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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

How a Supplemental Insurance Safety Net Can Cover Any Path While You’re Growing Up

Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.

Cisco and Quest Alliance Are Modernizing Vocational Training for India’s Next-Gen Workforce

When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.

Mastercard: A Billion Connected: How We’re Empowering Even More People on the Road to Financial Health

Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.

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.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Entergy’s 2025 Performance Report Highlights Growth, Reliability and Customer-Driven Initiatives

Entergy today announced the publishing of its 2025 Performance Report, “Energy for a Better Future,” detailing the company’s achievements last year and the strategic priorities guiding its path forward on behalf of customers and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work Environments

In the modern professional landscape, the traditional office is no longer a static environment. As organizations embrace flexibility, the foundational safety protocols that once seemed robust are now revealing dangerous cracks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Social Sustainability in Sustainable Finance: From Indicators to Impact

IWBI’s Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations special report brings together the largest collection of research to date that links investments in health and well-being to measurable economic returns.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Students Understand AI in the Classroom

Every year on March 27th, National AI Literacy Day brings together educators, students and families to explore how to prepare learners for an AI-enabled world. At Gen, we believe helping young people understand technology is key to building a safer digital future.

Innovation & Technology

The Doctor Will See You Now: The Value of Human Connection in AI-Supported Medicine

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take hold across all industries, Adam Weinstein, MD, chief medical information officer for DaVita, highlights how new technological capabilities also help make the human connection more central to healthcare.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rebuilding What Matters: DP World Delivers First New Home After Lirquén Fires

Just two months after wildfires destroyed homes and displaced families in Lirquen, Chile, DP World has delivered the first newly rebuilt house for an affected employee — marking a key milestone in the transition from emergency response to long-term recovery.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health: Thank You! City Hall Place Grand Opening Kansas City, Kansas

On March 12, 2026, CVS Health proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of City Hall Place in Kansas City, KS, alongside our valued colleagues, local leaders, community organizations, development partners, and residents.

Energy

How Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri Combines AI and Ambition to Transform Energy Efficiency at Scale

Discover how Trane Technologies' Sajid Khanpuri’s passion for energy efficiency and drive to think big led him to help transform how thousands of buildings are managed, one algorithm at a time.

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact

Throughout March, the Chemours Women’s Network (CWN) led initiatives that engaged employees across the globe in activities designed to elevate diverse perspectives, strengthen connections, and support a more inclusive workplace and community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park Welcome Families for 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Families from across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles community came together on Saturday, April 4 at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park for the LA Galaxy’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, a longtime spring tradition

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Children With Disabilities Achieve Their Fullest Potential in El Paso

Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery is helping a local nonprofit provide specialized therapy and care to more children with disabilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Food Bank Singapore Evolves Critical Food Distribution Program With Resources From the Sands Cares Accelerator

During its three-year membership in the Sands Cares Accelerator, which provides funding, facilitation and strategic consulting to aid community organizations in achieving greater impact, The Food Bank Singapore has set its sights on expanding and digitizing its Bank Card Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From the Brink: Rashaei's Journey to Recover

A mother’s fight to save her son in rural Kenya reveals how community healthcare and timely malnutrition treatment can turn the tide against life-threatening odds.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Listen to "Source of Good" Season 4

In this guest blog, Jayanth Kashyap, investment lead at Good Fashion Fund, outlines the industry’s structural gaps and how Cascale’s “Source of Good” podcast dives deeper.

Research, Reports & Publications

Americans Respond to Financial Pressures With Smarter Spending and Increased Saving, New KeyBank Pulse Poll Finds

Economic uncertainty hasn't slowed Americans down – it’s spurred them into action. 

Environment

Ponterra Partners With Arbor Day Foundation to Accelerate Large-Scale High Integrity Reforestation in Mexico

Ponterra today announced a new project finance loan and partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit organisation dedicated to planting trees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

From Digital Skills to Digital Advocacy: Empowering Girls to Lead Online

At Gen, we believe the internet should be safe for everyone. That belief drives our partnership with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), a global movement reaching millions of girls and young women.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Q1 2026 Newsletter: What Small Businesses Are Telling Us About The Economy

In the fourth quarter of 2025, GoDaddy’s Participation Index rose year-over-year, capturing renewed growth in digital small business activity nationally. Historically, increases in the index have been associated with stronger payroll employment growth and declines in unemployment

Responsible Production & Consumption

"Source of Good" Season Four Explores Sustainability Collaboration

Cascale recently announced the season four launch of its "Source of Good" podcast, which shares how leaders across the global consumer goods industry work together to combat climate change and support decent work for all.

Environment

Inogen Alliance Sponsors the 7th International PFAS Congress, June 16-19

Inogen Alliance is pleased to sponsor the 7th International PFAS Congress,16th to 19th of June 2026 in Paris. It is one of the largest PFAS Congresses internationally, with participants from industries, service providers, consultants, authorities, universities, lawyers, and more.

Innovation & Technology

The True Cost of CMMC Non-Compliance

If you’re in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ve probably felt the shift: cybersecurity has moved from a contractual footnote to a deciding factor in who gets to compete.

Innovation & Technology

AI Applied: Practical AI Strategies for Leaders Getting Started

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from an experimental technology to a boardroom priority. Leadership teams across industries are being asked the same question: What is our AI strategy?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Holland Tractor That Transformed a Community: How Mechanization Generated Hope, Growth, and Self-Sufficiency in Uganda

New Holland, a brand of CNH, is proud to highlight the extraordinary impact that the donation of a TT model tractor has generated within the community of Bugiri, Uganda, through the work of God in Action Uganda (GiAU), an orphanage and community relief organization.

Environment

Complimentary Webinar - Preparing for CSRD Mandatory Assurance: What Companies Need to Do Now

This session provides a practical roadmap for readiness, covering data governance, internal control frameworks, documentation standards, and alignment with ESRS reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New CECP Report Reveals Corporate Foundations Drive Significant Business and Social Returns

New Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose report finds corporate foundations and corporate philanthropy boost profits, revenue, and employee engagement.

Latest Campaigns

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

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...

Social Impact at Mastercard

At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

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...