News from Leading Brands

Keep up with the latest impact news from companies embracing the triple bottom line, shared via 3BL's publishing platform.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Tetra Tech's Commitment to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Tetra Tech is joining 2XCollaborative, a global group driving gender-smart investment in climate, energy, health, and other sectors.

Environment

How Medtronic Supply Chain Teams Are Reducing 25 Tons of Packaging Waste

The project will save five tons of plastic and 20 tons of paper from the landfill over the next year, based on production forecasts for these devices.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Fireside Chat With Peter Rodriguez, President of Land Betterment's ekō Solutions Division

Pete Rodriguez, President of ekō Solutions shares the company’s vision of becoming the leading modular supplier of container based housing in the United States.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Timeless Luxury Brand, Ralph Lauren, as a Member

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of Ralph Lauren Corporation (“Ralph Lauren”) (NYSE:RL), an iconic luxury brand with an enduring philosophy of creating timeless products

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Health & Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare Announces Recipients of Largest Philanthropic Fund in the US Dedicated to HIV Prevention for Black Women

ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today announced the recipients of an $8 million investment to increase awareness and action around HIV prevention and

Education

Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation Are Paving the Way to More Promising Futures

At Applied Materials, we believe that education inspires young minds, opens new doors and paves the way to more promising futures.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ad Campaign Launches in Flushing, Queens to Break the Stigma of Poverty

An unprecedented advertising campaign launched across Flushing, Queens today aiming to break long-standing stigmas surrounding poverty. The campaign, called “Poverty.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Named '2022 Eco-Leader' for Commitment To Waste Reduction and Recycling

Company Recognized by Green Builder Media for Continued Sustainability Efforts Contributing to Circular Economy, Driving Climate Action

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $2 Million in Cash and In-Kind to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Comcast NBCUniversal along with the Universal Orlando Foundation today announced it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida following the catastrophic flooding and devastating effects of Hurricane Ian.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Connects Rural Communities With Fresh Produce for International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

To recognize International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on September 29, CNH Industrial agricultural brands Case IH and New Holland in the USA have started a program aiming to end food insecurity in the country’s rural communities.

Environment

Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Climate Action Goals and Plan for Progress

Maker of Nationally Distributed Tillamook® Cheese, Ice Cream, and Other Dairy Products Targets 30% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Wins 2022 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

In recognition of its commitment to promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2021, Kohler was honored today during the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, along with along with 33 other awardees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tractor Supply Company Foundation Awards Conexión Américas $100,000 Grant

Rural Lifestyle Retailer Partners with Nonprofit for Latino Workforce Opportunities and Cultural Celebrations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Rentals, USC Athletics Partner on Sustainability Focused Sponsorship

United Rentals Inc. recently announced a multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership as a sponsor of University of Southern California Athletics.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight on Henkel's ERGs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of company culture. They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company.

Events, Media & Communications

From Building a Career in CSR to Launching Social Impact Programs, Conference Addresses Paths for Change

On Oct 12, 2022, join thought leaders in the CSR and philanthropic space for an impactful, engaging, and insightful virtual conference.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Team Dow Sends Message of Inclusion in a Container

Dow has placed an emphasis on ensuring that we’re an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees – becoming the first company in our industry to score 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index more than 17 years ago.

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Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies’ Hispanic Connections Employee Resource Group!

Diversity & Inclusion

The Language of Inclusion: P&G Recognizes International Day of Sign Languages

This International Day of Sign Languages and every day, we honor P&G’s D/deaf community and hard of hearing consumers by taking action to ensure we create an inclusive environment that enables us to uniquely see the people we serve.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Calavo Way: Reducing Food Waste

In 2021, Calavo joined the 10x20x30 initiative, a groundbreaking effort to bring together the world’s largest food retailers and providers, each engaging at least 20 suppliers to halve food loss and waste by 2030.

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Innovation & Technology

Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit Sees Record Demand Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

The company has been inundated with over 27,000 orders and predicts that the successful launch has grown the size of the eBike markets in the USA and UK by 1.6% and 5% respectively, in just 1 month.

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Diversity & Inclusion

257 Years Is Too Long To Wait

When Fortune announced its Global 500 in 2021, the magazine noted that the number of women running companies on the list “soared to an all-time high.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month: Blanca V.

When faced with a life-changing crossroad, would you choose the safe and comfortable path or the unfamiliar road to unknown opportunities? Blanca V. is a reminder that most times the way to success is that road less traveled.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Boeing Donates $2 Million To Support Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Efforts

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the company announced.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HNF Donates $15,000 to “Ana and the Children” Association in Romania

In August, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) donated $15,000 to “Ana and the Children” Association, a Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in Romania, to help provide healthy nutrition and daily meals to the children of the organization.

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