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Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $1.5M To Fund Projects in Ecuador, Ghana and the United States
AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026 /3BL/ - 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. Throughout the year, the Foundation provides funding to help its partners improve nutrition and create opportunities for financial stability. Each project is community-led and designed to create lasting impact in communities worldwide.
Discovery Education Highlights Commitment to Financial Literacy Month With Free, Real‑World Learning Resources
Apr 16, 2026 1:40 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 16, 2026 /3BL/ - 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 with essential money management, economic, and career‑connected skills. Financial literacy is recognized as a critical life skill, yet many students lack access to meaningful, real‑world instruction.
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. The Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool offers farmers the best of no-till and conventional tillage benefits with fewer field passes needed, reduced costs and integrated precision technology.
Bath & Body Works Donates Detergent Products for National Laundry Day
Apr 15, 2026 12:15 PM ET Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products to Home for Families and Good360 for National Laundry Day in 2026. The donation supports families’ access to everyday essentials that help make daily life a little easier. What You Should Know: Bath & Body Works is donating 3,000 detergent products – enough for about 200,000 small loads of laundry. Donations will support families through partnerships for Home for Families and Good360 for National Laundry Day in 2026.
2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event Donates $26 Million to National and Hometown Charities
18th annual event brings total amount raised to over $346 million Record 839 local charities supported by customers through Subaru’s retailer network CAMDEN, N.J., April 14, 2026 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that over $26 million was donated through the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event, supporting a variety of causes important to Subaru, its retailers, and customers.
From Risk to Strategic Investment: How the Materiality of Health Is Transforming Investment Priorities
IWBI’s landmark report, Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations, underscores the powerful business case for health in buildings and organizations. The extensive body of research examined in this recently-released second edition points to a clear conclusion: health delivers measurable returns.
It’s Time for Impact – a Call for Action by CDL in Its 19th Integrated Sustainability Report 2026 – Future-Proofing Planet, People and Prosperity
Strengthens climate disclosures with enhanced alignment to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, including quantification of key climate risks and opportunities Expands fourth climate change scenario analysis to include Japan, with a 2050 horizon Advances nature and biodiversity conservation, restoration and education with launch of CDL EcoTrain, CDL MicroForest and CDL MicroFarm Recognised across 14 global ESG benchmarks, including MSCI ‘AAA’, CDP ‘A’ List for Climate...
KeyBank Foundation Invests $225,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing in Toledo’s Old South End
Apr 10, 2026 9:00 AM ET The KeyBank Foundation announced on Thursday, April 9 an investment of $225,000 in Historic South Initiative’s (HSI) Exterior Home Repair and Roofing program, a key component in preserving safe, stable and affordable housing in Toledo’s Old South End. The program assists homeowners with support for essential exterior and structural repairs that help extend the life of existing homes, improve neighborhood appearance and enhance overall community pride and stability.
Global Reach, Local Impact
No matter the time zone, mentorship and the confidence to lead are universal factors in professional growth and advancement at Tapestry. That’s why the work of EmpowHER, the company’s first global Employee Business Resource Group, is so important. “EmpowHER provides a platform where we can all thrive and help each other succeed,” says Denise Kulikowsky, Tapestry Chief People Officer and EmpowHER Executive Sponsor.
Jeff Towns: Leading With Experience, Safety, and Humanity at Blue Mountain
A dedication to diligence and hard work goes a long way toward a successful career. For Jeff Towns, that dedication has led to nearly four decades at Covia’s Blue Mountain plant in Ontario, Canada. As production supervisor, Jeff Towns serves as the go-to person within the mill due to his extensive experience and the generations of team members he’s trained for the site.
SLB Recognized at the World 50 2026 Impact Awards
SLB’s culture and inclusion efforts have been recognized in two categories at the 2026 World 50 Impact Awards, a program that highlights organizations advancing workplace inclusion.
Arrow Electronics Honors Student Innovators at Colorado Rockies Opening Day
DENVER, April 8, 2026 /3BL/ - For one high-achieving, Denver-area high school student, the Colorado Rockies’ Opening Day wasn’t just a day at the ballpark, but a chance to experience life in the big leagues. Thanks to Arrow Electronics, a longtime sponsor of the Rockies, high school senior Rishabh Kapoor got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the team’s home opener.
