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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Life Cycle Assessment: The Ultimate Tool for Reducing Product Environmental Impacts

In this blog, SCS Global Services offers insights into the company's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process and explore how LCA can support companies as they demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Portland Housing Center Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Communities With Historically Limited Access to Homeownership Opportunities

Portland Housing Center (PHC) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to expand homeownership opportunities for historically marginalized communities.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How To Deliver Business Value From AI

Many organizations are now considering how to harness the potential of AI to drive business transformation and improve operational efficiency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Drive Results With Platinum: Advanced Analytics for Sustainability Leaders

Measuring impact is one thing—optimizing it is another. Platinum, 3BL’s premier solution, empowers organizations to transform their sustainability data into actionable insights that drive measurable results.

Research, Reports & Publications

2024 Uncovers A New Age For Global Online Entrepreneurs

Small and microbusinesses boomed in 2024, expanding their reach and impact. Agile entrepreneurs harnessed cutting-edge tech to seize opportunities, fueling growth and innovation. These nimble ventures now fuel local economies.

Environment

The Impact of AI on Carbon Emissions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses and lives. However, this exponential growth doesn’t come without environmental considerations. Every time you use AI to write an email or ask a chatbot a question, it comes at a cost to the planet—one ton of carbon at a time

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q4 2024

This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations

Environment

IP Celebrates Wildlife Conservation Day With Milestone Achievement for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

In celebration of Wildlife Conservation Day, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and International Paper (IP) are proud to highlight a critical milestone in the conservation of the red-cockaded woodpecker

Health & Healthcare

Koba Launches Manchester’s Healthiest Flexible Workspace

Koba, the flexible workspace company creating premium, evidence-based sustainable workplaces, has achieved the world’s first WELL Coworking Rated flexible workspace at Koba @ 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester, responding to growing demand for healthier workspaces.

Environment

Five Climate Justice Initiatives Receive $1M in New Grant Funding From Drawdown Georgia

Five Georgia nonprofit climate justice initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding for programs that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity based on the framework of Drawdown Georgia’s climate solutions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cisco: Architecting Sustainability in Storage Area Networks

At Cisco, we have a goal for 100% of new Cisco products and packaging to incorporate Circular Design Principles by Cisco’s fiscal year 2025.

Environment

Major Businesses Take to Capitol Hill in Support of Federal Clean Energy Incentives

More than two dozen major companies are heading to Capitol Hill this week for a series of meetings with Republican members of Congress to make the business and economic case for maintaining the federal clean energy tax credits and other incentives.

Innovation & Technology

How Are Turbochargers for Natural Gas Different From Those for Diesel Engines?

A decade ago, turbochargers for natural gas and diesel engines were not very different. However, new emissions regulations have driven the development of turbochargers specifically designed for natural gas engines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual Awards 50 Scholarships to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings To Help Fund Higher Education

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced its continued support of those affected by childhood cancer with a $500,000 donation toward higher education for childhood cancer survivors and childhood cancer siblings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TCS Invites Students To Compete for “goIT Global Innovator of the Year” Title

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) has announced that its annual goIT Global Innovator of the Year (IOTY) competition is open for entries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Case IH Tractor Provides Boost to Next Generation of New Zealand Farmers at Salvos’ Southland Training Farm

CNH brand, Case IH, has donated tractors to young training farmers in Southland, New Zealand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo To Launch the Strive305 Hub To Empower Local Businesses

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County and Wells Fargo to officially launch the Strive305 HUB, an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Fortifies Patient Data Privacy and Cybersecurity With Robust Safeguards and Ongoing Threat Mitigation Strategies

Quest safeguards the privacy and security of our patients’ health information through policies, procedures, and by developing solutions to tackle emerging data security threats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Charitable Giving and Volunteerism at Leidos

Strengthening our communities through volunteerism is part of our Leidos vision statement and our employees have a long history of deep engagement in our communities. We allocate charitable resources — including budget, time and talent — to a variety of organizations and causes.

Energy

SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility

SLB Capturi has reached a significant milestone of mechanical completion of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway.

Innovation & Technology

Growing Our Commitment to Carbon Removal With the U.S. Department of Energy

Meta is pledging to contract at least $35 million for carbon removal projects in the coming year as part of our goal to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain in 2030.

Environment

Collecting Air Emissions Data for Compliance and Carbon Reduction

Here’s a structured approach for collecting air emissions data for both regulatory compliance and carbon reduction efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Awards Grant to Toppenish High School for Participation in the Explore.Act.Tell. Program

Albertsons Companies is thrilled to spotlight Toppenish High School for their outstanding participation in the E.A.T. Program. Their inspiring efforts to address food insecurity within their community have made a significant impact, earning them a well-deserved grant.

Research, Reports & Publications

Letter From the CEO: Lenovo’s Commitment to Ethical, Inclusive AI and a Sustainable Future

I am pleased to introduce our FY 2023/24 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. This is the 18th consecutive year we have published such a report, demonstrating our commitment, persistence, and ongoing progress in these areas.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supporting a Circular Economy in Thailand

How are we building a circular economy for plastics in Thailand? The simple answer is 'together'—because it takes a village, or in this case, the entire community.

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