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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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Responsible Production & Consumption

2021 Sustainable Impact Predictions, From Education Reinvention to the Race to Net Zero

The events of 2020 will forever change how we think, live and work. While we have a long way to go, there is finally a glimpse of hope as more than 57 countries have administered more than 71 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.*

Environment

Featured Partner: England's Community Forests Transform Landscapes and Communities

England's Community Forests have been transforming the landscapes and communities in and around the country’s largest towns and cities for nearly 30 years.

Environment

EarthX Presents Special Amplifying Amazonian Indigenous Voices

On February 18, EarthX will present a two-hour special, called “Protecting the Amazon” to focus on the vital issue of the demarcation of indigenous lands and the health emergency of Covid-19 in the Amazon territories.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Launches First of its Kind Climate Change Advisory Services

On January 28th, 2021, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduced its Climate Change Advisory Service, an evolution of the firm’s existing consulting services designed to deliver a holistic solution to business’ sustainability challenges and climate action

Research, Reports & Publications

Message from our CEO: Qualcomm 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

As we look ahead, we are excited to continue inventing breakthrough technologies that can transform industries, help build a more resilient economy, and catalyze social change for billions of people across the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

HP People Talk About Progress For Racial Equality And Social Justice

This year’s Black History Month celebrations are different and serve as a stark reminder of how much progress is still to be made in light of the devastating and daily examples of the dangers that Black and African American citizens face.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IVECO Supports the Helsinki University Hospital by Donating an Ambulance

CNH Industrial and its brands are keen to help local communities whenever and however is most appropriate.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Earns a Decade of Perfect Scores on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's LGBTQ Workplace Equality Index

United Airlines today announced it has received its 10th consecutive perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Energy

Cummins Green Hydrogen Technology Powers the Largest Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer in Operation in the World

Global technology and power solutions leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has provided a 20-megawatt PEM electrolyzer system to generate green hydrogen, making it the largest in operation in the world.

Media & Communications

Our Kickoff to Year-Round Gardening

Whether growing their own food, caring for a houseplant on the window sill of a studio apartment, or completely transforming a backyard into an outdoor office or yoga studio, gardening offered a much needed escape and purpose for many Americans during a difficult year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Betterment Corporation Commences the Monetization of Impacted Land Swap Credits through its Land Betterment Exchange

Land Betterment announced that the Company’s Environmental Solutions division is driving innovation and efficiencies in reclaiming former coal mining and industrial lands through the launch of its Land Betterment Exchange (“LBX”).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Included in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) announced that its policies and practices fostering gender equality in the workplace have earned the company a place in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). This is the second year in a row that CBRE has been included in the GEI.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Ranked 16th on FORTUNE's List of World's Most Admired Companies

FedEx has been ranked #16 on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and #8 on FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Top 50 All-Stars.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Ranks Highest Among Integrated Resort Developers on Fortune's “World's Most Admired Companies” List

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fueling Futures: Not Just the Energy We Deliver, but the Energy We Put In

Fueling Futures brings together Enbridge’s ongoing efforts in the areas of corporate citizenship, donations, sponsorship and employee volunteering and giving — a collective force dedicated to making tomorrow better than today.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres 2021 to Call on Capital Market Leaders for Urgent Action to Stop the Climate Crisis

Three-day virtual convening will draw institutional investors, C-suite executives, policymakers, regulators and thought leaders from around the world.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment and Support Options

According to JAMA Network Open, drinking has increased by 14% in the US since the pandemic hit If you are concerned about your use of alcohol, participating in dry January may not be enough.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Twenty-Five New IOC Young Leaders Join the Programme

Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the selection of 25 new IOC Young Leaders who will leverage the power of sport to make a positive difference in their communities.

Environment

Keeping Plastics in the Value Chain and Out of Nature: Introducing the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action

In this latest episode of the CGF Sustainability Podcast and wrapping up 2020, host Madelaine VanDerHeyden catches up with the co-chairs of the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, Barry Parkin from Mars, Inc., and Rob Nicol from Walmart Canada.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAIC Honored by Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies List

Education

Mosaic Announces Further Funding to Support Students of Regina's Mother Teresa Middle School

At Mosaic, we help build stronger communities where we operate by supporting organizations that are making a difference.

Environment

Bloomberg LP Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025

Bloomberg LP today announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascadian Farm Commits $750,000 to The Nature Conservancy to Rebuild Wildlife Habitat and Restore Groundwater on Farmland in the Sacramento Valley

The two-year investment will focus on partnering with farmers to rebuild wildlife habitat and regenerate groundwater on more than 25 million square feet, equal to 600 acres of farmland, in this key sourcing region for the brand.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eco-Flooring: Sustainable Options for You and the Environment

Flooring has come a long way since handwoven grass carpets of pre-historic times. Throughout history, there have been hundreds of variations, resulting in the modern, eco-flooring options available today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast and Internet Essentials Partner to Help the Tejano Center Bridge the Digital Divide

Recently, Comcast and Internet Essentials announced a partnership with the Tejano Center for Community Concerns to bring a WiFi-Connected “Lift Zone” to the campus to provide a safe space for families to participate in educational opportunities and the digital 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.