressure from every direction. Electrification, software-defined vehicle architecture, lightweighting, manufacturing transformation, repair and recycling are not isolated challenges.

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Have chronic congestion? “Stop consuming dairy.” Unrelenting belly problems? “Mmmm, could be cow’s milk.” Have you let this thinking guide your decision to avoid dairy? If so, you may lose out on essential macro and micronutrients.

Guiding Stars: I’m Done Losing Weight on a GLP-1—Now What?

Using GLP-1 agonist medications can improve health outcomes for a growing number of conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. However, it’s no secret that lots of people take them primarily for weight loss.

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist Foundation today announced the launch of its fourth Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations across the markets Truist Bank serves. This year’s challenge aligns to Truist Foundation’s focus on creating career pathways

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

We often think of agricultural waste, such as crop residues, forestry byproducts, or even manure, as an end-of-the-line byproduct. But what if it were actually a valuable resource? Enter Biochar.

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Ryan Schoenfeld Has a Vision for Earlier Detection

When it comes to cancer, progress is often measured not only by new treatments, but by how early the disease can be found. For Ryan Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, that distinction has become a defining focus

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry System With Nell-EQ™ Intelligent Processor, a New Technology Designed To Improve Reliability Across Diverse Patients and Conditions

The Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor is a new pulse oximetry processing technology designed to support more consistent and reliable oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate monitoring across diverse patient populations, skin tones, and clinical care settings.

Guiding Stars: The Many Benefits of Maintaining Muscle

The amount of muscle on your body matters—for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight loss journey, or enjoying your 8th decade of life (or more!), having adequate muscle is important for your health.

Idealist to Celebrate 30 Years of Impact in 2026

For thirty years, Idealist has served the social-impact sector in myriad ways. In 2026, the anniversary of idealist.org’s launch, the nonprofit will feature thirty stories of impact and invite community members to share their own stories.

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Philanthropy

Free Geek Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Free Geek, a nonprofit with offerings that help narrow the digital divide, has announced a grant of $300,000 from the KeyBank Foundation. Funds from this grant will support the organization’s efforts to provide digital literacy training and education.

Events

Stay Ahead of New Regulations and Transform Your Sustainability Reporting: Join UN Global Compact Network UK’s Expert-Led Webinar Series

To help organisations stay ahead, the UN Global Compact Network UK has partnered with MHA to deliver the Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series 2025.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy and Its Foundation Surpass $30 Million Over 10 Years To Support Community Resilience, Disaster Relief Efforts

Duke Energy Foundation announced that it, together with Duke Energy and its employees, has invested $33.8 million to nonprofit organizations since 2016 to support community resilience, emergency preparedness and disaster relief.

AI & Technology

AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

In this episode, hosts Dominique Silva and guest co-host Rebecca Handfield (BrainBox AI) delve into the world of AI with Jean-Simon Venne, co-founder of BrainBox AI and Dr. David Rolnick, Assistant Professor at McGill University and co-founder of Climate Change AI.

Volunteering & Community

B4SI Expands Network in Spain Through the Acquisition of LBG España

B4SI, supported by SLR, announces expansion through the strategic acquisition of LBG España.

Energy & Infrastructure

2 MW Solar Project at Pennsylvania’s Westtown School Is Expected To Start Generating Powering in the Coming Weeks

Westtown School’s 2 MW solar project is in the home stretch—mechanicals and interconnection are in, with initial power next week. The tracker-based array will produce >3,000,000 kWh/year, offset ~90% of campus use, and double as a hands-on learning lab.

Environment

Burying the Problem: A Q&A on Landfill Management

Burying waste was never a perfect solution, just the most convenient one we had.

Research & Reports

Think Sustainability Hurts Shareholder Value? Think Again.

Last year, 3BL research showed that companies on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list outperformed the S&P 500, a clear sign that strong sustainability performance can align with financial success.

Philanthropy

FedEx Helps Direct Relief Sustain Response to Landslides in Rural India

Overnight on July 30, 2024, rural communities in the western Indian state of Kerala faced the worst flooding they had ever seen. These communities are prone to increasingly frequent and intense storms, but the landslides that followed devastated villages throughout the area and

Corporate Responsibility

Celebrating Community: Meet Jonathan Tirado

For me, increasing community engagement is something I have been very excited about. I deeply value our sense of community, and I believe that learning more about each other helps us build stronger and closer relationships.

