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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AI & Technology

How Aflac Found a Duck’s Purpose

While those two initiatives define the brand, they weren’t firmly connected until 2018, when Aflac debuted a companion robot called My Special Aflac Duck that the company donates to children undergoing cancer treatment.

Corporate Responsibility

Unilever, Patagonia, Ikea, BlackRock, and The Church of England Pension Board on Leading the Decade of Action

The Reuters Events Responsible Business Summit Europe will task 750 global leaders to share how they’re taking action now, to deliver against the 2030/2050 horizons.

Corporate Responsibility

Bechtel Recognizes Colleagues for Their Commitment to Local Communities

In 2019, Bechtel employees donated more than $5.6 million by fundraising for charities, toy and food drives, walks supporting a variety of causes and countless volunteer hours supporting their local communities across all projects.

Education & Workforce Development

Shared Priorities: Corporate Support for the Michigan Engineering Zone

Companies and campuses both recognize the need for a diverse talent pool in STEM fields, and the Michigan Engineering Zone (MEZ) is doing something about it. Qualcomm was one of the first corporate supporters.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Advancing Frontline Employees of Color

Employers who intentionally find ways to advance the careers and enhance the experiences of their frontline employees of color are able to gain competitive advantage. Learn more by reading the latest report from FSG and PolicyLink.

Environment

Meet the CEOs at Ceres 2020 in New York!

We’re very excited to feature so many CEOs at the upcoming Ceres 2020 in New York. Check out just some of the CEOs you’ll meet at Ceres 2020. And be sure to register soon—sessions are filling up fast!

Awards & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Ranks #15 on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America

For the third consecutive year, ON Semiconductor is ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America; earning number 15 on the list for 2020.

Environment

Thoughts from a Trip Way Down Under

As I write this, my wife Linda and I are heading home after a two-week adventure cruise here in Antarctica. It’s always been a bucket-list item for me to touch the seventh continent. However, as I think back to the planning stages of this trip...

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Our Commitment to Safe Pesticide Solutions

Agriculture production needs to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and increasingly more affluent population. At the same time, farmers face increasing pressures of a changing climate in which yields are not a given...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Infographic | Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Alleviating Global Poverty Through Microcredit 2020

Every quarter Whole Planet Foundation aggregates field metrics from our microfinance partners who are disbursing and collecting microcredit loans to low-income entrepreneurs.

Awards & Rankings

National Grid Named Top Utility for Energy Efficiency

National Grid Massachusetts has been named the top utility in the country for energy efficiency by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Education & Workforce Development

Freeport-McMoRan’s Greenlee County, Arizona Community Investment Fund Awards $169,000 in Grants

The Greenlee County Community Investment Fund recently selected the recipients and awarded more than $160,000 in grants to local communities and non-profit organizations.

Corporate Responsibility

Managing Director, Head of Investment Stewardship, Blackrock Confirms at The Responsible Business Summit New York

Ray Cameron has confirmed he will be joining the speaker roster at Ethical Corporation’s flagship North American show, The Responsible Business Summit New York 2020 [March 17-18].

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Renewables Donates $12,000 to Creswell, N.C., Volunteer Fire Department

The Creswell, N.C., Volunteer Fire Department will soon add 2,000 feet of new fire hose to its firefighting arsenal thanks to a $12,000 donation from Duke Energy Renewables.

Awards & Rankings

Keep America Beautiful Recognizes Community Organizations and Volunteers with National Awards at 2020 National Conference

More than 80 community organizations and individuals, including leaders from the Keep America Beautiful® community-based affiliate network and other partner organizations, were recognized at the Keep America Beautiful 2020 National Awards Ceremony.

Corporate Responsibility

When Working From Home Is Good for the Environment

Working from home used to be seen as a perk for the lucky few, but in today’s modern, connected world, thanks to technology, employees can pretty much set-up their office wherever they are.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Special Delivery: Ensuring Product Quality in Our Distribution Centers

At the 15,000-square-foot Medtronic warehouse in Jacksonville, Florida, a team of 35 employees spend their days carefully packing and shipping boxes. And every member of the team knows the value of what’s inside those boxes.

Philanthropy

February Is Marfan Awareness Month! Nearly Half the People Who Have Marfan Syndrome Do Not Know It.

Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimate that nearly half the people who have Marfan syndrome do not know it.

Philanthropy

Celebrating the Agents of Change This Black History Month

Each year during the month of February, Americans set aside a few weeks to focus their historical hindsight on the contributions that people of African descent have made to this country.

Philanthropy

Bacardi USA Donates $5 Million to Florida International University

The Bacardi Center of Excellence will provide student scholarship opportunities, promote community events and provide pathways to entrepreneurship.

AI & Technology

Meet the People Behind GM’s All-electric Future PART 2: Dalya Aboona on Building a Green Grid

To further support its emerging EV portfolio, GM is improving charging infrastructure to enable its commitment to putting an EV in every driveway. Dalya Aboona is an EV charging and infrastructure lead for GM #IntroduceAGirlToEngineeringDay

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sysco Announces Inaugural Sustainability Bond Issuance

Net proceeds from the $500 million offering will fund projects that help advance the company’s 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Goals.

Philanthropy

February Is Cancer Prevention Month: Research Shows That up to 50% of Cancer Cases and 50% of Cancer Deaths Are Preventable.

Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases and about 50% of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge we have today.

Philanthropy

Alexion Employees Give Back with Holiday Toy Drive Competition

In the spirit of Holiday Season and giving back to our local community, Alexion hosted a toy drive to benefit The Home for Little Wanderers, collecting 650 toys and gifts for Boston-area children.

Philanthropy

Fostering Our Youth

Vanessa Collins is passionate about opening her heart and home to foster children, and thanks to T-Mobile benefits was recently able to fully adopt a 12-year-old daughter.

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Collective Action

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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Community Investment

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Health and Safety by Antea Group

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Collaboration and Partnership

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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...