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Social Impact & Volunteering

CASE and Team Rubicon Support Ongoing Hurricane Harvey Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts

Recent operation with the Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group demolished ten homes as part of a program that razed uninhabitable properties and built those residents new homes at no cost.

Responsible Production & Consumption

National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois

Minneapolis, MN, February 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ – National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sappi Employee Bikes to Support a Cause

Shawn Ray, Financial Analyst at Sappi North America’s headquarters in Boston, felt a personal connection when he decided to participate in the 2019 “Pan-Mass Challenge.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Partnership Tackles Food Insecurity in North Minneapolis

UnitedHealth Group continued its commitment to rebuilding the health of the Twin Cities and addressing health equity through a new partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). As part of the partnership, UnitedHealth Group will provide a $1 million grant to NAZ to fund the Northside Partners for Food Delivery Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Reaffirms its Investment in Crewmembers with Focus on Increasing Access, Equity and Diversity

JetBlue's two new development programs focus on three career trajectories: A new pathway from frontline operational jobs to corporate services roles, and opportunities for crewmembers to pursue careers as pilots or aircraft maintenance technicians.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Generators and Essential Supplies Donated in Response to Winter Storms Uri and Viola

In the same week that Winter Storm Uri covered the 48 contiguous states in the most snow ever recorded, Winter Storm Viola quickly took its place. To help, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot are working with nonprofits across the region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caring for Communities in the Time of COVID

Throughout COVID-19, PNC has doubled down on its efforts to support employees, customers, and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dow's First-ever GAAN Champions Write the History That They Want to See

Although history is typically measured by big moments, history is made every day by people who recognize they can make a difference.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Helps Restaurants Meet Guests' Hygiene Expectations

The award-winning Tork Xpressnap® dispenser range – a fully enclosed napkin system that protects napkins from dirt, spills and unnecessary contact – supports restaurants in making their guests feel safer and promotes better hygiene practices.

Media & Communications

“Sustainable Investing” or Just Plain “Investing” - Where Are We in 2021? Important Milestones Provide Answers...

We have traveled a far distance over the past four decades, beginning with “ethical” and “faith-based” and the more frequent “socially responsible investing”, morphing over time into “sustainable & responsible investing” and on to “ESG investing”.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Somewhere Beyond the Plastic Bag Lies the Future of Retail

Through our engagement in the Beyond the Bag Initiative, and our own endeavors in Mexico and Vermont, we’re working hard to accelerate the pace of innovation and viable, sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic bags.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Conversation Continues Throughout 2021: Introducing 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE!

Following the success of the first-ever 3BL Virtual Forum in October, 3BL Media is pleased to announce a new digital experience to continue the conversation around bold corporate action and activism on today's most pressing issues.

Energy

Jump-Starting Electric Vehicle Charging in New Jersey

PSE&G is helping to put New Jersey on the road to clean-running electric vehicles.

Energy

Construction Set to Begin on Enbridge's Third Offshore Wind Project in France

Construction is about to start on the 448-MW Calvados offshore wind project, Enbridge’s third offshore wind farm in France, as the project secures a key investment milestone.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Foundation Awards FIU's College of Business $1.7 Million to Expand Financial Literacy Program

The Truist Foundation has awarded a $1.7 million grant to Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) to expand the reach of a high school financial literacy program to school systems across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Health Equity at Alexion

As a leader in rare disease, it is our responsibility to lead critical conversations with stakeholders and other members of the rare disease community. Health equity is one of those conversations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 15th Consecutive Year

International Paper has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Approach to Building the Circular Economy

In the past, manufacturers used a straightforward, linear model to produce their goods: extract raw materials, build the products, discard the waste, and throw everything away when it’s no longer in use.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Corporation Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for Fifth Consecutive Year

Recognition honors those companies that understand the importance of leading, making values-based decisions, and their overall commitment to integrity

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watch Energea Spotlight: Producing Food for Your Neighbors

Ian Gibson runs an organic vegetable and flower farm in Higganum, CT. A thoughtful use of space, solar powered irrigation and a minimal use of equipment and chemical inputs makes Ian's farm the perfect model of sustainability for the farming industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the third time, highlighting the Company’s efforts to benefit key stakeholders

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th Time

Rockwell Automation was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies for 15th Consecutive Year

Ecolab has again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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