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.

Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

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Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.

Health & Healthcare

Closing Gaps and Restoring Trust: Building on UNGA76 to Strengthen Global Health Systems

During the 76th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Takeda’s Global CSR Program hosted a panel discussion to discuss why health systems strengthening (HSS) is more important than ever. Panelists dove into what HSS looks like in practice and why it’s so critical today.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS: Our Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have devastating effects on the world & has directly impacted our employees, partners and audiences. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve sought ways to partner with communities, support audiences & empower employees to lend a hand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Diversity

At Enbridge, we believe that diversity drives innovation, shapes better decisions, and builds resiliency. With a workforce that more closely reflects the communities around us, we can strengthen relationships and trust.

Environment

EarthX Hosted U.S.-Mexico Hunting and Conservation Forum in Honor of Half-Earth Day®

International environmental nonprofit EarthX, founded by environmentalist Trammell S. Crow, convened leading authorities in wildlife conservation from Mexico and the United States for the Half-Earth Day® Hunting and Conservation Forum

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 3 Environmental Protection Agency Awards

The Home Depot was honored with three Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Awards that reflect the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Wins Diversity Award From Fund Intelligence

Franklin Templeton’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts were recognized when the company received the inaugural Best DEI Initiative of the Year Award at Fund Intelligence’s Mutual Fund Industry and ETF Awards.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Earns Highest Environmental Certification in the World

Designed by HGA, the Margaret A. Cargill Lodge at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center is the first renovation project in the world to receive full Living Building Challenge certification by the International Living Future Institute.

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Environment

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years As a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years as a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

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Research, Reports & Publications

NGOs Get Their Say on ESG Performance

CSRHub's newest data source, SIGWATCH, tracks and analyzes activist and global issue data to understand how NGOs perceive enterprises and drive policy issues.

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Environment

The Current State of PFAS Regulation and Litigation: What You Need to Know

If you missed our PFAS Regulation and Litigation webinar, check out this recap of the key points and watch the full webinar on-demand.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Truist

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Energy

The Making of a Solar Site

The Duke Energy 50-megawatt solar installation can power 12,500 homes, and it’s the latest of many that Michael McDonald has built since starting his career in solar construction in 2010.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Innovative Financial Options for Impact Investment Funds Targeting Community Challenges

Financial fundraising for traditional investment funds is trying under the best of circumstances. The degree of difficulty for social and environmental impact funds seeking investment during uncertain times can be far higher.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GP Employees Help Save Coworker's Life With CPR and AED Training

October 28 is National First Responders Day, a day to honor those who are first on the scene in stressful situations. Occupations that probably come to mind first are police and fire rescue. However, first responders are all around us.

Innovation & Technology

5G Master Class: An Economic Opportunity

The past year has redefined the future of our economy. The impact of COVID-19 is forcing a broad range of industries to rethink strategy for the post-pandemic world. Enter 5G, poised to play a pivotal role in redefining the global economy.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Cause and Effect

Rube Goldberg machines reveal something about the human psyche. Humans tend to think linearly - seeing how A can cause B which can cause C and so on. They like control, and convince themselves that they HAVE control of a full series of events.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New CEO as Global Reporting Initiative Embraces International Role

GRI, the international leader in sustainability standards setting, has announced the appointment of Eelco van der Enden as CEO.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Strategies for the Technology Sector

Growing evidence connects diverse leadership and workforces with positive business performance.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

How Authenticity is at the Core of Award-Winning Purpose Initiatives for Quest Diagnostics and Action Against Hunger

With purpose instrumental to organizational success today, two Carol Cone ON PURPOSE (CCOP) clients were awarded top honors at the 2021 PRWeek Purpose Awards, held October 13 in New York City.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Key Supports Innovative Reentry and Recycle Program

RecycleForce is a lifeline to ex-offenders.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

American Express Launches Grant Program to Back Independent, Small Restaurants Around the World

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the launch of “Backing International Small Restaurants”, a new grant program to support culturally-significant, independent restaurants owned by individuals from underrepresented groups in five major cities: London, Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto.

Green Infrastructure

The Rising Sustainability Challenge

Vertical indoor farms are helping farmers reach incredible heights in sustainability.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leveling Up Your ESG Communications

Over the past year, several crises have been at the forefront of stakeholders’ minds: the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice and rapid climate change, to name a few.

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Innovation & Technology

EV Charging Infrastructure Must Pace Production

onsemi shares how electric vehicle charging technology holds the key to global adoption.

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Health & Healthcare

GFSI Publishes Response to Auditor Training & Professional Development Stakeholder Consultation

The Consumer Goods Forum through its Coalition of Action on Food Safety, Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

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