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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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The Women

The Women

Best Practices in Corporate Engagement from VolunteerMatch Solutions: Harnessing the Power of Multiple Generations in Employee Volunteer Programs, with Sherri Petro

Best Practices in Corporate Engagement from VolunteerMatch Solutions: Harnessing the Power of Multiple Generations in Employee Volunteer Programs, with Sherri Petro

From Toxic Fumes to Eco-Friendly Tunes: Music’s Green Makeover in the Last 20 Years

From Toxic Fumes to Eco-Friendly Tunes: Music’s Green Makeover in the Last 20 Years

Have A Green Valentine’s Day With Sweet Green Getaways

Have A Green Valentine’s Day With Sweet Green Getaways

CRMS Alumnus Brook Aitken ’91 documentary nominated for an Oscar

CRMS Alumnus Brook Aitken ’91 documentary nominated for an Oscar

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainable Gaming Standard Committee Begins Third Review

Be Green Packaging is Awarded Certification by the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County

Be Green Packaging is Awarded Certification by the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie Meets Haitian Quake Survivors

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie Meets Haitian Quake Survivors

The Simple Way that DISCOVER Enabled Giving to Haiti and Raised $3.1 M - A blog by Olivia Khalili

The Simple Way that DISCOVER Enabled Giving to Haiti and Raised $3.1 M - A blog by Olivia Khalili

IEMA Workshop: A unique course for CSR Professionals hosted by CSE in Chicago March 25 - 26, 2010

IEMA Workshop: A unique course for CSR Professionals hosted by CSE in Chicago March 25 - 26, 2010

Old Vespa Scooter Recycled into a Retro Rocking Chair

Old Vespa Scooter Recycled into a Retro Rocking Chair

The Frugal Greenie: 16 Ways To Make The Most Of What You Have

The Frugal Greenie: 16 Ways To Make The Most Of What You Have

Small Business: Too-Big-To-Fail

Small Business: Too-Big-To-Fail

George Washington, First Composter-in-Chief of the United States of America

George Washington, First Composter-in-Chief of the United States of America

Going Goat

Going Goat

Visible Light Solar Technologies Participates in New Mexico Governor Richardson’s Historic Manufacturing Agreement with Solar Distinction, Inc.

Visible Light Solar Technologies Participates in New Mexico Governor Richardson’s Historic Manufacturing Agreement with Solar Distinction, Inc.

Energy

Energy Efficiency Audits – The Kind of Audit You Want to Have

Modern-Day Robofish School Humans on How to Detect Water Pollution

Modern-Day Robofish School Humans on How to Detect Water Pollution

Cutting Through the Green Haze

Cutting Through the Green Haze

Even the Undercover Boss Has a Boss—David Steiner Talks About the Hit CBS Show

Even the Undercover Boss Has a Boss—David Steiner Talks About the Hit CBS Show

Seeing Choices, Choosing to Lead: Wise Companies Get Ahead of the Curve

Seeing Choices, Choosing to Lead: Wise Companies Get Ahead of the Curve

Beware of Whole Foods' Healthy Employee Discount

Beware of Whole Foods' Healthy Employee Discount

CSR Trends: "Consumer Driven Aid" For Haiti - A blog by Cause+Integration

CSR Trends: "Consumer Driven Aid" For Haiti - A blog by Cause+Integration

Wasteland to Resources: New Orleans rises from Katrina and Saints win Super Bowl XLIV!

Wasteland to Resources: New Orleans rises from Katrina and Saints win Super Bowl XLIV!

Big Boss goes Undercover, Turning Waste to Resources!

Big Boss goes Undercover, Turning Waste to Resources!

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GoDaddy | Microbusiness

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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

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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...

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Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.