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.

Health & Healthcare

Parker Family Health Center Celebrates Expansion

The Parker Family Health Center (PFHC), which provides free medical care for uninsured or underinsured residents of Monmouth County, NJ, recently celebrated its newly expanded and renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Diversity & Inclusion

Plan International and Paramount Partner To Empower Girls Worldwide

In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child (Oct. 11), Plan International has announced a partnership with Paramount to launch a new global campaign, featuring Nickelodeon's iconic Latina heroine Dora, to champion girls' access to education and gender equality.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third’s Supplier Diversity Leadership Highlighted at NMSDC Conference

Fifth Third is celebrating a decade of leadership in supplier diversity, and the bank’s award-winning supplier diversity program was in the spotlight at this year’s NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange in Atlanta, Ga. last month.

Innovation & Technology

SAP Sustainability Data Exchange Now Available To Help Companies Achieve Net-Zero Goals

To transform the way companies collect, share, and analyze carbon-related data, SAP has announced the general availability of SAP Sustainability Data Exchange, a SaaS application that can enable standardized carbon data sharing.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes Final Agreement at COP29 to Move the World Forward With Climate Action

Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement after COP29, as global negotiators at the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, finalized an agreement to help keep the world on track to reduce pollution dangerously overheating the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Store Director Recognized for Partnership With the New Horizons Pathway Program

Congratulations to Mac McLeod, Store Director, and the amazing team at Albertsons #1360 for being recognized at the Santa Clarita Valley Mayor's Committee Brunch for their outstanding partnership with the New Horizons Pathways Program.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow and Ambipar Expand Their Strategic Alliance To Drive the Transformation of the Plastic Materials Recycling Market in Brazil

Dow (NYSE: DOW), a leader in material science, and Ambipar, a Brazilian multinational and global leader in environmental solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore innovative business opportunities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Collaboration and Growing Talent: Global Future Leaders in Beijing

Lenovo’s Global Future Leaders Program is a dynamic five-year rotational experience, designed to give participants hands-on exposure to various roles across the company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Named a 2024 “Top Company for Women To Work in Transportation”

FedEx has been named a 2024 “Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Responds to Severe Pacific Northwest Storm

Restoration efforts continue today with significant progress in some areas east of Seattle impacted by the storm including Issaquah and Sammamish, Bellevue and other cities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rayonier Awards Grants to 27 Pacific Northwest Nonprofits

Rayonier, a leading timberland real estate investment trust, is proud to announce the award of $63,700 to 27 local nonprofit organizations across the Pacific Northwest.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gen Z and Millennials to Small Businesses: Get Online or Get Left Behind

Maintaining an online presence is important to small businesses, but is it necessary? According to new data from GoDaddy, if a business's target audience is Gen Z or Millennials, not having one could seriously impact their bottom line.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Baker Hughes Honored With Global Impact Award for Advancing Sustainability and UN SDGs

We’re proud to announce that we've been awarded Global Impact Award by the United Nations Association for our efforts to advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through impactful community initiatives and our sustainability progress.

Innovation & Technology

V2X Vehicle-to-Everything Communication – the Future of Autonomous Connectivity

As V2X technology becomes more prevalent and the vehicle users begin to depend on it for their daily commute, the reliability of the technology, its associated equipment, and various on-board applications and services becomes increasingly crucial.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Allie Kelly Joins the Tire Recycling Foundation Board of Directors

Tire Recycling Foundation, led by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) names Allie Kelly of The Ray to lead tire circularity and sustainability efforts.

Innovation & Technology

What Type of Turbocharger Do Natural Gas Engines Need?

At Cummins Inc., we’re constantly looking for ways to advance sustainable transportation solutions. As the industry shifts to lower-emission fuels to reduce pollution, natural gas engines are one critical pathway to cleaner mobility.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Culture of Giving in Czechia

Our culture of giving is a fundamental part of the way we operate at Gen. No matter where they are in the world, our team members come together for the shared purpose of making a positive impact in their local communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Condemns Attacks in Haiti

As violence escalates in Haiti, Action Against Hunger condemns all attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel, joining the NGO forum Cadre de Liaison Inter-Organisation (CLIO) to denounce hostilities and urge all parties to protect civilians.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How an Entrepreneur Overcame a Health Crisis To Build an Online Business With Global Reach

While looking for funding to raise awareness of her business in its second year, Young Bowens turned to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grant program for small business owners.

Health & Healthcare

Trailblazing Study Shows Early CGP Leads to Better Precision Treatments

A large, multiyear study conducted by Illumina, Providence, and Microsoft Research has shown that a comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) panel, which can assess more than 500 genetic variations in tumors, is a powerful tool to direct patients to advanced precision therapy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Bonds and Boosting Collaboration

At GoDaddy, we foster a culture of belonging with flexible work methods, collaboration, and teamwork. While most of our India teams work from home, our Gurgaon office acts as a hub for problem-solving and building workplace bonds.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TCS Named Best Corporate Steward by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Its Impactful Global CSR Initiatives

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been recognized by the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation as the Best Corporate Steward for 2024 in the ‘Large Business’ category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paul Quinn College Receives $1.5 Million Grant From T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo to Be Used for Innovative Campus Housing and Mixed-use Community Development Model

Paul Quinn College has received a $1.5 million grant from T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in partnership with Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC). This grant will support the creation of an innovative housing model and the planning of a companion mixed-use community on the Paul Quinn campus.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Energy Scams

We’re teaming up with more than 100 energy companies across the U.S. and Canada for Utilities United Against Scams (Nov. 17-23) to remind you to stay vigilant against energy-related scams designed to steal your money and personal information.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Launch of the Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Assessment Tool

Members of AIM-Progress and The Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition are delighted to have partnered with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and Proforest to develop and launch the new “Converged Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) Assessment Tool”.

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