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.

Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

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Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NASCAR Driver Promotes Grant Program Helping Small Business

Imagine this: a lifetime of hard work poured into a small business, a dream realized brick by brick. You’ve weathered economic storms, outpaced competitors, and built a loyal customer base.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Recognizing National Black Business Month

In recognizing U.S. Black Business Month as we do every August, T. Rowe Price reflects on our goal to grow collaborations with Black small businesses and entrepreneurs. We recognize that supplier diversity is a business imperative, essential for our business and cultural growth.

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Research, Reports & Publications

AMD 2023–24 Corporate Responsibility Report: Advancing Sustainability, Collaboration and Inclusion

Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) published its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, detailing progress toward its strategic Corporate Responsibility goals in 2023.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Summer of International Spotlight - Charles S.

Taco Bell International is home to over 1,100 restaurants in 31 countries outside the US.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America Wins Communitas Awards for Sustainability and Safety Excellence

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today announced its recognition with Communitas Awards for three exceptional projects.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $450,000 in the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh To Connect Individuals to Employment in Trade Field

KeyBank announced an investment of $450,000 in the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh (TIP) to bolster its Advanced Masonry Pre-Apprenticeship Program (AMP). The program is designed to empower individuals facing barriers to employment and other marginalized populations.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB Explains ESG-Labeled Bonds: Quality Over Quantity

After a rapid ascent, issuance of ESG-labeled bonds has fallen back recently, even as we’ve observed that the overall quality of the market has improved. That’s an intriguing combination—with an explanation.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco's Empowering Youth Worldwide Toward a More Sustainable and Digitally Resilient Future

This blog features Cisco’s partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, highlighting the amazing work these organizations are doing to support and nurture the creativity, resiliency, and leadership of youths worldwide.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Crown Holdings Inc.: Raising Standards Internally and Along the Supply Chain

Crown is committed to conducting our business in the most responsible way possible.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Announces Partnership With the Carolina Ascent Football Club

Trane Technologies announced its partnership with the Carolina Ascent Football Club, one of the eight inaugural franchises of the United Soccer League’s Super League, the newest Division One women’s professional soccer league in the United States.

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Events, Media & Communications

Exclusive 20% Discount for 3BL Members – Join Us at SB'24 San Diego!

SB’24 San Diego will convene for its 18th edition, uniting 1,200+ sustainability and brand leaders, 200+ speakers, and 50+ exhibiting brands who see environmental and social innovation as critical drivers of long-term business success.

Events, Media & Communications

Paris 2024: Record-Breaking Olympic Games on and off the Field

These Olympic Games were the first to be planned and delivered in line with the reforms of Olympic Agenda 2020. They were younger, more inclusive, more urban and more sustainable.

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Education

Case IH Expands Its Professional Training Project to the State of São Paulo

CNH brand, Case IH, has announced the expansion of its professional training project to the cities of Tarumã and Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo in Brazil.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Marathon Pipe Line Donation Supports People in Crisis in Madison County, Illinois

Marathon Pipe Line (MPL) donated $20,000 to Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) to provide resources and support services to children, individuals and families in Madison County, Illinois.

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Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab Announces Strategic Partnership With the Royal Society of Chemistry To Enhance Laboratory Sustainability

My Green Lab, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting sustainability in laboratories, is pleased to announce a new offer for members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

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Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women, Women's Council of Central Indiana Realtist Association, NAHREB Indianapolis to Host Workshop Tailored for Homeowners and Aspiring Homeowners

KeyBank’s Key4Women program and the Women's Council of Central Indiana Realtist Association are hosting an empowering workshop tailored for homeowners and aspiring homeowners, sponsored by the Indianapolis chapter of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Having a Ball in the Communities We Serve

When Alex English retired from the game of basketball in 1991, he had many wins and achievements under his belt — from setting records at the University of South Carolina and in the National Basketball Association to his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame.

Innovation & Technology

How Cadence's Solutions for Data Centers Can Make AI Greener

Digital twin technology is not merely a digital representation; it's a powerful tool that enables data centers to manage energy demands more efficiently while paving the way for integrating renewable energy solutions.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Achieves Top Score on 2024 Disability Equality Index® in US, UK and Brazil

Lenovo is proud to announce it was recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. The index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool used by Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

How International Paper Is Promoting Sustainable Forestry To Combat Climate Change and Preserve Biodiversity

Maintaining the health, well-being and resilience of our forests is integral to global ecosystems — and our business model. That’s why we are committed to producing the products our customers need while being a responsible steward of the world’s natural resources.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Leidos Create Helps Women Return to STEM Roles in the UK

In the UK, Leidos has partnered with Career Returners (formerly known as Women Returners), a free network community of over 8,500 professionals looking to return to the workplace, to launch Leidos Create.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officer Shortlist Revealed for USA and Canada

A list of the 100 leading Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) in the United States and Canada has been released by Futur/io Institute. Executives stem from a diverse range of industries, including retail, consumer brands, services and technology.

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Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Continues Supporting Girls Who Code To Close Gender Gap in Technology

Success often starts with an opportunity and a connection.

For the past two summers, U.S. Bank intern Alex Bryant has been working with the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion program to help teach high school students basic programming skills.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM Spotlight: Meet a Member of Yum! Brands Digital and Technology Legal Team Sara Kamal

We are continuing our Life at YUM series to share our unrivaled culture and shine a light on our incredible talent. Introducing Sara Kamal, attorney for Yum!’s Digital and Technology legal team.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Effort: Volunteers Enhance Habitat for Humanity ReStore To Support Community Growth in New Castle County

Our team recently had the pleasure of volunteering at the Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County ReStore, and it was an incredibly rewarding experience.

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  2. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  3. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...

  4. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  5. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.

  6. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  8. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...

  9. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

  10. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...

  12. 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...

  13. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  14. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

  15. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.