The Latest News From Leading Brands

Corporate and nonprofit news distributed by 3BL, including press releases, op/eds, multimedia, and the full range of stories that shape reputation.

Philanthropy

Donated Semi-Truck Helps El Paso Food Bank Reach Those in Need

Marathon Petroleum

Inclusion & Opportunity

Championing Accessibility Through Inclusive Design at Lenovo

Lenovo

Education & Workforce Development

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast

Health & Healthcare

Two Sides of the “Gift of Life” From DaVita Teammates

DaVita

Environment

Staying Ahead of Changing Water Treatment and Preservation Needs

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Truly Sustainable, Truly Iconic: An Introduction to Caesarstone ICON™

Caesarstone

Environment

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

Mastercard

Education & Workforce Development

CSR Talent Group: Fractional Staffing as a Business Imperative

CSR Talent Group

Featured Brands

Yum!’s Aurélie Dufour Helps Build a More Sustainable Future

Aurélie Dufour leads sustainability regulation and governance across Europe, translating complex requirements into clear priorities for Yum!’s brands and markets, helping embed sustainability into how the business grows.

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast launched its newest Lift Zone this month in partnership with El Centro de la Raza to advance digital skills and training opportunities for families in South King County.

How I Got Here: Jim Dausch

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Jim Dausch, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands.

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

On June 30, 2021, as drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures bore down on the dry, rugged interior of British Columbia, a spark set off one of the most devastating fires in Canada’s history.

Jill’s 40-Year Journey With Taco Bell

When the small oil and gas company Jill worked for in Newport Beach went out of business, she spotted a newspaper ad for a job at Taco Bell Corporate. She applied, got the role, and began her four-decade journey with the brand.

Delivering History: FedEx Brings Millions of Years of the Past to the Present

At FedEx, our network connects people and possibilities across the globe every single day. But some of our most remarkable deliveries don't just bridge miles—they bridge millions of years.

How a Dangerous Collapse Led One Woman to a Blood Pressure Procedure

Heart conditions can impact anyone, anywhere, and often without warning. Fifty-nine-year-old Ana Florencio experienced this first-hand when what began as an otherwise typical day quickly turned into one of the scariest moments of her life.

Does Screen Time Affect Behavior? Why Using It as a Reward Can Backfire

A cognitive specialist and parenting coach explains how screen habits can shape kids’ motivation and emotions—and shares simple ways to reset the pattern.

Entrepreneur Fund Announces 26 Recipients of Rural Field to Market Grant

The Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, announced the 26 recipients of the Rural Field to Market Grant, a one-time funding opportunity designed to strengthen small- to mid-size farm and food businesses across EFund’s Minnesota service area.

The Power of Collaboration – Building a Circular Future in Memphis

Imagine a world where "waste" doesn't exist, and the things we use every day get a new lease on life. This isn't a far-off dream; it's the heart of the circular economy, and it's happening right here in Memphis.

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AI & Technology

T-Mobile Partners with CTIA to Implement Branded Caller ID Best Practices

For consumers and businesses that rely on phone calls for critical transactions such as financial services, insurance and healthcare, trusted calling is more important than ever.

Energy & Infrastructure

Nokia Joins RE100 As Part of Target to Move to 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025

Nokia has announced that it has joined RE100, a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity.

Awards & Rankings

Sustainalytics Recognizes O-I as a Top-Rated ESG Performer

Sustainalytics is recognizing O-I Glass as a 2021 Regional Top-Rated Performer. The ESG rating agency analyzes the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of more than 4,000 companies across its network.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Named Industry Leader for Prioritizing Children's Rights and Health

Abbott was recently recognized as an industry leader on The Global Child Forum’s State of Children's Rights and Business Global Benchmark 2021 for implementing policies and practices that address and protect the rights of children.

Corporate Responsibility

With Employees Anxious About Returning to the Office, New Tool Can Help Boost Confidence in Buildings' Health and Safety

The health and safety of the workplace have always been a priority for employees, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put such concerns into sharp relief — and many Americans are still anxious about their return to in-person work.

