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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Philanthropy

Dallas Startup Using App to Connect Homeless Job Seekers With Work

Spencer’s past could be viewed as a problem, but longtime Dallas developer and philanthropist Trammel Crow sees possibility.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Hormel Foods Announces New Regenerative Agriculture Initiatives

Hormel Foods Corporation is leading the way in supporting farmers who employ regenerative agriculture practices, using techniques such as minimal or no soil tillage, regular crop rotation and cover cropping.

Inclusion & Opportunity

KeyBank Foundation Invests Half a Million Dollars in the Presidents' Council's Comprehensive Capacity Building Program

The KeyBank Foundation announced it has invested in $500,000 The Presidents’ Council’s Comprehensive Capacity Building Program.

Education & Workforce Development

The Future Is Bright Campaign Expands Into China

Every year for DNA Day in April, Illumina teams organize “The Future Is Bright” activities around the world to inspire students’ STEM learning through community partners and educators teaching genomics in their classrooms.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Wells Fargo Foundation Aims To Grow Diverse Housing Developers With $40 Million Donation

The roughly $175 billion U.S. housing development market is known for high barriers to entry — and today, real estate developers of color make up less than five percent of the industry.

Philanthropy

Herbalife Nutrition Nourishes Economic Opportunity Through New Partnership With Village Book Builders, Educating Youth in Mexico and Ghana

Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, announced today it has awarded a $25,000 grant to Village Book Builders, a nonprofit organization committed to ending the cycle of poverty around the world through education

Inclusion & Opportunity

Two Whirlpool Corp. Employees Reflect on the Role of Women Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2022

At Whirlpool Corp., women in engineering bring a diverse perspective to innovation and improving life at home for all. One way the company fosters its culture of innovation is through developing people in technical career paths.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Growth in Digital Payments Bolsters Financial Inclusion

The newly released Global Findex Database 2022 shows that in developing economies, the share of adults making or receiving digital payments has increased—from 35 percent in 2014 to 57 percent in 2021.

AI & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Accelerates Electrification Innovation in Europe With New Research & Development Center

Thermo King® today launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway, Ireland, adding to the company's electrification design and engineering capabilities in Europe.

Research & Reports

Yum China's Steadfast Commitment to Sustainability and Sustainable Growth

Yum China knows that its operations have a substantial economic, social, and environmental impact.

Energy & Infrastructure

U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Praises Progress on State Pier at Future Offshore Wind Turbine Staging and Assembly Facility

U.S. Representative Courtney, CT Port Authority, Ørsted and Eversource host Sec. Granholm, CT Governor Lamont, and other state and local officials for tour

Environment

Advancing ESG Strategy and Creating a Competitive Advantage With Climate-Related Disclosure

Tetra Tech’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team discusses how companies can move from ESG compliance to competitive advantage.

Awards & Rankings

PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for Sustainable Business Practices

PT Freeport Indonesia recently received the nationally recognized Sustainable Business Practices Award in the Highly Commended Category, making it one of the 20 companies and the only one from Papua getting recognition for its sustainable practices in the business sector.

Research & Reports

Strengthening Healthcare for the Future: Abbott’s 2030 Global Sustainability Report

Strengthening healthcare for the future: Abbott's 2021 Global Sustainability Report demonstrates progress made on the company’s ambitious 2030 goals.

AI & Technology

Cummins' Technology Center Celebrates 10 Years of Sound Leadership

Cummins Inc.’s Acoustical Technology Center at the company’s Power Generation facility in Fridley, Minnesota, is celebrating its 10th anniversary playing a critical role in the delivery of the quietest power generation products on the planet.

Events

Fair Trade USA™ Announces Organizational Changes

Fair Trade USA announces two leadership changes to support the ongoing expansion of the organization.

Corporate Responsibility

Access to CASE IH Machinery Heralds New Era for Somali Farmers

CNH Industrial has signed a trailblazing import and distribution agreement with Gaalooge Farming & Livestock Cooperative for CASE IH products in Somalia.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Altogether Kohler: Juneteenth Celebration

Kohler Co.’s BLK Catalyst Business Resource Group kept the Juneteenth celebration going last week with events in Kohler, WI, & Hattiesburg, MS, including food from Black-owned businesses and a panel discussion on the importance of the holiday.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Pride at Pentair

In celebration of Pride Month, last week Pentair employees from around the world came together for a virtual panel discussion event.

Energy & Infrastructure

Majid Al Futtaim Achieves the Well Health-Safety Rating for Its HQ and Announces One of Mena Region's Largest Well Health-Safety Rating Enrollments in the Retail Sector

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Majid Al Futtaim has enrolled 29 major malls and 11 office buildings across the Middle East and North Africa in the WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Corporate Responsibility

Leading With Inclusion To Leave Dow Better

We spoke with our chief Human Resources Officer and chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S. Carter, to reflect on Dow’s journey and progress in the space of inclusion, diversity and equity and what she expects the next 125 years will bring.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras

Company to empower women and girls in Northern Central America with access to training, capital, business networks and financial tools needed to succeed in the digital economy through Mastercard led and sponsored programs

Environment

National Grid Statement on United States Supreme Court's West Virginia v. EPA Ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a fundamental role in addressing climate change through its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Research & Reports

Fifth Third Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Fifth Third today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides updates and progress on the Bank’s ESG strategy and priorities, for all stakeholders.

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Has Dangerous Implications in Fight To Confront the Climate Crisis and Achieve Economic Security

The U.S. Supreme Court decision today in the case of West Virginia v. EPA “endangers our country’s ability to effectively confront the climate crisis, the greatest economic, environmental, and humanitarian threat of our time

Latest Campaigns

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...

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