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.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Building the Future With AI-Optimized Data Centers

Dakota State University is at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity education.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy Commits $500,000 To Boost Local Storm Preparedness Initiatives in North Carolina

Duke Energy Foundation today announced a new commitment of $500,000 to support storm preparedness efforts in local communities across North Carolina. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000.

Research, Reports & Publications

Prepare for Plastic Legislation or Face Financial Loss, States New Report From SAP and Earth Action

They say “good things take time,” but sometimes it’s wise to not wait too long and take matters into your own hands. This is especially true when those “matters” have the power to determine business risks or give you a competitive edge, such as plastic regulation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Diverse Founders Is Good for Your Portfolio and the World

Change isn’t coming – it’s already here. Venture capital is undergoing a seismic shift, and if you’re not investing in women-led and diverse startups, consider this your wake-up call.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridging the Digital Divide: Lenovo’s Global Philanthropy Empowering Communities Through Technology and STEM Education

Lenovo’s social investments are focused on empowering underrepresented populations with access to technology and STEM education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Corporation Listed on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

Cintas Corporation has been recognized by Forbes for the third straight year as one of America’s Best Large Employers of 2025. The annual ranking showcases companies with exceptional feedback from current and former employees, as well as industry peers and consumer

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Taps Plug Power, Inc. To Advance Carbon Reduction From the Supply Chain

Southwire Company, LLC., the leading North American manufacturer of wire and cable, will tap Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, to implement a green hydrogen ecosystem at its new distribution site

Education

Saint-Gobain North America’s Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) Program

For people entering the workforce with a degree in engineering, one of the best ways to start a career is through an early career program such as Saint-Gobain North America’s Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Wins at ESG Investing Awards 2025

AllianceBernstein is honored to have been announced as the winner for the Best ESG Investment Fund: Thematic and Best ESG Research: Investment Manager at the ESG Investing Awards 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Food Fortification to Accelerate Food and Nutrition Security

Food fortification is one of the most cost-effective, scalable solutions to tackle hidden hunger – and yet, its full potential remains untapped.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Blending Technical Expertise With Business Acumen: Uchenna’s Story

Uchenna U.'s journey at Cummins Inc. showcases the power of curiosity, growth and making a lasting impact.

Environment

Seven Companies Join Arbor Day Foundation’s Effort To Reshape Corporate Sustainability

The Arbor Day Foundation celebrates its newest cohort of the Evergreen Alliance, a collective of corporate leaders committed to planting trees in cities and forests to create positive change.

Events, Media & Communications

Antea Group UK Joins As First-Time Co-Sponsor of the 2025 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum Through Inogen Alliance

Antea Group UK is proud to announce that, through Inogen Alliance, we will be a first-time co-sponsor of the 10th annual Global Water Stewardship Forum hosted by the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Buffy Swinehart: Giving Back Is Good for Well-Being

With the Aflac WorkForces Report, we have the data to back it up: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) boosts well-being. In fact, a staggering 91% of employees who participate in their employers’ CSR initiatives say it has a positive impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How the Washing Machine Project and Whirlpool Foundation Help Women Gain Independence

For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Using Special Tools To Build Financial Confidence

When the Regions MagnusCards app was launched, Raleigh Branch Manager Nancy Lancaster put her own personal focus group to work to provide feedback.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Report From UnDavos: How CSOs Can Redefine Corporate Responsibility

Join Mandi McReynolds and an esteemed panel at UnDavos as they dive into the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers post-global elections.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover Your Inner Shark With Daymond John

From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John's phenomenal entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.

Events, Media & Communications

Paramount Veterans Network’s Host a Coffee with Vets chat & Special Screening of Award-Winning Film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE

The Paramount Veterans Network hosted an inspiring and profound virtual coffee chat for veterans with writer/director of the award-winning film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, whom the film is based on.

Diversity & Inclusion

LG Unveils Accessible Smart Solutions for U.S. Market

Accessibility innovations designed to enable a “Better Life for All” were unveiled for the U.S. market by global innovator LG Electronics here this week.

Energy

Chemours Joins Forces With NTT DATA and Hibiya Engineering, Ltd. for Full-Scale Opteon™ 2P50 Product Trial

Chemours, a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the launch of a full-scale product trial with NTT DATA and a leading regional engineering firm, Hibiya Engineering, Ltd., focused on data center two-phase immersion cooling.

Environment

Building a Better Future: A Q&A on Environmental and Social Justice

Environmental and social justice are becoming central to discussions on sustainable development. As infrastructure projects and corporate initiatives expand worldwide, the need for responsible engagement with local communities and ecosystems has never been greater.

Innovation & Technology

Recent Milestones With Qualcomm’s Commitment to Supporting Innovative Start-Ups

Qualcomm continues to be a leader in technological innovation, committed to global growth and sustainability. Together with our ecosystem partners, we create opportunities designed to promote innovation and societal advancement.

Events, Media & Communications

Key Takeaways From the London EHSxTech Meeting

As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals play a critical role in risk management and operational resilience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Significance of Cross-Team Collaboration: Meet Gabi Almanza Holliday

I found my way into program management pretty naturally. It all started during the Main Street Hub acquisition when I joined GoDaddy as part of the HR Operations team. At the time, there was a big focus on transforming how the team operated.

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