SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:The IVECO Solidarity cargo initiative, now in its sixth year, helped the population of a small town in Brazil recapture missed opportunities caused by the ongoing global pandemic. Watch this feel good holiday episode from CNH Industrial’s Behind the Wheel series at: cnhindustrial.com/IvecoSolidarityCargo The global pandemic has left in its wake a trail of broken dreams, missed opportunities and lives put on hold. Thankfully, though, stories of hope and happiness

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:The CNH Industrial Bank, Case IH and CASE Construction Equipment in Brazil are supporting the Projeto Guri which is considered to be the largest socio-cultural programs of Brazil with over 50,000 students having classes in education centers located across 280 municipalities in the state of São Paulo. The Guri Project promotes musical education for children and teenagers from 6 to 18 years and offers classes in musical theory and initiation, choir singing, and st

SOURCE: Merck Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION:KENILWORTH, N.J. MIAMI, December 17,  /3BLMedia/ - Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the New England Journal of Medicine has published findings from the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial evaluating molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral medicine, in non-hospitalized high risk adults with mild to moderate COVID-19. Data from MOVe-OUT demonstrated that early treatment with molnupiravir sign

Investor support for the energy transition surged in 2020, but capital flows to less developed countries slowed as the pandemic raged on SOURCE: Bloomberg DESCRIPTION:Originally posted on about.bnef.com.  Despite a record-breaking year for energy transition investment in 2020, investors poured $67 billion fewer dollars into clean energy in emerging markets than they did into wealthier countries, a new study from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF) finds. The data suggests that investors retreate

SOURCE: PG DESCRIPTION:While the extraordinary events of the last two years have brought many challenges, we’ve also gained perspective on what really matters. We’ve seen the power of human kindness. And we’ve learned that brands and companies have a responsibility to do more and do better for the people and communities that we serve, and the planet we call home. At PG, doing good has been in our DNA since we were founded more than 180 years ago. For generations, we’ve supported consumers and com

Excerpts from the 2021 Medtronic Integrated Performance Report SOURCE: Medtronic DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 spurred collaboration and inspired us to reach new levels of innovation. We moved quickly and decisively, in partnership with the Medtronic Foundation, to lessen the impact of the pandemic on our employees, patients, and healthcare professionals, and global communities. An overview of our key actions follows, with more details about our pandemic response included throughout this report. Employees

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: Lenovo SUMMARY:Research conducted by Lenovo™ reveals more than two-thirds of Gen Z and Millennial respondents feel it’s important to give back and contribute positively to local communities during a ‘Work from Anywhere’ experience Work for Humankind is a bold initiative in partnership with Island Conservation and the Robinson Crusoe Island community that calls on volunteers from around the world to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to experience first-hand how to make a long-

Carmen Villar, vice president, social business innovation, always defended the underdog – now she leads a team solely focused on reducing health disparities SOURCE: Merck Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION:For as long as she can remember, Carmen Villar wanted a purpose-driven career that allowed her to give back to the community. She attributes those lofty goals to the influence of her parents, who were her greatest role models. “My mother is Japanese and was born in an internment camp during World War II. My

Excerpts from the 2021 Medtronic Integrated Performance Report SOURCE: Medtronic DESCRIPTION:Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation partner to improve lives and address inequities. Our philanthropic activities build trust and social capital with local, national, and international organizations, and we leverage the power of our human capital through employee volunteering and giving. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social justice movement continue to bring to light societal inequities and dispari

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial was recognized by the Valor Inovação Brazil ranking as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil. The research for the ranking is conducted by the Brazilian national financial newspaper, Valor Econômico, in partnership with Strategy, a PwC strategic consultancy. CNH Industrial Brazil ranks 11th place overall in the survey that aims to evaluate consistently and systematically the innovation practices of companies operating in Brazil across a r

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation DESCRIPTION:Access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation services remains essential to protecting human health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, more than 2 billion people lack access to basic sanitation, including toilets. The United Nations General Assembly officially designated Nov. 19 as World Toilet Day in 2013 to raise awareness and inspire efforts to bring solutions to these communities. A study of 130,000 health clinics in low- and mid

SOURCE: SCS Global Services DESCRIPTION:At COP26, more than 100 world leaders pledged up to $19bn USD to help tackle deforestation and forest degradation, which account for 8-10% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Many ears perked up at the prospect of deforestation hot spots, such as tropical forests in Indonesia and the Amazon, receiving much needed aid packages. The commitments are huge, the intentions noble, and the support for regions devastated by deforestation long overdue. But one has to

SOURCE: Bayer SUMMARY:- Noted international leader QU Dongyu to deliver a keynote address during the November 16-17 virtual Summit. - The global forum and biennially-organized conference gives 100 selected young leaders from 44 countries the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers on solutions to food security and sustainability challenges. DESCRIPTION:MONHEIM, Germany, November 15, 2021 /3BLMedia/ – Dr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the U