Discovery Education Releases Free Resources To Help Educators Bring 250 Years of U.S. History Into Classrooms
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2026 /3BL/ - Discovery Education, the edtech leader trusted by 45% of U.S. K-12 schools, today introduced a free collection of cross-curricular resources designed to help educators engage students with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, while delivering inquiry-driven, standards-aligned instruction. The downloadable resource guide equips educators to turn this historic milestone into meaningful civics and social studies learning across all grade bands.
Chemours Marks Women’s History Month Through Employee Engagement and Community Impact
Throughout March, the Chemours Women’s Network (CWN) led initiatives that engaged employees across the globe in activities designed to elevate diverse perspectives, strengthen connections, and support a more inclusive workplace and community.
Q1 2026 Newsletter: What Small Businesses Are Telling Us About The Economy
Read the full report from GoDaddy's Small Business Research Lab Newsletter originally published on GoDaddy LinkedIn Subscribe Today for Quarterly Insights That Power Small Business Growth. In the fourth quarter of 2025, GoDaddy’s Participation Index rose year-over-year, capturing renewed growth in digital small business activity nationally. Historically, increases in the index have been associated with stronger payroll employment growth and declines in unemployment within three to four quarters.
Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army
Apr 3, 2026 11:00 AM ET Campaign: FedEx Cares | Overall The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies, their impact extends far beyond crisis response.
Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign
Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign. The campaign, held each March to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month, spotlights extraordinary leaders within the Dress for Success community who embody resilience, purpose, and a commitment to lifting others up.
Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation Give Away 65,000 Trees Nationwide During Subaru Loves the Earth® Initiative
CAMDEN, N.J., April 1, 2026 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced the return of its tree distribution program in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation™, continuing the automaker’s shared commitment to environmental and community impact. As part of the Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative taking place each April, nearly 600 Subaru retailers nationwide will give away 65,000 regionally appropriate trees, helping communities grow greener, healthier spaces over time.
A Historic Honor: Jacqui Seargeant Inducted Into the Keepers of the Quaich
This Women’s Month, Jacqui Seargeant, Global Heritage Manager at Bacardi, was inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich, one of Scotch whisky’s most prestigious and enduring societies. The honor recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding commitment to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Scotch whisky around the world.
The AMD Foundation Supports Future Engineers Through the Semiconductor Pathways Fund
At AMD, we believe the future of innovation depends on the strength and resilience of the STEM workforce. Through the AMD Foundation, we are proud to support that future with a US$500,000 philanthropic investment over three years to support the Semiconductor Pathways Fund. Launched by Last Mile Education Fund, the Semiconductor Pathways Fund is a national industry coalition working together to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce.
PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great
PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2026 /3BL/ - The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators. The PNC Foundation announced a $6.2 million grant to Sesame Workshop to support a multi-year school readiness effort focused on outdoor and play-based learning.
Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom When 5-year-old Arlo Northey arrived at the hospital for the first time after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, his world suddenly felt unfamiliar. There were new faces, new machines and new words like port placement, chemotherapy, treatment plan. It was a lot for anyone to take in, let alone a child trying to understand why life had changed so quickly.
Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company
ATLANTA, March 30, 2026 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products group, has been named president and CEO. Mark Luetters, who currently serves as executive vice president of Koch, Inc., with responsibility overseeing several Koch companies, had temporarily served as president and CEO of Georgia-Pacific since 2025.
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa
In Darliston, where Water Mission installed two safe water systems to treat water from a murky pond, Sherine Salmon shared how access to safe water changed everything: “Without water, we wouldn’t know how to manage. We had nothing left after the storm, so having clean water here means everything to us.” When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.
T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 27, 2026 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities across 49 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years. Since Hometown Grants started in April 2021, the program has impacted 2.8 million people and created nearly 2,700 jobs.
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Return for 9th Consecutive Year to Provide $2.5 Million for Nonprofits in 2026
Eligible Organizations Can Apply Now Through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com Annual Grant Program Has Delivered $21 Million to 615 Nonprofits Since 2018 NEW YORK , March 27, 2026 /3BL/ - Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year.
A New Era in Schizophrenia Care: National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb Collaborate to Advance Evidence-Based Care Models
Mar 27, 2026 6:59 AM ET Originally published by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing The collaboration’s first initiative is a white paper demonstrating the value of peer support programs to improve engagement, retention and clinical outcomes. Two pilot programs are underway: One expands peer support; the second applies predictive analytics to enhance continuity of care for people with schizophrenia.
