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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Environment

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) recognizes that energy management equals cost savings and has therefore released an Energy Management Guidance section to their website. This Guidance was developed ‘by Energy Managers for Energy Managers’ and further reinforces the Beverage Sector’s leadership on sustainability and commitment to sharing practical knowledge and expertise in support of all sectors.

Philanthropy

The UPS Foundation Funds Critical UN Relief Shipments to Aid in Global Syrian Refugee Crisis

The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS® (NYSE: UPS) is working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical relief shipments to thousands of refugees in Greece and along the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia border.

Energy & Infrastructure

A Year in, Smart Energy Program Bright Idea for Most

Education & Workforce Development

Aquisitions In Emerging Markets Also Pose As A Significant Corruption And Bribery Threat

For any sized company, stepping into an emerging market is tempting and can offer many open-ended opportunities.

Awards & Rankings

TD Only Canadian Bank listed on the DJSI World Index

For the second consecutive year, TD Bank Group was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index, which reflects the top 10 percent of leading companies in corporate sustainability worldwide.

Events

This Week Only: Get 20% Off Your 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Registration

Are you on the fence about attending the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, to be held this December in Oakland, CA?

Corporate Responsibility

Jason F. McLennan to Become Chair of Board, Appoints Executive Director Amanda Sturgeon as New CEO

After a decade as CEO of both the Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Future Institute (the Institute), Jason F. McLennan is now shifting his role from CEO to Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his leadership the organization has grown exponentionally and registered Living Building Challenge projects have grown to over 10 million square feet in 13 countries around the world.

Awards & Rankings

The Hershey Company Once Again Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices

The Hershey Company announced that it has been selected again to both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices.

Hershey is one of only 13 companies from the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industry in the World Index and ranked in the 93 percentile overall. Hershey’s rankings in the various DJSI dimensions continues to increase year over year. This is the fourth consecutive year that Hershey has been included in the North America Index and the third year Hershey has been named to the World Index.

Research & Reports

Banorte hoy por hoy es…El Banco Fuerte de México

A lo largo del tiempo, Grupo Financiero Banorte se ha distinguido por ser una institución socialmente responsable y comprometida, que día a día trabaja para impulsar el desarrollo de México. Esforzándose al máximo por proveer a sus clientes satisfacción total a través de los diversos productos y servicios que pone a su disposición, así como a sus demás grupos de interés, gracias a las diferentes iniciativas económicas, sociales y ambientales.

Research & Reports

Banorte is Today’s... Strong Bank of Mexico

Over time Grupo Financiero Banorte has distinguished itself as a committed and socially responsible institution, working every day to foster Mexico’s development. Working to the fullest by providing customers with total satisfaction through various products and services placed at their disposal, as well as its other stakeholders, thanks to our different economic, social and environmental initiatives.

Health & Healthcare

Quieting Your Monkey Mind

Do you have a “monkey mind?” This wonderfully colorful description describes someone who starts thinking about the challenges of the day ahead the moment they wake up—their mind racing through a list of have to’s, should have’s and why did I’s? As Entrepreneur points out, a restless mind can cause trouble sleeping, poor decision-making, anxiety and even depression—none of which helps us excel during a demanding day. A monkey mind distracts us from the task at hand, creating stress and impairing productivity.

Volunteering & Community

GM Celebrates Service with ‘teamGM Cares Week’

From packing boxes at food banks to delivering gifts to children’s hospitals and cleaning up neighborhoods, more than 1,900 General Motors’ employee volunteers will participate in nearly 100 community service projects across the U.S. as part of the company’s fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week” beginning Monday.

Awards & Rankings

Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner Recognized as One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’

Puget Sound Business Journal named Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner, senior vice president of revenue management, to their prestigious list of “40 Under 40” for 2015. Selected from more than 400 nominees, Bodensteiner, age 39, will be recognized alongside her fellow honorees at a ceremony Sept. 17 at Showbox SODO in Seattle, Washington.

Awards & Rankings

Cigna Recognizes Samsung Electronics America for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness

Cigna (NYSE: CI) has selected Samsung Electronics America, Inc. as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

Environment

Subaru Shares Zero-Landfill Knowledge with National Parks

Recently, many companies have opened their doors to competitors in an effort to solve some of the world's more pressing social and environmental issues, share advancements and collaborate towards lasting solutions as an industry. Now, one company is taking the spirit of knowledge-sharing and cooperation one step further, applying sustainability innovation techniques to a public/private partnership in an effort to preserve some of the nation's most prized natural landmarks.

Awards & Rankings

Dow Jones Sustainability Index: How GM Stacks Up

We were just named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability.

Education & Workforce Development

Bloomberg Aptitude Test Opens Doors for Young Professionals

More than 270,000 undergraduates worldwide have taken the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT), a tool to evaluate their acumen to work in financial services. Started in 2010, the number of BAT takers keeps growing, with over 100,000 completing the exam in 2014 alone.

Education & Workforce Development

Meet Randall Chin, Amgen Biotech Experience and Amgen Scholars Alumni

"ABE was my only encounter with hands-on activities in science class which allowed me to actually experience the science and personally relate to the lessons."

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Social Progress

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Growth Through Sustainability

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Sustainability by Antea Group

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Growth Through Sustainability

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Policy and Regulation

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

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...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...