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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Releases Latest Philanthropic Impact Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Welcomes Recognition of Sport as a Tool for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Declaration Adopted by the Commission on the Status of Women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed the Political Declaration adopted unanimously by the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, reaffirming the importance of sport as a vehicle for gender equality and the empowerment of women

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Latest Study Confirms Shift in ESG for Private Market Investors, However, the Imperative of Sustainability as a Value Driver Remains Strong

Latest research by Malk Partners (Malk), a company of SLR, surveying Portfolio Companies and General Partners (GP) find sentiment remains strong around delivering on sustainability ambitions, however there is hesitation on ESG given political volatility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity

At Trane Technologies, we’ve embarked on a pioneering journey to build circularity into the core of our business, implementing circular systems throughout our value chain to drive innovation and impact at all levels.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s Higg FEM Reveals Opportunities for Low-Carbon Transition in Vietnam

The “Vietnam Country Report: Macroeconomic, Socioeconomic, and Industry Analysis” report highlights the evolving macroeconomic landscape, sustainability challenges facing apparel and footwear manufacturing, and the rapid expansion of the consumer goods market in Vietnam.

Events, Media & Communications

Game Time: Coach x WNBA

This week, Coach announced a multi-year partnership with the WNBA, marking the beginning of a new chapter on the brand's journey to champion self-expression and authenticity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Our Corporate Citizenship Impact

Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our corporate mission.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru Drive Community Impact With 100,000 Donated Trees

Subaru recently committed to sponsor the largest community tree distribution in the Arbor Day Foundation's history. Dan Lambe of the Foundation explains more about the power of trees and the impact this effort will have on communities and ecosystems across the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lenovo 360 Circle: Empowering Partnerships for Sustainability and Innovation Across the Value Chain

As part of Lenovo’s stakeholder engagement efforts, Lenovo 360 Circle was established to increase collaboration and enhance its relationships with channel partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Four iF Design Awards, Recognizing Design Excellence Across Categories

With strict criteria and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the iF Design Awards continue to be one of the industry’s most prestigious and celebrated awards. This year, the iF Design Awards had close to 11,000 entries from 66 countries, and Logitech was awarded four awards

Events, Media & Communications

Fashionably Sustainable: Futur/io Institute Brings Together Chief Sustainability Officers in Paris

Chief Sustainability Officers of the most influential corporations of Europe will gather at the Futur/io CSO Reception on 24 April in Paris to discuss the future of the fashion industry. The event is part of the ChangeNOW Summit.

Events, Media & Communications

Exclusive Discount for 3BL Members – Reuters Events: Net Zero USA 2025

Reuters Events: Net Zero USA 2025 (May 6-7, San Diego) is built to be the West Coast meeting point for you and 200 senior sustainability leaders to have candid discussions, forge new partnerships and create a community that will help you and your company

Environment

Valuing Nature Through Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Watershed Management

Nature-based solutions for water play a significant role in the overall approach Dow takes to environmental stewardship. By valuing nature and building it into our business models, everyone benefits—our customers, our communities and the planet.

Events, Media & Communications

The Tire Industry Project Boosts Its External Assurance Group With Additional Expertise

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its external Assurance Group, boosting its subject matter expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Autism Awareness Month and the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Traditional recruiting does not always enable people who are neurodiverse to demonstrate strengths and qualifications.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Mexico: Honoring 70 Years of Dedication and Excellence

Covia Mexico recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with a commemorative tour of three key plants in southern Mexico.

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Highlights Habitat for Humanity Collaboration at Colorado Rockies Opening Day

Arrow Electronics recently teamed with the Colorado Rockies to champion Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver and its innovative approach to building affordable housing.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: Responsibly Managing Pests

Now in its 20th year, Sysco’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program encourages responsible growing practices. This includes using pesticide and nutrient inputs responsibly, conserving energy and water, and minimizing waste.

Education

Earth Day 2025: Discovery Education Offers New Resources and an Engaging Virtual Event for Student Explorations of the Natural World

Discovery Education presents a new collection of free, high-quality digital resources and a unique virtual event to support students’ exploration of the natural world on Earth Day and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Brewton Containerboard Mill First Paper Mill in the Country To Earn Energy Star Certification

Since 2007, we've invested nearly $1 billion to transform our Brewton Containerboard Mill into a model of innovation. Thanks to modernized equipment and the dedication of our employees, we've created a cutting-edge, sustainable and safer workplace.

Environment

Cisco: Saving Endangered Species, One Network at a Time

Rhinos, elephants, gorillas, and their habitats, are among the natural treasures protected by Cisco and Connected Conservation Foundation in a 10-year partnership.

Education

PSEG: Teaching Children To Be Good Little Neighbors

Leaves scattered across the lawn, broken branches and dirt covering the pavement greeted the Sesame Street friends after an intense night of stormy weather in a recent video shared by Sesame Workshop.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Young Engineers Inspire Their Siblings in South Africa

Engineering graduates Nompilo Zulu and Sinethemba Mthembu, from Johannesburg, South Africa, have not only forged their own paths in the field but have also inspired those around them. Here’s what they have to say about teamwork and innovation

Education

Chemours Supports STEM Education With "STEAM Machine"

Chemours' commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for all extends to even the littlest learners. Now, children in several communities surrounding Chemours’ Washington Works site in West Virginia have access to powerful STEM learning experiences

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Professional Development Turned Two Educators Into School Leaders

Embracing technology in the classroom doesn’t come naturally to all teachers. But for two Verizon Innovative Learning School Coaches — Jennifer Doherty at William Sheppard Middle School in San Jose, California, and Dr. RoseMarie McCandless

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