Setting the Nordic Standard: How Castellum’s Decade of WELL Leadership Culminated in a Triple WELL Certified Platinum Milestone
Castellum, a leading commercial property company in the Nordic region, has consistently set a bold benchmark for what advancing human health and well-being looks like in buildings and within organizational strategy. Their journey with the WELL Standard (WELL) began as early adopters, demonstrating a long-term commitment that has since scaled to an industry-defining portfolio.
Expanding Rural Healthcare Access With Technology
Access to healthcare remains uneven across the United States, with rural communities facing growing gaps in care. At HIMSS 2026, Melanie Krause, Leidos QTC’s senior vice president of enabling operations and leader of its rural health campaign, shared how technology and new delivery models can help close that gap. How can we expand access to rural healthcare in the U.S., and why is it important? Gaps in access to care are widening at the same time that our healthcare needs are becoming more complex.
The Challenge of Greenwashing: An International Regulatory Overview (2025)
Mar 23, 2026 10:15 AM ET Regulatory frameworks for sustainability are shifting, shaped by geopolitical volatility, economic uncertainty and growing public demand for transparency. Jurisdictions are responding in kind with diverging approaches. For business leaders, navigating this patchwork of ESG regulations can be challenging.
Meet ISO 22716, the Gold Standard in Global Manufacturing: Mary Kay Certified for Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices
Mar 23, 2026 8:00 AM ET Employees at Mary Kay’s global Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D Center in Texas celebrating the ISO 22716 certification. (Image Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.) Originally published on newsroom.marykay.com We can all agree that no matter what industry you work in, trust is built long before a product ever reaches a customer’s hands.
Case IH and Senar of Rio Grande do Sul Close Partnership for Rural Professional Training Courses in Brazil
Case IH, a CNH brand, announces a partnership with the National Rural Learning Service (Senar) of Rio Grande do Sul, for the entity's new Rural Professional Training Center that will be inaugurated in the city of Hulha Negra, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The new Rural Vocational Training Center will offer more than 7,000 annual slots for certifications in free agricultural machinery operation courses.
International Women’s Day: The Power of SHE at Mary Kay, 13 Women Leading, Lifting, and Inspiring
Originally published on newsroom.marykay.com At Mary Kay Inc., International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month are more than moments on the calendar – they are a year-long celebration and a reminder of what’s possible when women are championed, heard, and supported.
Entergy Marks 25 Years of Giving Through Environmental Initiatives Fund
NEW ORLEANS, March 16, 2026 /3BL/ - Entergy recently invested $1 million of shareholder funds in 10 local environmental partners through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund. These grants mark the 25th year that Entergy has used its financial resources to support projects that save energy, educate the public, restore habitat, reduce waste and improve resiliency.
Staying the Course: The SLB 2025 Sustainability Report
Mar 12, 2026 1:45 PM ET Over the past year, the focus on securing affordable energy has continued to increase, driven by economic growth, increasing power demand from AI and data centers and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Against this backdrop, SLB’s commitment to sustainability has remained firm. The 2025 Sustainability Report highlights SLB’s progress on its targets and the steps it continues taking to build a strong sustainability culture.
Keysight and Point2 Technology Collaborate To Advance Next-Generation AI Scale-Up Interconnects
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 12, 2026 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Point2 Technology announced a strategic collaboration to validate next-generation, multi-terabit interconnects designed to eliminate scale-up connectivity bottlenecks in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data centers.
Ericsson and Mastercard Enhance Global Digital Money Movement and Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion
Originally published by Mastercard March 12, 2026 /3BL/ - Ericsson and Mastercard announced a collaboration to reshape how money moves across the world. By integrating the Ericsson Fintech Platform (Mobile Financial Services) with Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s portfolio of money movement solutions, the collaboration will empower telecom service providers, banks and fintechs to expand digital wallet capabilities, launch new payment services and reach unbanked or underbanked communities.
Chemistry at the Core: How Fluoropolymers Help Power the Semiconductor Ecosystem
Microchips power almost everything in modern life, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles, medical devices, data centers, and defense systems. Behind every one of those chips is a complex manufacturing process that depends on materials most people never see. One critical group is fluoropolymers—high‑performance plastics known for their purity, durability, and resistance to harsh chemicals. Chemours is one of the leading suppliers of these materials.
Mary Kay Powers Lab Grade Learning With Next Gen Cosmetologists
Mar 11, 2026 8:00 AM ET Technology, Exploration and Career Center (TECC) Cosmetology program students. (Photo Courtesy: TECC) Originally published on newsroom.marykay.com At Mary Kay, empowering women through science‑backed, high‑quality products is creating real‑world learning opportunities in classrooms across North Texas – helping shape the next generation of cosmetologists and scientific leaders.
