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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

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.

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.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Events, Media & Communications

Dress for Success New Orleans Partners With Entergy To Celebrate More Than 25 Years of Empowering Women

In celebration of more than 25 years of service, Dress for Success New Orleans, or DSFNO, hosted its annual Styled for Success luncheon, powered by Entergy.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Assembling Largest Collection of Tree Stories This Arbor Day Season

This April, the Arbor Day Foundation is launching the Million Trees Project, assembling the world’s largest collection of personal tree stories as it plants 1 million new trees this spring season.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Brittany: Making Safety and Sustainability a Culture of Care

At Henkel, our pioneers are driven by an unwavering spirit to explore, create, and transform possibilities into progress and improve life for generations to come. Learn their stories.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Earns National Recognition for Corporate Citizenship and Community Impact

Public Service Enterprise Group is proud to announce we have been honored with three national distinctions that reflect our focus on the people and communities we serve: recognized as the JUST Capital 2026 Industry Leader for Utilities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Celebrates 20 Years as a World’s Most Ethical Company

Aflac announced today that the company has once again been named by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Rockwell Automation as One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) 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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi USA Named “Best Large Spirits Supplier” for Sixth Consecutive Year at 2026 Vibe Conference

For a sixth consecutive year, Bacardi USA has been named “Best Large Spirits Supplier” at the 2026 Vibe Conference.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Star-Earning Smoothies for Every Kind of Day

When you’re looking for a customizable tool for everyday balance, look no further than smoothies. Creamy, refreshing, and nutrient-rich, smoothies can be crafted to match your goals.

Environment

Tandem Global Releases Executive Roundtable Summary on Navigating Strategy and Risk in Sustainability Goal-Setting and Disclosures

Tandem Global announced the release of its Executive Roundtable Summary, Ambition Meets Regulation: Navigating Strategy and Risk in Sustainability Goal‑Setting and Disclosures, produced in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cencora Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, Marking 10 Years of Purpose in Action

Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions company, today released its Fiscal Year 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report: Purpose in Action, marking a decade of annual reporting and driving continuous progress in transparency, accountability and responsible growth.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods Launches Craveable Impact: Sodium Solutions to Address Global Nutrition Recommendations

Griffith Foods recently unveiled Craveable Impact: Sodium Solutions, the company’s newly launched initiative designed to help food manufacturers tackle the urgent challenge of sodium reduction while maintaining the craveable taste experiences consumers demand.

Environment

Celebrating Female Leadership in EHS and Sustainability

Across the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability fields, women are playing an increasingly influential role, bringing diverse perspectives, technical expertise, and leadership approaches that strengthen environmental stewardship and workplace safety worldwide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Marks 10 Years of SPARK™ Mobilizing Employee Volunteers to Help Inspire the Next Generation in STEM

MilliporeSigma marks the 10th anniversary of SPARK™, its global employee volunteer program that connects employees with communities through hands-on science learning and local service

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Everpure's Collaboration with Rewriting the Code Strengthens Pathways for Women in Tech

Everpure wanted to do more than just acknowledge the gap. They wanted to be a part of the solution to closing it.

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...