ESG News from Leading Brands

Keep up with the latest environmental, social and governance news from companies embracing the triple bottom line, shared via 3BL's distribution platform.

Environment

Michigan on the Verge of 100% Clean Electricity As House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other important policies to grow clean energy investment and jobs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meaningful Influencers

United Way campaigns are underway throughout the Regions Bank footprint. The bank has a long history with the organization. During last year’s campaign, Regions contributed $7.2 million to more than 150 United Way agencies across our footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Employees Support Breast Cancer Awareness

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aramark Community Relations and Aramark’s EMPOWER employee resource group collaborated to create volunteer activities that emphasize the company’s commitment to driving positive outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our Leadership

The shift toward renewables and electrification is transforming the way we deliver power, and Southwire’s technologies are playing a leading role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' ACME Stores Celebrated Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage Month with @ACME in Jersey and South Philadelphia was a true delight!

Education

Pepco and DC United Team Up to Make a Difference for D.C. Students

Pepco has joined forces with D.C. United to create a partnership that is leaving a lasting impact on students in the District’s Wards 7 and 8.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Staying Genuinely Curious: Meet Christine Perkins

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Environment

SAC Celebrates the Textile Exchange Conference in London

The annual Textile Exchange Conference took place in London this year, and a substantial group of SAC team members from our membership engagement, stakeholder engagement and business development teams were in attendance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Adversity to Opportunity

To fulfill her purpose, Lensing has relied on wisdom she's gleaned over many years from family, mentors and others. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, she's sharing some of that advice and how it has shaped her personally and professionally.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Many Paths to the Same Goal

Becoming a Southern California Edison lineworker takes intelligence, skill, determination, strength and bravery. It also takes all kinds, as demonstrated by three of Edison International's 2023 Lineworker Scholarship winners.

Events, Media & Communications

Northern Trust Hosts Second Charity Trading Day To Benefit Four Global Charities

Northern Trust has held its second Charity Trading Day, with employees across the world participating to benefit four global charities, aligned with the company’s philanthropic strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

Innovation & Technology

Case IH Connected Farm: Digital Ecosystem Brings Increased Productivity and Sustainability in the Field

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, in partnership with TIM, a leading agribusiness operator with the largest mobile coverage in the country, presents the first results obtained at the Connected Farm, located in Água Boa, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Education

KeyBank Invests in Canton Organizations

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Stark State and ArtsInStark with grant funds to further their missions of bettering the Canton community and surrounding area.

Education

goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

TCS and the Irish Red Cross have partnered to invite students to propose ideas for making the planet better for all through the goIT Monthly Challenge for November.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen and pgLANG Announce ‘Move Afrika,’ a Long-Term Vision To Pioneer a World Class Music Touring Circuit Across the African Continent

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and creative imprint, pgLang today announced ‘Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience’, a new long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa.

Events, Media & Communications

All the Sustainable Fashion Acronyms To Know

The sustainability landscape is rife with technical jargon and terms. Many executives argue the myriad of acronyms in sustainable fashion complicates the overarching mission.

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Veteran’s Journey: Sean Kovarovic, a Founder on a Holistic Health Mission

Sean Kovarovic is the Founder of Wu De Health & Combat (wdhc), a one-stop holistic health and preventative medicine shop that anyone can afford.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Covia’s Philanthropic Initiatives Benefit Communities

Our comprehensive community engagement and philanthropic initiatives are overseen by The Covia Foundation, established to formalize our approach to operating as a responsible corporate citizen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

3BL has named Applied Materials 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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Demonstrates Innovative Excellence in Winning Automotive Business Award

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently won the Automotive Business 2023 Award for the CR Intellisense Harvester.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIBC Global Headquarters Becomes Largest Workplace in Canada To Achieve WELL Certification at the Platinum Level

The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is the premier building standard to focus on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the buildings where we live, work and play. WELL Platinum Certification represents the highest pinnacle of health achievement across WELL’s 10 core

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2023 Citizens Award

The annual Citizens Awards highlight how businesses serve as a force for good — expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society.

Innovation & Technology

TCS Infographic: Could You Use a Digital Twin To Help Complete a Marathon?

As the title sponsor and technology consulting partner for the world’s top marathons, TCS believes in the power of fitness to change lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Architecture and Engineering Firm HGA Affirms Its Responsibility To Generate Positive, Lasting Impact Through Design

HGA is not just building physical environments; the firm is fostering relationships with fellow change-makers while shaping a greener, more equitable future, with teams that collaborate across disciplines to consider environmental impact and resilience.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Energy for a Better Future
    Entergy’s performance report integrates a comprehensive overview of our 2023 achievements, including financial results with economic, environmental...
  2. Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
    The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) builds trust in sustainability standards worldwide by benchmarking third...
  3. Tapestry I Uplift Our Communities
    We aim to empower the communities where our employees live and work, and provide the resources and capacity needed to support supply chain partners in...
  4. STEM Education
    We inspire the next generation of inventors and advance workforce development for STEM-related careers.Our initiatives are designed to promote and...
  5. Leveraging the Education Potential of Technology
    Over the next three years, Verizon will invest up to $100 million in our education work to ensure that more students – particularly those in...
  6. CARE News & Stories
    CARE News & Stories is where to find out what's happening around the world through vibrant, engaging stories that put humanity at the center. 👉 https...
  7. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
  8. STEM Education
    We inspire the next generation of inventors and advance workforce development for STEM-related careers.Our initiatives are designed to promote and...
  9. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences.We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  10. Environmental, Social, and Governance
    Environmental, Social, and Governance for Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
  11. HanesBrands: Planet
    It’s in our DNA to act responsibly – for people, for our communities, and for the planet. We believe in doing our part for this world, so we challenge...
  12. CARE News & Stories
    CARE News & Stories is where to find out what's happening around the world through vibrant, engaging stories that put humanity at the center. 👉 https...
  13. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  14. Seamless Connections
    We end supply chain disruption by reducing friction in every part of the journey to create certainty and security for all. We ensure quick...
  15. TCS | goIT
    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...