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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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Corporate Responsibility

Burt’s Bees: Documenting Progress Against Our Sustainability Pillars

In 2022, Burt’s Bees ranked No. 6 among 200 companies in the Power Purpose Index, a slot in the top 20 that Burt’s Bees shares with Clorox.

Corporate Responsibility

Advancing Corporate Responsibility: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

At AMD, we push the limits of high-performance and adaptive computing to solve the world’s most important challenges.

AI & Technology

Toronto Middle School Students Win goIT STEM Competition With Proposed App Promoting Responsible Energy Use

The goIT Monthly Challenge for July invited individual students or teams to create digital innovation concepts that could help create affordable and clean energy options, addressing issues raised by SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

Philanthropy

Truist Foundation Grants STRIVE $1M To Launch Career Training Program in Birmingham

Truist Foundation announced a $1 million grant to STRIVE, a national nonprofit that provides free job training and wraparound career support services for people facing barriers to quality employment.

Research & Reports

New York Event To Launch Updated Policy Database and Report in September

GRI is pleased to announce the release of a new iteration of the Carrots & Sticks (C&S) and an adjoining report on the current state of global sustainability policy.

Education & Workforce Development

New Holland Arrives at Expo Rural With a Focus on Education, Sustainability, and Family

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, presented the T6.180 Methane Power tractor and their most chosen equipment for the agricultural-livestock sector at the 135th Rural Expo that took place in July.

Philanthropy

AISES Awarded Nearly $500,000 Grant From the Spencer Foundation

AISES announces that we have been awarded a $500,000, competitive grant from the Spencer Foundation for our project entitled “Leveraging the AISES Archival Database: Mixed Methods Study on Native STEM Success.” The Spencer Foundation grant supports the AISES three-year project.

Philanthropy

The Transformative Power of the Affordable Connectivity Program

This week, the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) announced a new milestone. Launched nearly two years ago, it has now connected more than 20 million households to the Internet.

Health & Healthcare

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Health & Safety

Safety is a core value at PotlatchDeltic. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we focus on their health and safety without compromise. Keeping team members and on-site contractors safe is critical to our success.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Helping Women in India Launch Their Cybersecurity Careers

Learning new digital skills benefits women across all industries, not just those pursuing tech careers. Studies have shown that digitalization is a key driver of economic opportunity for women in India.

Volunteering & Community

Covia’s Commitment To Fostering Community Relationships

At Covia, we greatly value the relationships we’ve built with our communities. Meaningful interactions with neighbors, community members, customers, and partners have helped shape our organization, and will continue to inspire and guide WHERE WE’RE GOING.

Research & Reports

Rayonier Releases 2022 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report

Rayonier Inc. released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights the actions the Company is taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of its land resources as well as the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

AI & Technology

Join Us for a Beginner’s Guide to AI on Wed, Sep 6

Join the Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, for a conversation with Dr. Lisa Costa, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) of the United States Space Force, and Robert Scales, Educator and Author of "A Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT"

Inclusion & Opportunity

Qualcomm's DEI Training Initiatives Support Inclusive, Respectful Work Environments

Our far-reaching DEI efforts have earned our Company prestigious external recognitions. Qualcomm is regularly named on many “best places to work” lists.

Education & Workforce Development

Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

The rates of Indigenous students attending and completing post-secondary education have been rising in Canada over the past decade, thanks to meaningful reconciliation actions by schools, organizations, businesses and government.

Philanthropy

Teachers Who Held Class After Tornadoes Get Heartwarming Surprise

Jerry Harvey, Jazmine McGough, Ashley Harris and Holly Campbell, all teachers at Wynne High School, were put to the test when a deadly tornado tore through and destroyed their school.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Advancing Water Stewardship and Resilience

As one of the largest materials science companies in the world, Dow depends on a steady supply of fresh water to create the products that are essential for everyday life and human progress.

Inclusion & Opportunity

This National Black Business Month Sky's the Limit Highlights Founder Ray'Chel Wilson, Revolutionizing Financial Education and Empowerment

In honor of National Black Business Month, SkysTheLimit.org is proud to shine a spotlight on Ray'Chel Wilson, visionary Founder of Raise the Bar Investments, LLC and ForOurLastNames

Philanthropy

Northern Trust Hosts Rise Against Hunger for Chicago Community Packing Event

We were thrilled to host Rise Against Hunger at our office this week for their Chicago Community Packing event in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.

Corporate Responsibility

Optimizing Energy Management at FedEx Facilities

We aim to continuously improve the sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase the efficiency of our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cainiao Teams Up With Proctor & Gamble To Develop Green Supply Chain

Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, signed a cooperation agreement with consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) this week to create an AI-powered supply chain.

Volunteering & Community

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI

SCE BRGs and Edison Energy ERGs play a large role in putting DEI at the heart of our culture.

Health & Healthcare

Philadelphia Eagles and Tork Team Up Once Again on “Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch” Campaign

For the third consecutive season, the Philadelphia Eagles are teaming up with Tork, the Essity professional hygiene brand headquartered in Philadelphia, to kick off the 2023 “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign.

Events

Prepare Your Nonprofit’s Holiday Giving Campaign

Register for Taproot's August 31 webinar to learn how your nonprofit can stand out during the crowded holiday fundraising season.

Energy & Infrastructure

Expansion Nationwide to 150 RNG Sites Are in the Plan

On episode 184 of The Green Insider, Neil Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, discusses food waste, manure, landfill, carbon accounting, natural gas prices, and the carbon intensity (CI) score.

Latest Campaigns

Sustainability by Antea Group

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Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth

At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...

The Ray

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

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

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...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

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...

Collective Action

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

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation

There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...