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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Outstanding Corporate Integrity and Performance by Ethisphere and Just Capital

Trane Technologies has been recognized for excellence in both ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement, earning designation as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and recognition in Just Capital’s Best of American Business rankings.

Education

Case IH and Senar of Rio Grande do Sul Close Partnership for Rural Professional Training Courses in Brazil

Case IH, a CNH brand, announces a partnership with the National Rural Learning Service (Senar) of Rio Grande do Sul, for the entity's new Rural Professional Training Center that will be inaugurated in the city of Hulha Negra, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Health & Healthcare

DaVita Highlights Continued Progress in Value-Based Kidney Care as CKCC Results Show Year-Over-Year Improvement

DaVita today highlighted continued progress in value-based kidney care, underscoring how sustained investment in coordinated care models is translating into improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease.

Education

St. Paul Park Refinery Supports Local Schools in Opening Doors to Career Exploration

Through multiple efforts in the fall of 2025, the St. Paul Park refinery supported career exploration with students from nearby Humboldt High School through email-based mentoring and in-person learning.

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Member Roundtable Explores CSRD Implementation In Practice

Recently, Cascale convened members for a follow-up roundtable on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to explore practical implementation challenges for complex global value chains.

Innovation & Technology

First Registered Networking Equipment Continues EPEAT’s Expansion Into Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

Global Electronics Council announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry, expanding independently verified sustainability standards to the digital infrastructure technologies that support modern enterprise IT, cloud-enabled operations and more.

Research, Reports & Publications

Asset Recycling as a Strategic Enabler

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

Innovation & Technology

2026 ‘New American Home’ Integrates Advanced HVAC Solutions To Meet Ambitious Energy-Efficiency Goals

Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Andy Vu

For a problem-solver like Andy Vu, his role in customer service with Sekurit Saint-Gobain is a perfect fit.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group USA Sponsors Season Three of Inogen Alliance's Podcast Rethinking EHS

Antea Group USA, a founding member of the Inogen Alliance, is proud to announce our sponsorship of season three of the global podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals, Local Delivery, launching 21 April.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Gen Z Is Entering the Workplace — and They’re Changing How Businesses Work

Consumer payments have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Millennials have been banking online for most of their adult lives. Gen Z came of age with contactless payments; Gen Alpha was born into a world with digital wallets.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World’s Brittany Caskey on Keeping Supply Chains Moving in an Unpredictable World

In her latest Forbes Business Council article, DP World’s Brittany Caskey explores how companies can keep goods moving despite tariffs, cyber threats, and extreme weather. Discover why visibility, diversification, and collaboration are essential for resilient supply chains.

Innovation & Technology

Protecting Yourself from Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Imposter Scams – Tips from KeyBank

As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated and accessible, financial institutions are seeing a sharp rise in a new form of fraud: AI‑powered imposter scams. These schemes use advanced tools to convincingly mimic a person’s voice, image, or behavior.

Innovation & Technology

Data Center Safety Council Welcomes New Member Google

Feb 10, 2026, St. Paul, Minnesota: Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) is pleased to announce new Strategic Corporate Member Google.

Energy

Eaton Unveils Brightlayer Energy, an AI-Powered Energy Management and Optimization Software To Drive New Levels of Efficiency and Flexibility for Healthcare, Education, Retail and Other Building Environments

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the availability of Brightlayer Energy, an AI-powered energy management and optimization system (EMOS).

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Arbor Day Foundation's landmark environmental program Tree City USA celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Decarbonization in Apparel: How the Data Reveals Policy Is Key

Climate performance is increasingly embedded into operational decision-making. But the overall trajectory is not yet aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. That is not a failure of intent, it is a signal.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group UK Sponsors Season Three of Inogen Alliance's Podcast Rethinking EHS

Antea Group UK, a member of the Inogen Alliance, is proud to announce our sponsorship of season three of the global podcast, Rethinking EHS.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Named to 2026 JUST 100 List of America’s Most JUST Companies

AMD has been named to the 2026 JUST 100 list of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, ranking 18th overall.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Launches Season Three of a Global Podcast, Rethinking EHS

Inogen Alliance proudly announces Season Three of a global podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals, Local Delivery, launching 21 April. On this podcast, we traverse the globe to unearth the stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How the Cuban Missile Crisis Sparked a Career in Sustainable Investing: A Conversation With Cheryl Smith

For decades, Cheryl Smith has been a leading voice in sustainable finance — shaping strategies that align investment returns with social and environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Events, Media & Communications

WATCH: IWBI Participates in Parliament of New South Wales Public Hearing on Indoor Air Quality

Following submission to an inquiry from NSW Parliament, Jack Noonan, Head of Asia Pacific, Senior Vice President, represented the organization by presenting evidence to the NSW Upper House Portfolio Committee No. 2 - Health on clean indoor air.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Home Grown by Sysco Pilot Program Launches in 3 U.S. Regions, Locally Sourced Program Includes Parts of Canada

Sysco Corporation is launching a pilot Home Grown by Sysco program dedicated to bringing locally sourced foods and artisan products to more customers and communities.

Latest Campaigns

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.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...