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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

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.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Empowers Nearly 524,000 Students

The Fifth Third Finance Academy has reached nearly 524,000 students since the beginning of the program. More than half of the students reside in a low- to moderate-income community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ON Semiconductor Partners With Visit.org for National Volunteer Week 2021

In observance of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), employees from ON Semiconductor, a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor-based products and solutions, will be gathering online to participate in Visit.org’s remote giving back experiences.

Education

DesignFWD: Deep Connections: People + Planet

This course discusses the interconnectedness between planetary health and human health and the importance of a holistic systems-wide approach towards regeneration.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Hometown Spotlight: The Brownwood, Texas Retail Team

T-Mobile recently announced T-Mobile Hometown, with new services and investments meant to create thousands of jobs, bring billions in new investments and much needed internet connectivity — including 5G — to rural communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Host a More Inclusive and Engaging Employee Volunteer Event

How do you successfully host volunteer events despite the pandemic? Now and in the future, volunteer events will need to transform to include individuals who work remotely, in hybrid situations, in person, and at various levels of the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breckenridge Brewery Benefits National Parks Conservation Association for Third Year in a Row With 'In Good CO.' Campaign

Kicking off during National Park Week, Breckenridge Brewery is announcing its new In Good CO. campaign, through which it will donate 1% of proceeds from all beer sold this summer to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

Health & Healthcare

Alliance for Children's Mental Health: Year One Look Back

When the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health launched in February 2020, depression and anxiety among young people were already at a two-decade high, a crisis exacerbated by stigma and lack of treatment,

Sustainable Development Goals

Athens 1896 - 125 Years of Shared Olympic Values

Despite the evolution of the Games over the years, some things have remained constant. Today, Olympism is still a philosophy of life that combines the qualities of body, will and mind.

Innovation & Technology

O-I Glass Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation

O-I recently completed a series of multi-year investments at its plant in Villotta, Italy, transforming it into a world-class example of energy-efficient glass packaging manufacturing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Saturday Volunteer Event Caps Three-Year 'Fueling Good, Rebuilding Lives' CITGO/Rebuilding Together Partnership

Saturday, April 17 marks the culmination of the three-year Fueling Good, Rebuilding Lives charitable partnership between CITGO and Rebuilding Together Houston.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

NextDecade and Project Canary Launch GHG Measurement and Certification Framework, First for Global LNG Industry

NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) (NASDAQ: NEXT) and Project Canary announced today the formation of a joint pilot project for monitoring, reporting, and independent third-party measurement and certification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be sold from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export facility in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Corporate Social Responsibility Companies at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: Lessons From Peru

Recognizing the crucial role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in contributing to a more sustainable economy, GRI has launched a new publication that shares experiences from Peruvian companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Corporate Social Responsibility at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stanley Black & Decker Releases First Consolidated ESG Report, “A Force for Good”

The newly released report serves as a comprehensive resource to highlight all aspects of the company’s sustainability and societal efforts, with an emphasis on ethics and inclusion, as well as clear governance practices.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Positive Operations and Impacting More Than 500 Million People by 2030, Stanley Black & Decker's Progress Highlighted in New Consolidated ESG Report

Building on the company’s efforts to provide further transparency and disclosure of its ESG data, Stanley Black & Decker released its first consolidated Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report, “A Force for Good.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Inside Gildan's San Antonio Sewing Factory for Fashion Revolution Week

For the fifth year in a row, Gildan is participating in the #WhoMadeMyClothes campaign for Fashion Revolution Week. This year, Gildan is introducing curious customers to one of its Production Supervisors in Honduras, Milenny Sosa, with behind-the-scenes footage.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Local Vaccination Efforts: CNH Industrial Employees Volunteer With Team Rubicon

CNH Industrial employees have been supporting Team Rubicon’s vaccination operations in the Chicago area over the past couple of weeks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacking Hands and Keeping Texas Strong

Recovery from Winter Storm Uri continues across Texas, with many still facing food and water insecurity as well as damages to housing and property. Since February, we have joined our neighbors and partners to provide relief.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gilead Presents: Episode 1 - Defining Possible

In a year defined by chaos, teams across Gilead raced against time and pushed through obstacles to help advance a potential treatment to patients early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

Technology in the Field: Drones Revolutionize Farmer's Lives

Health & Healthcare

Health and Nutrition Remains Important Now More Than Ever

Good nutrition is about more than just having enough food to eat – Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s Casa programs provide children and families with the nourishment, care, and education they need to thrive today and spread their wings tomorrow.

Research, Reports & Publications

Could a Tweet Turn the Tide on ESG Reporting?

In the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, one picture this week has been worth plenty of words.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

About Oportun: Affordable Loans and Financial Services to Help Through Life's Ups and Downs

Oportun's mission is to provide inclusive and affordable financial services to the estimated 100 million people in the U.S. who are locked out of the financial mainstream...

Responsible Production & Consumption

On Earth Day, LG Reaffirms 'Zero Carbon 2030' Pledge

Commemorating Earth Day 2021, LG Electronics USA is reaffirming its Zero Carbon 2030 pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, while promoting a sustainable lifestyle, greener products and a circular economy.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

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...

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...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.