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.

Forestland

Environment | U.S. Soy

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.
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Diversity & Inclusion

Symantec Joins with U.S. Government to Promote Diversity in Tech

When it comes to diversity in technology, Symantec is lending its voice and taking action, joining the U.S. Government at two important events to expand and effect positive change.

Sea Change Radio

Environment

Tim Dwight: Gridiron Solar

Our guest today on Sea Change Radio is Tim Dwight, who was a Kick Returner and Wide Receiver in the NFL for ten years. He now applies his David vs. Goliath skills to the solar industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Unilever Named as an Industry Leader in DJSI

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Announces 2015 Grant Recipients; Surpasses $30 Million Giving Milestone

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF)—Disney’s granting program focused on protecting wildlife and connecting kids and families with nature—has announced its 2015 wildlife conservation grant recipients.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farm Credit Mobilizes to Alleviate Hunger in California's Agricultural Communities

Energy

GSK Launches Supplier Exchange to Drive Collaboration and Innovation

More than 500 of GSK’s suppliers to its manufacturing and R&D divisions globally have been actively asked to share and take forward practical ideas to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts through GSK’s Supplier Exchange. GSK, which often utilises a collaboration approach across all parts of its business, has set up the GSK Supplier Exchange to help reduce its carbon footprint across its value chain by 25% by 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Serving Others Leads to Happiness

Innovation & Technology

James M. Cox Foundation and EveryoneOn to Bridge Digital Divide in Middle Georgia Through Innovative Pilot Program

The James M. Cox Foundation announced today a $288,500 grant to EveryoneOn. The grant will fund an innovative pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with premium educational content, to families in Georgia who are enrolling in Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete discounted internet service program.

Environment

P&G Announces New Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30%

Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced today a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 30% by 2020. The goal was developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This new goal is based on the best available science and represents an important step forward in the Company’s continued efforts to minimize its greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Partnership to Improve the Lives of Animals is Yielding Big Results

Partnerships between non-profit organizations and private enterprises can be highly beneficial to both parties. In the case of Morris Animal Foundation and Radio Systems Corporation, a strong relationship also means animals benefit, too.

VolunteerMatch

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2015 Corporate Volunteer Awards: A Look at Finalist Humana

Environment

Volkswagen: Creatively Countering Its Carbon Footprint

Diversity & Inclusion

Reggie Van Lee Speaks to AAFEA on “Building Coalitions”

Booz Allen Executive Vice President Reggie Van Lee delivered the keynote address at the 11th Annual African American Federal Employees Association (AAFEA) Training Workshop Monday, September 14 in Bethesda, MD.

Health & Healthcare

Capacity Building from a Global Perspective

“The welfare of all of us is vested in the welfare of each of us.” This is a powerful sentence, and one which brings with it great responsibility, challenge, and promise.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making a Global Commitment to Sustainability

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&O Cruises To Raise Money For Young People With Cancer In New Charity Partnership

P&O Cruises is partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust for the next three years to raise funds for the charity and awareness of the valuable work it does helping teenagers and young adults with cancer across the UK.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Old Mutual's Responsible Business At A Glance Infographic

Time Warner Cable

Social Impact & Volunteering

TWC and Volunteers of America Operation Backpack In Effect

Time Warner Cable is committed to getting young people engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). In order for young people to get excited about their future in STEM fields, it is crucial that they have the tools to form a strong academic foundation.

Environment

The Great GRESB: Raising Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Standards Globally

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Names Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell as its 2015 Episteme Award Recipient

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) today named Jacquelyn Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, the 2015 recipient of the STTI Episteme Award supported by The Baxter International Foundation. Campbell is the Anna D. Wolf Chair and Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. As Episteme Laureate, Campbell will be the keynote speaker at STTI’s 43rd Biennial Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., November 7-11, 2015, where she will be presented with the $15,000 award.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg LP: Enterprising Women: The Strategic Argument for Diversity

With risk and compliance growing more technical, the key challenge firms face is attracting a diverse talent pool.

Environment

VIDEO: The Power of Clean Water | P&G #PowerofClean

Responsible Production & Consumption

Empowering Female Farmers

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ingersoll Leader to Share Successful Sustainability Business Case Strategies at MAPI Forum

Scott Tew of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand will cover strategic methods to link sustainability initiatives to business outcomes and cases at the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation’s (MAPI) Fall Sustainability Council Meeting.

Environment

Extending the Life of Paper

At Sappi we are also committed to sustainable or “smart” consumption of paper, eliminating wasteful use. Only by using paper wisely and purposefully can we be assured of meeting growing demand for generations to come.

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