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.

Philanthropy

Donated Semi-Truck Helps El Paso Food Bank Reach Those in Need

Marathon Petroleum

Inclusion & Opportunity

Championing Accessibility Through Inclusive Design at Lenovo

Lenovo

Education & Workforce Development

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast

Health & Healthcare

Two Sides of the “Gift of Life” From DaVita Teammates

DaVita

Environment

Staying Ahead of Changing Water Treatment and Preservation Needs

Rockwell Automation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Truly Sustainable, Truly Iconic: An Introduction to Caesarstone ICON™

Caesarstone

Environment

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

Mastercard

Education & Workforce Development

CSR Talent Group: Fractional Staffing as a Business Imperative

CSR Talent Group

Featured Brands

Comcast and El Centro de la Raza Open Lift Zone in Federal Way to Help South King County Families Build Digital Skills

Comcast launched its newest Lift Zone this month in partnership with El Centro de la Raza to advance digital skills and training opportunities for families in South King County.

How I Got Here: Jim Dausch

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Jim Dausch, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands.

Mastercard: From Burn Scar to Blueprint for Rebirth: How This Canadian Forest Is Being Rebuilt

On June 30, 2021, as drought conditions and record-breaking temperatures bore down on the dry, rugged interior of British Columbia, a spark set off one of the most devastating fires in Canada’s history.

Jill’s 40-Year Journey With Taco Bell

When the small oil and gas company Jill worked for in Newport Beach went out of business, she spotted a newspaper ad for a job at Taco Bell Corporate. She applied, got the role, and began her four-decade journey with the brand.

Delivering History: FedEx Brings Millions of Years of the Past to the Present

At FedEx, our network connects people and possibilities across the globe every single day. But some of our most remarkable deliveries don't just bridge miles—they bridge millions of years.

How a Dangerous Collapse Led One Woman to a Blood Pressure Procedure

Heart conditions can impact anyone, anywhere, and often without warning. Fifty-nine-year-old Ana Florencio experienced this first-hand when what began as an otherwise typical day quickly turned into one of the scariest moments of her life.

Does Screen Time Affect Behavior? Why Using It as a Reward Can Backfire

A cognitive specialist and parenting coach explains how screen habits can shape kids’ motivation and emotions—and shares simple ways to reset the pattern.

Entrepreneur Fund Announces 26 Recipients of Rural Field to Market Grant

The Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, announced the 26 recipients of the Rural Field to Market Grant, a one-time funding opportunity designed to strengthen small- to mid-size farm and food businesses across EFund’s Minnesota service area.

The Power of Collaboration – Building a Circular Future in Memphis

Imagine a world where "waste" doesn't exist, and the things we use every day get a new lease on life. This isn't a far-off dream; it's the heart of the circular economy, and it's happening right here in Memphis.

Guiding Stars: Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause have become a more open and widely discussed life stage, with many women seeking practical, evidence-based guidance and support. Declining estrogen, the marker of this transition, influences a woman’s health in several ways that go beyond hot flashes.

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Philanthropy

Subaru Share the Love® Event Takes on 2020 for Its Thirteenth Consecutive Year

Thirteen years running, the 2020 Share the Love Event will mark the fifth consecutive year there will be no cap placed on the total donation from Subaru of America, Inc. to its Share the Love Event charitable partners.

AI & Technology

Solidia Technologies Announces Possibility of Turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the Planet

Solidia’s new applications for ready-mix can turn concrete into a carbon sink by lowering emissions from cement production and consuming CO2 in concrete, says CEO Tom Schuler during his TED Talk at the Global Countdown Launch.

Corporate Responsibility

UN Releases Climate Action's Climate Playbook for the Fashion Industry

Guidebook identifies climate actions apparel manufacturers can take to promote global decarbonization; lists WSP USA as a recommended service provider.

Inclusion & Opportunity

“We Have a Proud Legacy and Our Future Is Bright!”

T-Mobile’s External Diversity and Inclusion Council members say celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on a companywide level is the right way to honor Latinx employees — past, present and future.

Energy & Infrastructure

Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize: FedEx Launches New Sustainability Website

We just launched our new Sustainability website, which includes an overview of our “Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize” strategic approach, as well as feature stories showcasing our sustainability initiatives across our aircraft, vehicles, facilities & materials usage.

Health & Healthcare

Only Two in 10 Wash Their Hands to Protect Others, Impacting People and Businesses

In connection to the Global Handwashing Day 2020, Essity is releasing new facts on hand hygiene from their global hygiene and health survey performed in July 2020.

