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

Leap of Hope: Technology and Community Unite for the Yangtze Finless Porpoise

In the heart of the Yangtze River, a playful but critically endangered creature, often called the “Smiling Angel”, swims gracefully.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Foundation Community Partnership: Something Sew Right

Lavender, now a Small Business Accelerator Program alumna, will continue to work with Lopez regularly the next two to three years. She knows the connection will continue to pay dividends for her and for Laveña Luxe.

Environment

Maximizing Sustainability: A Guide to Leasing Eco-Friendly Office Spaces

The hunt to find a new office is the perfect time to look for a facility that not only aligns with your organization’s environmental values, but also helps potentially reduce your organization’s overall environmental footprint.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight Propels Pegatron 5G To Transform Power Efficiency for Open RAN

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled Pegatron 5G to test and validate its Open Radio Unit (O-RU) advanced energy savings features using ETSI-specified energy measurement methods.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox Announces Partnership With M2030 To Advance Supply Chain Climate Action

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced a strategic partnership with Manufacture 2030, or M2030, to help Clorox's suppliers meet their carbon reduction targets and advance the company's long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

Leidos Posts 15th Annual Sustainability Report

Leidos recently posted its 15th annual sustainability report detailing the company’s continued sustainability journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Veolia Municipal Water Operations Helps Raise Awareness About the Environmental Sector

Our municipal water operations team in Novato, California, recently participated in two community events to engage students to raise awareness about the environmental sector.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Powering the Supply Chain Revolution: Addressing the Impact of Electric Vehicle Requirements on Supply Chains

The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift as traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles give way to EVs.

Environment

Clarion Partners Completes Over 100 Industrial Certifications Under the USGBC's LEED Volume Program

Clarion Partners, LLC, a leading real estate investment manager and one of the largest owners and developers of logistics properties in the U.S., has achieved LEED certification for more than 100 industrial projects totaling over 35 million square feet under the U.S.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pompeian Sustainably Grown Certified Olive Oil

Farmer-owned olive oil company Pompeian is making their impact worldwide, setting the standard for a more sustainable olive oil industry with the Sustainably Grown Certification.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Indigenous Communities

Cummins’ commitment to PAIR is another step on the company’s journey to building a diverse global culture, which includes expanding its relations with Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world.

Education

Virtual Conference Provides Free Professional Learning Opportunity for Educators

Educators can learn directly from leading edtech experts on Thursday, November 14, at the third annual Elevating Innovation virtual conference presented by Digital Promise and Verizon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ace Your First Civilian Job Interview With These Veteran-Approved Strategies

In honor of Veterans Day, four T-Mobile employees sat down to share their personal stories of chasing a new profession after service.

Sustainable Development Goals

Henkel Defines Net-Zero Targets

In line with its ambitions for sustainability within its agenda for purposeful growth, Henkel has defined a net-zero roadmap, substantially extending its targets for emissions reduction along the value chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB’s Ann Robertson-Tait Honored With Geothermal Pioneer Award

SLB is pleased to announce that Ann Robertson-Tait, president of SLB’s GeothermEx™ geothermal consulting services, has received the prestigious Geothermal Pioneer Award from Geothermal Rising, the world’s largest geothermal association.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What To Do With the Waste?

Coach’s SVP of Global Marketing and Sustainability, Joon Silverstein, was invited by TED Conferences to speak on the innovative work Coachtopia is doing to reimagine waste and its role in shaping human progress.

Events, Media & Communications

2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Presented by NPHY and Sands Continues Statewide Momentum and Collaboration

The 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands on November 8 will bring together the state’s leading youth homelessness experts, key stakeholders from various sectors and youth with lived experiences of homelessness.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Preparing College Students for the Professional World

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have served as essential resources for Black Americans for nearly 200 years. Since the early 19th century, they have provided education, community and upward mobility opportunities for Black students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Solar Leasing Program Offers a Bright Future for Renewable Energy

Capital Good Fund’s Georgia BRIGHT program, a Wells Fargo philanthropic partner, offers solar panel and battery storage leases to help lower-income Georgia residents save on electric bills by utilizing the “direct pay” feature of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering the Next Generation: Mary Kay’s Commitment to Fostering Young Women in STEM

As a global leader in women’s empowerment and innovative science, Mary Kay is committed to providing higher education grants and STEM learning opportunities to build or strengthen a robust pipeline of female talent in STEM focused fields.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mardhia’s Life of Resilience: How USAID Supports Disaster-Prone Communities Through the iPrepared Project

Through iPrepared, USAID and Action Against Hunger encourage women to take on leadership roles during crises.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program Receives Prestigious Industry Honor

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program's Community Connection Center (C3) has received an E Source 2024 Achievement in Residential Customer Experience Award.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Supports Environmental Stewardship Program Serving West Jackson

Entergy’s Environmental Initiative Fund is supporting the launch of a Jackson, Mississippi program that addresses two issues at the core of our business – environmental stewardship and workforce development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named 2024 Leading Disability Employer

Comcast NBCUniversal has been named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD).

Diversity & Inclusion

25 Years of Progress: The Journey of Dow’s Global African Affinity Network Employee Resource Group

We’re committed to continuing our work, building on our legacy, and setting new benchmarks for what our ERGs and Dow can achieve.

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