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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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Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Showcases R4 Autonomous Robot at GOFAR Field Day France

The R4 hybrid power unit from CNH brand, New Holland, is to feature at one of Europe’s leading dedicated agricultural robotics events, GOFAR Field Day France.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Smart Freight Centre Approves SCS Global Services as a Verification Body for Market Based Measures (MBM) Verifications under GLEC Framework

SCS Global Services is now an approved validation & verification body for Market Based Measures (MBM) Verifications under GLEC framework, helping companies ensure accurate GHG emissions reporting across the logistics supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Prepares for Emergency Response As Crisis Escalates in Al-Hasakeh, Syria

Action Against Hunger warns of a rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in north-eastern Syria and prepares for a possible emergency response.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Advancing Community Impact: How AMDers Gave Back in 2025

At AMD, we believe that when our people, our technology and our investments come together with purpose, we can help solve the world’s toughest challenges. Our employees are the lifeblood of our company.

Environment

New Jersey's PFAS Product Law Marks a New, Stricter Era

PFAS regulations in New Jersey have expanded, marking one of the most aggressive product-based PFAS initiatives in the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Recognized on CDP’s Prestigious Lists for Forest and Climate

The global hygiene and health company Essity has been awarded a place on the environmental non-profit organization CDP’s prestigious “A List” for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on forests. Essity also received an A- rating for climate, underscoring its s

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Expands WELL With Two New Ratings To Help Real Estate Leaders Deliver on Investor and Tenant Demands

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced a significant expansion of its WELL program.

Events, Media & Communications

Seventy Years On, Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Olympic Legacy Shapes the Blueprint for 2026

Seventy years after hosting the Olympic Winter Games, Cortina d’Ampezzo is preparing for its next chapter.

Education

Lenovo Is Transforming Learning and Inspiring the Future With New Chromebooks for Education

Lenovo™ announced at the Future of Education Technology Conference® (FETC) 2026 new additions to its portfolio of Chromebook devices to power teaching and learning.

Events, Media & Communications

Recognizing the Leadership of David Grant, 2025 BIER Co-Chair and Incoming 2026 Chair

As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to 2026, we are pleased to recognize and sincerely thank David Grant, BIER’s 2025 Steering Committee Co-Chair and incoming 2026 Chair, for his leadership, experience, and steady guidance.

Health & Healthcare

When Wildfires Strike: The Vital Role of Continuous Care and Community

January 2026 marks one year since Eaton Canyon wildfires swept across the Los Angeles area of California, leaving a trail of destruction and uncertainty in their wake.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Teamed Up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Celebrate National Blood Donor Month

As hospitals across Southern California continue to face a critical need for pediatric blood donations, AEG's LA Kings partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to raise awareness and encourage lifesaving donations as part of National Blood Donor Month.

Innovation & Technology

Ten 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator Teams to Host Online Demo Day

A 90-minute interactive showcase of ten startups using nature’s strategies to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named to Forbes 2026 List of America’s Most Successful Mid Cap Companies

Wesco announced it has been named to Forbes 2026 list of America’s Most Successful MidCap Companies, which recognizes companies that have demonstrated strong financial performance and long-term value creation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

DP World, Official Logistics Partner of Vancouver Canucks, Hosts Game Night

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a Game Night in Vancouver for more than 200 employees and valued partners, celebrating teamwork, collaboration, and the strong relationships that support DP World’s operations across Canada.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PSEG Recycled More Than 86% of Its Generated Materials

While our crews are out building and maintaining the systems that power our customers’ homes and businesses, they’re also finding ways to cut waste and support local nonprofits.

Energy

Cummins Planned Equipment Maintenance and the Push to Destination Zero

Maintaining optimal functionality isn’t just good practice - it’s essential for reducing excess carbon and ensuring reliable performance and durability of your equipment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key Quotes From the IOC President’s Roundtable Ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry took part in a media round table with 200 journalists from around the world ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Partners With the American Red Cross To Provide Disaster Relief to Communities Affected by Winter Storm

Entergy is working alongside the American Red Cross to support communities impacted by the severe winter weather.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Talent Group: Need To Prove Impact, Not Just Report It? How Vetted CSR Experts Close the Measurement Gap

In 2026, impact measurement isn’t optional. Tracking real ESG and CSR results takes expertise, systems, and credible storytelling. CSR Talent Group's network of measurement experts can help.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

One Family’s Dream Now Feeds a Community With Local Farming

From one family’s dream to fields that now feed a community.

Environment

5 CDP Reporting Tips To Prepare for the 2026 Cycle

CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, is a cornerstone of corporate sustainability reporting. With nearly 25,000 organizations disclosing in 2025, nearly two-thirds of the global market are sharing progress on their environmental impacts such as climate change

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Minerals Matter in Today’s Roofing Systems

Every roof is exposed to many different stresses with different impacts. The ability of roofing materials to withstand the effects of sunlight, temperature swings, and wind and rain depends not only on design and installation but on the minerals built into the system.

Energy

Leidos Helps Utilities and Developers Tackle AI Data Centers' Power Demands

The nation’s power grid needs modernization to meet rapidly growing energy demands from an AI-powered society. As more hyperscale data centers come online to serve AI computing needs, these massive installations could consume as much as 12% of all U.S. electricity

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Beverage State of Affairs

Maybe you’re just two weeks into your Dry January. Or possibly you’re already part of the growing sober curious movement, which saw a 44% increase in 2025. Americans are becoming more aware of the health impacts of alcohol consumption and looking toward non-alcoholic options.

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...