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.

Energy

The Road to Net Zero Is Paved With Emerging Technologies

Countries and companies must undertake aggressive decarbonization measures if they hope to align with the Paris Agreement and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Social Impact & Volunteering

[Webinar] Realtalk With Realized Worth: Why Your Employee Volunteers Are Bored.

Join the first episode of RealTalk with Realized Worth to discover why your employee volunteers are bored and what you can do about it. Register here!

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Sickle Cell Awareness with Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks is best known as the youngest winner on American Idol and multi-platinum hit songs like Battlefield and No Air.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Reaffirms Commitment to Stamping Out Bribery, Corruption

Recognizing that transparency is absolutely critical to protecting its reputation as a global engineering leader, Black & Veatch is proud to announce that it has satisfactorily accomplished its second flawless annual ISO 37001 certification renewal – the international standard for anti-bribery business management systems – for its office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Seeing the World Differently: Marilyn Swinney of Principal Financial Group

Marilyn Swinney is familiar with feeling like an outsider, just for being who she is. More than 20 years ago — after graduating from the University of Manchester in England with a textile technology degree — Swinney made the selection process for a graduate production manager rol

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Measuring Business Sustainability Performance. How Does North America Compare in Sustainability Performance?

Explore insights from global supply chain ratings based on data derived from more than 46,000 companies assessed between 2016 and 2020. Get Your Insights on Business Sustainability Performance.

Health & Healthcare

Humans, Animals and the Environment - Our Health Is All Connected

Why the One Health approach is important now more than ever.

Innovation & Technology

The Smart Farming Revolution

Everyone has their own idea of what life on a farm looks like — and many people might be surprised by how different agriculture is compared to what they imagine.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Brings Greenstride™ Eco-innovation to FW21 Boots

Timberland is on a mission to inspire and equip a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. For FW21, the brand furthers its commitment to a greener future by bringing one of its most eco-conscious experiences ever to boots.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ericsson Signs USD 2 Billion Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn USD 2 billion credit facility signed in 2013.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Dow and Ralph Lauren Corporation today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies' Thermo King® Advancer Awarded Project Excellence Award From the Project Management Institute

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), was awarded the global Project Excellence Award from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for launching Advancer - a disruptive re-imagining of the trailer refrigeration unit.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Awarded 'Best ESG Strategy Development Partner - Global 2021'

AccountAbility awarded ‘Best ESG Strategy Development Partner - Global 2021’ By Capital Finance International Magazine (CFI.co)

Research, Reports & Publications

JetBlue Releases Annual Social Impact and Environmental Social Governance Reports Showcasing Its Progress in Helping to Create a Kinder and Cleaner World

In 2020, JetBlue's mission to inspire humanity became more important than ever with efforts focused on customer and crewmember safety, supporting STEM education and reimagining diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial Has Launched MYshuttle!, a New “On Demand” Shuttle Service for Employees

In order to continue pursuing its sustainable mobility goals and to meet changing needs regarding home-work commuting, from 1 September CNH Industrial has made MYshuttle! available to employees of the North Turin District

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey's Palm Oil Scorecard

Hershey is committed to a traceable and sustainable palm oil supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation of workers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chevron, Fab Foundation and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Collaborate to Launch a Fab Lab

Chevron Corporation announced a major financial contribution in support of two long-standing community partners, Fab Foundation and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Board Diversity Matters

Dow’s board of directors is a visible reflection of our overall enterprise.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Green: The Sustainable Jobs Market - Featuring Harco Leertouwer, Acre

In collaboration with Bloomberg, our Director of Europe Harco Leertouwer took part in a recent interview to discuss the future of green jobs, the industries where opportunities are arising and the types of green skills companies are looking for.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' 2021 List of 'World's Best Employers'

Whirlpool Corporation announced today it has been named to Forbes’ 2021 list of the “World’s Best Employers.” The list includes 750 companies worldwide and acknowledges each company’s dedication to make every individual feel at home within the four walls of the business.

Innovation & Technology

Reimagining Mapping to Predict and Recover from Flooding and Other Disasters

The demands for disaster forecast and preparation have become critically important. As a result, we have seen a rise in entrepreneurs and charities creating technologies to achieve better natural disaster preparedness, recovery, and resilience.

Environment

Sustainability Evolved: Adapting Your Business Strategy to an ESG Framework

In this post, we’ll offer practical advice about how to move from the dream of achieving a sustainable business to a clearer path towards enacting meaningful change and all the key interim steps, through the lens of rising ESG criteria.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A: Small Businesses Paying it Forward in Their Communities

Jesse Iniguez, owner of “Back of the Yards Coffee” and a recipient of services from Comcast RISE, speaks as part of Comcast’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$10,000 Awarded to Elementary School in Wisconsin for Virtual Financial Literacy Education

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge on a national scale, today announced Trinity Lutheran School in Campbellsport, WI as the winner of the 5th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Pledge Challenge.

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