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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of the Top Corporate Citizens in the United States

Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today announced it has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.

Diversity & Inclusion

Altogether Kohler: Richard Lee’s Story

A first-generation American, Richard Lee relies on the values his parents instilled in him as a child to succeed in his career and life: do the right thing every day, continue to learn, and help others.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Named Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens and Ranked #1 in the Employee Category

Illumina has been included for the first time on the 2022 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Makes Several Strides in Sustainability Journey

GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, released its 2021 Sustainability Report covering the company’s environmental, social and governance strategies, activities, progress, metrics and performance.

Environment

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Final Rule Is Now in Effect – How Can You Prepare?

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) final rule went into effect on May 16, 2022, through amendments to 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 192.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Ranking Rises in 100 Best Corporate Citizens

3BL Media has named AMD as a leader in the semiconductor industry in its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Environment

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Hosts Urban Bees

In 2017, the United Nations declared May 20 as World Bee Day to draw global attention to the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators and to take concrete action to preserve and protect them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SIZA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from SIZA

Diversity & Inclusion

Retail Gets Real To Mitigate Racial Bias in the Shopping Experience

“There has never been a more urgent time for us to demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity, be it the political landscape, customer expectations, or simply our belief in protecting equality and equity for all.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Video: The Home Depot Celebrates Military Appreciation Month by Highlighting Navy Service Member and Assistant Store Manager

Hailing from a military family, having lived in four countries and seven states, Gerald Sims always knew his passion was to serve his country. Currently, he is a Navy service member.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Research Roundup: Responsible Gaming Tool Usage and Positive Play

Recently, our research and training partner, the Harvard Medical School affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance, Division on Addiction, as part of its online Brief Addiction Science Information Source

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Ranked No. 1 Utility in 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media named PSEG to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, ranking number one in the utility industry and eighth overall.

Innovation & Technology

Breakthrough Innovation Happens at the Intersection of Scientific Disciplines

Farmers have one of the most rewarding, yet most challenging jobs: feeding the world’s growing population efficiently and sustainably.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ben Zhang and Team Use Data Science for a Cleaner, Resilient Electric Grid

Ben Zhang’s teammates are using data science to help Duke Energy plan for the future. Some are helping customers be more energy efficient, and others are helping add new technologies and carbon-free energy sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Working Together to Eliminate Waste

A few yards away from its Amana, Iowa plant, a dedicated team of specialists is working around the clock to treat the wastewater generated each day by the plant—while also processing wastewater for the residents of nearby Middle Amana, Iowa, as well.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Collaborates With Stakeholders to Organize Disaster Recovery Resource Fair in Mayfield Kentucky

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today announced it will be participating in a Disaster Recovery Resource Fair on May 21st in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Energy

From Cows to Kilowatts: Black & Veatch Awarded EPC Project To Convert Dairy Farm Manure Into Renewable Natural Gas

Although dairy is a dietary staple in many American households, it can be hard on the environment due to the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced from dairy farms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Continues Support for Columbus-Based Affordable Housing Program, Move To PROSPER

This month ten Central Ohio families graduated from an affordable housing program with a new outlook on life.

Research, Reports & Publications

WestRock Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Updating Goals and Setting Science-Based Targets for Emissions Reduction

WestRock is imagining and delivering on the promise of a sustainable future, building on its 100-year legacy to help create a more circular economy with renewable, fiber-based recyclable packaging at its core.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media has named International Paper (NYSE: IP) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Health & Healthcare

Living with Metastatic Bladder Cancer: Joey's Journey

Watch Joey's story about living with Metastatic Bladder Cancer and his determination to beat it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In the Hyper-Competitive Investment Industry, People Rarely Talk About Mental Health Issues. That's Slowly Starting to Change.

AllianceBernstein has created a comprehensive mental wellness program since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Education

MilliporeSigma Announces the Expansion of Hands-On Science Education Program With Kick-off of Global Curiosity Cube® Mobile Lab

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced that it has further enhanced its commitment to STEM education, with the launch of its Curiosity Cube® mobile science lab in Europe and North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Named One of 100 Best Corporate Citizens in U.S.

Freeport-McMoRan has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in the U.S. in annual rankings based on the environmental, social and governance practices of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Is Global Activism Today and How Your Business Can Start

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, Benevity's Karl Yeh speaks with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs, about global activism, what it looks like today and how to get started.

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