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.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Ceres Guidance Aims to Help Investors Cut Through the Confusion About Corporate Net-Zero Commitments and Carbon Credits

As net-zero commitments both grow in popularity as well as come under increasing scrutiny, Ceres today released critical guidance to help investors assess the integrity of corporate net-zero commitments and companies’ use of carbon credits

Awards & Rankings

The House of LR&C Announces B Corp Certification® Achievement

The House of LR&C is proud to announce its official recognition as a Certified B Corporation®. The distinct certification is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social, environmental and economic performance.

Volunteering & Community

CNH Industrial Joins Forces to Help Communities Impacted by Heavy Rains in Brazil

In solidarity with the needs of the communities of Minas Gerais and Bahia, affected by heavy rains ‎‎in late 2021 and early 2022, CNH Industrial mobilized its production chain to collect donations, make deliveries and assist in the region’s recovery

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How the JUST 100 Is Reshaping American Business

JUST Capital, a nonprofit organization with a purpose to equip the market with these insights, released its annual JUST 100 rankings at the beginning of 2022.

Environment

Cummins Says Acquisition Will Further Company's Zero-Carbon Goals

Cummins Inc. has reached another major milestone in its effort to address the world’s climate challenges, announcing an agreement to acquire Meritor, Inc., a global leader of drivetrain, mobility, braking and electric powertrain solutions.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Working Toward Inclusive Prosperity

A recent FEDS Notes article states that the average U.S. Black and Hispanic or Latino households earn about half as much as the average White household.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investment Firm Ramps up Clients' Sustainability Efforts

BMO Global Asset Management has committed to continue to prioritise engagement with companies on major environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity, as well as human rights issues and executive pay.

AI & Technology

Medtronic to Provide Underserved Communities With Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted Colonoscopy Technology Through Health Equity Assistance Program for Colon Cancer Screening

The goal of this program is to increase early detection and diagnosis in underserved communities, and will include the donation of 50 Medtronic GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy modules to endoscopy centers across the country.

Energy & Infrastructure

Ericsson 5G Portfolio Update Puts Energy Efficiency Center Stage

Ericsson 5G portfolio update puts energy efficiency center stage - hear from Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks

Awards & Rankings

Digital-First Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study Reveals Explosive Growth

Over $154 million was generated for charity in 2021 by “digitalcentric” peer-to-peer fundraising, a 30% increase over 2020, according to data from 44 nonprofits released in a study issued today.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Celebrates Rare Disease Day

Today and everyday, Illumina recognizes Rare Disease Day 2022.

Environment

HP's European Leaders Discuss the Climate Crisis and Sustainability

After a year marked by the pandemic and unprecedented ecological disasters in Europe, the EU formally adopted the legal framework to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Launches 12 Competencies for Measuring Health and Well-being for Human and Social Capital

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today released its 12 Competencies for Measuring Health and Well-being for Human and Social Capital.

Corporate Responsibility

Ørsted Appoints Ingrid Reumert As Senior Vice President of Group Stakeholder Relations

Ørsted has appointed Ingrid Reumert the new Senior Vice President of Group Stakeholder Relations. Ingrid Reumert comes from a similar position as Vice President of Global External Relations & Sustainability at VELUX.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Olay Body Unveils New Fearless Artist Series to Elevate Stories of Women of Color in Art and Science

Olay Body is launching the Fearless Artist Series, a new collection of body washes that feature bottle artwork designed by African American artist, Avery Williamson, and formulas specially crafted by a diverse team of women.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Mondelēz International Makes $23 Million Investment to Expand Indonesia Oreo Production

Mondelēz International makes $23 million investment to expand Indonesia Oreo production that uses the latest technologies in biscuit production: reducing energy, water, and carbon emissions in a more sustainable production process.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Piloting Growth

In 2008, David Pettet started his career when he was just 19 years old. He soon discovered and joined the National Gay Pilots Association who did advocacy work to build support of the LGBTQ aviation community across the world.

Philanthropy

Delivering for Good: Clean Water for Flood Victims in Central Vietnam

At FedEx, Delivering for Good means going above and beyond for others, especially those in critical need.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Quest Diagnostics' Employees Celebrate Black History Month: Lawrence's Reading List

In celebration of Black History Month, Lawrence is reading Caste - The Origins of Our Discontents – by Isabel Wilkerson.

Awards & Rankings

Aramark Corporate Offices Receive WELL Health-Safety Rating

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced three of its corporate offices have received the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management by the International WELL Building Institute™.

Events

Driving Clean Energy Through Material Science Innovation

Global demand for greener, more sustainable, and resilient societies has never been stronger, and the Hydrogen Economy offers a viable path toward clean energy and a low-carbon future.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women's History Month Celebrations

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide.

Corporate Responsibility

Role of 'Inclusive Employment' in Achieving SDGs

Employment is almost always seen as a direct consequence of economic growth, but what happens when if it does not translate into more and better jobs, but ‘jobless growth’ instead?

Events

The Vital Role of Procurement in Climate Action: New Tools and Approaches

The drivers for climate action have never been stronger.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Advancing Racial Equity Through Your Investments

Building a truly inclusive society will require concerted action across governments, nonprofits, corporations and investors.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

Nutrition and Health

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

Social Progress

Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

Nutrition and Health

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

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...