SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021. The marketplace gave shoppers the opportunity to explore unique products from small businesses who are part of the ByBlack program, founded by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and presented by American Express. As one of the event hosts, Zer

SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:By Ralph Izzo: Chairman, President and CEO at PSEG In 2021, the United Nations declared climate change a “code red for humanity.” PSEG has, for many years, recognized that climate change poses a threat to the environment and to the economy, and now many of us throughout the nation are experiencing its impacts as plain as day: unprecedented heat and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, a deadly freeze in Texas, and a tropical storm system t

SOURCE: United Airlines Inc. SUMMARY:New equity stake in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia gives United the ability to purchase up to 100 zero-emission, 100% hydrogen engines that could be used on United Express aircraft by 2028 ZeroAvia completed the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft in September 2020 United remains the largest airline to commit to hydrogen-electric aviation DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO, December 21, 2021 /3BL Media/ – United recentl

FedEx and General Motors’ BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 17, 2021 /3BL Media/ – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today received its first five of an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM). The introduction of BrightDrop’s all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles into the FedEx fleet is

The German Design Council has named the STEYR Terrus CVT tractor and the IVECO T-WAY truck as “Excellent Product Design” Winners. The German Design Awards series is one of the most prestigious in the design landscape across all industries. SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) has been recognized with two “Excellent Product Design Winner” distinctions for its STEYR and IVECO brand products in the German Design Awards, the premier award of the German Design Coun

SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:SAN FRANCISCO, December 10, 2021 /3BL Media/ -- American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced, in partnership with Nova Credit, that it has expanded credit access to people from Brazil, Dominican Republic, Kenya and Nigeria who have moved to the United States. The growth of this first-of-its-kind digital capability enables newcomers from nine countries to use their international credit history to quickly and easily apply for personal American Express® Cards and begin

SOURCE: Whole Foods Market Foundations DESCRIPTION:Brands who sell products in Whole Foods Market stores are empowering microentrepreneurs with economic opportunities this holiday season. These like-minded companies are donating a portion of their sales in select Whole Foods Market stores from December 1-31 to Whole Planet Foundation. These funds will be given to entrepreneurs in the form of microcredit loans in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. Learn more about each brand an

SOURCE: Ceres DESCRIPTION:December 10, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The Commonwealth of Virginia took a step to expand its leadership role in tackling transportation-related climate pollution today, signing an agreement with 15 other states to work together to grow the market for zero-emission commercial vehicles like trucks and vans. Major companies operating in Virginia celebrated Gov. Ralph Northam’s move to sign the agreement, called the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorand

With Colleague Contributions and Global Match Program, Amex Campaign Results in $8.9 Million in Community Giving SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:In American Express’ annual Give2Gether campaign, more than 13,000 colleagues participated, pledging donations to their favorite non-profits and doubling their impact with the company’s Global Match Program. Give2Gether is the company’s traditional colleague-donation matching program that’s been supporting community organizations – and our Blue Box

SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, December 2, 2021 /3BL Media/-- American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced artistic collaborations with world-renowned artists Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley to reimagine and create new designs of the iconic Consumer Platinum Card. The company will also provide $1 million in sponsorship to The Studio Museum in Harlem (the Studio Museum) to support its work as the nexus for artists of African descent, locally, nationally, and internationally. Early in thei

SOURCE: Alkermes DESCRIPTION:November is National Family Caregivers Month and as we prepare for Thanksgiving, it is a perfect opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to family caregivers. Caregivers are invaluable throughout a patient’s cancer journey, tirelessly providing support and care to their loved ones. Tweet me: November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth and as we prepare for Thanksgiving, @Alkermes expresses its sincerest gratitude to family caregivers. https://bit.ly/3qYY4vU KEYW

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:BLOOMFIELD, Conn. and MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Cigna Corporation Chief Executive Officer and President David Cordani and FedEx Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frederick W. Smith have joined together to promote a powerful message within the business community: companies that intentionally recruit, hire, support and retain veterans will benefit from their unique skillsets and perspectives. “Veterans have so much to offer

The report outlines its progress toward its $1 Billion Action Plan to promote racial, ethnic and gender equity for its colleagues, customers and communities. SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, November 17, 2021 /3BL Media/-- American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced the release of its inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report, which documents the company’s progress on its DEI commitments and initiatives as part of its $1 Billion DEI Action Plan launched in October 202

SOURCE: CNH Industrial SUMMARY:The CNH Industrial Design together with IVECO BUS Design team have offered to the transport design students from RUBIKA design school to work on a prospective project: Urban Move Ability, focusing on the urban mobility of tomorrow via an innovative transport solution. The students presented their final concept to the jury during a project review in Valenciennes (France) mid-2021 DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial, IVECO BUS, its Industrial Design Departments and RUBIKA scho

SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:Accelerating the supply and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is crucial to reaching net zero emissions in the travel industry. As we work to advance innovative climate solutions and help build a more sustainable future for us all, we are joining peers and partners in supporting the new World Economic Forum #CleanSkies4Tomorrow 2030 Ambition Statement, which advocates for the use of 10% SAF by 2030. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dDxgdXHd Tweet me: Acc

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group DESCRIPTION:Principal Financial Group® has announced an expansion of its suite of retirement solutions for Hispanic workers by adding a Spanish-language option to its mobile retirement app. This enhancement is designed to help increase retirement savings and management access to the hundreds of thousands of Hispanic workers Principal® serves as many face a retirement savings gap made worse by the pandemic.1 “Cultural and language barriers can often limit the impa

The transition to an all-electric pickup and delivery fleet is in motion—see where we’re headed SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:We’re working to make package deliveries more sustainable by transforming our network for the future through strategic investment and collaborations in new technologies.  These investments are a critical step in our journey to reach our goal of having carbon neutral operations by 2040. By making the move to all-electric delivery vehicles, FedEx – and the logistics

SOURCE: Aflac Incorporated DESCRIPTION:As vaccination rates rise and employers game-plan how to return to a shared workspace, decision-makers are left juggling a bevy of considerations. Adhering to COVID-19 vaccination protocols and helping employees who are struggling to return are just two of them. Revisiting your company’s benefits plan can be just as important, especially as the pandemic has reshaped employees’ needs. Revising your benefits plan to better suit them can make the transition bac

Receiving direct feedback from our employees is important to make sure we’re creating a company culture that provides an environment for them to do their best work. SOURCE: DOW DESCRIPTION:This month, we launched Dow’s first-ever global Volunteer and ERG Participation policy, which allows all of our employees paid time-off to volunteer and engage in Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities. This global policy builds on our strong culture of engagement and will help us achieve our Engaging for Imp

SOURCE: Stanley Black Decker DESCRIPTION:For anyone considering a trades career, electrician Xavier Owens has a few words of advice: “Go for it.” Having pursued both a college degree and trades training, he’s empowered by his choice to help make the world. From tradespeople and engineers to philanthropists and innovators – get to know these inspiring individuals in the trades. How did you become an electrician? I originally began college to work in computer science and after a few years, I realiz

SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, October 27, 2021 /3BL Media/ -- American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the launch of “Backing International Small Restaurants”, a new grant program to support culturally-significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities: London, Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. American Express has committed US $500,000 to this program, which will be administered in partnership with the International D

SOURCE: Qualcomm DESCRIPTION:We created HerVenture specifically for women who own micro, small and medium sized enterprises in low and middle income countries. The app has been developed and deployed across the world thanks to our partners’ generous support. We extend our enormous gratitude to them: USAID, Qualcomm through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ Initiative, DHL Express and the ExxonMobil Foundation. Continue reading here Tweet me: HerVenture from @CherieBlairFndn, developed with support fr

By Danielle Burns, Digital Project Associate – BOOK IT! SOURCE: Yum! Brands DESCRIPTION:Starting October 1, 2021, BOOK IT! will launch in more than 70,000 classrooms and 50,000 homeschools, allowing students to work toward meeting monthly reading goals in order to earn a Reading Award Certificate, which is good for one free Personal Pan Pizza® at participating Pizza Hut locations1. The BOOK IT! program was created in 1984 with the goal of motivating children to read by rewarding their reading acc

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the already dire problem of hunger in America. Prior to 2020, approximately 35 million Americans experienced food insecurity each year, but new research from the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University found that one in four individuals across America now face hunger. In response to this crisis, FedEx quickly ramped up its longtime support of local food banks across the country last spring, creating a lif

Ninth Annual Purple Eagle Ceremony Featured During WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 12, 2021 /3BL Media/– FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., and the world’s largest express transportation company, dedicated a Cessna Caravan to Kenzie, a 17-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, on Thursday at TPC Southwind during the first day of play in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. This is the

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 8, 2021 /3BL Media/ - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today its renewed commitment to Orbis International’s sight-saving mission with a US$3.5 million donation to help provide financial, logistics and operational support to the organization and its Flying Eye Hospital over the next five years. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is a mobile teaching hospital that travels the world providing vision-saving eye surgeries and training to local

SOURCE: onsemi DESCRIPTION:At onsemi, equity - the process of meeting all individuals where their needs are to provide equal opportunities - allows our company to improve the employee experience and continue to drive our competitive edge. As a global company with more than 34,000 employees, we are passionate about creating a more diverse workplace that our employees can bring their whole self to. onsemi is proud to announce the revitalization of Diversity Inclusion and rebranding it to the Divers