SOURCE: DOW DESCRIPTION:October 16, 2021 was World Food Day. To many people, access to fresh, nutritious food is ‘normal’ – something taken for granted. But today, over 3 billion people don’t have access to a healthy diet. Paradoxically, a third of all food produced is never consumed. Reducing food loss and waste is essential to solving hunger in a world where the number of people affected by hunger is on the rise. It also can help our environment: about 8-10 percent of emissions driving the clim

Pursuing our ambition is core to creating value for all our stakeholders and delivering a more sustainable future. SOURCE: DOW DESCRIPTION:As part of our Investor Day webcast, we shared how we will continue to grow our business while also delivering strong performance and a more sustainable future – which together adds value for all our stakeholders. Leaders from across our company participated, highlighting our sustainable and circular product offerings, and outlining our disciplined plan to con

“Sustainable Practices Badge” seeks to encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices by Brazil’s grain growers SOURCE: Bayer DESCRIPTION:Monheim, Germany and Uberaba, Brazil, November 4, 2021 /3BLMedia/ – Grão Direto, the largest digital platform for grain trading in Latin America, developed in collaboration with Bayer the introduction of the “Sustainable Practices Badge” on its digital marketplace. The badge indicates which farmers on the platform are utilizing agronomic practices that ar

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:To encourage children to read, New Holland Agriculture and the CNH Industrial Bank in Brazil are supporting the Coletânea Renovarte project, which aims at supplying 12,000 children's books to rural public schools in the State of Paraná in Brazil. In addition to donating books, the project also offers virtual storytelling workshops. Each student and their teaches will receive a complete collection of books. The themes covered by the books will be worked on in the

Words by Nithin Coca SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION:HP Inc. has announced an expanded forest conservation and restoration partnership with World Wildlife Fund, better known as WWF, by pledging $80 million to sustainably manage, conserve and restore nearly 1 million acres of forest. “We're really excited about this collaboration and the opportunities it brings to help us accelerate critically important conservation efforts in landscapes around the world — for people, for nature and for climate,” Lind

SOURCE: ViacomCBS DESCRIPTION:We are committed to serving the needs of our audiences. That responsibility only intensified in 2020 as a cultural reckoning led us to confront systemic racism and bias in our country and to reexamine our role in making diversity, inclusion and equity a reality for everyone. In our fight against hate, we have activated new partnerships, invested deeply in existing relationships and—together with our employees, who have made proof of their ceaseless passion, resilienc

Collaboration aims to ensure paper printed with an HP product or service will help restore, protect, and improve the health of forests by 2030[1] SOURCE: HP Inc. DESCRIPTION:News highlights: Announces WWF’s largest U.S. corporate partnership to-date Pledges $80 million2 to expand its partnership with WWF to address the impacts on forest from printing¹ with HP printers Partners to restore, protect or improve the management of nearly 1 million acres of forest landscapes, an area approximately five

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:For the third consecutive year, CNH Industrial's team in Brazil received the AB Diversity Award for its diversity and inclusion efforts. The award is conferred jointly by MHD Consultoria and Automotive Business, a Brazilian publishing house, and given in recognition of companies whose initiatives and outcomes foster internal diversity and inclusion while also generating a positive impact on the automotive industry. The Company was recognized in the category "Gen

In two separate letters, signatories call for policies that ensure all new passenger and light-duty vehicles be zero emission by 2035. SOURCE: Ceres DESCRIPTION:October 26, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Major global businesses and advocacy organizations are calling on an international council of government leaders to make clear that binding policies are needed worldwide to ensure that all new passenger and light-duty vehicles sold are zero emission by 2035. In a pair of letters delivered today to the Zero E

52 physicians from across the U.S. selected for the inaugural cohort of the five-year, $100 million initiative SOURCE: Bristol Myers Squibb Company DESCRIPTION:PRINCETON, N.J., October 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced the first group of 52 physicians selected for its Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF D

SOURCE: Bayer DESCRIPTION:Agriculture is taking two complementary approaches to address climate change: reducing carbon emissions and pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and into the soil where it benefits crops and entire ecosystems. Carbon Farming to Address a Changing Climate Carbon is an often misunderstood protagonist in agriculture and climate science. Consider the carbon atom: six protons and six neutrons, surrounded by six orbiting electrons.  Without it, life as we know it doesn’t exist

SOURCE: Qualcomm DESCRIPTION:October 18, 2021 /3BL Media/ - MTM Tecnologia has expanded access to its free mobile app, now named One Blood, for Android and iOS devices to facilitate safe blood donations throughout Brazil. Started as a temporary measure for safe blood donation sites during the COVID-19 pandemic, MTM Tecnologia’s application is now available across the country for all interested blood donation centers. The app, which was developed with the backing and support of Qualcomm through it

