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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Health & Healthcare

Nestlé Health Science Launches MyTubeFeedingKid.Com to Support Pediatric Tube-Feeding Journey

Nestlé Health Science today announced the launch of MyTubeFeedingKid.com, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to children with a feeding tube and other unique nutrition needs.

Philanthropy

Comcast, YMCA Announce $15 Million Partnership to Level Playing Field for Low-Income Families

Today, Comcast and YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announced a comprehensive $15.3 million partnership that combines the Y’s commitment to strengthening communities and improving the lives of children and families and the transformative potential of Comcast’s Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive internet adoption program, to help prepare the next generation for the future.

AI & Technology

Techstars Atlanta: Get to Know Sequr

Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, selected 10 companies to participate in the program's 2016 class. Applications for the 10 coveted spots came from around the globe, including 69 countries and six continents.

Corporate Responsibility

Discounted Registration for the BSR Conference 2016 Ends Friday

This Friday, September 30, is the last day to save on the BSR Conference 2016: Be Bold. While you’re registering, check out a new addition to the program: Brand Camp.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Black & Veatch and Royal HaskoningDHV Partner to Deliver Sustainable Water Solutions

Black & Veatch has signed a teaming agreement with Royal HaskoningDHV to apply Nereda® wastewater treatment technology to projects in the United States. Developed by Royal HaskoningDHV, the innovative, sustainable solution is cost-effective, energy efficient and requires a footprint up to four times smaller than traditional water treatment systems.

Energy & Infrastructure

A Distributed Generation Future

Here’s the basic idea: instead of a small number of power plants providing a lot of people and businesses with power, we can instead use a large number of small-scale electricity generators, each providing a small number of local users with power.

Events

‘Purpose is like Pokemon,’ contends Mr. Goodvertising

Corporate branding executives are not unlike the lovable cartoon oaf battling with his alter ego, contents Tom Kolster, author and founder of the Danish creative agency Goodvertising.

“You have a mission and a vision, and then introduce a purpose – a third thing. How are you ever going to move forward with that?” he asked 450 attendees at Sustainable Brands in Copenhagen.

AI & Technology

How Information Technology Will Enable a Sustainable Future

For the first time ever, all the countries in the world have agreed on global goals (to 2030) that apply to rich and poor alike. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a vision that all people have a good quality of life—free of hunger, poverty, and injustice—while our environment thrives. The SDGs have a set of 169 targets, most of which are measurable.

Research & Reports

Caterpillar's Performance

In 2015, Caterpillar stayed focused in the right areas by delivering solid cash flow, maintaining a strong balance sheet and credit rating and increasing the dividend.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

JPMorgan Chase Commits Over $1.3 Million to Increase Skills Training and Job Growth in Detroit

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing over $1.3 million to increase the number of Detroiters receiving skills training for in-demand jobs and to strengthen partnerships between job seekers, local employers and training providers, the firm announced today. As part of JPMorgan Chase’s $100 million commitment to the city’s economic recovery, the new grants will support the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW).

Volunteering & Community

NetSuite Employees Gear Up to Give Back During 2nd Annual Week of Service

From Oct 17-21, thousands of NetSuite employees from around the world will show their commitment to making a positive impact in their communities during Global Impact Week, NetSuite’s annual week of service.

AI & Technology

Bringing More Cloud Power to Serve Nonprofits

Microsoft is taking another step in fulfilling our $1 billion commitment to ensure that our cloud serves the public good. Today, through Microsoft Philanthropies, we are making Microsoft Azure broadly available to eligible nonprofit organizations by offering Azure credits.

Events

Twitter and Bloomberg Media Announce Live Streaming Partnership for U.S. Presidential Debates

Twitter and Bloomberg Media today announced a partnership to stream Bloomberg Television’s live broadcast of the 2016 U.S. Presidential and Vice Presidential debates on Twitter.

Research & Reports

Stockland 2016 Annual Review & Sustainability Reporting

Stockland is proud to announce the launch of its online Sustainability Reporting for the year ended 30 June 2016, supporting the 2016 Annual Review.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Gildan Joins the Cotton LEADS™ Program

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that the company has joined the Cotton LEADS™ program.

Awards & Rankings

Abbott Recognized for Protecting the Environment in Ireland

Abbott was recently recognized for its work to advance sustainability and protect the environment in Ireland. The company received an Excellence In Environment Award at the Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

Volunteering & Community

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Announces Online Hunger Squad Competition Featuring the Five National 2016 Stephen J. Brady Scholars

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announced its new Hunger Squad Competition, featuring the five national 2016 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship honorees who previously received a $5,000 scholarship for their education as well as a $5,000 grant for the hunger charity of their choice.

Corporate Responsibility

Versaic Grocery Clients Making a Difference- September 2016

As autumn rolls around we put the spotlight on grocery clients who are giving back to the communities they serve. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in your quest for making an impact in your community!

Awards & Rankings

Antea Group Named 20th Healthiest Workplace in America

Antea Group Named a 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplace in America

Philanthropy

Two AT&T Employees. Two Generations. One Reaction.

Imagine that you are one of the nearly 20% of AT&T’s black employee base, and you hear the news that your company contributed $1 million dollars to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

At the Heart of Compliance Issues for Retailers is Securing Verified Data from Suppliers: Source Intelligence

Some of the nation’s largest retailers are gathering in Washington, D.C. next week to learn more about ethical sourcing, sustainability, and environmental compliance. Retailers are facing greater risks in meeting an expanding list of regulations both in the U.S. and around the globe. This, in turn, puts increased pressure on suppliers to provide these retail customers with greater volumes of and more accurate data about their products, according to Source Intelligence.

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