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp DESCRIPTION:The more individuals, families and small businesses are empowered to achieve their best lives, the more communities thrive. Fifth Third Bank wants to help people reach their full potential. We believe this will have a long-lasting, generational impact in the neighborhoods, towns and cities we serve, especially among low- and moderate-income Americans, by reversing negative cycles and building strong foundations for the future. We work to deliver comprehensi

SOURCE: American Express SUMMARY:Report includes additional workforce diversity disclosures related to American Express’ pay equity, hiring, retention, and promotion efforts American Express aims to drive $100 billion in spending at small businesses and invest $500 million on initiatives that support more resilient and equitable communities  The company recently committed to net-zero emissions by 2035 and plans to provide $10 million in philanthropic funding to support initiatives to advance clim

SOURCE: Novartis SUMMARY:Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) report positive Phase 2b study results for novel non-artemisinin combination to treat uncomplicated malaria In the Phase 2b study conducted in children less than 12 years of age, ganaplacide/lumefantrine met the primary study objective The positive Phase 2b results for the next generation antimalarial therapy support continued development of the combination DESCRIPTION:BASEL, Switzerland, September 29, 2021 /3BL Media/ - As

Study funded by U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant will serve as blueprint for broader EV adoption in Southeast Asian countries SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan, September 27, 2021 /3BL Media/ – A global leader in decarbonization solutions and zero-emission transportation infrastructure, Black Veatch announces its selection as technical expert in SCG International Corp. Co.’s effort to electrify its transportation fleets. More broadly, the project seeks to be a blueprint f

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:For as long as she can remember, Jalen Matthews has received regular blood transfusions to treat sickle cell disease—an inherited condition that limits her red blood cells from carrying enough oxygen throughout her body. Though the 24-year-old was diagnosed with the disease at birth, it was not until she suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot at age 11 that blood transfusions became a lifeline to managing her symptoms. Without treatment, the stiff, crescent

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:As doctors and nurses on the frontlines work to treat those affected by the deadly earthquake in Haiti, FedEx is working with multiple humanitarian agencies to deliver aid where it’s needed most. Through a collaboration with non-profit organization Direct Relief, FedEx transported via charter aircraft $8million worth of prescription medications, IV solutions, emergency medical backpacks, and other supplies into the disaster zone in Haiti. On the second dedica

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp DESCRIPTION:CINCINNATI, September 21, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that its Express Banking account has received Bank On national certification for safe and affordable accounts. The certification was conferred by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to traditional banking and other financial empowerment services. Additionally, Fifth Third’s Community Deve

“At Henkel, I feel comfortable just being me.” SOURCE: Henkel DESCRIPTION:At 26 years old, Carolina Betancourt packed up her life in Venezuela and headed to the United States with her husband and young child to pursue further study. The transition to life in the United States, while exciting and full of opportunity, was not easy. However, Carolina’s upbringing and positive outlook led her to look at challenges as opportunities. Growing up in an immigrant household with a Venezuelan father and an

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:GLS, one of the main express couriers in Italy, has updated its fleet with a greater focus on environmental sustainability, thanks to its partnership with IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial N.V., which will see 120 new IVECO S-WAY LNG and Bio-LNG powered vehicles joining its fleet. The new IVECO S-WAY vehicles - which will replace a diesel vehicle fleet made up of 70% Euro VI vehicles and 30% Euro V vehicles - will have a significantly positi

The State of Missouri sentenced Ricky Kidd to life. The Midwest Innocence Project helped him take it back. SOURCE: Koch Industries DESCRIPTION:On March 24, 1997, an injustice was committed against Ricky Kidd. The 21-year-old was robbed of his freedom when the State of Missouri convicted him of a double homicide he didn’t commit. The jury’s words hung heavy as they crossed the courtroom that day in March. His sentence: life without the possibility of parole. “It sounded like I was in a movie,” Ric

SOURCE: Walmart SUMMARY:Green Bond Proceeds will Support Key Environmental Initiatives, Reinforcing Walmart’s Mission to Drive Collective Climate Action Minority- and Women-Owned Firms Served as Active Bookrunners DESCRIPTION:BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 8, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has successfully priced the company's first green bond. Net proceeds from the $2 billion green bond offering will be used to fund existing and future projects that enable Walmart to ac

More than 2900 people in the Raigad district to receive nearly 14 tons of food and hygiene supplies thanks to United Way Mumbai disaster response efforts SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:MUMBAI, India, September 7, 2021 /3BL Media/ – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has supported United Way Mumbai, in their efforts to provide relief following the Maharashtra floods. FedEx Express delivered more than 14 tons of food

