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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

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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Special Aflac Duck® Lands in Motor City, Delivers Day of Fun for Pediatric Patients at Corewell Health Children’s Hospital

As summer transitioned to fall — a time when most kids are heading back to school — pediatric patients at Corewell Health Children's Hospital also enjoyed a little change of pace with the arrival of My Special Aflac Duck, a cuddly companion to help bring them comfort.

Innovation & Technology

Complimentary Event: Attend Eaton’s Cybersecurity Perspectives LIVE Event

Join industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals for a dynamic exploration of the evolving threats facing data centers in today’s interconnected world.

Health & Healthcare

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Awards Grant to PATH to Improve Care for Inherited Blood Disorders in India

PATH has launched a groundbreaking initiative to address the rising burden of hemoglobinopathies—particularly Thalassemia—in India, with the support of a grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation). The program aims to strengthen local health systems.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kate Spade New York Champions Women’s Mental Health at Fourth Annual Global Summit

On World Mental Health Day, Kate Spade New York brought together an inspiring mix of advocates, creators, clinicians, and thought leaders for its fourth Global Summit on Women’s Mental Health at The Times Center in New York City.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Has Come Together for Conservation Agriculture

Stakeholders of world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, including agricultural brands Case IH and New Holland, brought together conservation experts, policymakers and farmers to a one-day workshop.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sierra Hustles With GoDaddy Airo

At first glance, Sierra Ryan is a Division I lacrosse player balancing the demands ofpractice, classes, and competition. But beyond the field, Sierra is also a self-taught coder and the founder of not one, but two AI-focused companies.

Health & Healthcare

New Digital Health Venture Tackles Critical Mental Health Challenges

ReliefAI Health Inc. announced how it aims to enhance the client experience, reduce early patient drop-out rates and improve communications between mental health practitioners and their clients.

Environment

Antea Group USA Highlighted as Hydro20 Sponsor as Inaugural Water Sustainability Honorees Were Celebrated at Climate Week NYC

Antea Group USA, a leading environmental and sustainability consulting firm, proudly supported Hydro20 as a sponsor of the first-of-its-kind, high-profile list celebrating the top 20 changemakers transforming water sustainability across the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Garden Kitchen Goes Solar, Thanks to a $118,000 Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant

Community Garden Kitchen, a nonprofit founded to combat food insecurity in Collin County, is celebrating a major sustainability milestone with a new 34-kilowatt solar array and 20 kWh battery storage system, courtesy of a $118,000 grant from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Champions Public Health Protection Ahead of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

As the world prepares to observe International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, SCS Global Services is proud to highlight its role in protecting public health through the Lead Safe Paint® certification program, a critical initiative aimed at eliminating lead exposure from paints.

Events, Media & Communications

Northwell Health Joins HPRC Advisory Board

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Northwell Health to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

13-Year-Old From California Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing Innovative Fall Detection Home Safety System

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Kevin Tang, an 8th grader at Cedarlane Academy of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in Hacienda Heights, California, as the winner of the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sofidel Further Expands Its Production Capacity in the United States

To meet the growing demand in the North American market, Sofidel today announces a new investment to further expand its production capacity in the United States.

Green Infrastructure

How the Electric Black Futures Project Is Driving Equity Forward: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview

Electric Black Futures, a community-centered initiative, aims to expand equitable access to e-mobility in Georgia.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: What is Building Science

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, Building science helps us to design and construct buildings that are energy efficient, comfortable, durable, and have good air quality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Recognized as One of the Best Companies To Work for in Mexico

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Mexico and ranked #1 in the category of Best Companies to Work For Women.

Events, Media & Communications

Tork at ISSA 2025

We’re thrilled to showcase our latest innovations, smart hygiene solutions, and industry expertise at this year’s ISSA Show. Stop by booth #5601 to discover how Tork helps businesses achieve better hygiene- and in turn, better business outcomes.

Energy

How the OBBBA Impacts Your Institution’s Energy Projects

Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes IRA tax credit access and accelerates the timeline for action for your campus.

Research, Reports & Publications

Giving in Numbers™: 2025 Edition – Companies Aligning Business Practices with Purpose Report 25% Higher Revenue and 22% Higher Pre-Tax Profit

Despite an ever-changing operating environment, companies that align their business practices with corporate purpose continue to outperform their peers, according to Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in Numbers™: 2025 Edition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount Volunteers Join 9/11 Day for Meal Packing Service

9/11 Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that created and continues to organize the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance – the largest federally recognized day of charitable service in the U.S.

Events, Media & Communications

No Filters, Just Facts: Miss Conceptions Reaching Gen-Z, One Myth-Buster at a Time

In the highly competitive and crowded beauty industry, standing out requires more than just great products – it takes authenticity, relatability, and a deep understanding of your audience.

Sustainable Development Goals

Chemours’ Approach to Sustainable Offerings

As part of the global community, we recognize the importance of helping to address some of the world’s biggest challenges as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Companies Have a Key Role to Play in the Future of Biodiversity

Biodiversity loss and the resulting nature-based risks have gained increased attention in the past few years, and investors have taken notice.

Innovation & Technology

Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

Trane Technologies and Dr. Dereje Agonafer from UT Arlington discuss the data center boom, innovative cooling technologies, and the importance of industry-academia collaboration for energy-efficient data centers and a sustainable digital future.

Health & Healthcare

HopeHealth Launches Phase 3 Clinical Trial Site To Advance Lupus Research With Support From Bristol Myers Squibb

HopeHealth announced that it is participating in a pivotal phase 3 clinical research study, sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), to evaluate an investigational treatment in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Latest Campaigns

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...

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.