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Ray of Hope Prize® Awarded to Sparxell for Plant-Based Alternative to Toxic Colorants
November 16, 2023 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® to Sparxell, a UK-based startup creating the next generation of colors and effects with vibrant, metal-like pigments, all from plant-ba...

CFE Fund and the Wells Fargo Foundation Expand Bank On Fellowship to Connect Unbanked Households to Safe Banking, Build Financial Stability
November 16, 2023 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLNovember 15, 2023 /3BL/ - The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) announced today $1 million in funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation to expand the Bank On Fellowship program to a fourt...

Pizza Hut China Partners With Beijing Aita Animal Protection Foundation To Promote Stray Animal Caring and Adoption
November 16, 2023 12:59 AM AEDT| By 3BLFor the second consecutive year, Pizza Hut China has teamed up with the Beijing Aita Animal Protection Foundation, known in Chinese as "Tajijin." This collaboration is a testament to Pizza Hut's innov...

kate spade new york and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Bring the First-of-Its-Kind “She Care Wellness Pods” to a Second HBCU Campus
November 16, 2023 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLNovember 15, 2023 /3BL/ - The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york proudly announce the expansion of their joint program, the “She Care Wellness Pods”, which aims to reach o...

Cisco Networking Academy Helps Veterans With Career Transition Programs
November 16, 2023 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLDefense personnel are often unsung heroes—potentially putting their lives on the line to serve their communities. Giving back to those who choose to serve, or are transitioning out of the armed forces...

Sysco Launches First Ever Global Purpose Month
November 16, 2023 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on November 2nd, 2023 on LinkedInWe are excited to launch Sysco’s first ever Global Purpose Month in November to mobilize colleagues around the world in connecting the world to sh...

The Carton Council and Kelly Green Products Announce Fully Commissioned End Market for Cartons
November 16, 2023 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLWATERBURY, Conn., November 15, 2023 /3BL/ -The Carton Council and Kelly Green Products announced today that the Kelly Green Products manufacturing facility in Connecticut is now fully operational, rec...

Carbon Emissions From U.S. Power Sector Decreased Slightly in 2022, Nineteenth Annual Benchmarking Report Finds
November 15, 2023 10:00 PM AEDT| By 3BLNovember 15, 2023 /3BL/ - Due to a drop in coal generation, the U.S. power sector saw a marginal reduction of less than 1% in carbon emissions in 2022, according to the latest analysis of air emission...

Medtronic: A Majority of Americans Are Optimistic That AI Will Improve Healthcare in 2024
November 15, 2023 09:10 AM AEDT| By 3BLDUBLIN, November 14, 2023 /3BL/ - More than half (51%) of U.S. adults are optimistic new applications of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to major advancements and breakthroughs in healthcare in...

Mastercard Strive USA: One Year Later
November 15, 2023 08:35 AM AEDT| By 3BLMastercard Strive CommunityOne year after the launch of Strive USA, Mastercard’s U.S. small business initiative is now supporting small businesses in 43 states and working closely with 16 prominent or...

Ceres Applauds CalPERS Bold $100 Billion Investment in Climate Solutions
November 15, 2023 08:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLNovember 15, 2023 /3BL/ - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension fund in the U.S. and longtime Ceres Investor Network member, announced a bold investm...

CNH Industrial Celebrates International Day of Rural Women
November 15, 2023 08:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLNew Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, celebrates International Day of Rural Women by recognizing three hardworking women in the company. Their stories prove that gender is no barrier to...

BIoomberg Intelligence Survey Finds Investors and C-Suite Embrace ESG, Despite Concerns
November 15, 2023 06:45 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on bloomberg.comDespite geopolitical risks and macro economic factors, 85% of investors and companies surveyed plan to boost ESG investment over the next five years84% of ex...

Assembly OSM Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program
November 15, 2023 06:10 AM AEDT| By 3BLNEW YORK, November 14, 2023 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, a...

Rayonier Provides Grants to 35 Nonprofit Organizations in Washington
November 15, 2023 05:45 AM AEDT| By 3BLWILDLIGHT, Fla., November 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Rayonier announced the award of $74,380 to 35 local nonprofit organizations serving communities across Washington. The company hosted their annual special aw...

Episode 5 | Capital Meets Purpose in Community Economic Development | the Sustainable Finance Podcast
November 15, 2023 05:40 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live.This is the third instalment in a series of episodes sponsored by Acre. If you’re not yet familiar with Paul Ellis and The Sustainable...

Our Commitment to Caregivers
November 15, 2023 05:25 AM AEDT| By 3BLThis month, Alkermes acknowledges the important role of family members who are caregivers for their loved ones. We applaud your selflessness, dedication and unconditional love. Your efforts inspire us...

Four Key Takeaways From the 2023 Responsible Business Alliance Annual Conference
November 15, 2023 05:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLAntea Group was a sponsor of the 2023 Responsible Business Alliance annual conference in Santa Clara, California. It was a well-attended and insightful few days, providing many opportunities for netwo...

CSRHub Celebrates Reaching 900 ESG Data Sources
November 15, 2023 04:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLWe are celebrating our latest milestone. We have now ingested more than 900 sources of ESG data.Our 15 years of work have produced a database of 600 million pieces of ESG data on more than 50,000 enti...

New Product Donation Program Supports Domestic Violence Survivors
November 15, 2023 04:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLGen Blog | CommunityBy: Erin Gallegos, Corporate Responsibility ManagerTechnology abuse is an increasingly common part of domestic violence. Many abusers use technology like stalkerware to track their...