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“AI Can’t Quote Coverage You Never Generated.”

The CMO made a compelling case: Advertising had measurable return on ad spend (ROAS). Content marketing had attribution, earned media had neither. It wasn’t an unreasonable argument. The metrics said what they said. Her headcount went to marketing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

FedEx

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

Lenovo

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

KeyBank

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

CVS Health

Featured Brands

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

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Aflac 2025 Agents of Care Prove the Power of Compassion in Action

Quiet acts of service often speak the loudest, and that kind of generosity can ripple outward to help strengthen entire communities.

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Events, Media & Communications

From Dialogue to Direction: Advancing Collective Action in BIER’s 20th Year

As BIER enters its 20th year, the Spring Roundtable in Leuven, Belgium, brought members together at a moment that feels both reflective and forward-looking.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O...for Offsite Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Offsite construction is a model based on the prefabrication of building elements at a location other than the worksite. Instead of building on site, individual modules or components are designed and manufactured at a workshop or plant before they are transported to and assembled.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Case Study: Senior Living Providers Overcome Talent Shortages

Several senior living providers, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, were facing significant back-office and financial leadership gaps. Many operated in rural markets where recruiting experienced accounting professionals was difficult.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key Private Bank Leader Cathy O’Malley Kearney Named Chair of Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees

Cathy O’Malley Kearney, Executive Vice President and National Head of Key Private Bank, has been named Chair of the Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the foundation’s 112‑year history.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

WEBINAR | Data Centers in the AI Age: How To Up Reliability, Sustainability, and Scalable Innovation

In this DP World/Trellis-hosted webinar, hear from leading industry voices across the logistics and data center space about the importance of resilient, sustainable supply chains to power the AI economy.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic & behavioral health conditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

For Third Year, Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DP World Hosts VIP Hockey Experience for Salish Storm Youth Team Through Vancouver Canucks Partnership

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a VIP hockey experience for the Salish Storm youth hockey team (ages 5 to 15) from the Salish Storm Hockey Association (SSHA).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York

KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling and the BankOn Buffalo-Niagara Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the EITC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

From Ideas To Impact: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Innovators

In December, the future of African innovation took center stage in Abuja, Nigeria, as students from across the continent gathered for Junior Achievement (JA) Africa’s Company of the Year (COY) competition.

Events, Media & Communications

HPRC 2026 Project Roadmap

Now as we enter a new year, we’re excited to share our 2026 project roadmap! While some projects will carry over from last year, we’re also launching a slate of new initiatives in the new year.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Cereal Sense

The cereal aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when every box claims to be the right choice. Call-outs like “whole grain,” “fortified,” “heart healthy,” or “high protein” add to the confusion. When you’re short on time, you may not be able to review the nutrition facts panel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Recognized on Fortune’s 2026 America’s Most Innovative Companies List

Wesco today announced it has been named to Fortune’s 2026 America’s Most Innovative Companies list, recognizing Wesco’s disciplined approach to innovation and its continued focus on delivering value for customers through scalable solutions, and operational excellence.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Everpure’s Partnership with Rewriting the Code Shows How Purpose-Driven Partnerships Can Expand Pathways for Women in Tech

For Everpure's Pure Good Foundation and Rewriting the Code, it looked like more than just funding; it looked like showing up.

Diversity & Inclusion

DP World Advances Gender Equity in Peru With “Women Moving the World” Panel

DP World in Peru is turning progress into action — bringing industry leaders together to advance gender equity while delivering measurable gains across operations, leadership, and community impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast and Seattle Sports Commission Bring Team USA Spirit to Veterans in Burien

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games capture global attention, a powerful local gathering in Burien highlighted the inspiring connection between elite adaptive athletes and the veterans in our own community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Spring Cleaning Your Budget: A Fresh Start for Your Finances

If spring cleaning your closet feels satisfying, scrubbing your budget might feel downright transformative. Just like clutter tends to accumulate in the corners of your home, unused subscriptions, autopay traps and shifting expenses gather quietly in your financial life.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

27 Years, 260,000 Appliances: Whirlpool Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary and Improving Lives and Communities Together

Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating Habitat for Humanity International's 50th anniversary, marking five decades of building homes, communities and hope across more than 60 countries.

Education

From the Classroom to the Community: How Chemours Is Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

From site visits to community science fairs, Chemours is helping bring STEM learning to life for students across the communities where it operates.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Setting the Nordic Standard: How Castellum’s Decade of WELL Leadership Culminated in a Triple WELL Certified Platinum Milestone

Castellum, a leading commercial property company in the Nordic region, has consistently set a bold benchmark for what advancing human health and well-being looks like in buildings and within organizational strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jacksonville Military Moms Receive Surprise Gifts at Golf‑Inspired Operation Shower

Days before The PLAYERS Championship kicked off at TPC Sawgrass, 40 military moms and moms-to-be gathered with their loved ones inside Patriot’s Outpost for a special event.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Nike Inspired a Green Chemistry Breakthrough

Jeffrey Whitford shares how sneakers—taking with inspiration from a single magazine article—fueled the company’s science and reshaped its approach to green chemistry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Conflict: Business Impacts and Strategic Responses for Multinationals in the Middle East

As geopolitical tensions escalate across the Middle East, including the evolving impacts of the Iran conflict, multinational organizations operating in the region are facing a new level of complexity.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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.

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Drawdown Georgia

Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...