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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

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Data Center Logistics Matter More Than Ever: How DP World Is Powering Faster Deployments, Greater Resilience, and the Future of AI Infrastructure

As data center demand accelerates, logistics is emerging as a critical competitive advantage. DP World helps operators deploy, scale, and maintain AI and cloud infrastructure faster, more securely, and with greater resilience across global markets.

Energy

Energy Transition Bottlenecks and How To Overcome Them

We brought together some of our experts to be able to unpack what's really blocking progress, what tactics are working, and how we can move energy transition projects forward.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Named One of 2026 America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

We’re honored to be named one of the 2026 America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek – and are especially proud to be ranked in the top 10.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac Sales Team Raises More Than $870,000 for Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Every January, hundreds of Aflac sales leaders gather together to lay the foundation for what’s ahead for the year. It’s an event full of exciting energy and unforgettable moments. The most notable: a charitable auction that raised more than $870,000.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driven by Curiosity, Powered by Purpose: Derrick O.’s Journey at Cummins

For nearly two decades, Derrick O. has been at the heart of the engines and power systems that keep industries moving and communities thriving.

Social Impact & Volunteering

"These Olympics Can Serve as a Social Catalyst"

The most decorated Italian skier of all time and the first athlete in history to win a gold medal at three separate editions of the Olympic Winter Games, Deborah Compagnoni shares with Sylvain Bolt her special connection with the event

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Spotlight on Leadership: A Conversation With Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours

This year, the Delaware Business Times once again included Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours, on its Delaware 222 list of impactful leaders—a recognition that is just one reflection of her broader influence on the company and the industry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: New Regulations Shaping the Food Industry in 2026

Join SCS Global Services for our returning webinar on 2026 food industry regulations. Get FDA, USDA, and state updates, plus guidance on risk assessment, compliance, and tips for improving communication and implementing change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fairtrade America: Statement on Cocoa Alternatives

Chocolate manufacturers are investing in low-cocoa and no-cocoa alternatives instead of in the six million people worldwide who depend on cocoa farming for their livelihood. Chocolate lovers should demand better.

Events, Media & Communications

Comcast NBCUniversal & the NBA Honor Dr. King's Legacy Through Service, Storytelling, and Community Impact

The NBA honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy each January, urging fans to live his message that "the time is always right to do what is right" through meaningful civic and community action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Milano Cortina 2026: Bringing Italy’s Communities Together for the Olympic Dream

It’s something we’ve known since childhood: that which history and geography separate, the Olympics unite.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A C-Suite Framework for Climate Capability in 2026

For decades, climate adaptation lived on the fringes of corporate strategy. It was typically addressed through insurance coverage, emergency protocols, and risk registers.

Events, Media & Communications

Confidence in Solar and Storage Signals Industry Maturity at Infocast’s Projects & Money Conference

Confidence is replacing speculation in the solar and storage sector. Insights from Infocast’s Projects & Money Conference reveal an industry increasingly driven by fundamentals, execution, and long-term value.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building, Automating, and Learning Every Day: Meet Aarushi Goyal

I was born and brought up in Kota, Rajasthan, often referred to as the educational hub of India. Growing up in a city where engineering dreams take shape, I naturally gravitated toward mathematics and science.

Environment

FedEx Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet in Japan, Advancing Zero-Tailpipe Emissions in Last-Mile Operations

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has expanded its zero-tailpipe emissions fleet with the addition of 17 electric trucks.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Invests €60 Million in Owned Pilot Plant To Advance Its Paper-Based Barrier Technology Development

As a part of its long-term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier.

Events, Media & Communications

S&P Global Lists “Top 10 Sustainability Trends To Watch in 2026”

S&P Global, a worldwide leader in financial information and analytics, recently released a research report on the 10 key trends expected to have the greatest influence on sustainability strategy and decision-making in 2026.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Ranking Again in the Top 1% of Companies Assessed Worldwide

Lenovo announced that it has once again been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings.

Innovation & Technology

From First Click to Final Confirmation: End-to-End Testing for Enterprise Applications

Imagine a customer placing an order online. They browse a website, add items to a cart, and complete the checkout process. It seems simple, right? But behind the scenes, countless systems must work together flawlessly

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TCC Foundation Receives $400,000 KeyBank Grant to Expand Career Support for Students

Tacoma Community College is expanding its efforts to guide students into careers and four‑year institutions thanks to a new $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

Energy

How To Rethink Energy Demand To Build a Sustainable, Resilient Future

Buildings and industry waste 30% of electricity after the meter. As global demand surges, smart energy management is becoming essential. Dave Regnery shares how AI, innovation and bold collaboration can unlock massive savings and build a more resilient, sustainable future.

Sustainable Development Goals

From Insight To Impact: A CNH Pilot Project on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability

From Insight to Impact is a pilot initiative launched by CNH EMEA to nurture internal talent and promote sustainability-driven entrepreneurship within the company. The program targeted young professionals eager to create tangible, lasting impact across the organization.

Events, Media & Communications

20 Years On: How the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games Helped Reshape the City

As the Olympic Winter Games return to Italy in 2026, with the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay passing through the Piemonte region this week, it is a timely reminder of what hosting can deliver beyond the Closing Ceremony.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Once Again Recognizes Sofidel’s Environmental Commitment

CDP, one of the world’s leading independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance, has assigned Sofidel an A‑ rating for Climate Change and an A‑ rating for Forests

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Arranges $43.4 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing in Salt Lake City

KeyBank (CDLI) provided a $27.3 million construction loan on behalf of the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) to finance the rehabilitation and new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing and a subsidized apartment community in Salt Lake City.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

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.