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

Trane Technologies Unveils the World’s Largest HVAC Training Center

Trane Technologies today celebrated the launch of its new Trane Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to shape the future of the commercial HVAC technician workforce.

Philanthropy

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.5M To Fund Projects in Ecuador, Ghana and the United States

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce $1.5 million in funding across four transformative projects impacting over 32,000 people in Ecuador, Ghana and the United States.

Events

Trane Technologies Hosts North Carolina Governor Stein and Business Leaders for Executive Roundtable on Clean Energy, Innovation, and Economic Growth

Trane Technologies today welcomed North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to its campus in Davidson, North Carolina for a roundtable discussion with leaders from many of the state’s largest employers.

Philanthropy

LA Galaxy and City National Bank Expand Wildfire Recovery Efforts With New Mini-Pitch for Pasadena Youth

The LA Galaxy and City National Bank are building upon their existing partnership with the launch of a brand-new mini-pitch at Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School in Pasadena, Calif., bringing a purpose-built space for youth play to a community

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education Highlights Commitment to Financial Literacy Month With Free, Real‑World Learning Resources

Discovery Education, the global leader in education technology, today announced its expanded commitment to Financial Literacy Month, spotlighting a collection of no‑cost, engaging resources designed to help educators empower students

Environment

New WWF Report Examines Market-Based Solutions to Invasive Species

A new WWF report explores when commercial use of invasive species can deliver environmental and economic benefits, and when it may create unintended consequences. Includes new tools and real‑world case studies.

Corporate Responsibility

The New CSRD Reality: What Changed and What Companies Should Do in 2026

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has quickly become one of the most significant developments in sustainability reporting globally. However, recent regulatory updates from the European Union have reshaped the landscape.

Research & Reports

Sands Surpasses the Primary People, Communities and Planet Ambitions Set for Its 2021–2025 Reporting Period

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction.

Health & Healthcare

A Paw-sitively Powerful Partner in Care: How One Furry Teammate Is Transforming Maynard Children’s Hospital

At first glance, James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, looks like any other bustling pediatric center.

Awards & Rankings

Engage for Good Names Keep America Beautiful 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Keep America Beautiful is Engage for Good's 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, recognized for their commitment to building partnerships that build cleaner, greener, and more vibrant communities for more than 70 years.

Philanthropy

FHLB Dallas and Wells Fargo Celebrate Opening of Affordable Apartments That Received $1.75M Grant

Wells Fargo, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Foundation Communities celebrated the grand opening of the 156-unit Norman Commons affordable apartment complex that will support families and individuals in Austin, Texas

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Aiming To Reduce New Water Use by 100% in Brazil’s Carajás Iron Ore Processing Plant 1

The Carajás Mining Complex is Brazil’s largest mine and the world’s largest source of iron ore.

Research & Reports

Two Goals, One Strategy

Sustainability and security have long been treated as separate concerns — one focused on the planet, the other on protecting business. Many people don't realize how much common ground they share, and recognizing this connection is increasingly important.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

GIBCA Furniture Company Becomes First in the UAE to Earn Indoor Advantage™ Gold Certification for Office Building Products

GIBCA Furniture has achieved Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification from SCS Global Services across its core product categories, becoming the first UAE-based manufacturer to secure this certification across its full product range.

Research & Reports

Mastercard: What Financial Health Looks Like Right Now

Financial health is often framed as a long-term goal: building wealth, buying a “forever home,” planning for retirement, perhaps even early retirement. But new global research from Mastercard suggests that for many consumers today, financial health is far more immediate.

Awards & Rankings

DP World’s Terminales Río de la Plata Ranked Among Argentina’s Best Workplaces for 2026

DP World’s Terminales Río de la Plata (TRP) has been ranked 19th out of 100 companies in the Great Place To Work® “Best Places to Work in Argentina 2026” list in the mid-size company category (251–1,000 employees), reflecting strong employee engagement and workplace culture.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Media Alert: Advocate for a Future Without Exploitative Trade at D.C. Climate Week

Media Alert: Fairtrade America Presents a Fairer Model for International Trade in Partnership with the Marketplace of the Future at D.C. Climate Week

AI & Technology

CVS Caremark Advances Prior Authorization to Get Specialty Medications to Patients Faster

CVS Caremark is deploying innovative new processes and technology to simplify the prior authorization process for medications and make it faster for members and providers while upholding rigorous clinical integrity and quality. 

Environment

Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Earns Gold-Level WHC Conservation Certification for Environmental Excellence

Chemours Fayetteville Works has once again earned Gold in the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification®, recognizing the site’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship, biodiversity, and community engagement.

Energy & Infrastructure

Southwire Achieves Its First LEED Certification for a Manufacturing Plant

Southwire’s Bremen Industrial Plant announced that it has been awarded LEED Silver.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Advancing Measurable Sustainability Performance Through the Higg Index

Like many brands, EILEEN FISHER operates within a complex supply chain while also managing environmental and social impacts at the corporate level. As a Public Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp, the company aims to hold itself accountable through clear goals.

AI & Technology

Case IH Launches Nutri-Tiller 1000 Series To Boost Long-Term Soil Health in North America

Case IH, a CNH brand, is now offering farmers in North America a new strip-till solution built on the proven agronomic performance of Case IH tillage equipment, delivering enhanced soil conservation while maintaining strong yield potential.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Receives Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act Rating

Fifth Third Bank’s (Nasdaq: FITB) long-standing commitment to the communities it serves has again been recognized with an Outstanding rating – the highest possible – on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Events

IWBI Launches WELL–GRI Social Topic Standards Alignment Tool To Translate Health, Well-Being and Social Impact Into the Language of Global Sustainability Disclosures

The International WELL Building Institute announced the launch of its WELL–GRI Social Topic Standards Alignment Tool, a resource that maps strategies in the WELL Standard to GRI Social Topic Standards disclosures.

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Automotive Logistics

DP World delivers comprehensive automotive logistics capabilities including finished vehicle logistics with Cars in Containers (CIC) solutions, ro-ro...

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...

Collective Action

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

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...