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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Inclusion & Opportunity

Speaking of Sustainability: Gina Thompson, Analytics Leader, People Science Team

Owens Corning’s inclusion and diversity journey has evolved considerably over the years, and Gina Thompson has been there nearly every step of the way.

Corporate Responsibility

Reflections on NY Climate Week: Three Key Takeaways for a Sustainable Future

New York Climate Week brought together delegates to explore solutions for a sustainable future.

AI & Technology

Cincinnati Student Wins Digital Innovation Challenge With "Sani-Buddy," a Tool for Identifying and Finding Clean Water Sources

Young people are stepping up efforts to help achieve the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after the U.N. announced that the world is not on track to meet these critical objectives in time.

Events

Asset Managers Increase Spending for ESG Data While Opponents Push Back on ESG Practices

Such is the state of the anti-ESG movement as we enter Fall 2023: The State of Florida’s legislature recently passed, and Governor DeSantis signed, an “anti-ESG” law that they hope will ensure Florida’s position as the “standard bearer” for the anti-ESG crowd.

Inclusion & Opportunity

From Field to Faraway Adventures: Meet Arpan Gupta

Working as a Senior Software Engineer, I am an individual fueled by curiosity and driven by a passion for Software Development. My journey to this point has been one marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

Education & Workforce Development

Public Voting Now Open for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

3M and Discovery Education today announced public voting is now open for the Improving Lives Award, a special recognition award that is a part of the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist).

Corporate Responsibility

See How Yum! Brands and KFC Are Leaning Into Sustainability on EARTH With John Holden

Discover how KFC US is leaning into sustainability on “EARTH with John Holden.”

AI & Technology

HARMAN Automotive Launches New Video Series on Its Partnership With Scuderia Ferrari To Showcase a Drive Like No Other

Pushing the boundaries of innovation has never been more important. Today, with technology at our fingertips, almost anything is possible – if you can unlock the right inspiration.

Health & Healthcare

Helping the Healthcare Industry Achieve Its Mission of Improving People’s Lives

After being raised by a mother who was a hospice nurse and a father who was a middle school counselor, Joe Kight might have seemed like an unlikely candidate for a career in banking, but that’s exactly what he’s had.

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Ethics and Risk Management

Webster believes that directors, managers and colleagues should possess the highest personal and professional ethics. We have comprehensive corporate governance policies and structures in place to foster accountability and transparency.

AI & Technology

Meet Proto Blister, Sappi’s New Paperboard Product

After Sappi completed the comprehensive rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine, in 2018, we launched a broad range of high quality paperboard products to meet customer demand for renewable paper-based packaging.

Volunteering & Community

Leveraging Employee Volunteerism To Increase Access to Science Education for Nearly 60,000 Students Across 27 Countries

SPARK™, an employee volunteer program from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, engages the next generation of scientists through Curiosity Labs™ - which educates and inspires students through interactive science lessons.

Inclusion & Opportunity

KeyBank’s Key4Women Celebrates Annual Capital Region Forum With Best-Selling Author

KeyBank’s Key4Women program celebrated its annual networking forum in the Capital Region earlier this month. Best-selling author Fran Hauser served as the event’s keynote speaker, sharing insight with attendees on how to build a career you love while remaining true to yourself.

Awards & Rankings

Trane Technologies Wins Silver, Bronze Awards for Film Spotlighting Employee Innovation at the 44th Annual Telly Awards

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce its Cooling Cart Origin Film documentary received two awards at the 44th Annual Telly Awards.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Announces Two CEOs in Annual CEO Roundtable

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announces that Martine Ferland, President and CEO at Mercer, and Christopher Swift, Chairman and CEO at The Hartford will take part in the annual HACR CEO Roundtable.

Energy & Infrastructure

Entergy New Orleans To Pilot Vehicle-to-Grid Chargers in N.O. East

Entergy New Orleans is piloting the first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project inside of Entergy’s service territory, in partnership with First Student, the largest school transportation company in North America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sowing Seeds for Future Wealth

At a time when stock prices are slumping and inflation is soaring, farmland looks to be an appealing investment, according to a 2022 article from Barron’s.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Partnership With Operation HOPE Marks Beginning of New Era in Homebuyer & Financial Education in Buffalo

KeyBank and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, celebrated the beginning of a new era in homebuyer and financial education in Buffalo.

Events

Build Your Resume While Making a Difference

Attend Taproot's free webinar on Thursday, September 28 at 1 PM ET/10 AM to learn how volunteering your expertise can benefit your career.

Education & Workforce Development

The McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship Program Grants Half a Million Dollars to 31 Exceptional Hispanic Students Across the U.S.

Thirty-one Hispanic students from all over the country are confidently embarking on their college journey after being awarded a combined half a million dollars as recipients of the McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship.

Philanthropy

Full Circle Moment: A Captain Gives Back to His Community Through Mentorship

Quincy, now a captain at American Airlines, is determined to pay it forward by inspiring the next generation of aviators to pursue their dreams.

Energy & Infrastructure

Major Companies Applaud U.S. Governors for New Clean Building Collaboration and Commitment

Major U.S. companies and business groups are celebrating the new collaboration and commitments among more than two-dozen U.S. governors, who have pledged to work together to advance strategies that eliminate emissions from buildings

Awards & Rankings

The Home Depot Receives Green Power Leadership Award From the EPA

For more than 20 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America’s leading green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing the nation’s green power market.

Energy & Infrastructure

Forging a Path to Net Zero

Todd Brady, chief sustainability officer at Intel, joins Mandi McReynolds for the final episode in the ESG Talk Climate Week series. Todd sheds light on Intel's pursuit of net-zero emissions, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and how technology fosters disclosure.

Latest Campaigns

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...

2025 Sustainability Report

Chemours released its 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting progress across responsible manufacturing, climate action, safety, supply chain...

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...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

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...

Wesco Cares

Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...

Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared

Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared™ was intentionally designed to support the success of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. With a message that...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...