SOURCE: Bayer DESCRIPTION:Climate change has us all reimagining our relationship with carbon. But farmers have an even bigger stake in the conversation than most. How will the farm of the future help us deliver on our current commitments—and get closer to carbon-neutral?  “Carbon neutrality.” It’s a buzzworthy phrase that represents our global community’s growing desire to reduce our emissions, reverse climate change, and invest in the future of the Earth. And as a demographic that’s intimately i

Certification Achieved by Bacardi in Panama, Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica SOURCE: Bacardi Limited DESCRIPTION:Panama City, Panama, October 07, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is known for its family-oriented culture and encouraging their teams to be fearless and portray a founder’s mindset in everything they do. This has never been more evident than at Bacardi Latin America and the Caribbean, where the company has been Great Place to

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial is offering 84 openings for women from local Sorocaba communities in Sao Paulo state in south eastern Brazil, to achieve SENAI professional qualifications. The SENAI or Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial - National Service for Industrial Training – was founded in 1942, SENAI is one of the most important institutions in Brazil that provides formal training for Brazilian industry professionals. Courses on offer include: Logistics, Mechanica

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial’s Parts Logistics Centre, located in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo State, in the southwest of Brazil, was awarded a Bronze Medal in the World Class Logistics Program (WCL). This program identifies excellence in distribution and logistics processes. The Sorocaba site is the first in the Company’s global footprint to win this prestigious award. This achievement is a testament to the improvements in both the logistics practices and excellence in the services p

SOURCE: PG DESCRIPTION:School closures and the economic recession as a result of the pandemic health measures have taken a heavy toll on children and young people around the world. The socioeconomic crisis caused by COVID-19 will mean an educational setback of eight to ten years in Latin America, according to a projection of the Organization of Ibero-American States. In Brazil, studies show that 28% of young people are considering not going back to school when the pandemic ends. In Costa Rica, al

Gabriel Ferraz de Oliveira Ogama, Systems Analyst, Kohler, Wisconsin, U.S.A. SOURCE: Kohler Co. DESCRIPTION:Gabriel Ogama is a “yes” man, in the best way possible. He’s always up for a new challenge, ready to see where it takes him. So far, it’s taken him to a new country, a new hobby (or 10!), and a new career—and we think he’s just getting started. So just how did the former music teacher from Brazil find himself as a Systems Analyst at Kohler Co. in Wisconsin? His path is as unique as he is. “

SOURCE: Qualcomm DESCRIPTION:We are in a pivotal decade as we work towards COVID-19 recovery and continue the countdown toward the SDGs’ 2030 deadline. And while we are depending on businesses, governments, and NGOs to drive progress, it is important not to forget about the power of the individual. If everyone around the world does their part to raise awareness, advocate for change, and take direct action, we can accelerate progress towards these key Global Goals. At Qualcomm, we believe technolo

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics DESCRIPTION:CENTENNIAL, Colo., September 14, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Arrow Electronics welcomed a pipeline of new collegiate talent to its offices this summer, hosting 62 interns in the United States – and for the first time – Mexico and Brazil. The goal of Arrow’s long-running internship program is to equip students with real-world skills, networking opportunities and the chance to build a long-term relationship with the company. “Every year we continue to see thoughtful sol

SOURCE: Qualcomm DESCRIPTION:The Fishing with Mobile Nets program uses advanced wireless technologies, digital content and a virtual community platform to promote the economic and social development of traditional fishermen, women and youth in 13 vulnerable fishing villages in Colombia. Fishing with Mobile Nets provides participants with 3G or 4G LTE connected tablets and smartphones, as well as customized applications and training to support mobile education, improved business practices and the

SOURCE: International Paper Company DESCRIPTION:The fiber used to make our products comes from working forests. These are forests that are harvested sustainably and then replanted over and over. More than 90 percent of International Paper’s fiber supply in the United States comes from privately-owned forests, many of which are small and family-owned. We work with landowners to ensure the responsible management of those forests. More than 36% of U.S. forests are family-owned 4 According to The Nat

SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION:There are those rare people you meet for the first time that you instantly know will touch your life. Olivia Braga is unequivocally one of those people. Raised in what she describes as a very poor, violent neighborhood in Brazil, Olivia was one of one of six children to parents who earned a living by collecting cardboard and sweeping streets. “My parents didn’t have dreams. Their only priority was survival,” she says. “For me surviving is not enough. Their l

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:Following the success of its recent food and hygiene items drive, CNH Industrial South America organized a winter clothing and blanket drive at its manufacturing sites in Brazil to support people in need during the winter season. Once again the response from its employees was overwhelming: CNH Industrial was able to collect and donate more than 1.3 tons of clothes and 1,038 blankets. In addition, to the clothes and blanket drive, CNH Industrial South America als

