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Education & Workforce Development

Is Your Company Ready to Launch a Scholarship Program This Fall?

America's Charities

AI & Technology

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

3M

Corporate Responsibility

GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report: About GoDaddy | Corporate Sustainability Approach

GoDaddy

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mary Kay Ash Foundation® Celebrates 30 Years and Over $100 Million Donated Toward Advancing Women’s Health and Safety

Mary Kay

Energy & Infrastructure

Connected Equipment is Protecting Louisiana’s Drivers

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist

Environment

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

Cisco Systems Inc.

Featured Brands

3M Innovates To Help the Automotive Industry Navigate What’s Ahead

The automotive industry is under pressure from every direction. Electrification, software-defined vehicle architecture, lightweighting, manufacturing transformation, repair and recycling are not isolated challenges.

Guiding Stars: Dairy & Live & Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet

Have chronic congestion? “Stop consuming dairy.” Unrelenting belly problems? “Mmmm, could be cow’s milk.” Have you let this thinking guide your decision to avoid dairy? If so, you may lose out on essential macro and micronutrients.

Guiding Stars: I’m Done Losing Weight on a GLP-1—Now What?

Using GLP-1 agonist medications can improve health outcomes for a growing number of conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. However, it’s no secret that lots of people take them primarily for weight loss.

Truist Foundation Announces New Inspire Awards Challenge To Support Adult Workers in the Age of AI

Truist Foundation today announced the launch of its fourth Inspire Awards, a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations across the markets Truist Bank serves. This year’s challenge aligns to Truist Foundation’s focus on creating career pathways

Biochar’s Triple Win: Healthier Soils, Improved Crops, and Decarbonization

We often think of agricultural waste, such as crop residues, forestry byproducts, or even manure, as an end-of-the-line byproduct. But what if it were actually a valuable resource? Enter Biochar.

Check for Cancer Champion Dr. Ryan Schoenfeld Has a Vision for Earlier Detection

When it comes to cancer, progress is often measured not only by new treatments, but by how early the disease can be found. For Ryan Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, that distinction has become a defining focus

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Nellcor™ Pulse Oximetry System With Nell-EQ™ Intelligent Processor, a New Technology Designed To Improve Reliability Across Diverse Patients and Conditions

The Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor is a new pulse oximetry processing technology designed to support more consistent and reliable oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate monitoring across diverse patient populations, skin tones, and clinical care settings.

Guiding Stars: The Many Benefits of Maintaining Muscle

The amount of muscle on your body matters—for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight loss journey, or enjoying your 8th decade of life (or more!), having adequate muscle is important for your health.

Idealist to Celebrate 30 Years of Impact in 2026

For thirty years, Idealist has served the social-impact sector in myriad ways. In 2026, the anniversary of idealist.org’s launch, the nonprofit will feature thirty stories of impact and invite community members to share their own stories.

Guiding Stars: Balance & Build-Your-Own-Plate

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of “flexible eating,” when routines loosen and cookouts, picnics, and spontaneous gatherings become more frequent. Shared summer meals can have a light, breezy feel for everyone, including the host.

Recent Alerts

Health & Healthcare

Family and Friends Can Help You Make the First Step Toward Wellness

According to the 2025 Wellness Matters Survey from Aflac, 90% of Americans reported putting off recommended health screenings this year, up from 85% in 2024.1 People offer a variety of reasons for leaving these appointments off the calendar, including belief that they are healthy

Environment

Chattahoochee Nature Center Gets Renewed Stewardship With Georgia-Pacific as a Partner

This month, I completed a six-year term as trustee of the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc. CNC plays an important role in Metro Atlanta and across the Chattahoochee River watershed, connecting people with nature.

Environment

Building Resilient Infrastructure Along New Zealand’s Coast

In this episode, we explore new funding models, sustainable design, and the growing role of private-sector innovation in building infrastructure that lasts.

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Webster Bank celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, October 11. Since its founding in 1935, Webster has grown to a national financial services company with over $80 billion in assets.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Guiding Stars: Stretch Your Grocery Budget

Shopping on a budget is about more than just checking your store’s weekly flyer or buying bulk items. It’s also about dollar-stretching strategies that begin before you even enter the store.

Energy & Infrastructure

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Signs Long-Term Renewable Energy Contract for South Korea Sites

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SK Innovation E&S to deliver 16 megawatts (MW) of new renewable electricity capacity for its Life Science sites in Daejeon and Songdo, South Korea.

