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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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Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Volunteering Needs To Change, and It Starts With Us

Corporate volunteering is at an inflection point. A new report from Benevity shows employee volunteering participation is up, but hours per volunteer are at a seven-year low. The programs are growing, but are they really delivering on what matters? It's time to think differently.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Emily Hoffman-Szucs

As a mechanic in the Army for eight years, Emily Hoffman-Szucs gained valuable transferable skills when she entered back into the civilian workforce. Today, she is a production operator for CertainTeed Roofing in California, putting these skills to use each day.

Environment

How To Make a Business Case for Sustainability 

Getting your C-suite on board with sustainability can be a big challenge. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you make an impact for your company.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Breaks Ground on New Branch in Black Diamond

KeyBank has officially broken ground on a new full‑service branch in Black Diamond, Washington. Located at 32500 Main Street, the state‑of‑the‑art branch will serve residents of Black Diamond and neighboring communities. The branch is scheduled to open this fall.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Lenovo Is Turning Sustainability Ambition Into Action Across the IT Lifecycle, From Supply Chain Intelligence to Circular IT Services

Sustainability continues to be listed among the top priorities for global business leaders, and spending on it is increasing. But is it always clear how businesses can plan, deliver, and measure the positive impact that they aim for?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As Trade Volumes Rise, DP World’s Canada CEO Says the Real Fix Lies Inland

As cargo volumes surge, DP World in Canada CEO Doug Smith says the real fix for Canada’s trade network lies inland—where targeted infrastructure upgrades can unlock capacity, improve resilience, and support more sustainable supply chains.

Research, Reports & Publications

CVS Specialty Delivers Enhanced Patient Experiences, Studies Show

Tommy Jensen has pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a progressive condition that requires strict medication adherence — missing even a few doses can quickly lead to serious deterioration in heart and lung function.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A With Nicole Zukowski, Bacardi Chief Supply Chain Officer This International Women’s Day

In advance of International Women’s Day this weekend, we spotlight Nicole Zukowski, Chief Supply Chain Officer at family-owned Bacardi.

Events, Media & Communications

Meet the Team: Tania Cottingham

Meet Tania Cottingham, a Junior EHS consultant at Antea Group UK!

Health & Healthcare

AEG Presents’ Goldenvoice Supports Community Healthcare Access at Empire Polo Club

AEG Presents’, Goldenvoice division recently supported expanded access to essential healthcare services in the Coachella Valley as the presenting sponsor of the California CareForce 2026 Coachella Valley Clinic.

Events, Media & Communications

World Engineering Day: CNH Is Responding to Evolving Needs in Specialty Farming

On World Engineering Day, CNH publishes the first 2026 story of A Sustainable Year, its sustainability and innovation magazine.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute Publishes New Resource Paper: "What Tier 1 Pharma Suppliers Need to Know" About Navigating Customers' Climate and Sustainability Requests

G&A's 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝟭 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 provides a strategic roadmap to help companies with emerging pharma customer demands.

Health & Healthcare

From Fear To Triumph: Gretchen’s Cancer Journey

Facing cancer wasn’t easy, but Gretchen’s courage and a robotic-assisted surgical procedure gave her a second chance at life.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Higg BRM 2025 Cadence Supports Strategic ESG Reporting and Sustainable Operations

Cascale today announced the 2025 cadence of the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM), reaffirming the commitment to continuous improvement and member-driven evolution. The Higg BRM 2025 cadence will run from March 3 through June 30, 2026.

Environment

Reducing Business Environmental Impact: The Tech-Driven Approach

Discover how AI, automation, and digital solutions are helping businesses reduce their environmental impact, cut costs, and stay competitive.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Collaborates on Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G NTN Innovation

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce its collaboration on the Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN demonstrator, a pioneering initiative aimed at exploring the capabilities of 5G non-terrestrial networks using advanced software-defined satellite technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo Earns 95% Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index

Lenovo announced that it has achieved a 95 out of 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the US’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Focused Grocery Goals for Big Results

We cover goal-setting and ways to prioritize health regularly in this blog. But this time the aim is not to give you pointers on how to set health goals. Instead, I’m sharing how to make simple nutritional goals for the grocery shopping trips themselves.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Houston Nonprofit Gives Free Xfinity Internet Service to Thousands of Families in Three U.S. Cities

Smiles lit up the room as nearly two hundred families received the tech tools needed to connect their homes to the internet, opening doors to endless opportunities and a brighter future.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: What Spending Data Tells Us About Cyberattacks

Asahi Group, maker of Japan’s best-selling beer, was struck by a cyberattack last fall that was so severe the company had to shut down many computer systems and fill orders using pen, paper and fax machines.

Events, Media & Communications

Global EHS and Sustainability Conferences To Attend in 2026

From interactive sessions to inspirational presentations and networking opportunities, here is a brief compilation of global EHS and sustainability conferences and events that should be on your radar for 2026.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, the internationally recognized gold standard for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $500,000 in Say Yes Niagara Falls to Expand Higher Education Access

KeyBank, through the KeyBank Foundation, has announced a $500,000 investment in Say Yes Niagara Falls, marking the latest milestone in the bank’s long-standing commitment to expanding educational opportunity and strengthening communities across Western New York.

Events, Media & Communications

Jordan Chiles, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy Celebrate International Women’s Day With CARE’s “Level the Playing Field” Campaign

CARE’s annual multi-day international women's day campaign aims to galvanize action for women to access the skills, resources, and support they deserve to succeed and thrive.

Events, Media & Communications

CASE Comes to CONEXPO 2026 With Big Lineup of New Machines and Technology So Crews Can Be Ready for Anything

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, is doubling down at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas with an impressive machine lineup purpose-built to help crews work smarter, safer and more efficiently than ever before.

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...