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Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

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

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

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. 

Recent Alerts

Health & Healthcare

The Power of Partnership: An Innovative Approach To Improve Maternal Health

CARE and the AbbVie Foundation have designed a collaborative pilot that creates an ecosystem of support, advancing health equity in underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

4.4 Million at Risk: Action Against Hunger Responds to Somalia’s Worsening Drought

Action Against Hunger is responding to a catastrophic drought emergency in Somalia that is putting millions of people at risk. With the next rainy season not expected until April 2026, the months ahead are critical to preventing avoidable loss of life.

Research, Reports & Publications

$90 Billion Annual Funding Gap Exposes Urgent Need to Modernize America’s Aging School Buildings

The 2025 State of Our Schools report shows that the U.S. now faces a $90 billion shortfall in school facility funding every single year, despite significant progress local school districts have made to ramp up their investments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AccountAbility CEO Sunny Misser Appointed to the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity in New York

AccountAbility CEO Sunny Misser appointed to the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity in New York, partnering with global business leaders to advance philanthropic and civic initiatives that strengthen communities across the region.

Energy

Net Impact and PG&E Launch the Home Electrification Challenge To Accelerate California’s Clean Energy Future

Net Impact and PG&E launch a statewide competition inviting students from colleges and universities across California to design innovative customer engagement strategies that accelerate home and neighborhood-level electrification

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesarstone’s 2024 ESG Report: Measurables That Make a Difference

Since publishing our first ESG report in 2020, we have been making constant progress in achieving a range of environmental, social and governance goals. Every year, as we draft the annual report, we take time to review our achievements and reassess our objectives.

Environment

Our 10 Must-Read ESG and Sustainability Books for 2026

If reading more sustainability books is on your to-do list, you're in luck. We've curated this short top 10 list of educational and impactful must-reads.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Launches New High-Power ATE Test Solutions to Tackle Growing Power Validation Challenges

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced a new series of high-power ATE system power supplies, expanding its power test portfolio with three automated test equipment (ATE) product families

Environment

DP World Showcases Sustainability in Action at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic

A new DP World video spotlights sustainability in action at the Port of Caucedo — showcasing how cleaner energy, circular practices, and community partnerships are shaping a more resilient and inclusive trade hub in the Caribbean.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Contributes to Improving Life at Home With Appliance Donations to Two Leading U.S. Non Profit Organizations

Whirlpool Corporation made significant product donations in 2025 to Ronald McDonald House and the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, facilities that serve as temporary residences during challenging times.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Sysco Works With Local Fisheries to Bring Fresh Gulf Shrimp to Restaurants

Sysco is proud to partner with Paul Piazza and Sons who sources premium Gulf shrimp from Texas and Louisiana waterways to bring fresh, high-quality ingredients to restaurants of every size.

Diversity & Inclusion

PBF Energy Proudly Supports Women Engineers at the 2025 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Conference

PBF Energy is proud to sponsor several of our women engineers attending the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. For the past several years, PBF has supported participation in this premier event

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Belonging: Trane Technologies' Hidden Disability Sunflower Program

At Trane Technologies, belonging is a way of life. Our Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, launched in 2025, supports people with non-visible disabilities—helping them signal when they need understanding, and fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

El Paso Students Score Big at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl™ wasn’t just about football – it was about helping kids play the sports they love. Mission Tiger™ donated $20K to Anthony Middle School, giving 170 students new gear and a chance to stay in the game.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Benefits Are Built for Every Chapter

As a global leader in healthcare technology, Medtronic knows that advancing patient care starts with caring for its own people. Supporting employees means meeting them where they are — at every stage of life and career.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sysco Gives to Communities With Purpose of Connecting the World To Share Food and Care for One Another

Reflecting on 2025 at Sysco This year, our colleagues truly embodied Sysco’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Concludes 2025 “Protecting One Kilometer of A River Course” Program in China

Federal Express Corporation has successfully concluded the 2025 “Together, Act for Good – Protecting One Kilometer of A River Course” environmental public welfare program in collaboration with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

FedEx Singapore and Zero Waste SG Launch ‘Sort It Out’ Campaign To Boost Community Recycling

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has collaborated with non-profit Zero Waste Singapore to launch the Sort It Out (SIO) campaign.

Education

Caring for Caregivers: DaVita’s Investment in Nursing Education and Growth

As chronic disease rates climb, the U.S. faces a critical shortage of nurses — creating an urgent need for innovative solutions in healthcare education and workforce development.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Continues to Power  New York’s Holiday Season on America’s Best Network

From tree lightings to dawn parades and midnight countdowns, America’s Best Network is designed for today’s world, delivering massive capacity, low latency and 5G reliability built from the ground up, not retrofitted from older technologies.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Redefining Investment Risks in the Energy Transition

The global economy is undergoing a rapid transition to low carbon technologies, with annual investment in the energy transition passing $2 trillion in 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Teams With the N50 Project To Open New Digital Lab in Mexico City

Until recently, the teachers at the Escuela Republica de Liberia in Mexico City, Mexico had to use their personal cell phones to search for online resources for their students.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight and HEAD Acoustics Achieve Successful Interoperability Test for Next Generation eCall Systems

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the successful completion of an interoperability test for its UXM-based Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) solution with HEAD acoustics GmbH, a global leader in automotive acoustic testing.

Environment

10 Sustainability-Focused Movies, Shows, and Documentaries Worth Binging in 2026

We’ve put together a list of sustainability-focused movies, shows, and documentaries that dive deep into environmental challenges and the innovative solutions shaping a greener future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Earns Prestigious Awards in 2025 for Continued Excellence in Veteran Support

CACI’s commitment to supporting veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses remains a defining part of its culture.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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.