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.

Corporate Responsibility

DP World Employee Spotlight: Cynthia’s Leadership Driving Operational Excellence

DP World

Awards & Rankings

KeyBank Receives Top Consumer Rating in Kiplinger National Bank Survey

KeyBank

Philanthropy

How PSEG Foundation Is Supporting New Jersey Families Through Trusted Community Partnerships

PSEG

Events

AllianceBernstein - Stewardship Across Generations: A Stronger Model for Japan’s Boards

AllianceBernstein

Research & Reports

CVS Health Study Reveals a Need for Greater Digital Health Literacy for Medicare Members

CVS Health

Corporate Responsibility

How I Got Here: Ranjith Roy

Yum! Brands

Environment

Ask Nature Podcast Now Available

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Awards & Rankings

Bacardi in Costa Rica Earns Great Place To Work® Certification™

Bacardi-Martini, Inc.

Featured Brands

Cisco | Scaling the Digital Future: Why AI and Skills Investments Matter for Business and Society

AI is no longer just a technology wave; it is the operating system of our modern economy.

Mastercard: Gen Z and Financial Confidence

Gen Z came of age with volatility and screens. Their outlook blends digital fluency with financial caution: they want clarity, control, and immediacy—without downside surprises.

How I Got Here: Ranjith Roy

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Ranjith Roy, Chief Financial Officer at Yum! 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.

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Philanthropy

Cargill's World Food Day Campaign Reaches More Than 250,000 People

Over the three months surrounding the United Nations World Food Day in October 2016, Cargill employees and businesses around the globe showcased the company’s commitment to nourishing the world in a series of programs and events focused on food security and nutrition.

Volunteering & Community

Arrow Electronics’ Employees Volunteer with Denver-area Nonprofit Farm

Members of Arrow Electronics’ “Young Professionals” group recently volunteered with The GrowHaus, a Denver-area nonprofit indoor farm, community marketplace and educational center. The 25 Arrow volunteers helped to pack food bags that would be donated to local families in need, and they also washed, chopped and boxed pallets of lettuce, mushrooms, seasonal produce and eggs for distribution to local markets and stores.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Land Trust in Anacostia, DC Announced by City First Enterprises and Citi Community Development

City First Enterprises (CFE) and Citi Community Development announced today the plan for CFE to create the first Community Land Trust (CLT) in the historic Anacostia neighborhood in the District of Columbia (DC) to preserve affordability, prevent displacement and enable community residents to purchase homes to build long-term financial assets.

Education & Workforce Development

Hey Millennials - Investing isn’t Enough: 6 Things You Need to do to Grow Your Wealth

This article asks "What is it you’re really after?" What’s the reason you’re investing in the first place? Have you thought about where you’d like to end up? How will you know that you accomplished what you’ve set out to accomplish if you haven’t defined your goal? Investments are an important tool but they become more powerful when you view them as a part of your larger financial life strategy.

Education & Workforce Development

CITGO Endows a Technology Scholarship at Joliet Junior College

The CITGO Lemont Refinery and Joliet Junior College (JJC) recently announced a new scholarship for STEM students through the establishment of a $250,000 endowment with the Joliet Junior College (JJC) Foundation. “During 2016 we began discussions with Will County Executive Larry Walsh, Sr. on how CITGO could make a positive impact in Will County by investing in the next generation of leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet the Antea Group Park City Office!

The Park City office serves a diverse client base, working within multiple industries and practice areas. Our projects span from traditional environmental liability management support to health and safety consulting.

We have particular depth of experience within the oil & gas segment, providing support with assessment, remediation, due diligence, emergency response, and compliance services at facilities across the intermountain west. Additionally, we have expertise in occupational health and safety. This includes providing regulatory support on OSHA regulations for manufacturers, technology firms, warehouse and distribution, and food and beverage companies. The Park City office is home base for the organization's Health and Safety Practice Leader as well as our Oil & Gas Segment Leader.

Education & Workforce Development

The Benefits of Earning a Professional Certificate in CSR: An Interview with Institute of CSR Alumni

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Donates $15,000 to Support New Brunswick Relief

Many were left without electricity following ice storms in northeastern New Brunswick. Scotiabank is donating $15,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help with the relief efforts in the area.

