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.

Research & Reports

Animal Health Is at the Center of Society's Most Important Trends

Elanco

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

H&M Group, Cascale Among ‘Source of Good’ Season 5 Highlights

Cascale

Corporate Responsibility

LOVB Announces CVS Pharmacy as an Official Health & Wellness Partner

CVS Health

Health & Healthcare

Breaking Barriers With Exercise in Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Across Europe

Boehringer Ingelheim

AI & Technology

What Customers Expect From a Sustainable Technology Partner

Everpure

Research & Reports

PBF Energy Publishes 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement

PBF Energy

Research & Reports

G&A and Ceres Research Finds Lessons in Initial Voluntary Reports Under California’s SB 261

Governance & Accountability Institute

Volunteering & Community

First Registered Networking Equipment Continues EPEAT’s Expansion Into Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

Global Electronics Council

Featured Brands

T-Mobile Supports Indiana Communities Following Severe Weather and Prolonged Power Outages

Following destructive storms across the Midwest, T-Mobile teams helped support impacted customers and communities, including offering unlimited talk, text and data to customers in affected areas who don’t already have it, through Tuesday, September 15.

Verizon Combines Tech, Readiness and Grants for Complete Disaster Relief

As natural disasters become more frequent, evidenced by recent weather across the country, communities are left increasingly vulnerable. Verizon is meeting this challenge holistically by combining long-term resilience investments with immediate aid.

Beyond Delivery: How One Shipment Sparked a Larger Response

One of the greatest impacts of in-kind shipping from FedEx is that its reach extends far beyond any single shipment. It helps Rise Against Hunger build stronger relationships with our in-country partners, expand access to healthcare in the communities we serve and respond quickly

Guiding Stars: Fast Food at Home

You know the moment. It’s been a busy day. Your family is asking about dinner, while you’re already thinking about the easiest path that leads to bed. In these moments, it’s easy (very easy) to spin through a drive-through or order overpriced delivery.

PBF Energy Publishes 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement

PBF Energy Inc. published its 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement, presenting three years of environmental, safety, workforce, and governance performance data (2023–2025) across the company's refining operations.

Delivering Hope: How FedEx Helps Pets Recover After Typhoon Sinlaku

When a natural disaster strikes, the immediate focus is often on human survival and rebuilding. But for communities like those in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), pets are family, and their survival is tightly woven into the region's overall recovery.

From Relief to Recovery: Truist and Truist Foundation Surpass Halfway Point of $725 Million Truist Cares for Western North Carolina Commitment

As global leaders gather in Asheville, North Carolina, Truist Financial Corporation, and Truist Foundation announce they have surpassed the halfway point of the $725 million Truist Cares for Western North Carolina commitment established following Hurricane Helene.

CyberInspire-ing the Next Generation: Why the Future of Cybersecurity Starts Earlier Than We Think

Cybersecurity is often discussed as a problem to solve — a skills gap to close, a threat to mitigate, a workforce shortage to manage. From where I sit as a top information security officer at Aflac, a leader in supplemental insurance in the U.S. and Japan, I see it differently.

Guiding Stars - Berry Season: A Simple Way To Add More to Your Day

Nutrient-rich berries are bountiful in the summer months. High in powerful antioxidants (polyphenols), berries support brain health, disease prevention, and even improved mental health. They’re also a great source of fiber (a cup of raspberries, for example, offers 8 grams).

Wells Fargo Expands Affordable Senior Housing and Financial Education With $1.2 Million in North Dakota

Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation are providing $1.2 million in North Dakota to support affordable senior housing and accessible financial education.

Recent Alerts

Inclusion & Opportunity

Mattel Innovates to Reach Overlooked Players

As companies continue to campaign for acceptance, many have begun to reflect on their customer bases to ensure that all fans are acknowledged. Some brands have begun portraying non-traditional individuals in their ads, while others have created moments-in-time to encourage inclusivity. While these campaigns spark conversation, one brand is focused on more than raising awareness - it innovated its product to reach a broader audience.

