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

Two Months Without Aid

Action Against Hunger

Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Great Shake Up - Why Financial Reporting Cannot Exist Without ESG

There are many factors involved in effective financial reporting, which can make it a complex and time-consuming task without the right technology or infrastructure to accelerate it.

Innovation & Technology

Halo and Las Vegas Launch Driverless Car Service Powered by T-Mobile 5G

Driverless Halos solve transportation challenges with a people first approach to autonomous cars

Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Embrace Inclusivity Through Gender Neutral Product Lines

Today, we examine three brands that have embraced this need and created space for long-term gender-fluid lines.

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines Joins White House to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Globally

As part of the White House initiative to share at least 80 million U.S. vaccine doses globally this summer, American Airlines moved 1.5 million coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The shipment departed ORD this morning.

Energy

Delivering on a Promise: Helping Customers Conserve Energy, Save Money

The most ambitious energy efficiency initiative in New Jersey history is now fully up and running with options for every community in PSE&G’s service territory to participate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Small Business as a Cause

H&R Block's Paul Ramos and Qualcomm's Angela Baker share how their companies are working to engage consumers and employees in support of small businesses as well as empower and spotlight minority-owned micro-enterprises.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Recycling: The Ins, Outs and When to Throw It Out

Georgia-Pacific is a proud partner of How2Recycle and we join its efforts to make packaging labels more clear and consistent for consumers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading the Next Generation of LGBT+ Advocates

As the newest Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and Ally Network, Jen Ng hopes to add to the group’s long list of accomplishments, while forging her own path forward.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Stanley Black & Decker's Jim Loree Has Big Plans To Electrify Gas-Powered Tools, Trimmers And Mowers

Tools that run on batteries are quieter and better for the environment than gas-powered ones, and the shift to them is already underway.

Energy

SCE Completes Transmission Project to Support California's Clean Energy Goals

West of Devers transmission line enhances reliability while expanding access to renewable energy, storage

Research, Reports & Publications

Alexion Showcases Its Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DI&B) Impact in Inaugural Report

Alexion, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines, strives to shine a light on what rare means for patients and their families.

Environment

Entergy Sponsors Climate Resiliency Workshop With Loyola University

To inspire young people to help find new solutions to the flooding issues presented by climate change, Entergy sponsored an educational symposium, Loyola Academy Science + Design, hosted by Loyola University.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI to 'Co-Construct' New EU Sustainability Standards

The announcement of a Statement of Cooperation between GRI and the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Project task Force sees both organizations agree to share technical expertise to co-construct new EU sustainability reporting standards and contribute to further global convergence.

Health & Healthcare

GFSI Podcast: The Role of Science & Technology in Food Safety

In this episode, host Linda Okpala welcomes the new Chair of the Global Food Safety Initiative's Science & Technology Advisory Group, David Crean, as they discuss the importance of the academic community in ensuring safe food for people everywhere and what has motivated David to dedicate his career to food safety.

Innovation & Technology

Advancements in Engineering and Technology for the USACE Far East District

Tetra Tech is supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering Far East District (USACE FED) with architect-engineer services for facility and infrastructure improvements at installations throughout South Korea to help strengthen mission readiness, improve quality of life for our military personnel and their families, and consolidate the U.S. military footprint.

Health & Healthcare

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Continues Oxygen Donations and Other Pandemic Relief to Arequipa Hospitals

With the number of COVID-19 cases surging in southern Peru near where Cerro Verde operates, the mine is providing oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators and their accessories to health centers in the Arequipa Region.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Powers up Its Compact Tractor Offering With Launch of Stage V Boomer Range

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has launched the new Stage V-compliant Boomer tractor range, which packs a bigger performance while maintaining its compact size. New features further improve the tractors’ efficiency and operator comfort.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HOKA ONE ONE Named REI 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year

HOKA ONE ONE and Deckers Brand receive the 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year from retail partner, REI for the commitments to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chobani Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.

Environment

Tetra Pak Featured Among 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders

Tetra Pak has today been recognised as one of the world’s 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders. The leading food processing and packaging solutions company has been acknowledged for its commitment to pioneer a sustainable future, with a documentary showcasing its fascinating journey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Digital Nomads and the New Fountain of Youth

Harnessing the power of mobile technology, workers of all ages are redefining the idea of location independence, and with it redefining their very lives.

Energy

A New Vision for Net-zero, 20 Years Ahead of Schedule

PSEG’s aggressive net-zero vision for 2030 reflects our recognition that the energy sector needs to get as clean as we can, as quickly as possible, if we’re to make progress against the rapidly intensifying impacts of climate change.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Partners With Georgia Smart City To Test Out Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

Qualcomm has announced a new deal with the government of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, and Jacobs that will see the three organizations roll out a variety of technology related to Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Delivers 1.35 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Mexico

FedEx Express recently announced that it has safely delivered 1.35 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Toluca, Mexico, in coordination with Direct Relief and the United States and Mexican governments.

Environment

How Businesses Get Started With Sustainability

As concern over climate rises, companies are stepping up at unprecedented rates and taking measurable action to reduce carbon emissions.

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