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.

Environment

Our Power, Our Planet: AMDers Advance Earth Day 2026

AMD

Volunteering & Community

WK Kellogg Employees Give Back During National Volunteer Month 2026

WK Kellogg Company

Corporate Responsibility

Mental Health Matters at Medtronic. Explore Our Employee Benefits

Medtronic

AI & Technology

The Path to the Autonomous Enterprise: SAP Announces New Sustainability AI Agents

SAP

Health & Healthcare

Delivering Faster Care Through Point of Care Testing

FedEx

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Expanding Opportunity in Cleveland: KeyBank and MetroHealth in Action

KeyBank

Education & Workforce Development

Taco Bell Foundation Ignites Next Era of Live Más Scholarship With $14.5M Awarded to Record-Breaking Class of 2026

Yum! Brands

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Podcast Features U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz in Latest Episode

Arbor Day Foundation

Featured Brands

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.

Guiding Stars: Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause have become a more open and widely discussed life stage, with many women seeking practical, evidence-based guidance and support. Declining estrogen, the marker of this transition, influences a woman’s health in several ways that go beyond hot flashes.

Powering the Businesses That Power America: Coffeehouses Coast to Coast

A good coffee shop does more than serve caffeine. It keeps mornings moving and creates space for community connections —sometimes for five minutes in a drive‑thru line or sometimes for hours at a shared table.

Before, During and After: How T-Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage

When disaster strikes, first responders don’t have time to think about connectivity. It’s either there or it’s not.

For Check for Cancer Champion David Pollack, Early Cancer Detection Is Personal

David Pollack is best known as a former University of Georgia football star, NFL linebacker and longtime college football analyst.

LG Electronics Named To ‘Forbes ‘Accessibility 200’ List

Global home appliance and consumer electronics innovator LG Electronics has been named to the 2026 Forbes “Accessibility 200” list, which recognizes leading global organizations driving innovation and impact in accessibility-related fields.

The Trust for the Americas and the Organization of American States Present the 2025 Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award to Mastercard

The Trust for the Americas and the Organization of American States (OAS) presented Mastercard with the 2025 Corporate Citizen of the Americas (CCA) Award during a ceremony and luncheon in the Miranda Room at OAS Headquarters.

Mental Health Matters at Medtronic. Explore Our Employee Benefits

At Medtronic, supporting mental health means offering employees practical tools they can use in real life — from counseling and therapy resources, to digital well‑being tools for managing stress, to employee networks that foster connection and belonging.

The Path to the Autonomous Enterprise: SAP Announces New Sustainability AI Agents

In an evolutionary step toward intelligent, autonomous business decision-making, SAP announced this week that it will make new sustainability AI agents generally available by the end of 2026.

Recent Alerts

Philanthropy

Comcast Makes $250,000 Investment in Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center

Mile High United Way announced Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

WEBINAR | Data Centers in the AI Age: How To Up Reliability, Sustainability, and Scalable Innovation

In this DP World/Trellis-hosted webinar, hear from leading industry voices across the logistics and data center space about the importance of resilient, sustainable supply chains to power the AI economy.

Health & Healthcare

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Expand Community-Based Care Through Health Impact Ohio

The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Columbus with a $2.24 million investment in Health Impact Ohio to help improve access to health care, reduce emergency care utilization and support residents with chronic & behavioral health conditions.

Corporate Responsibility

Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

For Third Year, Southwire Named One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Philanthropy

DP World Hosts VIP Hockey Experience for Salish Storm Youth Team Through Vancouver Canucks Partnership

DP World, the Official Logistics Partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), hosted a VIP hockey experience for the Salish Storm youth hockey team (ages 5 to 15) from the Salish Storm Hockey Association (SSHA).

Philanthropy

ICA Fund Announces $2.25 Million in New Funding From Wells Fargo To Support Growth-Ready Small Businesses in the Bay Area

ICA Fund today announced it has received a $2.25 million grant from Wells Fargo & Company as part of its Open for Business Growth initiative, a $20 million philanthropic program designed to help growth-ready small businesses access the capital and resources they need to scale.

Events

KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York

KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling and the BankOn Buffalo-Niagara Coalition to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the EITC.

Awards & Rankings

From Ideas To Impact: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Climate Innovators

In December, the future of African innovation took center stage in Abuja, Nigeria, as students from across the continent gathered for Junior Achievement (JA) Africa’s Company of the Year (COY) competition.

