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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Research & Reports

What the Financial Industry Is Asking About ESG Reporting

Though banks and lenders have been watching environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for years, the demands to publicly report on their ESG performance are growing.

Corporate Responsibility

Stitch Fix and Venus Williams Tackle “Gymtimidation”

Today we explore how one company is emboldening women to be more confident and comfortable in achieving their wellness ambitions.

Inclusion & Opportunity

A Look at Racial Equity This Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Regions Bank along with 100 other companies work alongside each other on a quest to better understand racial equity and where gaps exist.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Your Old Timberland Boots Can Now Become Your New Timberland Boots

Timberland has launched a program called “Timberloop” that invites customers to return used Timberland products so they can be refurbished or disassembled and then upcycled.

Volunteering & Community

The Value of Donating Your Skills for Social Change

Join the Taproot team for their free webinar on Thursday, January 27 at 1 PM ET for everything you need to understand just how valuable your skills are to nonprofits in need—and how to start volunteering them!

Inclusion & Opportunity

Medtronic Foundation Launches New STEM Partnerships to Serve Over 60,000 Underserved and Underrepresented Students

The new partnerships will address the root cause of persistent inequities by creating opportunity for economic advancement and improving lives through STEM education.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fifth Third Bank Demonstrates Inclusion Through Art

Fifth Third hosted an evening of art & culture featuring the work of renowned artist Brian Washington. The event, hosted by the Bank’s Inclusion & Diversity team, focused on including minority, veteran & LGBTQ+ performers, artists & vendors.

Energy & Infrastructure

Cummins and Isuzu Collaborate to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions With Creation of Their Battery Electric Prototype

As Cummins continues to make strides toward achieving zero emissions, this truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019.

Events

American Airlines Names Gregory D. Smith to Its Board of Directors

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the election of Gregory D. Smith, 55, to its board of directors. Smith will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Corporate Governance, Public Responsibility and Safety Committee.

Environment

Major Companies With Large Fleets Release New Electric Vehicle 'Blueprint' for Car and Truck Manufacturers

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance presented top vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, GM, Daimler and Toyota, with a roadmap for developing the types of electric vehicles that companies plan to acquire in the U.S.

Philanthropy

Aflac Launches Initiative to Help Close the Gap for Millions of Americans Facing Medical Debt

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., today launched a national initiative, Close the Gap, to address medical debt and disparities in health and wealth in America – an issue that affects close to 50% of Americans and disproportionately impacts people of color and those in low-income communities.

Health & Healthcare

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Prospective Residents of Senior Living

The importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in senior living and care has received a lot of attention over the past few years.

Energy & Infrastructure

Ørsted Takes Final Investment Decision on Ballykeel Onshore Wind Farm Under First-ever Utility-scale CPPA in Northern Ireland

Ørsted’s Board of Directors has taken final investment decision (FID) on Ballykeel Onshore Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. The 16 MW wind farm will be located in the Antrim region in the north-eastern part of the country.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Launch Event: Blockchain-Enabled FairCapacity Platform Showcases Garment Manufacturers' Production Capacity and Labor Performance

SAI will host a virtual launch event for FairCapacity, an innovative blockchain-enabled platform that helps manufacturers improve production planning and advertise capacity, quality, and labor compliance to brands, on January 31, 2022.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Policy Papers Show Pandemic's Impact on HIV Prevention and Care

Gilead HIV Policy Directors Dan Murphy and Pema McGuinness recently developed a series of policy papers that warn of the consequences if governments fail to take steps to prioritize and invest in HIV.

Environment

What Are Consumers Looking for in Their Next Appliance?

Whirlpool Corporation's Global Sustainability Director, Ronald Voglewede talks with WTOL11 about what consumers want in their appliances and our sustainable features.

Corporate Responsibility

AllianceBernstein Recognizes Modern Slavery Awareness Month

AB recognizes the social risks of our investments, and we have a strong focus on modern slavery and forced labor.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Blackstone Launches Sustainable Resources Credit Platform

Firm Intends to be a Global Leader in Providing Sustainable Finance Solutions for
Companies Driving the Energy Transition

Health & Healthcare

Bridge to Health Connects New Mexico Residents to Local Resources to Help Families Live Healthier Lives

Meeting people where they are is an important step to helping to close health care gaps in underserved communities. Bridge to Health, a newly created community health and wellness program, launched with this goal in mind.

Environment

Marathon Petroleum Supports Project to Restore Blufflands Along the Mississippi River

Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery provided a $23,000 grant to support bluffland restoration and community engagement in Minnesota, as part of its longstanding relationship with Friends of the Mississippi River.

Research & Reports

New White Paper Offers Actionable Insights on Workplace Well-being

A new white paper published by Deloitte offers new insights on how the evolution of well-being in the workplace is pushing employers to take an integrated approach to establishing a culture that helps support employees’ overall physical and mental well-being.

Research & Reports

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Releases Second Report in Series Analyzing How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the Nation's 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas

ICIC publishes the second report in its series analyzing How the Coronavirus Recession and Recovery Have Affected Businesses and Jobs in the 100 Largest Metropolitan Areas.

Corporate Responsibility

P&G Certified As 'Great Place to Work'

P&G started 2022 with a significant recognition—earning certification as a Great Place to Work! This U.S.-specific certification is based entirely on what a random sampling of 5,000 of our current U.S. employees said about their experience working at P&G.

Events

Plastic Ingenuity Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Plastic Ingenuity (PI), one of the largest custom thermoformers in North America. They focus on custom projects for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Entergy Mentorship Program Helps Returning Veterans Transition Into the Business World

Scott Barrios, a volunteer mentor and Entergy’s electric technology senior account manager, and his protégé Rob Riley talk with WVUE-TV about the importance of career coaching and this mentorship program for returning veterans.

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Sustainable Operations

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Innovation at Chemours

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Kingfisher Around the World

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IWBI | Workplace Wellness

A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

Collective Action

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

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...