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Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability Series, Spotlight 3: Cost Savings

Studies have consistently shown that businesses are seeing an ROI from embedding sustainability practices into the procurement process.

Research, Reports & Publications

Is the Pandemic Reviving Purpose? Ninth Annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index Reports Unprecedented Levels of Social Responsibility

The ninth annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex) reveals record-breaking levels of socially responsible spending among consumers, as it climbs to an all-time high and an unprecedented 25 percent increase over the previous year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named a Top Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments

Principal Financial Group® announced today that its global asset management business, Principal Global Investors®, earned the No. 3 spot as a Best Place to Work in Money Management among the largest employers1 by Pensions & Investments.

Health & Healthcare

Saying 'Not Today' to Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Lee Ann's Journey

For Lee Ann, learning she had Stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) came as a real shock.

Health & Healthcare

Herbalife Nutrition's Quality and Product Innovations Guided by Science

At Herbalife Nutrition, their commitment to quality is more than cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and processes; it is at the core of everything they do.

Media & Communications

3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

The 3BL Media team is excited to present our 2021 In Review — a list of our favorite environmental, social, governance (ESG) stories from 3BL Professional clients this year.

Innovation & Technology

Responsible Minerals Initiative Releases New Global Standard for All-Minerals Due Diligence

Responsible Minerals Initiative Releases New Global Standard for All-Minerals Due Diligence

Environment

National Grid Climate Leaders: Meet Julia Gold

Julia Gold is a Climate Leader both professionally and personally. She grew up green, inspired by her environmental campaigner parents from the start.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Provides $1 Million in Grants To Support Organizations Focused on Social Justice, Racial Equity in North Carolina

40 organizations receive grants to reduce disparate outcomes; increase civic engagement; reform criminal justice, training and policy; and provide legal assistance, including pathways to citizenship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches Scholarship Programs Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation today announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African and African American students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Innovation & Technology

First-ever 'State of Conservation Technology' Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

First-ever ‘State of Conservation Technology’ Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Chairman & CEO Named to 2021 NJ Business Hall of Fame

Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, was recently inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ (NJBHOF).

Health & Healthcare

Driven by Demand for People-first Places, WELL Uptake Soars Across Asia-Pacific

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced exponential growth of WELL programs across Asia-Pacific as COVID-19 continues to elevate the importance of health, safety and well-being in buildings, communities and organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Named to the 2021 CDP Water A and Climate A Lists

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP on its 2021 Climate and Water A Lists, marking consecutive appearance on the Climate A List for the seventh year and the Water A List for the fourth year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Recognized With CDP's Double 'A' Score For Global Climate and Water Stewardship

CDP recognized Stanley Black & Decker for being a leader on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide and demonstrating significant action on climate change and water security risks.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Presents the New Holland Smart Farm in Partnership With “Il Raccolto” Farm

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, announced today its partnership with “Il Raccolto” farm in Bologna, Italy, to demonstrate sustainable farming practices through a circular economy model and a connected fleet environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Announces Major Expansion to All Women-Owned Small Businesses Nationwide Starting in 2022

Comcast Corporation announces a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Employees Pledge More than $5 Million to United Way

Over $5 million was pledged to help United Way and its partner organizations improve the lives of families and individuals throughout the communities in which the bank serves.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing Racial Equity: Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Surpass $12 Million Commitment

Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation announced they have surpassed their two-year, $12 million commitment to advance programs and initiatives that promote racial equity and economic empowerment for communities of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rural America: Philanthropy's Misunderstood Opportunity for Impact

Often overlooked by funders, rural America faces profound inequities, but also provides an untapped source of innovation. New FSG report highlights organizations working on rural issues and opportunities for funders to get involved.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation $20,000 Donation Supports Red Cross Efforts Following Deadly Tornado Outbreak

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has made a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts after at least 24 tornadoes ripped across six midwestern and southern states this past weekend.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute #30: How Housing Influences your Future and the Future of your Community With Ellen LaNicca of Fearless Public Relations

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #30 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Supports Financial Alliance for Racial Equity at Diversity Summit and Career Event

As part of the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) with the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE), Franklin Templeton’s talent acquisition team participated in the recent Diversity Summit and Virtual Career Event.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Le Groupe Banque TD engage des entreprises issues de la diversité pour piloter activement une émission d’obligations vertes de 500 millions de dollars américains, une première chez les émetteurs canadiens

Aujourd’hui, La Banque Toronto-Dominion (la « TD » ou la « Banque ») a conclu une émission d’obligations vertes d’une durée de trois ans, de 500 millions de dollars américains

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Simplicity Now: What Work Looks Like in 2022

Watch this LinkedIn Live session with Matt Kelly, M. Ellen Ourednik and Steve Soter of Workiva for insight into what work will look like in 2022!

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    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
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    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
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    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
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    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...