Inclusion & Opportunity

8 Ways Mentoring Programs Pay Off in Tech

In today’s evolving business climate, technology leaders are looking for ways to stay ahead of customer expectations and accelerate innovation

Philanthropy

As Utah Takes Up Death Penalty Repeal Bill, 240+ Business Leaders Call for Abolition

As lawmakers in Utah get ready to take up a historic Republican-led bill seeking to repeal the state’s death penalty, more than 240 business leaders have declared their opposition to capital punishment.

Awards & Rankings

Dow Earns Trio of Big™ Innovation Awards

For the sixth consecutive year, Dow has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group™ with multiple 2022 BIG Innovation Awards.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Our Commitment to Supplier Diversity

According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council, minorities will constitute more than 50 percent of the U.S. population by 2045.

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of America's Most JUST Companies By JUST Capital

Kimberly-Clark announced it was named among America’s 100 Most JUST Companies for 2022 by JUST Capital.

Environment

Cummins Partners on Project to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Natural Gas

Cummins Inc. is partnering on a first-of-its-kind in North America hydrogen-blending project to reduce the carbon footprint of delivered natural gas.

Environment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Climate Strategy

Fifth Third is committed to environmental leadership in the financial services sector and to leading the transition to a sustainable future.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Rockwell Automation Employee Resource Group Promotes Harmony & Understanding Between Religions

World Religion Day, celebrated annually on the third Sunday in January, is a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and faith systems.

Environment

Field to Market Announces Appointment of Scott Herndon As New President

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture announced today that Scott Herndon has been named the organization’s new President.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact Celebrates Tenure of Danielle Holly As She Announces Plans to Step Down from CEO Role

Common Impact, the nonprofit pioneer in skills-based volunteerism, today announced that Danielle Holly will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 18.

Environment

Arizona State University Dining Taking Part in Climate-friendly Food Program

Arizona State University students returning to campus this semester will have more dining options to choose from, including options that are climate-friendly.

Research & Reports

Sustainability in Brief

Every year, Essity's integrated Annual and Sustainability Report reflects how deeply embedded sustainability is within our business. Building on this our 'Sustainability in brief' brochure gives a comprehensive overview of sustainability at Essity.

Research & Reports

The 2021-2022 Aflac WorkForces Report: 5 Employee Benefits Trends

The 2021–2022 Aflac WorkForces Report is here!

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and Boehringer Ingelheim Announce Companion Diagnostic Partnership

Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to develop companion diagnostics (CDx) for several programs in Boehringer Ingelheim's oncology pipeline. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of therapy selection and precision medicines for patients with advanced cancer.

Research & Reports

The Best of Sustainability Content in 2021

It has been a busy year in sustainability.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Recrylic™ Is First Recycled Acrylic to Achieve Both GRS and RCC Certification From SCS Global Services

Recrylic – the first line of recycled acrylic to be widely available in North America – announced that it has achieved SCS Global Services’ Recycled Content Certification (RCC) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification.

Health & Healthcare

What Botswana Can Teach the World About Solving a Health Crisis

In 1999, with the country ravaged by HIV and its future existence literally in doubt, Botswana embarked on an aggressive plan to curtail the transmission of the virus from mother to child.

Inclusion & Opportunity

AllianceBernstein Supports Municipal Impact Investing To Improve Quality of Life for Historically Excluded Communities

AllianceBernstein's Erin Bigley, Larry Bellinger, CFA, JD, Matthew Norton, and Marc Uy wrote a joint op-ed highlighting how municipal #impactinvesting can measurably improve quality of life for historically excluded communities

Education & Workforce Development

Four Things You Should Know About the Cisco STEM Shadow Program

One of the best ways to discover what an occupation entails is to shadow a professional in that field as they go about in their daily work routine. Even better is performing some of their tasks, guided by their supervision and encouragement.

Health & Healthcare

Merck and Ridgeback Announce Supply Agreement With UNICEF for Molnupiravir, an Investigational Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Medicine

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics today announced the signing of a long-term supply agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to facilitate broad global access for molnupiravir, an investigational

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Collective Action

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Community Investment

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Health and Safety by Antea Group

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Collaboration and Partnership

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Greener Products and Solutions

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Community Investment

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AMD Environmental Sustainability

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Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.