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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

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Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Study Affirms Sustainability Is a Business Imperative for APAC Supply Chains

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shared key findings from its Asia Pacific survey of consumers and businesses on sustainability and cross-border trade, highlighting emerging areas of focus for businesses across the region.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Strength Through Family: Meet Scott Robinson

My career hasn’t evolved in a vacuum; it’s been shaped by the life I’ve lived outside of work, the challenges that stretched me, and the moments that forced me to grow in ways I never anticipated.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Jen: Driving Innovation Through Empowerment and Belonging

At Henkel, our pioneers are driven by an unwavering spirit to explore, create, and transform possibilities into progress and improve life for generations to come. Learn their stories.

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women To Host Free Webinar Featuring “The Budgetnista” on Building Financial Confidence

KeyBank’s Key4Women program will host a free virtual webinar on March 4 aimed at helping women strengthen their financial confidence through practical, real‑life strategies.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: From App Shy to Scamwise, These Seniors Are Learning To Bank Digitally and Safely

When Miray Kaplangi, 29, visited her grandparents in Istanbul, they would often pull out their smartphones and ask her to help them adjust their settings or check their bank balance online, small tasks that carried big anxieties.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 Sustainability Efforts in the Spotlight

The sustainability efforts of Milano Cortina 2026 were praised by IOC Member, Chair of the IOC Sustainability and Legacy Commission, and five-time Olympian HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, during his visit to the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.

Innovation & Technology

Sands China Hosts the Second Macao Technological Innovation Exploration

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of Macao entrepreneurs, Sands China hosted the second Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon this past November.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Milano Cortina 2026: Helping To Build Strong and Sustainable Local Economies

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are supporting northern Italy’s long-term development by accelerating existing regional plans, unlocking investment, and expanding opportunities for local businesses and residents across both mountain and urban areas.

Energy

Baker Hughes and Hydrostor Deepen Strategic Collaboration To Advance Reliable, Resilient and Sustainable Power Systems

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, and Hydrostor, a leading global long duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, announced a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Named One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Corporate Knights

Lenovo has once again been recognized among the world’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies, according to the 2026 Corporate Knights Global 100 ranking unveiled today at the organization’s Annual CEO Roundtable during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: YE 2025

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is proud to present the latest edition of our quarterly giving series, highlighting the remarkable work in 2025 that helped drive our mission to empower young athletes and ensure sports are accessible to all.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Pharmacy Partners with U.S. Soccer Federation and National Women’s Soccer League to Promote Community Health and Wellness

CVS Pharmacy® has furthered its commitment to improving community health by becoming an Official Health and Wellness Partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and is backing that sponsorship with a multi-year investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026 Advances Sustainability Through Venue Reuse, Clean Energy and Circularity

As climate change reshapes sport and the Olympic Games, the IOC has made sustainability a strategic priority — reducing the footprint of the Games, protecting winter sport for future generations and helping host regions build long-term resilience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Apprentice to Teacher: Robert Collins on the Power of Paying It Forward

At Trane Technologies’ Advanced Technology Training Center in Davidson, North Carolina, decades of experience meet the next generation of HVAC talent.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Next-Generation Designers at Parsons School of Design Advance Sustainable Design

Cascale recently joined a first-year course at the Parsons School of Design, part of The New School, to engage the next generation of designers on sustainability systems and supply chain realities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Carton Recycling Access Expands to 2.5 Million New U.S. Households in 2025

The Carton Council today announced continued growth in carton recycling access across the United States.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Business Leaders Explore Responsible Leadership in an Era of Shared Challenges

Discussing responsible leadership in an era of shared challenges, leading CEOs who are a part of a coalition of more than 200 of the world’s largest companies collectively representing $8.3 trillion in annual revenue and $33 billion in total community investment

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH in Top 1% of S&P Global’s 2026 Sustainability Yearbook

CNH has ranked in the top 1% of companies featured in S&P Global’s 2026 Sustainability Yearbook. This distinction reflects the Company’s relative performance in the S&P Global 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and is based on its score of 83/100.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife Skills in Action: Empowering Non-Profits to Thrive

At MetLife, we believe volunteering can be a powerful force for good. Through our MetLife Skills for Impact program, employees partner directly with nonprofits – bringing their knowledge and experience to help them tackle mission-critical challenges and build solutions

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco Supports Its Rural Farm Suppliers - Meet The Supplier: Jam Bothy

What started with a single jar of jam entered into the World Jampionships in Dundee has grown into an award-winning, small-batch jam producer in the heart of rural Angus.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Winter Olympic Games Legacy: Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are transforming Northern Italy—and what they're leaving behind will last for generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Recognized for High Sustainability Performance in Mindclick B2B Assessment Program

LG Electronics USA has been recognized for strong sustainability in the hospitality industry, following its latest evaluation in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Year in Values: How Covia Brought Its Mission to Life in 2025

Across plants, labs, customer partnerships, and communities, Covia teams demonstrate what it truly means to operate responsibly, with passion and commitment.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Green, WBCSD and IWBI to Convene Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX to Advance Healthier, More Resilient Cities

Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April.

Events, Media & Communications

Welcome Harriet Cullum, BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair

As the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable enters its 20th year, we are pleased to welcome Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Agriculture and Nature Strategy at Diageo, as BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair.

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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.

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...