Corporate Responsibility

From Legal Briefs to Bedtime Stories: How Mary Kay’s Vice-President of Legal Operations Leads With Heart

At the heart of every thriving company is a leader who inspires those around them to rise. This year, we’re proud to honor our Vice-President of Legal Operations, Naisha Covarrubias, as Mary Kay’s Leader of the Year for North America Region

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Four Industry Veterans Join Fairtrade America Board to Champion Sustainable Supply Chains

Fairtrade America, the organization behind the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, the Fairtrade Mark, is proud to announce the election of its new Board Chair and the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.

Awards & Rankings

Southwire CEO Receives 2025 Pioneer Award

In recognition of his relentless dedication to the company’s values and his focus on ensuring Southwire is an extraordinary place to work, Southwire’s President and CEO, Rich Stinson, was recently recognized with the 2025 Pioneer Award.

Events

KPMG at COP30

COP30 is set to be a landmark event in the global fight against climate change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the five-year countdown to the 2030 interim deadline for achieving climate goals by 2050.

Awards & Rankings

Edison Electric Institute Recognizes Entergy for Its Innovative Volunteer Program

The Edison Electric Institute recently announced the winners of the 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award during its Powering Engagement conference.

Philanthropy

New IPC Analysis Identifies Famine in El Fasher and Kadugli and Critical Risk in 20 Other Areas

Action Against Hunger warns of confirmed famine in Sudan and the need for urgent humanitarian access

Corporate Responsibility

The ROI of Sustainability: Actionable Insights From Climate Week NYC

At Climate Week NYC, sustainability leaders from Trane Technologies highlighted how decarbonization can create business value and drive growth.

Environment

Graphic Packaging, Arbor Day Foundation Collaborate To Restore Forests Worldwide

Graphic Packaging International announces it will support strategic, large-scale reforestation and urban forestry initiatives with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Health & Healthcare

From Curse to Career

David Stalls thought the dangerous heart rhythm problem that plagued his health was a curse—until he turned treating it into a new career.

Awards & Rankings

FedEx Philippines Named Among HR Asia’s Best Workplaces, Bags Three Major Wins

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognized as one of the awardees of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025.

Philanthropy

Athens Land Trust Turns Energy Burdens Into Energy Opportunities

Athens Land Trust received a two year grant for energy efficiency improvements and workforce development programs in previously disinvested neighborhoods in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Corporate Responsibility

Principal Financial Group®: Leadership and Development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education.

AI & Technology

Agentic AI Aims to Cut Down Emergency Response Time When Disasters Strike

Leidos and NVIDIA are developing C2AI in a partnership.

Health & Healthcare

Making the Grade on Healthy Indoor Air

In the recent IWBI webcast, From Classrooms to Communities: The Future of Healthy Indoor Air Policy and Advocacy, experts and innovators came together to explore how indoor air quality policy, technology and advocacy are reshaping the built environment

Education & Workforce Development

San Bernardino City Unified School District Broadens Collaboration With Discovery Education To Advance STEAM Learning for All Students

California’s San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) today announced it has broadened its collaboration with Discovery Education to advance STEAM education across the district.

Corporate Responsibility

MetLife: Cultivating a Purpose-Driven and Inclusive Culture

We strive to enable colleagues at all levels to lead with purpose, collaborate effectively and drive impactful outcomes. We cultivate a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that serves as a driving force for meeting our business objectives.

Education & Workforce Development

AEG Presents Hosts Career Exposure Events for Aspiring Live Entertainment Professionals

AEG Presents recently welcomed students to two career exposure events designed to introduce aspiring professionals to the world of live entertainment.

Corporate Responsibility

Culture of Safety Comes to Life at Marathon’s St. Paul Park Refinery Safety Fair

At Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery, finding meaningful and engaging ways to talk about safety is part of everyday life. Each year, the refinery’s Safety Fair gives employees, contractors, vendors and families a chance to connect, learn and celebrate what safety means

Research & Reports

Report Highlights FedEx Global Economic Impact as Company Drives Innovation

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today released its annual Global Economic Impact Report, highlighting the company’s worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2025 fiscal year (FY25).

Latest Campaigns

Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

Antea Group Brand

Antea Group Brand Content

2026 Wesco International Sustainability Report

Wesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report outlines progress toward long-term goals, demonstrates how sustainability shapes business decisions, and provides...

Emergency Response

Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med

SCS Consulting

Any news coming from SCS Consulting

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

IWBI | Community News

We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...

Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...

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...

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...