SOURCE: CNH Industrial DESCRIPTION:CNH Industrial Vice President of Human Resources for South America, Telma Cracco, participated in the SAE Brazil Symposium on Diversity in the Mobility Sector, which focused on the challenges and opportunities of Diversity and Inclusion in business. Margaret Groff, Rachel Maia and Silvia Zwi also participated in the “Feminine Empowerment” panel, mediated by journalist Marcia Monteiro. The debate on gender diversity presented the current panorama and the challeng

The head writer of ViacomCBS International Studios' Narrativas Negras, an all-Black writers room in Brazil, introduces the team creating more inclusive content for the studio. SOURCE: ViacomCBS DESCRIPTION:By Marton Olympio In Brazil, telenovelas and soap operas dominate pop culture. But more times than not, when you see a Black person on screen, they’re playing a maid, a chauffeur, or busboy. And they’re given few, if any, lines. As head writer for Narrativas Negras (Black Narratives), an all-Bl

SOURCE: DOW SUMMARY:A Dow initiative, “Project Ybá: Conservation that Transforms” aims to develop a local cooperative, which will sell the bioactive products from Dow’s preserved areas of the Amazon Rainforest, and increase family incomes in the local community, while conserving the rainforest. Reinforcing its commitment to customers and local communities, Dow is collaborating with Natura cosmetics brand, which intends to purchase bioactives from Amazon communities and use them in its products po

The time to simply “address” racial and ethnic inequities has passed. Today, we partner to actively break down systemic inequities. SOURCE: Medtronic DESCRIPTION:Deep-seated inequities affect millions of people every day. The problem is bigger than any one person, company, or movement can tackle alone. Nevertheless, our Mission motivates us to do our part to do more — to amplify our impact beyond the walls of our business and to create meaningful change. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, di

SOURCE: Bayer DESCRIPTION:In March 1996, a British fact-finding commission reporting to the House of Commons concluded that striking brain diseases observed in young people were probably due to the consumption of meat from BSE-infected cattle. Panic broke out in Europe: meat consumption collapsed, European meat became unsaleable, hundreds of thousands of cattle had to be slaughtered and the meat destroyed, and import bans were hastily imposed on British beef. The public as well as politicians rea

by Javier Constante, President, Latin America SOURCE: DOW SUMMARY:I am very proud to see the launch of this project and have Dow playing an active role in contributing to the social development of the Breu Branco community... DESCRIPTION:Latin America presents unique features when it comes to ESG: incredibly rich biodiversity – six of the world’s seventeen megadiverse countries are in this region, more than on any other continent – ethnic and cultural diversity on one side and challenges in the s

SOURCE: onsemi DESCRIPTION: On April 22, ON Semiconductor marked two years as a Signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. As a UN Global Compact Signatory, ON Semiconductor participates alongside other global companies to make a difference in the communities where it operates. The company recently published its 2021 Communication on Progress (COP) report, reaffirming ON Semiconductor’s commitment to the UN Global Compact. The Sustainable Development Goals were born at a United Nations

SOURCE: International Paper Company DESCRIPTION:International Paper is proud to continue to work with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to eliminate hunger and food waste around the world. The collaboration will help to achieve International Paper’s Vision 2030 goal to impact the lives of 100 million people in our communities. International Paper is in its third year of supporting GFN through a 4-year, $1 million commitment. In 2020, this commitment helped GFN to support 174 food banks across

Employees Engage in Virtual Events to Give Back to the Community SOURCE: Franklin Templeton DESCRIPTION:Every June, Franklin Templeton’s employees all over the world use their time and skills to make an impact in local communities during the firm’s global month of service, Impact Days. The 2021 Impact Days were unique for many reasons. Franklin Templeton celebrated 15 years of its global month of service tradition led by Involved, the company’s global employee volunteering program. New colleagues

Jul 22, 2021 4:00 PM ET - CNH Industrial recently organized a food and hygiene items drive at its manufacturing sites in Brazil to support a number of charities in locations where the company has a presence.

How the Butantan Institute helped vaccinate the city of Serrana—and what they learned thereafter SOURCE: Illumina DESCRIPTION:Late this spring, life began to roar back in Serrana, a town in southeast Brazil. Friends and neighbors started gathering after a year of isolation. Hair salons and restaurants are seeing more and more visitors. This semblance of normalcy in Serrana is owing to one of the many efforts of the Butantan Institute, a research center in São Paulo that supplies Brazil’s public h

SOURCE: Bayer SUMMARY:In line with the political objectives of the EU Green Deal, the program’s main goal is to fight climate change by establishing carbon farming practices at farmers’ level with benefits for the entire agricultural value chain / Program kicks off with over 25 farmers across seven countries in the EU and beyond: France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, United Kingdom and Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Monheim – Bayer announced the European launch of its global Carbon Initiative. The main