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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

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

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. 

Recent Alerts

Environment

Yum! Brands Celebrates Anniversary of Climate Commitments With Progress, Partnership

Energy

Winds of Change: France's First Offshore Wind Turbine Installed

The first turbine at the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Project has been installed, a key milestone in the construction of Enbridge’s first wind farm in France—which also happens to be the first offshore turbine installed in French waters.

Events, Media & Communications

We Believe Marathons Change Lives, Just Like Teachers Do.

To celebrate the meaningful impact educators have, we will award 50 teachers with an opportunity to toe the line at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 6, 2022.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Women, Impacting the World

The projected wealth transfer to Women is predicted to increase from about $50 trillion in 2015 to $72 trillion, that is two-thirds of the worlds’ wealth, by 2030. Hence, interest in Gender Lens Investing is growing rapidly.

Health & Healthcare

From Misdiagnosis to Building a Support System: Royce Thomas' Experience Living With Psoriasis

When a new “rash” appears on the skin, many people may not associate it with psoriasis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Presents Supports Global Citizen's "Stand Up For Ukraine!" Campaign

AEG Presents, a world leader in the music and entertainment industries, joined Global Citizen’s “Stand Up For Ukraine!” campaign, a global digital rally to raise funds to refugees around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Study: ESG Data Disclosures Increase, Diversity Lags

On the heels of newly proposed environmental and social governance (ESG) disclosure requirements from the SEC, a new Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Investing in Society report finds ESG related corporate data disclosures are increasing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bayer to Create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership With Ginkgo Bioworks, Advancing Joyn Bio Technology Platforms

Bayer announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development (R&D) site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

EarthX Helps Tonga Rebuild After Volcano With #TongaStrong

Moana Pasifika and sponsor EarthX announced their first collaborative initiative, #TongaStrong, a joint- fundraising campaign designed to support the Tonga people as they rebuild their communities in the aftermath of January’s volcanic eruption.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 20 Best Companies to Work for by Great Places to Work and Fortune

Comcast NBCUniversal was named number 16 on the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, up five spots from last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

TCFD Guidance Not "Necessarily Clear" As Mandatory Disclosures Loom

The UK’s introduction of a mandate on climate-related financial disclosures could pose an initial challenge to organisations due to unclear guidance, according to Justin Elks, risk consulting partner at Crowe.

Events, Media & Communications

Naomi Osaka Says Tennis Changed Her Life — So She's Extending Same Opportunities to Young Girls

Naomi Osaka started playing tennis at age three, but the journey from beginner to four-time Grand Slam winner wasn't easy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kathy Kay: Ready for Any Challenge

One day, a letter arrived at high schooler Kathy Kay's Detroit home, inviting her to a retreat sponsored by Focus: HOPE.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: R. Mitchell Thomas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

This National Volunteer Month, hear how five-time Common Impact volunteer R. Mitchell Thomas of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applies his specialized expertise to enhance the work of nonprofits like Legendary Legacies.

Events, Media & Communications

Submit Your 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® Speaker Proposal Today

Unique conversations, diverse perspectives and breakthrough thinking are just a few of the reasons why speakers are so integral to the 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® experience.

Environment

A More Meaningful Earth Day Demands Collective Accountability

VMware share Earth Day has helped raise awareness about the health of our planet and our impact on it for decades.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Erin Toelke Discusses Challenges, Innovations, and Emerging Technologies for Solar Energy Development

In a career spanning 25 years, Erin Toelke is a vice president of energy programs and Tetra Tech’s solar market lead.

Environment

Innovating for a Smarter Future - Earth Day 2022

What will happen to the devices that are being used today? Where will they be in 10 years? Or 20?

Research, Reports & Publications

KB Home Releases 15th Annual Sustainability Report, Detailing Industry-leading Sustainability Efforts to Build Better Homes, Better Communities and a Better Future

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the publication of its 15th Annual Sustainability Report, the longest-running publication of its kind in the homebuilding industry.

Environment

Energy Efficiency Ahead of Schedule: How Hershey Employees in Brazil Are Creating Long-Lasting Change for the Environment

In 2021, we joined a challenge to reduce energy intensity by 10% within five years. The Hershey Brazil manufacturing team achieved that goal four years ahead of schedule through the work of innovative employees and the support of Hershey Green Teams.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ReGrained Celebrates Earth Day With Its First Pledge to Upcycle More Than Ten Million Pounds of Overlooked Food by 2025

ReGrained is celebrating Earth Day with a pledge to rescue more than ten-million pounds of food—from overlooked and undervalued supply chains like brewer’s spent grain—and develop them into commercially viable ingredients that close the loop.

Environment

Northern Trust Donates $50,000 to Everglades Foundation; Part of Decades-Long Investment in Florida

As Northern Trust celebrates 50 years in the state of Florida, it announced a donation of $50,000 to the Everglades Foundation, which seeks to protect and restore America’s Everglades.

Environment

Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers: “We Want the Earth, and Everyone on It, to Thrive.”

Let’s think of every day as Earth Day, and keep creating and sustaining an environment that can provide resources—natural and financial—for us all.

Environment

DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Alexa Dembek Discusses Earth Day Investments

This Earth Day is a day of reflection, celebration, and most importantly, action to Invest in Our Planet - because when you invest in something, you make it stronger.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kohler Co. Applies Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing, Product Innovation and Waste Reduction

This Earth Day, the global company celebrates its associates, communities and sustainability initiatives that continue Kohler’s longstanding belief that being a responsible steward of the environment and a leader in business can go hand-in-hand.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

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...