Education & Workforce Development

AEG Extends 11-Year Partnership with Read to a Child to Increase Literacy in Los Angeles

AEG, the world’s leading sports and entertainment company, is continuing its 11-year partnership with Read to a Child, a national nonprofit literacy and mentoring organization, as a Corporate Reading Partner to increase literacy in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Each week throughout the school year, AEG employees volunteer to meet with a student at Tenth Street Elementary in Pico-Union and read aloud to them as part of Read to a Child’s Lunchtime Reading Program.

Philanthropy

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce at Least $1 Million Toward Hurricane Irma Relief and Recovery

In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support for relief efforts through cash and product donations of at least $1 million to organizations helping in response. “We are deeply concerned about the devastating impact Irma is expected to have on the families and communities we serve,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and chief sustainability officer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. “We are committed to recovery efforts for our customers, associates and neighbors and will be there to help them through this difficult time.”

Awards & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the First Time

Yum! Brands has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for its ongoing commitment to sustainability. This is the Company’s first time being included on the index, which is regarded as one of the leading sustainability benchmarks among businesses and investors alike.

Volunteering & Community

Timberland Encourages Its Customers to Use VolunteerMatch to Give Back

Timberland celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Path of Service program by kicking off a season of volunteer events around the globe. The events will reinforce the brand’s commitment to be Earthkeepers by working to protect and restore the outdoors and support the communities where it does business.

Education & Workforce Development

Data Analytics: Leveraging Insights to Drive Program Innovation

Data analytics has changed the way we view operations, performance, and student outcomes. As Southern New Hampshire University President Paul L. LeBlanc, mentions in the latest chapter of President to President, “Engineering a 21st Century Higher Educational Model: Guidelines for Leading the Work,” understanding data can be an important step in meeting the needs and expectations of today’s students.

Energy & Infrastructure

Way Ahead of Schedule – Whirlpool Corporation Meets Two Sustainability Goals Early

In its recently released 2016 Sustainability Report, Whirlpool Corporation announced that it reached two of four sustainability goals, which were originally set in 2014, three years ahead of schedule.

Philanthropy

Mohawk Partners with Susan G. Komen to Cushion All Seven 3-Days

To help in the fight against breast cancer, Mohawk is once again partnering with Susan G. Komen® by sponsoring all seven of the organization’s 3-Day events, providing 8,000 pieces of durable, eco-friendly SmartCushionÔ to comfort walkers and crew members.

Volunteering & Community

Republic Services of Tucson Gives Back to the Community

Republic Services of Tucson and Habitat for Humanity recently partnered to make a difference for one local family in need.

Philanthropy

Scotiabank Donates $100,000 in Support of Houston and Communities Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Scotiabank is donating $100,000 to The Zina Garrison Tennis & Education Academy (ZGA) to help bring relief to Houston's Third Ward and Sunnyside Community following Hurricane Harvey. "Our thoughts are with the people here in Houston and the communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey," said Doug Reynolds, Managing Director & Head Global Investment Banking Energy U.S. & Houston Office Head at Scotiabank.

Philanthropy

Crown Royal Kicks Off Football Season by Reminding Fans to Drink in Moderation and “Hydrate Generously”

Football fans go all out to support their team. And whether it’s throwing an elaborate tailgate or buying a round of drinks after a big win, their generosity with fellow fans knows no bounds.

Volunteering & Community

Bringing Medical Care to Communities in Suriname

In close cooperation with Suriname’s Ministry of Health and Project C.U.R.E., Newmont Suriname helped bring vital medical services to residents of villages near the Merian mine last month. A team of nine medical professionals and volunteers treated more than 300 patients during the four-day clinic.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

First in Food: Nestlé Tops Category in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Increasing the share of renewable energy by using solar panels, spent coffee grounds or wood chips to power its factories is just one example of many initiatives that helped Nestlé become No. 1 in the food products category in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

Philanthropy

Antea Group Gives Back

Antea Group’s corporate philosophy is “Better Business, Better World™” and we believe that doing the right thing environmentally and socially will improve our competitive position and benefit society as a whole.

