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Responsible Minerals Initiative Releases New Global Standard for All-Minerals Due Diligence

Innovation & Technology

Responsible Minerals Initiative Releases New Global Standard for All-Minerals Due Diligence

3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

Media & Communications

The 3BL Media team is excited to present our 2021 In Review — a list of our favorite environmental, social, governance (ESG) stories from 3BL Professional clients this year.

National Grid Climate Leaders: Meet Julia Gold

Environment

Julia Gold is a Climate Leader both professionally and personally. She grew up green, inspired by her environmental campaigner parents from the start.

Duke Energy Provides $1 Million in Grants To Support Organizations Focused on Social Justice, Racial Equity in North Carolina

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

40 organizations receive grants to reduce disparate outcomes; increase civic engagement; reform criminal justice, training and policy; and provide legal assistance, including pathways to citizenship.

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches Scholarship Programs Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation today announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African and African American students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

First-ever 'State of Conservation Technology' Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

Innovation & Technology

First-ever ‘State of Conservation Technology’ Report Identifies Top 3 Emerging Technologies to Advance Conservation

Quest Chairman & CEO Named to 2021 NJ Business Hall of Fame

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, was recently inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame™ (NJBHOF).

Driven by Demand for People-first Places, WELL Uptake Soars Across Asia-Pacific

Health & Healthcare

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced exponential growth of WELL programs across Asia-Pacific as COVID-19 continues to elevate the importance of health, safety and well-being in buildings, communities and organizations.

Stanley Black & Decker Recognized With CDP's Double 'A' Score For Global Climate and Water Stewardship

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP recognized Stanley Black & Decker for being a leader on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide and demonstrating significant action on climate change and water security risks.

Las Vegas Sands Named to the 2021 CDP Water A and Climate A Lists

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has been recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP on its 2021 Climate and Water A Lists, marking consecutive appearance on the Climate A List for the seventh year and the Water A List for the fourth year.

New Holland Presents the New Holland Smart Farm in Partnership With “Il Raccolto” Farm

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, announced today its partnership with “Il Raccolto” farm in Bologna, Italy, to demonstrate sustainable farming practices through a circular economy model and a connected fleet environment.

Comcast RISE Announces Major Expansion to All Women-Owned Small Businesses Nationwide Starting in 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Corporation announces a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners

Fifth Third Employees Pledge More than $5 Million to United Way

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Over $5 million was pledged to help United Way and its partner organizations improve the lives of families and individuals throughout the communities in which the bank serves.

Advancing Racial Equity: Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Surpass $12 Million Commitment

Diversity & Inclusion

Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation announced they have surpassed their two-year, $12 million commitment to advance programs and initiatives that promote racial equity and economic empowerment for communities of color.

Rural America: Philanthropy's Misunderstood Opportunity for Impact

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Often overlooked by funders, rural America faces profound inequities, but also provides an untapped source of innovation. New FSG report highlights organizations working on rural issues and opportunities for funders to get involved.

Rockwell Automation $20,000 Donation Supports Red Cross Efforts Following Deadly Tornado Outbreak

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has made a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts after at least 24 tornadoes ripped across six midwestern and southern states this past weekend.

Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute #30: How Housing Influences your Future and the Future of your Community With Ellen LaNicca of Fearless Public Relations

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining to create sustainable community development and job creation, today released Episode #30 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Franklin Templeton Supports Financial Alliance for Racial Equity at Diversity Summit and Career Event

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) with the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE), Franklin Templeton’s talent acquisition team participated in the recent Diversity Summit and Virtual Career Event.

Le Groupe Banque TD engage des entreprises issues de la diversité pour piloter activement une émission d’obligations vertes de 500 millions de dollars américains, une première chez les émetteurs canadiens

Aujourd’hui, La Banque Toronto-Dominion (la « TD » ou la « Banque ») a conclu une émission d’obligations vertes d’une durée de trois ans, de 500 millions de dollars américains

Simplicity Now: What Work Looks Like in 2022

Watch this LinkedIn Live session with Matt Kelly, M. Ellen Ourednik and Steve Soter of Workiva for insight into what work will look like in 2022!

Exclusive: Dr. Jane Goodall Needs Your Help on Her Most Crucial Mission Yet

Environment

Trees for Jane is a new global initiative launched earlier this year, with HP as a proud founding partner.

The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $1 Million to Communities Devastated by Tornado Outbreak

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation announced a commitment of up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in the communities impacted by the devastating tornado outbreak across the central United States.

Taco Bell® Spices Up The Path To Higher Education With Lil Nas X

Education

This year, newly appointed Chief Impact Officer Lil Nas X is helping the Taco Bell Foundation launch the Live Más Scholarship application to enable students from all backgrounds to pursue their passions.

Pro Bono Perspectives Season 3 Finale: 3 Ways You Can Be a Force for Good in 2022

Social Impact & Volunteering

In the Season 3 finale of the Pro Bono Perspectives podcast, host and Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly highlights three ways you can be a force for good in the new year.

TD Bank Group Engages Diversity Firms to Actively Lead a US$500 Million Green Bond Offering - a First Among Canadian Issuers

Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" or the "Bank") closed a three-year US$500 million green bond offering through a syndicate of underwriters that includes minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises (MWVBEs).