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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Impact: Education and Affordable Housing

Twenty years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita made landfall, the Gulf South carries stories of strength, recovery and renewal. For Entergy, the mission has never been just about restoring power, it has been about rebuilding lives, supporting families, and helping communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How ‘Missing Middle’ Small Businesses Find Financing Through Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Growth

Growth-ready small businesses are accessing the flexible financing they need thanks to $20 million in grants from Wells Fargo & Company to nonprofits in their communities.

Environment

Covia Ahuazotepec Champions Reforestation and Community Partnerships in Mexico

Covia’s Ahuazotepec, Mexico, site exemplifies a strong commitment to environmental, social, and community responsibility, as demonstrated by its Community Action Plan.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kate Spade New York Champions Women’s Mental Health Through Style and Sport in Kigali, Rwanda

At kate spade new york, mental health is recognized as a cornerstone of empowering women and girls around the world. Over the summer, the brand hosted its annual Women’s Mental Health event in Kigali, Rwanda, and – with its signature kate spade joyful twist.

Events, Media & Communications

Paramount’s Unlimited Potential Program Hosts an All-Star Line Up

On August 15th, Paramount welcomed early career professionals from the following two organizations as part of the Unlimited Potential (UP) program, which helps build pathways into media and entertainment:

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a 17-Year-Old Student Is Transforming Food Security in Uganda

At just 17, Patience Namuju is leading the fight against hunger in Uganda’s Karamoja region. With a climate-smart school garden, discover how she’s inspiring a movement for better nutrition, resilience, and a hunger-free future.

Innovation & Technology

Digital Solutions: Using AI and Autonomous Control To Listen to Your Building

Despite breakthrough innovation over the last several years, buildings still can’t speak to us. They do, however, constantly give us non-verbal cues through technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous controls.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mortgage Leader Discusses Impact of Fed Rate Cut on Home Lending

On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter point interest rate cut, it's first of the year. To understand how this rate reduction may impact both homebuyers and homeowners, we sat down with John Hummel, head of retail home lending at U.S. Bank.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Awards $50,000 in Grants to Ten Organizations

The Baker Tilly Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Stewardship Week Extra Impact Grant. Launched in 2022, the foundation created the grant program to extend the spirit of Stewardship Week

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arturo’s Action Over Words

2025 Live Más Scholar and Team Member Arturo M., is a first-generation student who had big dreams of working in healthcare, especially after he saw his own family go through language barriers in the hospital setting.

Education

Two-Time Mary Kay Young Women in STEM Grant Recipient Shares Impact of Award on International Competition Stage and Career Path

At Mary Kay, empowering young women and sparking a passion for STEM isn’t just a mission – it’s a movement. This spring, we proudly returned for the second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Ignites a New Era for Smart Buildings With Game-Changing AI Controls and AI Agent

Trane Technologies today announced two groundbreaking developments: AI Control and ARIA, leveraging advanced technology to keep customers at the forefront of building optimization and energy management.

Innovation & Technology

Novata and S&P Global Sustainable1 Expand Collaboration To Transform Sustainability Data Management

Collaboration unites world-class sustainability intelligence with leading data management technology.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and Doloop Partner To Unveil 100% rPET Beverage Bottle at Drinktec 2025 in Munich

Eastman, a global leader in sustainable materials innovation, and Doloop, a frontrunner in PET packaging solutions, proudly announce their partnership for sustainable beverage packaging that will help the industry take the next step toward a circular economy.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Lauren Eisenmenger

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $3.2 Million in Grants to Empower North Minneapolis

The Wells Fargo Foundation announced $3.2 million in grant funding to help accelerate affordable housing access, small business growth, and workforce development in North Minneapolis.

Health & Healthcare

Improving People’s Health and Delivering Business Value

Ten years ago, IWBI set out to tackle a defining question:

What if buildings could actively improve people’s health—and deliver real business value at the same time?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Advancing AMD Product Innovation Through Circular Design

At AMD, we think holistically about lifecycle management, starting with product design through system eco-labels. Design considerations are particularly important given the scaled sustainability implications that occur further down the value chain

Innovation & Technology

Improving Vehicle Efficiency Thanks to Axle Gearing

Axle gearing plays a critical role in vehicle performance. It determines how efficiently engine power is delivered to the wheels, which directly impacts fuel efficiency, torque, acceleration, and the ability to climb grades.

Events, Media & Communications

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Las Vegas Sands Announce the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit on Nov. 14

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit will take place Friday, Nov. 14, at the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas.

Energy

SLB Capturi Celebrates First Anniversary, Marking a Year of Breakthroughs in Industrial Decarbonization

SLB Capturi — a leading provider of carbon capture technology for industrial sectors — celebrates its first anniversary this month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The People Behind the Progress: How T-Mobile Is Building a More Resilient Future

The Un-carrier has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 by sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy — setting a bold standard in the telecom industry.

Environment

Antea Group USA Announces Corporate Funding for Roots for the Future, Empowering Diverse Youth in Environmental Careers

Antea Group USA announced today its corporate funding support for Roots for the Future, an initiative designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields.

Education

Norton and Discovery Education Unite to Encourage Responsible AI Engagement for Students

Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen™, joined the Digital Citizenship Initiative by Discovery Education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Named Among America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today

Fifth Third’s outstanding record of operational sustainability has again been recognized by USA Today, which has named Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) among its America’s Climate Leaders 2025.

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...