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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Inclusion & Opportunity

How Suncor Changemaker Is Supporting Communities Through Kindness

Bukola Ojemakinde, co-lead of Mosaic, Suncor’s Black employee inclusion network, is passionate about volunteering in her community.

Events

Reflections From GreenBiz 23

In this week's episode of ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds shares her top three takeaways from GreenBiz 23—including data driven decision making and automation for ESG reporting.

Awards & Rankings

Paychex Ranks Fifth on List of World’s Best Training Organizations

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top training organizations in the world with a 2023 Training APEX Award presented by Training magazine.

Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy To Help Customers Go 100% Renewable

Duke Energy has proposed a major expansion to its Green Source Advantage (GSA) program, giving customers the option to supplement their power usage with 100% renewable power – and the ability to pair renewable projects with energy storage.

Awards & Rankings

Gilead Listed on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Gilead's been listed on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for our support of women’s empowerment.

Awards & Rankings

VMware Recognized for Accelerating Business Climate Action

More than 20 years after the company was founded, sustainability has remained a core component of VMware’s DNA. 

Philanthropy

Nielsen Foundation Announces 2022 Data for Good Grantees

Through the 2022 Data for Good grants program, the Nielsen Foundation is supporting creative efforts leveraging data to advance media and technology as forces for good, especially in advancement of representation and inclusion.

Volunteering & Community

CEO Talks: Kate Spade’s Liz Fraser on New Store Design Concept, a ThredUp Deal and the Color Green

In February, Kate Spade will also begin a partnership with ThredUp where it will introduce “Pre-Loved,” a 360 resale program that will allow customers to shop secondhand products directly through Kate Spade’s website and resell apparel.

Events

Global Citizen NOW Returns With Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman Alongside Political and Corporate Sector Leaders To Solve the Most Urgent Issues Facing Humanity and Our Planet

The biggest names in music, entertainment, philanthropy, public policy, climate activism and the corporate sector are set to convene in New York City for Global Citizen NOW, the thought leadership summit from Global Citizen, where ideas become impact.

Corporate Responsibility

5 Social Impact Trends to Use During Global Volunteer Month

As Global Volunteer Month approaches this April, you can start preparing by taking note of current social impact trends and leveraging your knowledge to equip your team with the tools, resources and opportunities they’ll need to make the month a success.

Corporate Responsibility

Second Chance Hiring at Eaton

We believe it is incumbent for us as good corporate citizens to remove barriers to employment and advancement by allowing individuals with prior criminal records to fairly compete for job opportunities.

Awards & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized as Leader in Climate Change and Water Security by CDP

Lenovo has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing recognition at the leadership level for its efforts to combat climate change and increase water security through business management and processes.

Environment

Dow's Seek Together Podcast Series | Episode 6: Water & Waste

Did you know that around 90% of the world’s population lives within walking distance of a river system? Many people’s lives depend on how healthy these rivers are.

Philanthropy

Bringing Resources ‘Under One Roof’ for Survivors of Domestic Violence

In 2021, Enbridge donated $15,000 to Women Aware as part of our commitment to help build sustainable communities near our operations.

Philanthropy

Kimberly-Clark Cares for Communities Impacted by Recent Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

In response to the recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Kimberly-Clark is donating essential health and hygiene products to support active relief efforts across the region.

Corporate Responsibility

Building the Brand: Leading With Hut Family Values

In our first edition, meet Tom Wyczawski, president of Tasty Hut LLC, a division of Tasty Restaurant Group. Tasty Hut LLC has more than 220 Pizza Hut locations in 11 states and aspires to deliver the Pizza Hut-defined Guest Experience – great food, served fast and friendly.

Environment

Strengthened Networks Portfolio Boosts Ericsson’s Drive Towards Net Zero Emissions

Ericsson’s leadership in supporting service providers’ Net Zero ambitions, while meeting market demands for higher 5G capacity and revenue growth, has taken a major step forward with the launch of an enhanced RAN and Transport portfolio.

Philanthropy

Coder Kavya Krishna Helps More Girls To Find Financial Independence With Tech Skills

Kavya is the latest feature in the Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster series. She talks about how technology can create financial freedom for women, what inspires her to give back, and the hopes she has for the future of girls in tech.

Awards & Rankings

IBM Recognized by Anthem Awards for $5 Million Grant To Prepare Schools for Growing Ransomware Threat

IBM is proud to be recognized by the Anthem Awards for its IBM Security Preparedness Grant and the effort to help prepare schools for the threat of cyberattacks.

Philanthropy

Van Pham’s Story: Pioneering With Plant Protein

Van Pham’s company, Emmay, pioneers researching mushroom protein and creating innovative products from it. She used the award winning HerVenture app to strengthen her business planning skills and scale her company.

Energy & Infrastructure

Cummins-Led Plan for Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Stations To Pick Up Speed

A Cummins Inc.-led project to develop battery charging and hydrogen (H2) fueling stations along the Interstate 80 Midwest Corridor will accelerate with the Biden Administration’s announcement last week of standards and funding for the National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Philanthropy

Medtronic Employee Becomes Rare Disease Champion

It’s not just the mindshare at Medtronic that helps fuel Garber: The Medtronic Foundation’s employee Matched Giving program was crucial to getting the Yaya Foundation off the ground.

Environment

Working Forests Protect Water Quality Across the U.S.

The story of the 100,000-square-mile Floridan Aquifer is so good, it almost reads like a fairytale. Found underneath all of Florida and parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina, it provides billions of gallons of drinking water every day.

Awards & Rankings

Abbott Recognized as the Industry Leader in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for the 10th Year

For the 10th year, Abbott was named the top performing company in its industry in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023. The annual Sustainability Yearbook recognizes the world’s leading companies based on their sustainable business practices.

Corporate Responsibility

Taco Bell Honors Black History Month: Meet Jasmine B., District Excellence Leader

At Taco Bell, we empower our teams to be fearless, embrace different and drive change. We believe that each one of us has a story to tell.

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

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