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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

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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Environment

CNH Industrial Supports the Growing Hemp Industry in North America

Did you know that hemp can be used as a sustainable alternative to textiles, wood and even concrete? That it was once so valued as a commodity it was accepted as payment for taxes in the state of Pennsylvania in the USA?

Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Share #StopAsianHate in Solidarity, But Posting Isn't Enough

This week, we examine the brands that are going beyond external communications to make long-lasting change in the fight against racism and Xenophobia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Signs The Hispanic Promise

We're proud to join more than 190 companies that signed The Hispanic Promise, pledging to prepare, hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Will SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Mandate New ESG Disclosures?

These days in Washington, every policy announcement and appointment is dissected as hugely significant if not revolutionary. It’s just a fact of life in this seemingly endless pandemic, in this hammered economy, after this presidential election.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP People Talk About Creating A Sustainable Impact

At HP, how we do things is just as important as what we do. Sustainable impact is our commitment to creating positive, lasting change for the planet, its people, and our communities.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines and Deloitte Pioneer Market-based Solution to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Air Travel

American Airlines and Deloitte today announced an innovative collaboration to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions from aviation.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol's Effects on the Heart

February is American Heart Month, an important time to learn about how heart health is impacted by alcohol consumption.

Environment

Scotts and MLB Launch 2021 Field Refurbishment Grant Program

Beginning today, the Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball will begin accepting submissions for the 2021 Scotts® Field Refurbishment Grant Program, which awards modern, playable youth baseball and softball field refurbishments to four communities in need within the United States

Social Impact & Volunteering

On-Demand Support for Your Small Business

Get valuable support for your small business from Taproot's virtual volunteers. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's free Thursday, March 11 webinar at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rollins College and Sodexo Launch New Program to Support Money to Student Emergency Fund Through Cookie Sales

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI and B Lab Team Up on Impact Management

GRI and B Lab have joined forces to help organizations get more out of their reporting and assessment tools. This collaboration allows companies to optimize their contribution to a more sustainable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

'Race in the Workplace: The Black Experience,' a McKinsey & Co. Report Created in Collaboration with Walmart

This research has been underway since last summer and represents one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind. It includes qualitative and quantitative analysis gathered from 24 top companies, and it leverages publicly available data.

Health & Healthcare

T‑Mobile Brings Ultra Capacity 5G to Miami U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital

With 5G speeds, medical teams can improve critical telehealth services and provide more efficient care across the facility with instant wireless access to large amounts of patient information.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Takeda Named a Global Top Employer for 4th Consecutive Year

Takeda has been named a Global Top Employer for 4th consecutive year!

Innovation & Technology

How IBMers on “Silicon Bayou” Helped Louisiana Recover From Ransomware Attacks

Cybercrime against U.S. public school districts is on the rise. A new IBM study shows nearly 60% of school staff feel unprepared for security threats, including attacks called ransomware, which steal and hold data hostage until officials pay up.

Diversity & Inclusion

Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere

Mike Quinn is always on the lookout for potential — potential business opportunities and potential in his more than 1,400 employees.

Energy

First Project of Its Kind in Canada Will See Enbridge Subsidiary Inject Green Hydrogen Into Its Gas Distribution Grid

Gazifère, an Enbridge subsidiary, and Evolugen, the Canadian operations arm of Brookfield Renewable, today announced plans to build and operate one of Canada’s largest green hydrogen injection projects in Quebec.

Education

'Financial Health Is Foundational to Everything We Do' With HBCUs

Brandi McLean believes that people need financial skills to survive. That’s why she’s made it her mission to educate people about it. McLean, an accountant in Virginia, has been teaching young children about financial literacy in her free time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Lewis Spears, Kismet of Kings

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Strength of Diversity in Clarivate This LGBT+ History Month

Clarivate has long led the way in campaigning for more inclusive workplaces and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skills Gap Widens During COVID. Computational Thinking Could Help.

Technology has enabled our world to become increasingly connected – a trend that should be reflected in our teaching methods.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Alexion Charitable Foundation One Year Anniversary

The Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF), launched by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February 2020, marks its first anniversary this month in tandem with the celebration of Rare Disease Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data's African American Resource Group Employee Spotlight: La'Ron Louis and Paulette Burks

This week, we continue to partner with our African American Resource Group (AARG) to share the perspectives and experiences of associates in observance of Black History Month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services Salutes Essential Workers With Additional 'Committed to Serve' Awards

Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 “Committed to Serve” awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Kimberly-Clark has been recognized by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies and a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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.