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.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Strong by Form Closes €5.8M To Make Wood as Strong as Steel and Concrete

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Education & Workforce Development

Entergy, Ampirical Invest $1.5M in LSU New Orleans Energy Lab

Entergy Corporation

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Biopharma Circular Systems Will Move Beyond Park Benches

MilliporeSigma

Health & Healthcare

Guiding Stars: The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich

Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC

Recent Alerts

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Meet the Family Farmer Growing Your Avocados

Avocado trees are native to southern Mexico, where they grew as wild cultivars for thousands of years before the Aztec and Maya people began growing the crop domestically. Today, avocado production is an economic powerhouse for the region.

Education & Workforce Development

Empowering Future Leaders: How Keysight’s MESA Program Fuels Innovation and Diversity in STEM

Discover the inspiring stories of Keysight employees who've thrived through the MESA program. Through mentorship, skill-building, and community engagement, they've unlocked their potential, driving innovation and diversity in STEM.

Philanthropy

Expedia Group Announces Two New Sustainable Travel Programs for Destinations

Expedia Group has partnered with the Travel Foundation, a leading industry NGO, to launch a first-of-its kind educational program for DMOs called Destination Climate Champions.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-Related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction (Scopes 1 & 2 only) in emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities.

Research & Reports

5 Ways Northwestern Mutual Is Building a Better Tomorrow: 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report

We put people first, helping our clients build financial security across generations. This is why a commitment to sustainability and social impact is at the core of our business.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Americans Favor Quality Over Quantity in Pursuit of Longevity

With almost limitless health-related information at our fingertips and new healthcare innovations emerging daily, the American dream of extending both our lifespan and quality of life seems possible. Yet, only 39% of U.S. adults say they are taking preventative health measures.

Awards & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named to USA Today’s List of “America’s Customer Service Champions”

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on USA Today’s list of America’s Customer Service Champions.

Philanthropy

Pizza Hut Joins Forces With Viral Food Critic Keith Lee To Introduce the FamiLEE Community Pizza

Pizza Hut is thrilled to announce a partnership with acclaimed food critic, Forbes 30 Under 30 Creator and NAACP Outstanding Social Media Personality winner, Keith Lee, as they team up to support local communities and unveil the FamiLEE Community Pizza.

Corporate Responsibility

Over 20 Years of Giving in Numbers Data: Then and Now

As CECP celebrates its 25 years of purpose throughout 2024, it is important to acknowledge the crucial role that our research and benchmarking have played in the organization becoming a leader in the corporate purpose and societal investment space.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Domestic Violence and Mental Health Most Pressing Social Issues for Australian Women According to Nielsen Research

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, released its latest Consumer & Media View (CMV) data highlighting the social issues of greatest concern to Australian women.

Corporate Responsibility

IBM: Reusing IBM Z® and IBM Power® To Avoid Waste

Linda Demmler, GM of IBM Global Asset Recovery Services, leads the team that identifies ongoing opportunities to redeploy IBM Z, IBM Power, IBM Storage and other IT devices to avoid waste.

AI & Technology

Cummins Announces Field Testing of Mining Hybrid (Diesel-Battery) Truck Solution

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has commissioned its diesel hybrid solution in partnership with one of China’s leading rigid mining truck manufacturers, North Hauler Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (NHL), demonstrating progress in decarbonization for industrial customers.

Environment

World Wildlife Fund Launches New PSA To Combat Plastic Pollution Featuring U2 Song ‘Beautiful Day’

The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.

Awards & Rankings

KeyBank Ranks Among Top SBA Lenders in Washington State

KeyBank announced it has received the honor of ranking #1 for the most small business loans $350,000 or less in Washington Congressional Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 fiscal year.

Research & Reports

Audit Standards and Sustainability

Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), joins co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss global internal audit standards and their impact on corporate governance, risk management, and ESG reporting.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Driving Change in the Marketplace Through Increasing Vendor Diversity

In March, Tapestry hosted its inaugural Vendor Diversity Business Development Forum at the company’s headquarters in New York City. The event was developed to connect diverse vendors with our sourcing team and business stakeholders in-person.

Philanthropy

Coro New York Expands Neighborhood Leadership Program With $500K Grant From the Wells Fargo Foundation

The Coro New York Leadership Center announced a transformative $500,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation in support of Coro’s Neighborhood Leadership program.

Education & Workforce Development

Chemours Shapes the Future Through STEM Education

For the team at Chemours, the communities where we operate are also where we live work and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We invest time and resources in our communities to make a meaningful difference.

AI & Technology

Cascale Presents at Asser Institute Spring Academy Course Event

James Crowley, transparency and traceability manager at Cascale, recently presented on “Traceability Systems & The Higg Index Tools: Use cases for sustainability and due diligence” at the Asser Institute-Centre for International & European Law in The Hague.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Tech Tools for the Future: Zebras, AI, and Girls in ICT Day

I’m excited to announce that Dr. Tanya Berger-Wolf will be joining our special Women Rock-IT broadcast to support International Girls in ICT Day, featuring women who have turned their passion for technology into rewarding and successful careers.

Events

CNH Dominates at Safra Show in Brazil

CNH brands New Holland, Case IH, New Holland Construction, CASE Construction Equipment, CNH Capital, and Raven showcased products that shined in sustainable innovation at the 11th edition of the Safra Show in Brazil.

Philanthropy

Coastal Second Harvest Food Bank Awarded Grant From Duke Energy Foundation

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program.

Awards & Rankings

Hormel Foods Seeking Nominations for 2024 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes

The impact-driven program, now in its third year, recognizes the efforts of young trailblazers from across the United States whose philanthropic efforts are driving the world toward a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.

Corporate Responsibility

Meet the 2024 Influencers

Minutes into a conversation with Mukesh Kasargode, vice president of R&D, PepsiCo Foods North America, his leadership style is apparent: It’s about prioritizing people and building trust within his teams.

Energy & Infrastructure

Ceres Applauds U.S. DOE and New York State Officials on Approval of New Home Energy Rebate Program

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that New York is the first state to have its new federal home energy rebates application approved.

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

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...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

FedEx Cares | Overall

FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...

GoDaddy | Customers

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to...

P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...

SCS Consulting

Any news coming from SCS Consulting

Collective Action

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

Carbon Footprint

We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...