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.

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Every Cup of Nespresso Coffee Will Be Carbon Neutral by 2022

Nespresso today commits that every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by 2022.

Corporate Responsibility

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 15

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 15 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Philanthropy

Virtual Support From an Army of Skilled Volunteers

Join Taproot Foundation’s webinar on 9/29 for all the tools you need to get started on Taproot Plus, the cost-free online platform that connects charitable organizations in the UK, EU, India, and US with skilled volunteers for pro bono projects.

Environment

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Joins Healthcare Facility Advisory Board

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB), a role intended to help the council set priorities and steer the agenda toward its mission of inspiring and enabling sustainable, cost-effective recycling solutions for plastic products and materials used in the delivery of healthcare.

Corporate Responsibility

Chief Executive Officers to Join Government and Civil Society Leaders at “Uniting Business LIVE” to Tackle COVID-19 Recovery and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, will host Uniting Business LIVE a unique online event from 21–23 September, the week world leaders would normally converge on New York for the start of the UN High-Level week.

Philanthropy

HP Inc. Deepens Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Launches Distance Learning Business Challenge

HP Inc. announced the launch of its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Business Challenge designed to engage and attract Black students seeking careers in business and technology.

Environment

Reducing Our Footprint at Mohawk

Across Mohawk, we are approaching the final year of work toward our 2020 goals, set in 2010, to decrease energy, GHG, water and waste-to-landfill intensity by 25%.

Volunteering & Community

CASE Dealer, Sequoia Equipment, Supports Team Rubicon Fire Recovery in California

CASE Construction Equipment dealer Sequoia Equipment supported Team Rubicon with equipment in a recent heavy equipment operation clearing sites and debris from a wildfire that swept through Niland, California on June 28, 2020.

Events

Accelerating the Next Generation of Climate Policy and Protecting Human Health

With the support of leading institutions like MIT and Harvard, and forward-looking companies like Biogen, Massachusetts can be effect real actions in the state and well-beyond and become a model for addressing climate change.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The State of Black Women-Owned Businesses

Fifth Third Bank recently announced an exciting new $1.2 million program called Innovation meets Main Street: Boosting Black Women-Owned Businesses, a partnership between AEO and LISC powered by Fifth Third Bank.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: The Doctor Will See You Now, Please

Although uncertainty and fear still ripple throughout the world, Medtronic continues to create tools and resources that encourage people to seek care during the pandemic.

Philanthropy

Saving Lives: Team Takes Time to Precisely Prepare

Education & Workforce Development

Bringing Equity to STEM Education

At TGR EDU: Explore, our mission is to empower educators, students and families to achieve their best in their academic and professional lives. This work includes helping every learner develop problem-solving and decision-making skills with real-world applications outside the classroom.

Philanthropy

VMware's Commitment to Nonprofit Digital Transformation

COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of technologies and behaviors, like a distributed workforce, that can be widely beneficial. However, we also have seen significant setbacks, especially for historically marginalized communities...

Energy & Infrastructure

The Ray & UT Austin Unveil Solar Mapping Tool for Interstates

Each of the lower 48-states now have access to projections of how much solar energy could be generated on their interstate exits.

Corporate Responsibility

Sappi's Pulp and Paper Mills Reduce Waste

Total energy consumed is one of the most important mill metrics we have. It captures the efficiency of our operations in both the numerator (gigajoules of energy used) and the denominator (air-dried metric tons of paper produced).

Philanthropy

Mastercard Pledges $500 million to Help Close Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities Across America

Furthering longstanding financial inclusion efforts to bring more people and small businesses into the digital economy, the company will bring equitable financial tools, investment and partnerships to cities across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

T‑Mobile Kicks‑Off 5G Research Challenge with University of Kansas to Transform the Future of Nursing

T-Mobile, KU School of Nursing and the KU Center for Design Research have teamed up to help students develop new training methods and tools that could revolutionize how nursing is taught at the University of Kansas School of Nursing and beyond.

Health & Healthcare

Medical Electronic Devices Are Facing a Critical Test

The market for medical electronics today represents a comparatively small share of the nation’s nearly $200 billion in overall health expenses – about 5.2% in 2019. But the value it brings to the practice of medicine is disproportionately large and growing rapidly.

Awards & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by LATINA Style, Inc. As One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been selected as one of the Best 50 Companies for Latinas to work for by LATINA Style, Inc. for the twelfth consecutive year. This ranking recognizes companies that encourage training, mentorship, retention, and promote Latinas within the company.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Growing Diverse Enterprises: FCA Hosts 21st Annual Supplier Diversity MatchMaker Event

FCA virtually hosted its 21st annual supplier diversity MatchMaker program today, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to building a diverse supply base and growing wealth for diverse business owners throughout the value chain.

Education & Workforce Development

Our Shared Goodness Legacy—Milton Hershey School

Since 1909, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has offered children from low-income backgrounds in the U.S. a residential, cost-free, quality pre-K through 12th grade education. Now in its 110th year, it is a place where students’ potential meets life-changing opportunity thanks to our shared founder

Research & Reports

Porter Novelli Executive Purpose Study: Leadership, Action & Accountability from the C-Suite

Today, we’re excited to share our inaugural Porter Novelli Executive Purpose Study.

Myriad studies from reputable institutions, especially today, prove how stakeholders expect companies to lead with a Purpose-first approach, but far fewer dive into the executive mindset on this philosophy. This research unpacks the many dimensions of Purpose through the lens of the executive leader.

Environment

Climate Week NYC 2020: Don't Miss International Paper and The Nature Conservancy Discuss Forests as a Natural Climate Solution

Climate Week, an annual event hosted by the Climate Group, is the biggest climate summit taking place this year, and International Paper will be hosting its first #ClimateWeekNYC event during the summit.

Latest Campaigns

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

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...

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

Sustainable Operations

As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...

GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

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...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Nutrition and Health

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

Social Progress

Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...