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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

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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.

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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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!

Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Announces CEO Appointment

Cascale today announced the appointment of Ying McGuire as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.

Innovation & Technology

Romance Scams Are on the Rise — Tips From KeyBank To Help Protect Yourself

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, plenty of people are looking to make a connection online. But KeyBank is reminding everyone to stay alert — because scammers are looking to make connections too, and not the good kind.

Sustainable Development Goals

DP World Reaffirms Commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals in Argentina

DP World has successfully completed a recertification audit confirming the integration of 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals across its operations in Argentina, reinforcing its commitment to turning global sustainability frameworks into measurable local action.

Events, Media & Communications

The Best EHS & Sustainability Conferences to Attend in 2026

The slate of EHS&S conferences taking place in 2026 across the United States is packed with expert speakers, inspiring topics, and opportunities to connect with peers who are also working to create a safer and healthier world. Put these key events on your calendar.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

RBA Deploys New and Improved Emissions Management Tool for Global Supply Chains

RBA Deploys New and Improved Emissions Management Tool for Global Supply Chains

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pope Leo XIV Hopes Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Will Promote Friendship, Solidarity and Peace

Pope Leo XIV has sent “warm greetings” ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, saying he hopes “healthy competition will contribute to building bridges between cultures and peoples” and promote welcoming, solidarity and peace.

Innovation & Technology

How 3M AI Tools Accelerate How Ideas Become Products

Across industries, engineers often begin the process of developing new products with a simple yet important question: How can I make this?
Answering that question requires a significant investment of time and resources and leads to many design and testing cycles.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: The New CSRD Reality: What Changed and What To Do for 2026

Inogen Alliance is hosting a Live LinkedIn webinar, 23 February, The New CSRD Reality: What Changed and What to Do for 2026 with global experts in Sustainability from denxpert and HPC Italy.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

The premier annual event for sustainable business leaders, GreenBiz 26, is just weeks away and features keynotes and dynamic discussions led by innovators managing teams across some of the world’s largest companies, including Google, Microsoft and REI.

Environment

Celebrate World Soil Day: The Climate Solution Beneath Our Feet

While we often look to the sky for climate solutions - like wind turbines and solar panels - one of the most powerful technologies is right under our feet. This World Soil Day, we celebrate more than just the ground we walk on, but it’s un-canny capability to store CO2.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Leidos in the Community

Leidos employees show up for their communities. In small towns to big cities, employees volunteer at food banks, mentor students in STEM clubs, retrofit community gardens, and stand beside military families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Announces Covista Chairman and CEO Steve Beard, Cencora Inc. Former Executive Chair Steven H. Collis, and Ann Fairchild, Interim President and CEO of Siemens USA Joining Board of Directors

CECP announced today that three distinguished executives will join the organization's Board of Directors: Steve Beard, Chairman and CEO of Covista, Steven H. Collis, former Executive Chair of Cencora, Inc., and Ann Fairchild, interim President and CEO of Siemens USA.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mixed-Use: Green Housing and Social Enterprise

My business partner Kathleen had been looking at some land in Wisconsin for over a year when we first spoke about it. The City of Middleton (near Madison) asked Kathleen if we would consider building much-needed housing.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray Unveils Digital Transformation To Fuel National Expansion

The Ray is pleased to announce the official launch of its redesigned website—theray.org—marking a pivotal shift in the organization’s digital presence as it scales innovative infrastructure solutions across the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs Deliver More Than $900 Million in Annual Utility Bill Savings for New Jersey Customers

PSE&G’s latest Clean Energy Future-Energy Efficiency (CEF-EE) report demonstrates continued savings for customers across New Jersey.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank and Mile High United Way To Host Free Tax Prep Event in Aurora on Feb. 21

Mile High United Way and KeyBank are teaming up once again to help Coloradans file their taxes at no cost during the annual Super Refund Saturday event, scheduled for February 21 at the Tigria Community Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard: The Power of Data To Unlock More Inclusive Financial Experiences

In today’s digitized world, data is everywhere – it provides insights into behavior and actions, informs decision-making, and drives innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Nations Calls for Global Observance of Olympic Truce To Ensure Safe Passage for Athletes and Officials Attending Milano Cortina 2026

With seven days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Annalena Baerbock, issued a solemn appeal urging all Member States to uphold the Olympic Truce.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Reuben Trane Named to the 2026 Class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is proud to announce that Reuben Trane will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) as a member of the 2026 class. This distinguished honor recognizes Trane’s legacy as a pioneering engineer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Spreading Joy and Relief in Times of Need

Bath & Body Works is fortunate to be a brand whose products are enjoyed by customers worldwide, and it’s an honor to donate products in moments when people need them most.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing Keysight’s Novel Assembly Simulation Software: The New Standard for Automotive Body-In-White Assembly Distortion Engineering

In today’s automotive world, digital transformation is rapidly reshaping every corner of the industry—but one area has remained surprisingly traditional: Body-in-White (BIW) assembly.

Innovation & Technology

At Davos 2026, Sustainability Was Everywhere, Just Not in the Headlines

Sustainability rarely took center stage at Davos this year. Instead, it quietly delivered by playing an implicit and influential role in most conversations throughout the week.

Social Impact & Volunteering

IOC President Celebrates Volunteers at Milano Cortina 2026: “You Are Like the Special Secret Source of Magic at the Games”

Famed for their smiles, willingness to help and their Olympic spirit, Olympic volunteers help to make special Games memories for the athletes, fans and officials that they encounter in their different roles.

Research, Reports & Publications

Idealist’s Annual Employer Report Reveals Nonprofit Trends

For the third year in a row, Idealist surveyed their communities of hiring managers and job seekers to better understand the state of work and job seeking in the U.S. nonprofit sector.

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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...