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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Awards & Rankings

Dow Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America and the Materials Sector leader on The Civic 50 survey conducted by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering.

Events

Natally Andersson, HR Director at Bacardi, Takes Over As Caribbean Director at Women Leading Rum & Spirits

The appointment of Natally Andersson to head the Caribbean region symbolizes the growth of a network of women who lead with purpose, opening new avenues for female talent in the spirits world.

Health & Healthcare

From Home Visits to Health Victories: Global Health Tech Gets Personal

In August 2023, Medtronic LABS and Virtua launched Healthy Neighbor. The goal was to improve health outcomes through a home healthcare program for patients living with high blood pressure and/or type 2 diabetes. And it’s working.

Events

Cascale Annual Meeting To Challenge Consumer Goods Industry on Climate, Decent Work

Consumer goods industry stakeholders are headed to Hong Kong this September for the Cascale 2025 Annual Meeting.

Research & Reports

Study: Storm-Driven Blackouts Left Thousands Without Care As Clinics Closed Across Southeast

A new Direct Relief study finds storm-driven blackouts shut down more than half of surveyed safety-net clinics in the Southeast, canceling thousands of medical visits, costing millions in losses, and spoiling vital medicines and vaccines.

Philanthropy

Corporate Citizen of the Year – Legacy Leader: Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual recently celebrated $500 million in donations through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation since its inception in 1992.

Philanthropy

We All Hope for a Safe, Quiet Night

From hiding in a basement under jets to helping rebuild her community, Tetiana’s journey through the war in Ukraine is one of survival, resilience, and hope. Read her firsthand account of fleeing Kharkiv, finding purpose, and holding on to the dream of a safe, quiet night.

Volunteering & Community

Elanco Coalition Aims to Create Scalable Model for Community Nutrition

Elanco is excited to launch Nutrition Secure Indianapolis, a collaborative, research-based initiative designed to make a real difference in our community by focusing on the impact of proper nutrition.

Environment

Flood Risk Assessments in a Changing Climate: Future-Proofing UK Investments

The UK is experiencing heightened flood risks, driven by climate change, extreme weather events, and urban expansion.

Philanthropy

Meals, Miles, and a Mural: A Story of World Central Kitchen and FedEx

When disaster strikes, World Central Kitchen sets up food kitchens serving hot, delicious, and nutritious meals to those who have lost everything. They have served millions of meals around the world. FedEx provides World Central Kitchen with donated transportation support.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Developed With Accessibility Experts, Self-Ordering Kiosks Set New Standard for Inclusive Design

A new series of “Gen 2 Self-Ordering Kiosks” are purpose-built for users with vision, mobility and hearing disabilities. These kiosks, developed by digital display leader LG Electronics USA with feedback from noted accessibility consultant Tech for All (TFA), mark another step

Corporate Responsibility

From Ideas to Impact: Meet Natalie Ruiz

I help support our HR teams that in turn support GoDaddy's employees, primarily through our ServiceNow platform. When an employee reaches out to an HR representative using our Get Help portal, they are doing so through avenues that myself or other members of my team helped pave.

Research & Reports

Accelerating Climate Action Across AMD

Throughout 2024 and into 2025, we worked with external advisors to develop our Climate Transition Plan.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Rewriting the Investment Narrative of Climate Change: From Sacrifice to Opportunity

When Alba Forns and I started Climatize, we didn’t want to build another investing platform. After joining 100,000 people at the 2019 Global Climate strikes, we felt the power of being part of a movement.

Volunteering & Community

Principal® Volunteers: Meet Holly, Product Manager

I deeply appreciate Principal and the Principal Foundation supporting so many ways to help our local, national, and global communities. Their generous board match was a great incentive to create my own nonprofit.

Health & Healthcare

Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons: Innovation and Sustainability Drive Long-Term Growth

Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, recently joined the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's strategic framework and detail why he sees sustainable value creation continuing for years to come.

Philanthropy

Rooted in Community: Supporting Growth at Heart of the Harbor Community Farm

At Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery, supporting initiatives that bring people together and create lasting community impact is a priority. One of those partnerships is with the Heart of the Harbor Community Farm.

Events

The Cuba Libre – a World-Famous Cocktail That Originated With BACARDÍ Rum – Celebrates 125 Years

Part cocktail, part rallying-cry, the story behind the original Cuba Libre cocktail is preserved in the Bacardi Archives and can be traced back to a celebratory moment in Cuban history at the end of the Spanish-American war.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic on the Importance of Pollinators

On a warm spring morning, a native bumblebee hovers over a recently harvested section of a PotlatchDeltic forest, collecting pollen before darting towards a stand of young pine trees.

Corporate Responsibility

Cascale Underscores Importance of Data, Leadership, and Resilience at Texworld

Ashley Buchalter, manager of global membership development, AMER at Cascale, recently joined a panel of industry experts at Texworld in New York to discuss increased pressure on brands and manufacturers to uphold sustainability commitments.

Events

Where Purposeful Leadership Meets Real Conversations

Companies that lead with clarity and compassion — who stay anchored in their values while responding to the moment — are the ones shaping a better future for us all. At Benevity, we know the challenges impact leaders are facing.

AI & Technology

New Holland’s IntelliSense Is Changing the Baling Game

CNH brand, New Holland’s, IntelliSense™ bale automation’s precision in navigating different crop densities and creating evenly filled bales has captured farmers' attention, with early adopters positive about its potential.

Corporate Responsibility

SLB Sustainability Impact Awards

At SLB, making a difference starts with collaboration. Through partnerships in local communities, our employees work hand in hand with others to drive sustainability projects that leave a lasting impact.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation’s Canopy Report Reveals Americans See Trees As Essential to Disaster Recovery

The Arbor Day Foundation's second annual Canopy Report confirms Americans believe trees help make their communities stronger.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Siding Circular Economy

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, see how Saint-Gobain is thinking outside the box to revolutionize construction and how that has taken us inside the factory.

Latest Campaigns

AEG Celebrates Inclusion

At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

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...

Collective Action

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

Planet

At Bacardi, we prioritize reducing our impact on the environment – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company in 1862 when Bacardi...

SCS_EU

SCS Global Services Europe is the European arm of SCS Global Services, an international leader in sustainability certification, verification, and...

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Innovation at Chemours

Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...