Corporate Responsibility

Duke Energy Lineworkers Work with First Responders to Combat Deadly NC Wildfires

As deadly flames from a wildfire whipped through a narrow mountain gorge last fall, threatening Chimney Rock Village and the Lake Lure community in North Carolina, Roger Hollifield put out a call for help.

Inclusion & Opportunity

LA Galaxy Foundation to Conclude LA Galaxy Women’s Leadership Series With Panel Discussion and Screening of BATTLE OF THE SEXES at Regal L.A. LIVE: BARCO Innovation Center

AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation will partner with Fox Searchlight Pictures to host the final LA Galaxy Women’s Leadership Series event presented by Herbalife Nutrition on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Regal L.A. LIVE: BARCO Innovation Center. The event will feature a speaker panel and complimentary advance screening of the film BATTLE OF THE SEXES.

Corporate Responsibility

Consumers Energy Crews Headed South to Assist as Hurricane Irma Moves Toward Florida

More than 200 Consumers Energy employees and contract personnel are headed from Michigan to Florida to assist local electric companies preparing for Hurricane Irma’s landfall by late this weekend.

Awards & Rankings

AT&T Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

AT&T* was named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI). The S&P Dow Jones Index recognizes companies for their economic, environmental and social disclosures and performance. We are 1 of only 2 companies – and the only U.S.-based company – in telecommunications to make the list.

Energy & Infrastructure

Delos™ and NUS School of Design and Environment Collaborate to Promote Healthy Building Design

Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Design and Environment that will help accelerate the integration of health and wellness in the built environment. As part of the collaboration, the organisations will maintain an open exchange of knowledge and will collaborate on research to further the development of design elements that serve to transform indoor spaces into environments that actively promote occupant health.

Health & Healthcare

Enroll Your Family in Healthy Habits With Aramark and the American Heart Association

Kicking off with healthy habits at the start of the school year encourages the whole family to achieve a smooth transition back-to-school, that can last the whole year. Aramark connected with the American Heart Association’s Linda Van Horn, a Registered Dietician and Professor of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, who recommended six simple strategies to help kids jump into back-to-school mode, with habits that will help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Environment

INFOGRAPHIC | How Schneider Electric Supports Its Customers to #MovetheDate

Schneider Electric is part of Global Footprint Network partners worldwide committed to encourage individuals to help #movethedate by making pledges. This includes learning more about sustainability levers and trying out new habits to lower one’s personal Ecological Footprint. The pledges focus on four solution areas: energy, cities, food, and population. Many of them, related to Schneider Electric’s values and capabilities related to energy and city solutions in particular.

Education & Workforce Development

CITGO Ambassadors Selected to Explore the Ocean Aboard Famed Exploration Vessel Nautilus

CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) have selected four educators to participate in the 2017 CITGO Nautilus Ambassador Program, who will sail aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus during its summer expedition off the central California coast. CITGO Nautilus Ambassadors will spend five days aboard the E/V Nautilus during one-leg of a 6-month expedition alongside scientists and engineers, and interact with shore-based audiences via Nautilus Live, a web portal connecting future explorers onshore via telepresence technology at www.nautiluslive.org.

Awards & Rankings

Caterpillar Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has been named to the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), including both the World and North America indices. This marks the 18th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Transport Revolution: When Sci-fi Becomes Business Reality

The world is changing. Technological developments and the advance of the digital age fundamentally have shifted the way we experience day-to-day life. These new developments offer innovative ways to build sustainability into the world around us.

Philanthropy

McDonald’s USA Named National Sponsor of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced McDonald’s has become a National Sponsor of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup (GAC), the largest year-round community improvement program in the country. Efforts will get underway on Sept. 9, 2017 with National Planting Day, a fall initiative of the GAC. McDonald’s is the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of National Planting Day.

Latest Campaigns

Disaster Relief

During times of natural disaster and other events Verizon will provide emergency relief to the area(s) impacted.

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

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...

Collective Action

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

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

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...

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to...

FedEx | Delivering for Good

Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...