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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

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

Saint-Gobain Partners With Good360 and City of Travelers Rest To Provide Aid to South Carolina Families, Including Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Saint-Gobain, through its subsidiary Norton Abrasives, has partnered with Good360, a leading nonprofit dedicated to closing the need gaps, and the City of Travelers Rest, South Carolina to build “welcome home” kits filled with essential home items for 500 families in SC.

Education

Financial Education: A Key to Career Success

“Career readiness gets you in the door, financial wellness helps you stay successful. That is why we believe financial education is a key for building better futures,” said Mike Scott, Senior Community Development Manager for Regions Bank.

Research, Reports & Publications

Unlocking Efficiency: How AI Shaped Workiva’s Sustainability Management

At Workiva, our commitment to sustainability is deeply ingrained in our strategic vision. Our 2024 Sustainability Report showcases progress in innovation, people and philanthropy, and sustainability, while also demonstrating how we leverage Workiva AI to enhance reporting.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Burning for the Bottom Line

Our teams at The Nature Conservancy and BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group are reshaping how private timberland is managed in a changing climate – bringing prescribed fire to commercial forests through a bold and collaborative approach.

Innovation & Technology

Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Innovation With Systems Thinking

Healthy Spaces Season 5 Episode 5: How innovation, sustainability, technology and a purpose-aligned culture are all linked together.

Health & Healthcare

Summer Spotlight: OSHA’s Big Rollback Wave

Worker safety regulations in the U.S. are facing their most significant shake-up in decades.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Grandmother’s Relactation Success in Somalia

In Somalia, a grandmother turned to breastfeeding after her infant grandson became severely malnourished. With guidance from health workers, she began producing milk again—giving him the nutrition he needed to recover.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Integrating Conservation Science Into Timberland Investment

BTG Pactual’s Timberland Investment Group and NatureVest unveil a new sustainability report - plus, a video conversation featuring TNC's Matt Arnold and TIG's Gerrity Lansing highlight how smarter land management is delivering measurable environmental impact and business value.

Energy

BioStar’s ITC Guide to the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: A Turning Point for Solar and Storage

The One Big Beautiful Bill is here and it’s reshaping solar + storage forever. Deadlines are tight, costs are rising, and tax credits won’t wait. BioStar breaks down what businesses must do now to maximize ITC savings.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sneak Peek: What This Year’s Better Buying Garment Scorecard Tells Us About Industry Progress (and What Still Needs Fixing)

In the latest blog, Cascale's Senior Manager, Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships, Lindsay Wright shares insights on the latest Better Buying Garment Scorecard, which offers a snapshot of where purchasing practices stand today,

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Invests $1 Million Toward Rural Small Businesses in South Dakota

The Wells Fargo Foundation recently announced a $1 million philanthropic investment to support small business growth across South Dakota.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx-Funded Training Is Helping Heart to Heart International Reach More People in Crisis

When disasters strike, timing is everything. The faster Heart to Heart International (HHI) can respond, the more lives we can touch. But speed and impact don’t happen without training and preparation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Accessible Kiosks Are Evolving—and LG Is Helping Lead the Way; Commemorating 35 Years of the ADA with Smarter, More Inclusive Tech

This summer marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the groundbreaking civil rights law that transformed access to public spaces, digital tools and employment for the tens of millions of people with disabilities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Employees and Interns Volunteer at Food Bank of South Jersey

Recently, 26 of our incredible employees and summer interns spent time volunteering at the Food Bank of South Jersey, packaging a whopping 9,540 pounds of food – enough for nearly 7,630 meals – to support our neighbors across Salem, Burlington, Gloucester and Camden counties.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Geopolitics, Risks, and Strategy:

AccountAbility CEO, Mr. Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser urges global corporate leaders to recalibrate for a balanced approach to sustainability and business resilience at this time of uncertainty and volatility.

Environment

Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

The strategy to accomplish this highly ambitious objective is based on a comprehensive plan that not only focuses on activities directly managed by Sofidel but also involves stakeholders throughout the entire supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WK Kellogg Co is Feeding Happiness in Northwest Arkansas and Beyond

Our employees are making a difference in the communities where they live and work year round. This summer, they supported the NWA Food Bank’s cereal drive by donating and raising awareness as well as packing meals to help families facing hunger.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo With a $5,000 Donation for 2 Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive

KeyBank recently contributed $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo in support of the annual "2 Pack A Backpack" school supply drive with WGRZ-TV.

Energy

Cisco - Sustainability 101: What Is Clean Energy?

Chances are when someone flips on a light switch or turns on a computer, they don’t think about what is generating that electricity.

Education

Making AI Education Part of Back-to-School Prep

Technology is an integral part of the modern classroom. Kids of all ages use new devices to enhance their learning, and these days, that includes artificial intelligence. In 2024, a Harvard University study found that 51% of young people surveyed have used generative AI

Events, Media & Communications

Innovation Meets Real-World Impact in Season 5 of Trane Technologies’ Healthy Spaces Podcast

Trane Technologies announces the launch of Season 5 of Healthy Spaces, a climate technology podcast that explores the innovations transforming buildings and transport systems into more sustainable solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Recognizes Trane Technologies as One of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2025

Trane Technologies has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025. Compiled in collaboration with Statista, this prestigious ranking recognizes Trane Technologies’ efforts to create a workplace where employees are empowered to succeed.

Events, Media & Communications

Experion Developers Achieves Prestigious WELL for Residential Precertification for Three Iconic Projects

Experion Developers and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that three of Experion’s flagship residential complexes have achieved the precertified WELL Residence designation awarded through IWBI’s WELL for residential program.

Innovation & Technology

New Product a ‘Game-Changer’ for Customers Wanting Tech Upgrade for Their Case IH Fleets

Farmers are always on the look-out for solutions to boost business efficiency and productivity, and now the CNH brand, Case IH, has launched a new product that promises to be a “game-changer” for many farming operations.

Events, Media & Communications

Join 4,000+ Global Leaders in NYC This September

This September 21–24, the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit returns to New York City as the largest nonpartisan gathering alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Over three days, more than 4,000 decision-makers from business, government, and civil society will come together

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.