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Education & Workforce Development

Is Your Company Ready to Launch a Scholarship Program This Fall?

America's Charities

AI & Technology

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

3M

Corporate Responsibility

GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report: About GoDaddy | Corporate Sustainability Approach

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Ash Foundation® Celebrates 30 Years and Over $100 Million Donated Toward Advancing Women’s Health and Safety

Mary Kay

Energy & Infrastructure

Connected Equipment is Protecting Louisiana’s Drivers

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist

Environment

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

Cisco Systems Inc.

Featured Brands

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

The automotive industry is under pressure from every direction. Electrification, software-defined vehicle architecture, lightweighting, manufacturing transformation, repair and recycling are not isolated challenges.

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Have chronic congestion? “Stop consuming dairy.” Unrelenting belly problems? “Mmmm, could be cow’s milk.” Have you let this thinking guide your decision to avoid dairy? If so, you may lose out on essential macro and micronutrients.

Guiding Stars: I’m Done Losing Weight on a GLP-1—Now What?

Using GLP-1 agonist medications can improve health outcomes for a growing number of conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. However, it’s no secret that lots of people take them primarily for weight loss.

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist Foundation today announced the launch of its fourth Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations across the markets Truist Bank serves. This year’s challenge aligns to Truist Foundation’s focus on creating career pathways

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

We often think of agricultural waste, such as crop residues, forestry byproducts, or even manure, as an end-of-the-line byproduct. But what if it were actually a valuable resource? Enter Biochar.

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Ryan Schoenfeld Has a Vision for Earlier Detection

When it comes to cancer, progress is often measured not only by new treatments, but by how early the disease can be found. For Ryan Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, that distinction has become a defining focus

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry System With Nell-EQ™ Intelligent Processor, a New Technology Designed To Improve Reliability Across Diverse Patients and Conditions

The Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor is a new pulse oximetry processing technology designed to support more consistent and reliable oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate monitoring across diverse patient populations, skin tones, and clinical care settings.

Guiding Stars: The Many Benefits of Maintaining Muscle

The amount of muscle on your body matters—for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight loss journey, or enjoying your 8th decade of life (or more!), having adequate muscle is important for your health.

Idealist to Celebrate 30 Years of Impact in 2026

For thirty years, Idealist has served the social-impact sector in myriad ways. In 2026, the anniversary of idealist.org’s launch, the nonprofit will feature thirty stories of impact and invite community members to share their own stories.

Guiding Stars: Balance & Build-Your-Own-Plate

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of “flexible eating,” when routines loosen and cookouts, picnics, and spontaneous gatherings become more frequent. Shared summer meals can have a light, breezy feel for everyone, including the host.

Recent Alerts

Research & Reports

G&A Issues Resource Paper to Help Tech Suppliers Meet Customer Climate Requests

G&A issues resource paper to help tech suppliers meet the climate and clean energy expectations of their customers. The new resource is available through G&A’s research hub.

Corporate Responsibility

LA Galaxy Defender Chris Rindov Joins Youth Mental Health Event With Kids Mental Health Foundation

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy partnered with the Kids Mental Health Foundation, with support from Purina, students from Ambler Avenue Elementary to Dignity Health Sports Park

Environment

Technical Spotlight: Biological Engineering in the Highway Right-of-Way

October marked the successful completion of the first year of the Sorghum Roadside Trials on The Ray, a pilot project proving how specialized, resilient cereal crops can solve legacy infrastructure issues through biological engineering.

AI & Technology

4 Questions Parents Can Ask Their Kids About AI in Social Media

Any child with access to social media has likely experienced an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Some well-known examples: Meta has an AI assistant that will show you how to change a tire or help you lose weight.

Awards & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Continues on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been recognized on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and North America 2026 indices, maintaining its position on both lists since 2020.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health: Mental Health Access Is Improving, Now Let’s Talk About Quality

Mental health care in the United States is at a critical moment. Nearly one in four adults experiences a mental health condition each year, yet many still struggle to access care when they need it.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Gore’s Fabrics Business Highlights Practical Steps To Address Carbon Emissions

Gore’s Fabrics business is pursuing a range of actions aimed at reducing its carbon footprint across operations and the broader value chain. Reported progress includes a reduction in emissions in recent years and the use of renewable electricity in its manufacturing facilities.

Awards & Rankings

Chemours Honors 2026 Catalyst for Scientific Excellence Award Winners

At Chemours, scientific excellence extends beyond discovery. It includes the ability to transform ideas into scalable technologies, preserve critical knowledge, and empower others to build on that foundation.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Complimentary Webinar: EV Charging Compliance Made Clear: How to Navigate Verification and Stay Ahead

Join SCS Global Services on June 25 for a complimentary webinar on evolving EV charging regulations, verification requirements, and compliance strategies across Canada, Oregon, and California. Learn how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Designing for Well-Being: Why Healthy Materials Matter More Than Ever

Designers hold the power to shape how people experience the world around them. Materials selected to construct and finish spaces define not only their appearance and performance, but also their influence on human health and environmental outcomes.

