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.

Recent Alerts

Inclusion & Opportunity

WSP USA's Gary Hamilton Elected to National Society of Black Engineers' Leadership Role

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has elected WSP USA’s Gary Hamilton to serve as deputy director of its Healthcare Innovation Special Interest Group (HISIG) board.

Research & Reports

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Messages From the Board of Directors

Fifth Third’s 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report includes Messages from the Board of Directors along with a letter from Chairman & CEO Greg Carmichael. Read them in the report and below.

Inclusion & Opportunity

PolicyLink, JUST Capital, FSG Launch Formal Alliance, Release New CEO Blueprint to Help Companies Advance Racial Equity

Organizations form ‘Corporate Racial Equity Alliance,’ aim to convene partners and leverage CEO Blueprint to inform development of corporate standards for racial equity launching by early 2022.

Socially Responsible Investing

Why a Cooperative Model for Clean Energy Financing Couldn't Miss

Clean Energy Credit Union has experienced tremendous success with thousands of members and is influencing both the banking and clean energy sectors.

Environment

The Soil Health Institute Announces Speakers for Its Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners

Philanthropy

The Homer Fund: We're All Orange at Heart

Over the past year, throughout our stores, distribution centers, warehouses and call centers, associates have become masters of the unknown. They’ve flexed new muscles, learned new skills and faced challenges head-on.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

From Inequity to Solidarity: Rethink Value Chain Participation

The pandemic has exacerbated deep-rooted social and racial inequities, opening the door for new conversations on how we can build a more equitable future.

Inclusion & Opportunity

SAIC Appoints New Board Member Milford McGuirt

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) today announced the appointment of Milford W. McGuirt, retired managing partner of KPMG’s Atlanta office, to the company’s board of directors, effective July 1, 2021.

Corporate Responsibility

CRB Expands Board-level Leadership Team

CRB announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Three of the board’s new members come from outside the company. It’s the first election of external members to the board, strengthening the company’s business and financial reach while attracting critical outside guidance to support its growth.

Awards & Rankings

Entergy Earns Top Most Generous Workplace Award From United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Entergy named #1 on United Way of Southeast Louisiana's Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces list for their philanthropic contributions to and through UWSELA.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Rio Tinto Partners With Schneider Electric to Drive Decarbonization Through Circular and Sustainable Market Ecosystem

Rio Tinto a leading global mining and metals company, and Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a first of its kind collaboration to develop a circular and sustainable market ecosystem for both companies and their customers.

Corporate Responsibility

Fred Crawford Discusses Aflac Incorporated's ESG Program

The number one reason Environmental Social Governance is important to us is, it’s extremely consistent with the corporate culture we have at Aflac in driving a company's growth and profitability...

Corporate Responsibility

O-I Supports Social Initiative to Increase Employment in Colombia

The pandemic and lockdowns that followed have been particularly harsh Colombia. O-I is spearheading new initiative by ProAntioquia, a longstanding private foundation in Colombia, helping groups hit hardest by the pandemic to enter the work force.

Environment

Tetra Tech's Dr. Richard Cresswell Discusses Managing Groundwater Holistically to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change

Dr. Richard Cresswell is senior principal and water discipline lead for Tetra Tech in Sydney, Australia. He is an expert in groundwater hydrodynamics, geochemistry, and the use of isotopes for understanding water interactions.

Corporate Responsibility

All Eyes on a Sustainable COVID Recovery

The landmark annual global gathering to drive action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) starts today – with nations and stakeholders focused on how a resilient and inclusive response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be the pathway for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Volunteering & Community

The 8 Essential Skills of Employee Volunteer Leaders

Sustainably innovative corporate community engagement programs offer training modules, toolkits, and scheduled support to well-structured networks of employee volunteers. Did you know there are eight key practices that make Employee Volunteer Leaders successful? Check them out here and let us know if you have questions!

Research & Reports

DuPont Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report

DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report – Thriving Together, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress made in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey, as well as efforts to achieve its 2030 Sustainability Goals.

Awards & Rankings

Congratulations to Illumina on Winning the Athena STEM Corporate Pinnacle Award

Last week, Illumina received the 2021 STEM Corporate Pinnacle Award during Athena’s Lifting While Climbing Summit & 23rd Annual Pinnacle Awards Ceremony.

Philanthropy

Traditional Medicinals Renews Commitment to the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Traditional Medicinals has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Traditional Medicinals has donated $405,949 to fund 10,300 microloans and create 55,7070 opportunities for a better life.

Corporate Responsibility

Stephen Ambrose Joins SAIC as Chief Climate Scientist

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) today announced the appointment of Stephen Ambrose in the newly created role of chief climate scientist.

AI & Technology

CNH Industrial to Acquire Raven Industries, Enhancing Precision Agriculture Capabilities and Scale

CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVN)

Philanthropy

Honest Tea Renews Commitment to the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Honest Tea has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat donor, Honest Tea has donated $50,000 to fund 275 microloans and create 1455 opportunities for a better life.

Philanthropy

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $150,000 to Support Homeless Veterans in Milwaukee

The Home Depot Foundation announced today it has invested $150,000 to renovate Vets Place Central, a Center for Veterans Issues housing facility that provides 76 transitional residential units for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility