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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. 

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Responsible Production & Consumption

5 Holiday-Rush Hazards To Watch For in Your Warehouse This Thanksgiving Season

The weeks leading up to the holiday seasons bring a sharp uptick in activity across retail and warehouse operations. Order volumes rise, timelines compress, and teams move quickly to keep products flowing.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Trane Technologies and Kieback&Peter Join Forces To Accelerate Sustainable Building Innovation

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 49% minority stake in Kieback&Peter Group (K&P), a European leader in building automation software and solutions headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Webinar: How Global Leaders Are Redesigning Supply Chains for the Next Era of Disruption

Discover how DP World and Kearney are helping global leaders redesign supply chains for a new era of structural disruption. Get insights on volatility, AI, leadership, and resilience ahead of 2025 — and register for the December 2 webinar.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 Data Points Defining Sustainability in 2025

Novata’s survey findings offer a snapshot of how organizations are approaching sustainability in 2025 and where they still face hurdles.

Energy

Powering Georgia’s Growth, the Truth About Large Energy Users

At Southern Company, we’re proving it's possible to balance growth and affordability. Through smart infrastructure investments and a customer-first approach, we power America’s most advanced industries while keeping affordability top of mind.

Health & Healthcare

Balancing Act: Why Healthcare Can’t Choose Between AI Innovation and Sustainability

The path forward requires holding two truths simultaneously: AI is driving essential healthcare innovation that improves lives, and AI has environmental impacts we must actively manage.

Diversity & Inclusion

Design for Everyone: How LG Is Making ‘A Better Life for All’

At LG Electronics, Better Life for All is more than a corporate vision or tagline – it’s a guiding principle that shapes everything we create. Central to our inclusive vision is a belief in universal design

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Deli to Disaster Relief: Mike Bean's Recipe for Community Resilience

The story of Mike Bean shines as a testament to the power of community and the impact of dedicated volunteers. Mike, a seasoned culinary industry employee from Asheville, NC, felt the call to action immediately after Hurricane Helene ravaged his hometown

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas’ Power To Care Golf Charity Classic Raises More Than $725,000 for Vulnerable Customers and Individuals With Disabilities

More than just another day on the course, The Power to Care Golf Charity Classic turned friendly competition into meaningful support for vulnerable Southeast Texas residents.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MARTINI® Wins 2025 Corporate Heritage Award for ‘Storytelling Through Products and Brand,’ Highlighting Its Commitment to Heritage and Sustainability

MARTINI® wins the "Storytelling through products and brand" category at the 2025 Corporate Heritage Awards with the redesign of its iconic bottle.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Just Ice Tea and My Reflections on the Evolving Natural Foods Industry

A rare inside look at one of the fast growing sectors of our economy by one of its most dynamic leaders

Education

Rockwell Automation and ICT Academy Partner To Bring Skills Development Program for Students in India

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with ICT Academy, has launched the Youth Empowerment Program, an initiative designed to boost the employability of young talent across India through specialized skill development.

Education

From After School and Beyond: How Keysight Volunteers Are Powering Brighter Futures

Through the Keysight After School program, Keysight employees volunteer their time, knowledge, and energy to inspire young learners to dream boldly and think differently.

Education

DreamBox Math for Texas Earns IMRA Approval, Bringing Adaptive TEKS-Aligned Learning to Classrooms Statewide

DreamBox Math for Texas by Discovery Education is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process for supplemental math programs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Scientific Certification Systems de México S.A de C.V (SCS México) Approved to Offer Organic Certification Under Mexico's Organic Products Law (LPO)

SCS de México is now approved to provide Organic Certification under Mexico’s Organic Products Law (LPO), enabling growers, processors, and traders to ensure product integrity and expand access to domestic and global organic markets—boosting sustainability and market reach.

Research, Reports & Publications

Discover Nielsen's 2025 Responsibility & Sustainability Report

At Nielsen, our purpose is to power a better media future for all people. That’s why we champion transparency, inclusion, integrity and sustainability and remain committed to helping our clients and communities thrive through change.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asean Reimagined: How Innovation, Connectivity and SMEs Are Driving Regional Growth

Access to capital is critical. But without a digital identity or proven credit history, many MSMEs struggle to secure loans, with up to 60 per cent of those in South-east Asia reporting difficulty in obtaining financing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Outstanding Sustainability Leadership in 2025

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been awarded the prestigious Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This recognition places Essity among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide for their sustainability.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How DP World Connects Community Impact With Environmental Resilience

In this video conversation with Trellis, Sarah Mouriño, Senior Director of Sustainability for DP World in the Americas, highlights how the company’s community-first approach is creating both environmental and economic resilience across its global network.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Opens First Cooling Science Studio in Shanghai, Reinforcing Commitment to Electronics Industry

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced the official opening of its first Cooling Science Studio, located at the Shanghai Dow Center. As Dow’s first collaborative R&D environment dedicated to thermal management, the launch of the Cooling Science Studio marks a pivotal step

Sustainable Development Goals

AllianceBernstein | From Conference Room to Kitchen: How Reuse Can Reshape Real Estate

Municipal authorities in US cities where home prices have soared are increasingly seeking to convert outdated and unwanted offices into apartments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Supports Opening of SCO Family of Services Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with SCO Family of Services, a leading provider of essential human services, has opened the newest Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local youth and families the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods and PepsiCo Launch Collaborative Model to Scale Regenerative Agriculture

Griffith Foods, together with PepsiCo and a common sourcing partner, launch OURO, a pioneering initiative in Goiás, at the heart of Brazil’s Cerrado region, designed to accelerate farmers’ transition to regenerative practices through financing and technical support.

Education

AEG and Goldenvoice Inspire Local Youth With Immersive Career Event Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival’s return to Los Angeles, AEG and Goldenvoice welcomed 50 local students to Dodger Stadium for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce one of the city’s most celebrated music festivals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How the Wood Furniture Scorecard Moves the Needle on Responsible Wood Sourcing

In this blog, Sustainable Furnishing Council’s program director Angie Kenny discusses how the Wood Furniture Scorecard drives the furniture industry to make more responsible, transparent wood sourcing choices. Cascale acquired SFC key assets in September.

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...

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...

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.