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

Pepco Is Using Innovative Automation To Keep Your Lights On

Work is underway to make our underground local energy grid even more reliable. In 2022, we began installing state of the art switches that will further limit outage impacts for our customers.

Energy & Infrastructure

Electrification 101: How RMI’s New Tool Can Help Utilities Proactively Plan for EVs

The Electrification 101 series explores the challenges and opportunities that a rapidly electrifying transportation sector presents for the power grid, offering solutions to support proactive grid planning for oncoming EV charging needs.

Energy & Infrastructure

Medtronic: Here Comes the Sun – 3 Things To Know About Our Solar Footprint

Our first solar farm opened in 2014 in Santa Rosa, California and our solar energy footprint across the globe has been growing ever since.

Philanthropy

Common Impact Strengthens Board Leadership Team With Four Key Additions

Common Impact adds four distinguished professionals to Board of Directors.

Education & Workforce Development

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in Five Italian Cities

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is today launching Shake Your Future in five cities across Italy.

Awards & Rankings

Expedia Group Is a Best Place To Work in 2024, According to Our Employees on Glassdoor

We are pleased to announce we are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, a list of the Best Places to Work in 2024.

Awards & Rankings

Yum! Brands Leads in Developing Leaders

At Yum! Brands, our unrivaled talent is our greatest asset – one that we invest in heavily. That’s one of the reasons why TIME magazine ranked us No. 32 on its first “Best Companies for Future Leaders” list.

Research & Reports

Maximus Presents Results of Racial Equity Audit

In response to a shareholder proposal at our 2022 annual meeting, Maximus engaged Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) to conduct a racial equity audit.

Education & Workforce Development

Youth Volunteerism Unlocks Life and Leadership Skills in Calgary

Youth Central is building tomorrow’s leaders by offering barrier-free volunteer opportunities

Awards & Rankings

LyondellBasell Advanced Recycling Project Selected for EU Innovation Fund Grant

LyondellBasell (LYB) has been selected to receive a €40 million grant from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund.

AI & Technology

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: Audio Trendwatch

Hot off the press from HARMAN EXPLORE in Las Vegas! Tune in to find out what will be driving the audio business in 2024: what are the trends, what do consumers want and what new products and features can we look forward to?

Awards & Rankings

Eaton Receives Dual Honors for Its Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

Eaton announced it was recently recognized by two prestigious organizations for its deep commitment to delivering an inclusive employee experience.

Philanthropy

Going To Bat for Children in India

Bloomberg has partnered with Magic Bus India Foundation for almost two decades, a non-governmental organization that aims to educate and empower children through mentorship and coaching.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment Provides $400 million in Financing for the $101 Million Renovation of Affordable Seniors Housing in Rochester, N.Y.

KeyBank (CDLI) in partnership with the Urban Investment Group (UIG) within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, invested $135.6 million of 4% Federal LIHTC Equity and provided a $200 million construction loan for the planned renovation of Andrews Terrace, in Rochester, New York.

Events

Whole Cities Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant Application Window Now Open

Whole Cities has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations with fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education initiatives.

Corporate Responsibility

International Olympic Committee: The Heat Is On

Alpine resorts covered with barren slopes in the peak winter season. Glaciers continuing to melt away. Rising temperatures making skiing and other snow sports virtually impossible.

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Expands Reach

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition announced a significant milestone today, welcoming its first member in Korea, Hansoll Textile Ltd.

Corporate Responsibility

3BL Embraces New Horizons: Charlie Wilkie Appointed as CEO While Dave Armon Steps Into Executive Vice Chairman Role

In a significant move reflecting its growth and evolving vision, 3BL, a leader in sustainability and impact communications, today announced the appointment of Charlie Wilkie as its new chief executive officer, with Dave Armon transitioning to the role of executive vice chairman,

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Benevity Adds to Its Executive Team

Benevity appoints Ricardo Moreno as Chief Revenue officer to lead the integration and alignment of all growth-related functions and teams at the company. Ricardo brings more than 25 years of experience in business, with worldwide leadership roles.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Cleans Up at the 2024 AE50 Awards

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has selected products from CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland, as 2024 ASABE AE50 winners.

Research & Reports

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sustainability Disclosures: The Intersection of ESRS and GRI Standards

GRI experienced another eventful year in 2023. One of the most significant happenings was the signing of a new collaboration agreement with EFRAG, the organization mandated by the European Commission to prepare the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, on November 30th.

Philanthropy

Governor Justice and T-Mobile Announce $200+ Million in Completed Network Upgrades for West Virginia

During a press event at the West Virginia State Capitol today, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, along with T-Mobile executive Edwige Robinson, highlighted the impact of a $200 million investment from T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) in the Mountain State.

Energy & Infrastructure

Southwire Joins Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

Southwire is pleased to announce its membership in the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a non-profit dedicated to advancing smart, clean energy solutions.

Energy & Infrastructure

Clean Fuel Compliance Markets Are on the Rise in the US and Canada

To meet these goals, government agencies have been challenged to investigate and implement innovative measures to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also maintaining a competitive business environment for their local companies.

Events

Comfort Colors’® Proprietary Clean Dye Process, Pigment Pure™, Offers Soft Fabrics and Colorful Dyes Made With Respect®

Comfort Colors®, a leading lifestyle brand, is excited to share that its proprietary dyeing process, the recipe behind the beloved weathered hues for which Comfort Colors® has come to be known, has a new name and look – Pigment Pure™.

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Kingfisher Around the World

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Leadership

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Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Collective Action

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

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Community Investment

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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...

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...

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.)