SOURCE: United Airlines Inc. DESCRIPTION:Ben Franklin never saw this coming!  Electric aircraft to join our future fleet! We signed an agreement with Heart Aerospace to acquire the ES-19 aircraft, a 19-seat electric airliner that has the potential to decarbonize regional air travel. United Express regional partner, Mesa Airlines, Inc., has also agreed to purchase and operate the ES-19. The ES-19 can fly up to 250 miles with minimum noise and zero operational emissions and are set to take flight i

SOURCE: SCS Global Services DESCRIPTION:September 2, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Palm oil holds a significant place in the African region.  Oil palm is indigenous to Africa — its use as a basic food crop has been vital to the inhabitants of the equatorial regions in Africa as far back as 3000 BC in Egypt. Presently, the African region is estimated to have more than 4 million hectares of oil palm production area across over 22 countries. As an emerging market for palm oil, the region accounts for approxima

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp DESCRIPTION:In the wake of widespread civil protests, Chairman CEO Greg Carmichael make a prompt and public statement against racism, and the Bank committed itself to being part of the solution. Our Commitment was more than words; it resulted in concrete, ongoing actions. It was necessary that we acknowledge that we hadn’t previously done enough and recognize that our work to address shortcomings was far from over. As the nation reached a tipping point in a long histor

By: Donna M Rivera SOURCE: Verizon SUMMARY:Advice from Genia Wilbourn - SVP of Global Network Operations Assurance. DESCRIPTION:From a young age, Genia Wilbourn knew she loved math and science.  As an inquisitive, self-proclaimed “daddy’s girl” Genia said in an article, “ I spent a lot of time with him growing up. He took me to football games, boxing matches and the race track (pretty sure I wasn’t supposed to be there). At home, I would just watch Dad fix things around the house and in the garag

SOURCE: Morgan Stanley SUMMARY:Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health introduces new multi-faceted re-emergence program to provide support and resources for families and educators to address key mental health issues for the upcoming school year. DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Nearly half (48%) of U.S. teens are concerned about experiencing social anxiety in transitioning back to “normal” life, according to a new survey released today by the Morgan Stanley Allian

SOURCE: American Express DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /3BL Media/ - American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award 25 Black-owned small businesses from the Coalition’s 2020 grant program an additional $25,000 enhancement grant to support their long-term success and resilience. Approximately 60% of the grant recipients were Black women-owned small businesses and 75% were Black-owned businesses with six or fewer employees. “My business and life

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:FedEx Express Canada Senior CTV Driver, Ashley Rajkumar, shares what it meant for him to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines within his community. Thank you, Ashley, and the entire FedEx team, for your continued efforts to safely and quickly help eradicate COVID-19 across Canada. Tweet me: .@FedEx Express Canada Senior CTV Driver, Ashley Rajkumar, shares what it meant for him to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines within his community: https://bit.ly/2USPAsg KEYWORDS: NY

SOURCE: Novartis SUMMARY:Novartis partners with Save the Children to launch first common health project in Kenya First step in the collaboration will focus on providing affordable and effective healthcare to the most deprived children in Kenya Project aims to tackle the problem of under-five child mortality through treatment of malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea and malnutrition DESCRIPTION:BASEL, SWITZERLAND, August 2, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Novartis and children’s rights organization Save the Children ar

SOURCE: Fifth Third Bancorp DESCRIPTION:The enduring truth about Fifth Third Bank is that our success is a product of our customers’ success. G. Carlton Hill, who was president of the Fifth Third Union Trust Company from 1955 to 1963, often said, “We never allow ourselves to forget that it is ‘other people’s money,’ which is entrusted to us. Nor have we lost sight of the fact that the people whom we serve—their problems, their needs, their well-being—are our paramount concern.” It’s from this leg

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:Over the last 5 years, FedEx Interns have had the opportunity to volunteer with FedEx Cares in-person. However, this year with in-person volunteering suspended we embraced a new format – virtual volunteering. The intern FedEx Virtual Volunteer Days on July 8th 9th allowed our summer interns to make an impact and network company-wide. Interns were able to choose from the following seven events, serving communities and non-profits. These events also contributed

SOURCE: FedEx Corporation DESCRIPTION:“I’ve been with FedEx for 32 years, and this is probably one of the most proud and defining moments of my career.” — Joe Stephens, senior vice present, global engineering business transformation, FedEx Express Last week marked the first delivery of Johnson Johnson COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. to Mexico by our team in collaboration with Direct Relief. Learn about this shipment and more: https://lnkd.in/dzQTt6y Tweet me: Last week marked the first delivery o