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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

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Receives $300,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

The KeyBank Foundation has announced a grant of $300,000 to Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity to support its Housing Counseling program and Building Hope project, both designed to improve financial stability and homeownership among underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strengthening Healthcare Through Local Career Development

Supported by the Regions Foundation, Hire Local is a workforce program connecting people living across Shelby County, Tennessee, with training, education and employment opportunities in Memphis’s Medical District.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group Welcomes Rosemarie Hebner, Esq. To Bolster Insurance and Legal Sub-Segments

Antea Group USA is proud to announce the addition of Rosemarie Hebner, Esq., to our Risk and Financial Services team. She will serve as a Senior Consultant and Client Account Leader within our Insurance and Legal Sub-segments.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Processes, People, and Pride: Inside Covia’s Troy Grove Resin Plant

From a tight-knit team to temperature-perfect products, explore the people and processes behind Covia’s Troy Grove Resin plant.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Energize NOLA! Brings Community Together for Back-to-School Giveaway – Entergy

More than 200 community members came together for Entergy New Orleans’ annual Energize NOLA! Community Fair and Back-to-School Giveaway. The free event transformed The Green at Columbia Parc into a lively hub of activity,

Environment

Eurofin Consult Romania Joins Inogen Alliance

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Eurofin Consult in Romania. The addition of this new Associate provides coverage in this region expanding our EHS and sustainability services and expertise.

Innovation & Technology

Modeling the Ideals of Scientific Conduct in Quantum Engineering

The monumental challenges of scaling quantum systems demand not merely technical excellence, but a renaissance of scientific culture that weaves integrity, collaboration, and transparency into the very fabric of innovation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Striving for Sustainability at Cisco: Meet Nicole

At Cisco, packaging sustainability is a key aspect of our strategy to transition to a circular business modelzx. We do this by designing packaging that protects our products while also minimizing environmental impact.

Energy

Duke Energy Increases Financial Incentives for Customer Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs in South Carolina

Duke Energy has increased incentives and eligibility for many of its residential and business energy efficiency and demand response programs in South Carolina, expanding ways customers can save energy and money.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YWCA Yorkshire Receives Support From Wesco Anixter To Empower Homeless Young Women in South Yorkshire

YWCA Yorkshire is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wesco Anixter, which contributes both financial support and volunteer engagement to Peile House, the charity’s dedicated hostel for homeless young women in Sheffield.

Innovation & Technology

Can Tech Respect a Relationship-Driven Industry?

"There's a shift where the next generation is taking over some of these operations," says Blake Gordon, general manager of digital trading at Georgia-Pacific Recycling.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World’s “Cars in Containers” Solution Powers Sustainable Automative Trade Between the U.S. and Mexico

The effects of global uncertainty around trade are felt across all sectors, particularly the automotive industry. Global logistics leader DP World is ensuring a stable automotive supply chain through its innovative intermodal service: “Cars in Containers.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Excluded to Empowered: Mastercard's Reflections on More Than a Decade of Doing Well by Doing Good

When the World Bank released the first Global Findex report in 2011, it revealed a stark reality: Only 51% of adults worldwide had access to formal financial services. Fast-forward to today and that number has surged to 79%.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America and the Materials Sector leader on The Civic 50 survey conducted by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering.

Events, Media & Communications

Natally Andersson, HR Director at Bacardi, Takes Over As Caribbean Director at Women Leading Rum & Spirits

The appointment of Natally Andersson to head the Caribbean region symbolizes the growth of a network of women who lead with purpose, opening new avenues for female talent in the spirits world.

Health & Healthcare

From Home Visits to Health Victories: Global Health Tech Gets Personal

In August 2023, Medtronic LABS and Virtua launched Healthy Neighbor. The goal was to improve health outcomes through a home healthcare program for patients living with high blood pressure and/or type 2 diabetes. And it’s working.

Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Annual Meeting To Challenge Consumer Goods Industry on Climate, Decent Work

Consumer goods industry stakeholders are headed to Hong Kong this September for the Cascale 2025 Annual Meeting.

Research, Reports & Publications

Study: Storm-Driven Blackouts Left Thousands Without Care As Clinics Closed Across Southeast

A new Direct Relief study finds storm-driven blackouts shut down more than half of surveyed safety-net clinics in the Southeast, canceling thousands of medical visits, costing millions in losses, and spoiling vital medicines and vaccines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Corporate Citizen of the Year – Legacy Leader: Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual recently celebrated $500 million in donations through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation since its inception in 1992.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We All Hope for a Safe, Quiet Night

From hiding in a basement under jets to helping rebuild her community, Tetiana’s journey through the war in Ukraine is one of survival, resilience, and hope. Read her firsthand account of fleeing Kharkiv, finding purpose, and holding on to the dream of a safe, quiet night.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Elanco Coalition Aims to Create Scalable Model for Community Nutrition

Elanco is excited to launch Nutrition Secure Indianapolis, a collaborative, research-based initiative designed to make a real difference in our community by focusing on the impact of proper nutrition.

Environment

Flood Risk Assessments in a Changing Climate: Future-Proofing UK Investments

The UK is experiencing heightened flood risks, driven by climate change, extreme weather events, and urban expansion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meals, Miles, and a Mural: A Story of World Central Kitchen and FedEx

When disaster strikes, World Central Kitchen sets up food kitchens serving hot, delicious, and nutritious meals to those who have lost everything. They have served millions of meals around the world. FedEx provides World Central Kitchen with donated transportation support.

Diversity & Inclusion

Developed With Accessibility Experts, Self-Ordering Kiosks Set New Standard for Inclusive Design

A new series of “Gen 2 Self-Ordering Kiosks” are purpose-built for users with vision, mobility and hearing disabilities. These kiosks, developed by digital display leader LG Electronics USA with feedback from noted accessibility consultant Tech for All (TFA), mark another step

Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Climate Action Across AMD

Throughout 2024 and into 2025, we worked with external advisors to develop our Climate Transition Plan.

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.