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.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voting in the Time of COVID-19

The results of this year’s presidential election will affect human and civil rights, the racial justice movement, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector not just for the next four years, but potentially for decades to come. Voting is a vital way each of us can take a stand to create equitable and healthy communities, especially right now.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Arhaus: Proudly Made by Hand(s)

Proudly made by hand(s)—We handcraft upholstery in North Carolina, with sustainably sourced wood, steel, and eco-friendly fabrics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Former WEC Board Chair Francisco Suárez Hernández Recognized as one of the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that Francisco Suárez Hernández, Director Emeritus of WEC, has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential Latinos.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Francisco Suárez Hernández, ex presidente de la junta del WEC, reconocido como uno de los 100 latinos más comprometidos con la Acción Climática

El World Environment Center (WEC) se complace en anunciar que Francisco Suárez Hernández, Director Emérito de WEC, ha sido reconocido como uno de los 100 Latinos más influyentes ante la crisis climática.

Events, Media & Communications

An Electric EVening with Sustainable Princeton & NRG

In partnership with NRG Energy, Inc. and the Princeton Shopping Center, Sustainable Princeton hosted an electric “EVening” of fun and information about energy and how to use it efficiently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Named Top Adoption-Friendly Workplace

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the 13th year in a row, it has earned a spot on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s annual list of America’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Management Leadership for Tomorrow Launches First-of-its-Kind, Standard-Setting Certification to Drive Action and Accountability on Black Equity in Corporate America

As of today, a range of leading organizations from a variety of sectors, including PNC, have committed to taking the steps to become a certified Black equity workplace.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A $1 Trillion Manager's Europe Boss Says ESG Stood the 2020 Test

Marie Dzanis, head of EMEA for Northern Trust Asset Management, says sustainable investing outperformed during market volatility and extremely rough economic conditions.

Education

Creating Worry-Free Education Environments: Mohawk Unveils Lineup for DesignFWD Education Summit Next Week

Next week Mohawk Group unites education designers, facility managers and others at DesignFWD Education, featuring a dynamic lineup of industry experts who are leading the way in fostering worry-free, high-performing learning environments.​​​​​

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Smithfield Foods' Wilson, N.C. Facility Recognized with Manufacturing Leadership Award for Water Reduction Efforts

The facility successfully cut water use in half over two years through adjustments to equipment, modifications to daily procedures and the implementation of a wastewater re-use program.

Innovation & Technology

Gearing Up: A Look at T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Equipment

We are committed to doing as much as we can for our customers by ensuring our network is ready and our emergency teams are prepared with the tools, equipment and gear they need to keep our customers connected.

Innovation & Technology

Manufacturing Unveiled: The Making of a T-shirt

Today, t-shirts have become one of the most popular wardrobe essentials.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Do We Achieve Equality for Women in 2030? | One Young World

In this challenging year, the power of women in leadership was brought into high relief. Female leaders across the world steered their countries with resolve and compassion through the pandemic crisis

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Plant-Based Protein Report by Griffith Foods - “From Movement to Mainstay: How Plant-Based Proteins are Changing the Game for Good"

Today, plant-based alternatives are often considered the new normal in everyday consumer life. Download our exclusive report, “From Movement to Mainstay: How Plant-Based Proteins are Changing the Game for Good," as we take an in-depth look at this...

Green Infrastructure

The Trust for Public Lands Announces Partnership With the VF Foundation to Improve Access to Parks

During this public health crisis, data from The Trust for Public Land shows that over 100 million people in the U.S., including 28 million children, do not have access to a park within a 10-minute walk from home.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Starts Customer COVID-19 Testing Program at San Francisco International Airport

Customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii were the first to experience the airline's COVID-19 pilot testing program

Environment

Schneider Electric's Actions to Reverse Biodiversity Loss

The fight for sustainability continues as governments, companies, international organizations and NGOs join forces to prioritize sustainable action.

Innovation & Technology

The Future of Mobile AI Is Being Led by Talented Women

The future of mobile AI is being led by talented women across the board, that being in the creation of new software, hardware or in deep in the weeds of research.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A  Neighbourhood  Lens  on  Food Security

When food security looks different depending on where you live, that requires a locally based solution that takes into account the unique needs of the people who live in the community.

Education

IBM is Helping Close the Opportunity Gap with P-TECH

Many leaders in education talk about closing the achievement gap, but during an economic crisis like we’re all experiencing today, it’s more about closing the opportunity gap–especially in communities like mine, where many Hispanics live.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Well-Trained Workforce Is Manufacturing's Future

Stanley Black & Decker has partnered with companies like Ready Robotics and Tulip to automate repetitive tasks at several of our plants, creating dedicated programs to re-skill all of our workers who were previously doing that work.

Environment

World Environment Center Elects New Emeritus Directors

As part of an ongoing commitment to expand its thought leadership, diversity and effectiveness as a global sustainability organization, the World Environment Center’s Board of Directors has elected the following individuals as Emeritus Directors:

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor's Lana Hall Selected for Arizona Forward's 2020-21 Emerging Sustainability Leadership Program

ON Semiconductor’s Lana Hall, senior program manager for corporate social responsibility (CSR), was selected to participate in Arizona Forward’s 2020-21 Emerging Sustainability Leaders Program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bubba Wallace, Clay Campbell and Matt Kaulig Recognized as 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Finalists

These NASCAR industry members continued their commitment to create positive change in 2020, while also enriching the quality of life for those around them.

Sustainable Development Goals

Managing Climate Risk

Source Global Research spoke with Nick Martin, Sustainability Practice Leader at Antea Group, in order to better understand how clients are approaching the challenge of mitigating climate risk.

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