Philanthropy

How KFC U.S., Taco Bell U.S. and the Habit Burger Grill Turned Spare Change Into More Than $30 Million for Charity

This is a story of how the donation of a few pennies led to millions of dollars in college scholarships, education grants, food for hungry children, gas cards and even natural disaster relief.

Volunteering & Community

Just Vote Campaign, Global Citizen and Headcount Call on Corporations and Organizations Nationwide to Empower Employees to Engage in the Electoral Process

The Just Vote campaign, spearheaded by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount, today announced additional companies and organizations supporting in the effort to engage more Americans in the election process.

Health & Healthcare

New Report Shows Results of London-based Supermarket Trials to Promote Healthier Diets and Lifestyles

The Consumer Goods Forum and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, today publish a review of the Collaboration for Healthier Lives UK’s first year.

Energy & Infrastructure

Grow Pittsburgh Builds New Greenhouses and Agricultural Hub in Wilkinsburg

Construction and renovations are set to begin at Grow Pittsburgh’s newest production site, Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg later this month.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New 'Lens' on the Future of Coffee: Olam Coffee Defines Contributions to SDGs With Commitments to Improve Livelihoods, Communities and Landscapes

Olam Coffee, one of the leading green coffee origin exporters and part of Olam Food Ingredients, has announced its vision for the future of the coffee sector.

Events

Webinar: How Can Governments Attract Private Investment for the Green Energy Transition?

The world is not on track to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. With 2030 just a decade away, governments are under pressure to speed up the clean energy transition.

Corporate Responsibility

Bridgestone Unveils A Layered Journey Sustainability Campaign

Bridgestone, a global leader in sustainable mobility and advanced solutions, has announced today a new campaign inviting partners to participate in building a stronger society.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Beauty & the Circular Economy

Events

PYXERA Global Announces New Board Members

PYXERA Global is pleased to announce that Renée Cardwell Hughes, President and CEO of Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Mark Overmann, Senior Manager at Accenture Federal Services, and Uva Cristina Coles, Founder and CEO at Inclusiva, LLC, and Ian Cornell, Chief Data and Intelligence Offer in Newark, New Jersey have joined its board of directors.

Volunteering & Community

Co-Creating the New World: Latin Pro Bono Summit 2020

PYXERA Global is an active contributor in the design of the Pro Bono Network’s LATAM Pro Bono Summit, taking place from October13 to October 15. This year, the summit will be completely virtual and will bring together pro bono experts and professionals from corporations, along with leaders from NGOs, Foundations, and Social Enterprises.

Awards & Rankings

Adobe Named a Top 10 Most JUST Company

When Dr. John Warnock and Dr. Charles Geschke cofounded Adobe in 1982, they set out to build a company that continuously innovated, while maintaining a culture in which employees treated others with trust and respect.

Media & Communications

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Remembers Organization's First Executive Director, Charles Hewes Moore, Jr.

“Charlie is a powerful example of a life lived with intention, purpose, and kindness,” said Daryl Brewster, CEO, CECP.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Helping Women Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive in the Digital Economy

Sheila founded Liha, her mobile boutique in a converted delivery truck, in the heart of New York City’s Harlem community. For the past few years, she and her shop have been fixtures in the neighborhood, where the store thrived.

Awards & Rankings

Dow Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and Just Capital

Awards & Rankings

General Mills Leads Food & Beverage Sector in America's Most Just Companies List by Forbes and JUST Capital

General Mills sits atop the list for Food and Beverage sector and ranks 23rd overall of America’s Most JUST Companies, recognized for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Awards & Rankings

MIT and Glassdoor Study Names Cummins a Culture Champion

Cummins, a global leader in industrial power, is one of just 21 companies named “Culture Champions” in a study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting websites.

Philanthropy

COVID-19 Grants Help Pretzel Factory, Small Businesses in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana

Even a pretzel factory in Northern Kentucky couldn’t escape the COVID-19 pandemic. When COVID-19 regulations shut down a majority of Marilyn Baker’s Yankee Doodle Deli customer base, she lost almost all her wholesale accounts.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at NRG

Regardless of distance, every day we recognize the strength, innovation, and success that diversity and inclusion bring to our business. For this reason, we seize the opportunity to celebrate those whose contributions make both NRG and our country better.

Philanthropy

Medtronic: Putting Purpose into Action

Medtronic prides itself on setting goals to protect the planet, push for diversity, inclusion, and equity, and finding effective ways to serve patients during the pandemic. Some call it being proactive; Medtronic calls it Putting Purpose into Action.

Latest Campaigns

Collective Action

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

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

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...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

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...

Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

Caesarstone ICON: Innovating Today for a More Sustainable Future

Innovating today for a more sustainable future. Crafted with decades of commitment to exceptional design and quality, Caesarstone ICON advanced fusion...