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education Resources Inspire Career Exploration on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, offers educators new resources to inspire student career explorations on Manufacturing Day 2025 and beyond.

AI & Technology

Democratizing AI and Creating a More Equitable, Ethical World

Can AI be ethical and accessible to all? That was the main question the 11 thousand people who attended the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 in Geneva had in their minds.

Energy & Infrastructure

Watch Now: Cummins Expert Discusses BESS and Innovations Shaping Microgrid Future.

As energy systems face growing pressure from grid instability, rising demand, and the global push for decarbonization, microgrids are emerging as a key solution for delivering reliable, resilient, and sustainable power.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Blood Sugar Basics

Do you rarely think about your blood sugar levels unless they dip and you start feeling shaky and sweaty? If so, you’re not alone. However, these days it’s becoming trendy to monitor blood sugar levels around the clock—and not just for people who have diabetes.

Events

Global Commission Introduced at UN Amidst a Day Devoted to Healthy Indoor Air

IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon launched the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air in-person to more than 300 individuals at the United Nations on September 23 and to a worldwide audience online.

Philanthropy

Subaru Commits $3.1 Million To Help Shelter Animals This October Through Its Subaru Loves Pets Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that as part of its Subaru Loves Pets® initiative, the automaker and more than 630 of its participating retailers will provide over $3.1 million in direct financial assistance to local animal shelters nationwide

Events

SCS Global Services Names Two Vice Presidents to Key Leadership Roles

SCS Global Services announced today the promotions of Scott Coye-Huhn, former Vice President of the Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity (EBC) Division to Chief Operating Officer, and Vikas Ahuja, former Vice President of Sales to Senior Vice President of Revenue. 

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

DP World Is Expanding Canola Export Capacity To Support Canada’s Farmers

Canada’s canola farmers face mounting pressures from volatile trade conditions, shifting tariffs, and global commodity uncertainty. In this climate, efficient export infrastructure isn’t just helpful – it’s essential.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

See the People Behind Fairtrade: New Murals Encourage More Equitable Trade Relations and Ethical Shopping

Fairtrade America partners with artists, farmers, brands and grocery stores dedicated to equitable supply chains and sustainable sourcing to raise awareness of disparities in global trade this October.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Cascale Better Buying Partnership Index Survey Opens

Cascale Better Buying today opened the fall rating cycle for the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI), calling on suppliers and manufacturers worldwide to submit feedback to help accelerate responsible purchasing practices across the consumer goods industry.

Environment

Antea Group UK Awarded Lancashire County Council Ground Investigation Framework

Antea Group UK is proud to announce that it has been selected as a key supplier for the Lancashire County Council Ground Investigation Framework.

Philanthropy

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Launches Multi-Year Partnership Program to Drive Long-Term Community Impact

In another step toward deepening community investment, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program has launched a partnership initiative aimed at supporting orgs in nine U.S. markets: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Durham, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, NY & Pittsburgh.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Marian Macindoe Talks Sustainable Investments at Parnassus

Welcome to the latest “GreenMoney Interviews.” For this issue I spoke with Marian Macindoe of Parnassus Investments, where she is a managing director, responsible for oversight of the firm’s sustainable investment approach, corporate engagement efforts and proxy voting.

Environment

Southwire’s Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Eighth Consecutive Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s Huntersville, NC Plant, has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.

Philanthropy

LA Galaxy and Adidas Host Third-Annual Boot Making Lab With Pediatric Cancer Patients from The Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up Initiative

In a powerful display of community and compassion, AEG’s LA Galaxy and long-time partner Adidas, welcomed pediatric cancer patients from the Jessie Rees Foundation’s Never Ever Give Up (NEGU) initiative to Dignity Health Sports Park for the club’s third-annual Boot Making Lab.

Latest Campaigns

Corporate Social Responsibility Reports and Updates

At T. Rowe Price, living our values means always putting our clients first; fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work culture for all...

Advocacy

Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

2026 Wesco International Sustainability Report

Wesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report outlines progress toward long-term goals, demonstrates how sustainability shapes business decisions, and provides...

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

SCS Consulting

Any news coming from SCS Consulting