suru verb (special), transitive verb, intransitive verb
Formal or literary verb meaning to bring benefit or be of service, often used with broad objects like 社会, 国家, or 人類. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
彼の研究は社会を益するだろう。
His research will benefit society.
この政策は
This policy is of great benefit to the people.