Five Takeaways From a Timely Congressional Briefing on Indoor Air Quality
You know it’s a healthy building crowd when the “we spend 90% of our lives indoors” stat comes up multiple times. While we’re all hearing that statistic more often, it bears repeating. What happens inside our buildings has a huge impact on our health, perhaps most notably the air we breathe. Poor indoor air quality is now recognized as one of the world’s leading (yet largely preventable) environmental health risks.
What Small Businesses Tell Us About the Economy That Wall Street Can’t
Originally published by GoDaddy’s Small Business Research Lab New research from GoDaddy and UCLA Anderson Forecast finds that small business data can offer earlier, and in some cases stronger, signals of U.S. economic performance than traditional measures such as the stock market. Full report here. In the fourth quarter of 2025, GoDaddy’s Participation Index rose year-over-year, capturing renewed growth in digital small business activity nationally.
Subaru and Gifts for Good Celebrate First-year Results of Customer Appreciation Gifting Program
Mar 10, 2026 9:02 AM ET Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good™ have announced first-year results of their national customer appreciation gifting program, a key feature of Subaru’s Love-Encore™ vehicle delivery experience. Customers who purchase a new vehicle and return to their participating retailer for a Subaru Love-Encore delivery receive a gift of their choice; each directly benefiting a nonprofit organization or social enterprise that supports people in need, animals, or the environment.
Eaton and SPAN Establish Strategic Partnership to Transform How Power Is Managed in Homes and Further Enable Affordable Electrification
Partnership tackles grid constraints and rising household energy demands with smart, flexible solutions Gives customers greater control and flexibility for reliable, affordable and future-proof electrification Increases Eaton’s expansive residential portfolio and expands SPAN smart panel reach CLEVELAND, March 10, 2026 /3BL/ - Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a strategic partnership with SPAN, a pioneer in smart panel and power controls technology, to further enable...
Entergy Advocates Energy Affordability During LIHEAP Action Day in Washington D.C.
On Feb. 25, 2026, Entergy joined customers, community action agencies, and national advocates in Washington, D.C., for LIHEAP Action Day. In partnership with the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, or NEUAC, our delegation met with members of Congress to deliver a unified message — access to affordable energy is essential to health, safety and economic stability.
Research Shows Recyclability Now Top Feature in Packaging
Research from McKinsey shows that recyclability is now the top feature people look for in packaging. Additionally, PWC found that 80% of consumers are willing to pay more for products that are made and sourced responsibly. ScottsMiracle-Gro listens to consumers, so they developed a packaging line with O.M. Scott & Sons to fulfill this need. This paper packaging combines the quality consumers expect and achieves the 85% pulp recovery threshold for curbside recyclability.
Sands Employs a Holistic W
Las Vegas Sands At the end of last year, the Sands corporate office culminated the 2025 Wellness Challenge: Pause and Presence for Team Members, representative of the company’s efforts aimed at promoting wellness and positive mental health among its global workforce. Held during the holiday season, the program featured live guided meditation sessions, an expert-led seminar on breathwork and meditation practices, and a chat function with motivational and wellness-focused prompts.
Full Speed Ahead: Energy Demand
Xiaoyu Gu| Managing Director—AB CarVal Jonathan Hunt| Principal—AB CarVal Alex Flamm| Managing Director—Clean Energy As policy uncertainty recedes, the focus returns to capital deployment. The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development.
East Ohio Named KeyBank’s 2025 “Market of the Year”
Mar 6, 2026 9:00 AM ET KeyBank’s East Ohio market has been named the bank’s 2025 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the East Ohio market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company’s footprint. The East Ohio market includes Akron, Canton and Youngstown. East Ohio is consistently a top performer throughout the bank’s footprint.
WK Kellogg Puts Fiber at the Forefront This National Cereal
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March 5, 2026 /3BL/ - Fiber is finally having its moment and just in time, as nearly 95 percent of Americans fall short of the daily fiber recommendations1. Now, after decades of being misunderstood by many, fiber is driving consumer and industry trends. One of the biggest challenges people face in meeting the goal of 25-28 grams a day is the belief that fiber doesn't taste good.2 That's where cereal comes in.
Olympic Solidarity Powers Athletes to Historic Medals at
International Olympic Committee news Many athletes have achieved groundbreaking results at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Among them are 249 Olympic Solidarity scholarship-holders from 74 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) across six sports, who qualified for the Games with the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Together, they have achieved everything from Olympic gold medals to historic firsts.
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