Environment

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Operations Receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Freeport-McMoRan Safford Operations recently received the Arizona Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

Environment

The Essential Business of Climate Change

For many in the U.S., climate change is a political issue. Others simply see it as an environmental issue. No matter your stance, if you’re part of the business sector, then it’s an issue that affects your bottom line. Sustainability is increasingly important for multinational corporations with both investors and customers demanding greater transparency, action and accountability.

Energy & Infrastructure

Leading By Example: Sustainable Brands Partners With South Pole Group to Power Next Generation of Events With Renewable Energy

The momentum in renewable energy has accelerated and made the transition to a low-carbon economy more inevitable. As more organizations set targets of growing the share of renewable energy in their consumption, being able to trace the origin of energy and the impacts of renewable energy procurement has never been more important.

Events

Journalists Shouldn’t Hold Trump To ‘Special Standards,’ Says Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief

Volunteering & Community

Why It’s the Best Time in History To Post a Volunteer Opportunity

With volunteerism on the rise in the U.S., more VolunteerMatch opportunities in more places, and enhanced nonprofit functionality, there’s never been a better time to post your volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch!

Education & Workforce Development

Join the 2017 Inventor's Challenge!

Register today to join the 2017 Inventor's Challenge!

Environment

AkzoNobel Reduces CO2 Emissions by 100,000 Tons Thanks to New Bio-steam Facility

Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp, Eneco and Groningen Seaports today opened a facility which will supply steam from biomass to the chemical park at Delfzijl in the Netherlands – primarily for AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals site.

Health & Healthcare

What Governments Can Do to Address Cancer

While much work remains to find a cure for cancer – the good news is we know that many forms of cancer are preventable. On World Cancer Day, a moment when the global community comes together to reflect on those lost to cancer, as well as the advances we need to make to find a cure, it’s important to remember that there are actions that governments and individuals can take to prevent cancer.

AI & Technology

Barclays Partners with Unreasonable Group to Support Entrepreneurs

The bank’s joint programme is part of its Shared Growth Ambition strategy to improve lives while providing returns to shareholders. Tom Idle reports…

Awards & Rankings

Duke Energy Florida Receives Governor’s Business Ambassador Award

Gov. Rick Scott has presented Duke Energy Florida with the state’s Business Ambassador Award for its contributions to the state’s economic vitality.

Corporate Responsibility

Apply Now to Develop the GRI Standard on Occupational Health and Safety

Does your organization use the GRI Standards to report on its occupational health and safety management and impacts? Do you have transparency requirements that you would like the GRI Standards to address? Help the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) develop and update GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety so that it is even more effective for your needs!

Volunteering & Community

Florida Panthers and JetBlue Host Hockey Clinic For Young Fans

Events

State Street CEO to Boards of Companies in Portfolio: Disclose More About the Impact of Climate Change on Your Business -- Be More Transparent...and More

State Street Corp is one of the world's leading asset managers, with US$2.47 trillion in AUM. State Street Global Advisors CEO Ron O'Hanley in late-January sent a message to the boards of directors of public companies whose stock is in State Street portfolios: SSGA is increasing focus on climate change, safety, workplace diversity and various other ESG issues.

Energy & Infrastructure

How Solar Energy Will Power the Future

UPS recently announced plans to invest $18 million in solar power for eight facilities across the United States, part of the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and alternative energy sources. The Longitudes team sat down with UPS solar expert Bill Moir to discuss the investment and solar power’s potential for the future.

Health & Healthcare

How Companies are Redefining Wellness in 2017

“Wellness” today is so much more than Fitbits, calorie counting and Soul Cycle – and companies are taking notice. Organizations are now embracing an all-encompassing definition of wellness—moving from just health benefits and workplace insurance policies to a broader mindset of how they can positively impact the psychical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing of employees, consumers and stakeholders.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

French Bill Would Require Businesses to Adopt Supply Chain Due Diligence Programs

In November of last year, the French National Assembly implemented a draft bill that would require large French companies to adopt vigilance plans.

Energy & Infrastructure

Mohawk Group Video | Light Lab: A Beacon of Sustainability

Latest Campaigns

IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Nutrition and Health

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

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...

Collective Action

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

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside 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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

EVP Campaign

Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...