Events

HPRC 2026 Project Roadmap

Now as we enter a new year, we’re excited to share our 2026 project roadmap! While some projects will carry over from last year, we’re also launching a slate of new initiatives in the new year.

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: Cereal Sense

The cereal aisle can feel overwhelming—especially when every box claims to be the right choice. Call-outs like “whole grain,” “fortified,” “heart healthy,” or “high protein” add to the confusion. When you’re short on time, you may not be able to review the nutrition facts panel.

Awards & Rankings

Wesco Recognized on Fortune’s 2026 America’s Most Innovative Companies List

Wesco today announced it has been named to Fortune’s 2026 America’s Most Innovative Companies list, recognizing Wesco’s disciplined approach to innovation and its continued focus on delivering value for customers through scalable solutions, and operational excellence.

Corporate Responsibility

Everpure’s Partnership with Rewriting the Code Shows How Purpose-Driven Partnerships Can Expand Pathways for Women in Tech

For Everpure's Pure Good Foundation and Rewriting the Code, it looked like more than just funding; it looked like showing up.

Research & Reports

Spring Cleaning Your Budget: A Fresh Start for Your Finances

If spring cleaning your closet feels satisfying, scrubbing your budget might feel downright transformative. Just like clutter tends to accumulate in the corners of your home, unused subscriptions, autopay traps and shifting expenses gather quietly in your financial life.

Philanthropy

Comcast and Seattle Sports Commission Bring Team USA Spirit to Veterans in Burien

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games capture global attention, a powerful local gathering in Burien highlighted the inspiring connection between elite adaptive athletes and the veterans in our own community.

Inclusion & Opportunity

DP World Advances Gender Equity in Peru With “Women Moving the World” Panel

DP World in Peru is turning progress into action — bringing industry leaders together to advance gender equity while delivering measurable gains across operations, leadership, and community impact.

Corporate Responsibility

27 Years, 260,000 Appliances: Whirlpool Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary and Improving Lives and Communities Together

Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating Habitat for Humanity International's 50th anniversary, marking five decades of building homes, communities and hope across more than 60 countries.

Education & Workforce Development

From the Classroom to the Community: How Chemours Is Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

From site visits to community science fairs, Chemours is helping bring STEM learning to life for students across the communities where it operates.

Awards & Rankings

Setting the Nordic Standard: How Castellum’s Decade of WELL Leadership Culminated in a Triple WELL Certified Platinum Milestone

Castellum, a leading commercial property company in the Nordic region, has consistently set a bold benchmark for what advancing human health and well-being looks like in buildings and within organizational strategy.

Philanthropy

Jacksonville Military Moms Receive Surprise Gifts at Golf‑Inspired Operation Shower

Days before The PLAYERS Championship kicked off at TPC Sawgrass, 40 military moms and moms-to-be gathered with their loved ones inside Patriot’s Outpost for a special event.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How Nike Inspired a Green Chemistry Breakthrough

Jeffrey Whitford shares how sneakers—taking with inspiration from a single magazine article—fueled the company’s science and reshaped its approach to green chemistry.

Corporate Responsibility

Navigating Conflict: Business Impacts and Strategic Responses for Multinationals in the Middle East

As geopolitical tensions escalate across the Middle East, including the evolving impacts of the Iran conflict, multinational organizations operating in the region are facing a new level of complexity.

Events

The U.S. Climate Reporting Infrastructure Is Being Built: Deadlines, Markets, and Supply Chains Stop Waiting for Action From Washington

Over the past two issues of Sustainability Highlights, we've tracked how sustainability policy is decentralizing. Instead of federal agencies, policy action has been moving to courtrooms, statehouses, and corporate boardrooms.

Research & Reports

What We Learned From Talking to Hundreds of Web Designers and Developers in 2025

Over the course of 2025, the GoDaddy Pro team spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with freelancers, studio owners, and agency leaders across the digital services landscape.

AI & Technology

Mastercard: Bottling the Creative Process: A Woman Founder’s AI-Powered Approach to Innovation

Catalina Banuleasa knows that most exciting new products aren’t born from sheer luck. As an entrepreneur who’s developed products for some of the world’s most innovative companies, she’s learned that “lightning bolt ideas” typically happen when you lay the groundwork for them.

Awards & Rankings

Benevity Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2026

Benevity has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2026. Benevity was specifically recognized in the Social Good category for its groundbreaking Enterprise Impact Platform and strategic integration of responsible AI.

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...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

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...