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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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Innovation & Technology

TA-DAAAA! The All New Benevity.com Makes its Big Debut!

Research, Reports & Publications

Guest Post: Engage radically - New McKinsey Report Confirms Stakeholder Engagement is an Important Factor in CSR

Five Elementary School Finalists Showcase Sodexo Commitment to Student Engagement and Achievement in Future Chefs: Healthy Salad Challenge

Five Elementary School Finalists Showcase Sodexo Commitment to Student Engagement and Achievement in Future Chefs: Healthy Salad Challenge

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL NAMED A TOP IDEAL EMPLOYER FOR BUSINESS COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Source for Compliance | REACH and RoHS Inquires Answered

Social Impact & Volunteering

AOLers Kick Off Their Shoes for TOMS

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Social Enterprises Must Move Beyond Purpose

Environment

Ecolab Sets New Environmental Goals

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Developed substantial solutions to end the deadliest conflict since WWII

Responsible Production & Consumption

Honda Smart Home to Demonstrate Zero-Carbon Living and Mobility at the University of California, Davis

Education

LG Electronics, PTO Today Celebrate Earth Week By Engaging Youth, Launching Energy-Saving Campaign

Events, Media & Communications

UPS wins 2013 Corporate Citizenship Film Festival Award

Social Impact & Volunteering

D.C. Metro Businesses Kick Off National Volunteer Week With Summit On Impact Of Pro Bono Service

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tully's Coffee® Kicks Off Third Year of Gathering Grounds™ Philanthropic Program

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Vitamin Shoppe and Vitamin Angels Partner for Social Good

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Balance Makes a Donation to One Fund Boston

Events, Media & Communications

Jake's Journey

Innovation & Technology

VoIP = Sustainability: who knew?

Events, Media & Communications

Takeaways From The 4th Annual International Corporate Volunteerism Conference: Leadership, Talent Development, and Social Impact

Responsible Production & Consumption

The “Green” Beauty Routine: Eco-Friendly Make-Up and Skin Care

Events, Media & Communications

Words of Wisdom from Conference Panelists

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comcast and NBCUniversal ‘Make Change Happen’ in Communities Around the World on 12th Comcast Cares Day

Social Impact & Volunteering

Deloitte Senior Consultant Will Reynolds to Compete in the Fourth Annual Warrior Games Presented by Deloitte

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beyond the Apron goes Behind the Music

Education

Hanesbrands Expands Successful Central American Community and Education Partnership with Glasswing International

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...