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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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Education

Celebrating the 2025 Faculty for the Future Visionaries Driving Scientific Progress

In a world where women make up less than one third of the world’s researchers closing this gender gap is not only a matter of fairness it is essential to the quality, relevance, and impact of science, technology, and innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal Uses the Power of Sports to Drive Community Impact Nationwide

Throughout 2026, the company will support community-focused initiatives alongside major sporting events including Super Bowl LX, NBA AllStar 2026, and the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Named to FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies List for Ninth Consecutive Year

Intelligent power management company Eaton has once again been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine.

Education

FedEx and International Youth Foundation Mind the Gap in Logistics

Around the world, the logistics sector is growing fast, but companies can’t find enough qualified workers to keep up. In fact, a shortage of skilled talent is now one of the top barriers to growth across the industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Launches Giving in Numbers™ 2026 Survey: The Industry's Definitive Resource on Corporate Social Investment

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) announced the opening of its Giving in Numbers™ 2026 survey, the premier industry benchmark providing standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide that has defined corporate social investment for over two decades.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Feeding Happiness Through Community Impact: WK Kellogg Co Employees Give Back in 2025

WK Kellogg Co volunteers logged 5,912 hours and helped generate nearly $65,000 in giving through Cause Credits.

Innovation & Technology

Georgia-Pacific Partners with BradyPLUS to bring the KOLO® Smart Monitoring System 2.0 to Reduce Waste and Target Sustainability Goals

From sold-out concerts to major sporting events, the fan experience starts before the first note or kickoff.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Trend-Proof Nutrition

We’re often flooded with diet promises claiming to be the key to better health. Popular plans like keto and paleo encourage more meat. At the same time, fibermaxxing focuses on daily fiber intake (a difficult goal when you’re eliminating carbohydrates).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for Sixteenth Consecutive Year

Whirlpool Corporation has once again been recognized by Fortune as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” marking the sixteenth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supplier Feedback Mapped to Leading Responsible Purchasing Frameworks

Cascale Better Buying has released "Mapping Cascale Better Buying Responsible Purchasing Practices Survey Questions to the CFRPP and PP-DD Frameworks" analyzing how its Responsible Purchasing Practices surveys align with two widely used industry due diligence frameworks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Top Hunger Hot Spots in 2026

This year could be a pivot point for global hunger. As we look ahead to 2026, these ten hunger hot spots demand our urgent attention and action.

Events, Media & Communications

Five Capabilities Construction Finance Teams Need for the Future

Unpredictable supply chains, multiplying compliance requirements and a shrinking labor pool of experienced accounting talent. These are just some of the many challenges facing the construction industry in 2026.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Gore Fabrics | Equal Minds, Shared Progress

At W. L. Gore & Associates, our culture is built on the belief that every Associate - regardless of gender - contributes equally to our shared success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Just and Sustainable Built Environment

According to the UNEP, the buildings and construction sector accounts for roughly 32 percent of global energy consumption and 34 percent of global CO₂ emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program Announces Third Cohort of Physician-Researchers for the Clinical Investigator Leadership Award

The Winn CILA is a three-year professional and leadership development program designed for early-career clinical investigators — exclusively graduates of the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Entergy and Partners Pack More Than 530,000 Meals for Vulnerable Communities in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Entergy joined forces with Louisiana Blue, Healthy Blue, the Pack Shack, and Extra Table Feeds to assemble meals for vulnerable communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Capital, Shepherd Compello, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and Swiss Re Unveil Parametric Service To Protect European Agriculture Against Extreme Weather Challenges

CNH Capital together with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and in collaboration with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, today announced the launch of an innovative Parametric Service designed to offer a new level of financial security to agriculture customers across Europe.

Environment

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity

Tandem Global announces the release of a new white paper, Corporate Social Responsibility: A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity, available for download today. This white paper is sponsored by DTE Energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Recognized by CDP for Environmental Transparency in 2025

Leidos has again been recognized by global environmental non‑profit CDP for its corporate sustainability and emissions management efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pulses: A Powerful, Practical Solution to Hunger and Malnutrition

Though small in size, pulses have a big role to play in supporting nutrition, food security, and climate resilience around the world, making them a critical food group in the fight against hunger.

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A Institute Issues Resource Paper on U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws for Packaging

G&A’s latest resource paper on packaging EPR laws in the U.S. offers a clear, practical overview to help companies navigate this rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Second to None in Business Excellence: Mary Kay Named #2 on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List

Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, entered 2026 with momentum, securing a top-tier distinction on Forbes’ 2026 Best Customer Service list, where the company ranked #2 overall.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Mortgage to Tech: Meet Brittni Prieto

If you had told 19 year old me I would end up as a Senior Project Manager at a tech company, I probably would not have believed you. My career path has not been linear, and that has been one of its biggest strengths.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting Agile Production of Large-Scale, Sustainable Heating and Cooling Systems

Danish OEM Fenagy A/S is scaling energy-efficient, natural-refrigerant heating and cooling solutions with reliable electrical control from RLAY A/S, a partner of Rockwell Automation company CUBIC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Wins Communitas Award for Global Community Leadership

We’re thrilled to share that Northern Trust won the Communitas Award for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility!

Latest Campaigns

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...