Volunteering & Community

Motorolans on a Mission: Honoring Heroes Through Music

The sound of a bagpipe is unforgettable — mournful, yet steady. For first responders and their families, that sound often marks the most difficult day of their lives: the final goodbye to a hero.

Philanthropy

A Phone Notification That Changed Everything for a Family in Somalia

Cash assistance for drought-affected families in Somalia is not just addressing immediate health needs, but also supporting families in rebuilding their lives for the long term.

Environment

Infrastructure in Motion: The Ray and Kia Georgia Partner to Stabilize West Point Test Track

The Ray team is proud to highlight its recent collaboration with Kia Georgia at their West Point manufacturing facility, where The Ray's Natural Capital program oversaw the installation of 14 acres of perennial native grasses and wildflowers.

Research & Reports

AccountAbility Launches Public Consultation for Next Generation AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard

AccountAbility has launched a public consultation for AA1000SES v3, the next evolution of its stakeholder engagement standard. The update introduces a new approach designed for an era of AI, digital engagement, and rising sustainability expectations.

Environment

The New Era of Risk Management: From Compliance to Resilience

In this episode, host Keith Knoke, Chair of the Board for Inogen Alliance from Antea Group USA, is joined by Alizabeth Smith (Antea Group USA) and Chris Trim (Peter J. Ramsay & Associates Australia) to discuss how risk management is evolving in 2026.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Lenovo Supports Football for All Connecting Hub, Empowering People With Disabilities Through Access to Sport and Education

Lenovo is supporting the advancement of the Integrated Dreams mission through the Football for All Leadership Programme, the first international programme specifically designed to promote employability, entrepreneurship and networking of people with disabilities

Awards & Rankings

KeyBank Receives Top Consumer Rating in Kiplinger National Bank Survey

Kiplinger readers have named KeyBank “Outstanding” across every core category in the National Bank segment of the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, a distinction determined entirely by the customers who bank with them every day.

Philanthropy

How PSEG Foundation Is Supporting New Jersey Families Through Trusted Community Partnerships

Across New Jersey, thousands of families rely on local nonprofits every day for meals, transportation, shelter and other essential support. Through partnerships with community organizations, the PSEG Foundation helps connect residents with critical resources during times of need.

Energy & Infrastructure

Kenvue Canada and Fuel Transport Launch Pilot To Test Dedicated Urban Electric Delivery Route

Kenvue Canada and Fuel Transport took a practical step toward lower-emissions logistics earlier this year—launching a pilot to test electric freight delivery across select urban routes in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA). Known as theElectric Loop (eLoop)

Corporate Responsibility

DP World Employee Spotlight: Cynthia’s Leadership Driving Operational Excellence

For Cynthia Garrido, working in the port industry means being part of a broader transformation. As Personnel Planning Supervisor at DP World’s operations in Callao, Peru, she plays a key role in coordinating operational staff and ensuring the smooth execution of daily operations.

Research & Reports

CVS Health Study Reveals a Need for Greater Digital Health Literacy for Medicare Members

CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), released “Navigating the Digital Health Literacy Gap,” a research-based white paper revealing a significant gap between older Americans’ current ability to navigate digital health tools and their interest and openness to learning more.

Events

AllianceBernstein - Stewardship Across Generations: A Stronger Model for Japan’s Boards

Japan has made major strides in corporate governance over the past decade. Reforms have included increasing board independence and modernizing committee structures. Yet one component of Japanese boards remains relatively unchanged: age. That’s a material oversight, in our view.

AI & Technology

Cisco | Scaling the Digital Future: Why AI and Skills Investments Matter for Business and Society

AI is no longer just a technology wave; it is the operating system of our modern economy.

Research & Reports

Mastercard: Gen Z and Financial Confidence

Gen Z came of age with volatility and screens. Their outlook blends digital fluency with financial caution: they want clarity, control, and immediacy—without downside surprises.

Energy & Infrastructure

123Carbon Names SCS Global Services Independent Assurance Provider for Verified Market Based Instruments

SCS Global Services and 123Carbon today announced that SCS will serve as an independent assurance provider on the 123Carbon platform.

Latest Campaigns

Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

2026 Wesco International Sustainability Report

Wesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report outlines progress toward long-term goals, demonstrates how sustainability shapes business decisions, and provides...

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

SCS Consulting

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Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

IWBI | Community News

We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...

Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...

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...

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...