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.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Publishes Updated Portrayal Guidelines To Help Ensure Gender-Equal, Fair and Inclusive Media Coverage of Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the publication of its updated Portrayal Guidelines, a key part of its efforts to promote inclusivity and equality in the media’s portrayal of athletes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Sponsoring New Small Biz Program

National Grid is sponsoring a new Buffalo Niagara Partnership program that supports Western New York-area small businesses.

Innovation & Technology

Beyond the Brand: göt2b®

This edition’s featured brand is göt2b, which has been delighting consumers for over 20 years. Read on for more about the history, purpose, innovations, sustainability, and pioneering spirit that goes far beyond the brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Employees Receive Patriot Award for Support of Service Member

Our employees include former and retired members of the armed services, active reservists and National Guard members, and we’re honored to support their transition to civilian careers.

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Announced As Official Partner of Envision Racing

Southwire is thrilled to announce a multi-year alliance with Envision Racing, one of the founding and most successful teams in Formula E Racing.

Energy

Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute, Towards New Energy Systems and Process Electrification: Optimizing Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Costs for Electrified Ammonia Production

By integrating and optimizing new energy systems, ammonia production costs can be significantly reduced, even with high variability in grid energy costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Celebrates Diversity With Third Annual Diversity Day

The Albertsons Companies team at our Boise Corporate Office had a fantastic time participating in the IDEA Council’s Third Annual Diversity Day Celebration! We want to express our gratitude to the IDEA Council, our Associate Resource Groups, and our wonderful community partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Operations | Honest and Ethical Conduct

Our company is built on transparency, integrity, and trust. We earn the trust of our customers, employees, and business partners because we have high ethical standards that we expect everyone at GoDaddy to uphold.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Eastman's circular policy director, Christopher Layton, discusses current progress and trends in developing circular economy models for plastic and packaging with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh.

Research, Reports & Publications

Protecting Water Quality- Mica Creek

Following passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, many states adopted forest management guidelines intended to reduce forestry’s negative effects on waters. At the time, there was little research showing whether these new guidelines worked.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sparking Growth and Inspiration: How Cisco Illuminates a New Path for Learning

At Cisco, we believe the growth of our company is inextricably linked to the growth of our people. That’s why we are proud to host Cisco Illuminate, our employee development series that shines a light on continuous learning and development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Support for Mining Sector Accountability

With increasing attention from policymakers and regulators on the responsible supply of minerals, and multiple stakeholders demanding higher transparency, GRI has launched an implementation guide and new translations of the GRI Sector Standard for Mining.

Energy

National Grid Commits to Investing $35 Billion in New York & Massachusetts To Meet Decarbonization Goals and Build a Stronger, Cleaner Grid

National Grid announced plans to invest an estimated $75 billion* across the company’s service territory in the UK and US over the next five years, with nearly half of the funding dedicated to US energy system improvements in Massachusetts and New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

Her Money. Her Future.

A woman with money is a woman with options. We’re working to simultaneously improve her earning potential and address normative and systemic barriers to her economic exclusion ensure she has access to and control of her money.

Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility Welcomes KSA and IESBA in New York

AccountAbility was pleased to welcome members of the Korean Standards Association (KSA) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) in New York on Friday, June 21, 2024. The meeting strengthened the shared commitment and relationship of each organization.

Energy

National Grid NY President Appointed to DOE Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation Inaugural Board of Directors

National Grid today announced the company’s New York President Rudy Wynter has been appointed to the inaugural board of directors for the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s first ever agency-related foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH's UK Plant Supports "The Big Help Out" With School Visit

A New Holland special edition T7.300 tractor made a colourful impression with pupils, parents and teachers when it rolled into St Anne Line Catholic Junior School in Basildon, England.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

African-American Theatre, Artistry and Music That ‘Stirs Your Soul’

Enbridge has a history of supporting The Ensemble Theatre for more than 40 years.

Energy

Southern Company Collaborating With Singularity on Grid Carbon Reporting

Southern Company is a leader in the development and deployment of technologies that deliver on our commitment to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers.

Innovation & Technology

CARE Leverages Data and Azure AI To Prepare for Global Emergencies

CARE is using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to gauge emergency readiness, identify areas of improvement, and prepare for crises.

Environment

AEG Europe Announces Most Sustainable Festival Season to Date

Set in the heart of London, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Webinar: Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How To Ensure Your Site Is Audit Ready Everyday

Join SCS Global services for a complimentary webinar on "Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How to Ensure Your Site is Audit Ready Everyday" | July 9, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT

Events, Media & Communications

How To Keep the Conversation Going After Reporting Season

As Cancer season unfolds, a significant topic is making its presence felt: impact reports.

Responsible Production & Consumption

3M Products Help Provide Confidence in Workplace Safety

One of 3M's passions is protecting the health and safety of workers in all types of industries and work environments. That drives 3M to continually innovate across technologies, disciplines and industries, to help keep workers safe and protected.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

37 Years of Dedication: Recognizing Larry Rohm

At Delmarva Power, our commitment to the communities we serve comes from our dedicated employees, many calling the company home for much of their career like Larry Rohm, an integral part of our Gas team for 37 years.

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