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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Addressing Representation on International Women's Day

This week, we explore three brands that are confronting the way we depict women throughout the world.

Education

Using PI Day to Teach Data Literacy

Pi Day is not only a fascinating mathematical concept and number, it’s also a fun way to connect the classroom to data.

Research, Reports & Publications

TD Accelerated Its Efforts and Broadened Its Positive Impact in a Year of Significant Change and Disruption

In a world disrupted by COVID-19, TD directly contributed to positive change and societal progress to help promote a better, more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Truist Foundation President Reflects on 2020 and Shares Outlook for Future

In 2020, we launched the Truist Foundation as an expression of Truist's commitment to inspire and build better lives and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

What It Leaders Are Doing to Boost Blacks in Tech

One of the recent efforts SAIC made along these lines was to elevate Bridget Chatman to be the new vice president of inclusion, diversity, and corporate social responsibility a few months ago from her role as a senior director of business development.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Powered by Purpose Podcast: “At the End of the Day, We Are Fighting Stereotypes."

Hala Qattan is challenging perceptions about women in the workplace in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps.

Green Infrastructure

From Ash Pond To Riverside Wetlands: Making the Business Case for Engineered Natural Technologies

This paper reviews the framework and methodology developed by the Nature Team to engage Dow employees in defining, at the initial stages of projects and product design, opportunities for driving business value associated with the benefits obtained from nature's functions, commonly referred to as ecosystem services

Environment

The EHS Professional's Quick-Link Guide to Environment, Health, and Safety Webinars

Webinars are a useful resource for professional growth that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your home office! There are several reputable organizations that offer live and on-demand webinars on a variety of EHS topics.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women, Leadership, and Missed Opportunities

Advancing gender equity is a clear win. But doubling down on pre-COVID approaches won’t get organizations where they need to be.

Environment

Everything You Think You Know About Recycling Is Wrong and Here's How to Fix It

March 15th is "Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong Day." At Republic Services, we're celebrating the holiday by debunking some of the most common myths about recycling.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Announces $40B Investment in Communities Including Affordable Housing, Economic Inclusion, and Climate Change Funding Commitments

Building on early fulfilment of its groundbreaking $16.5 billion Community Benefits Plan, KeyBank today announced it will increase its commitment to $40 billion.

Health & Healthcare

Brazil in the Pandemic: Learning From Corporate Social Investment and Shared Governance

Brazil and the world were deeply challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, Brazil had faced an unprecedented sanitary global crisis that widened the social and economic gap, which presented unique opportunities for innovation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bayer's Unmatched R&D Investment Powers Industry-Leading Crop Science Portfolio

Bayer today announced pipeline project advancements and newly unveiled research in a dedicated research and development (R&D) pipeline update for the Crop Science division.

Events, Media & Communications

Too Big to Fail: The Importance of the Global Ocean Economy

Industry leaders, policymakers, NGOs, academia and entrepreneurs came together at the eighth World Ocean Summit to share their insights on how to ensure that the world’s ocean is best preserved for future generations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Drexel Solutions Institute and Merck Launch Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers

Drexel University announced a collaboration with Merck & Co., Inc., on a new initiative that will help diverse business owners enhance their leadership and business acumen and strengthen and grow their companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of Women

It’s International Women’s Day! Making up 54% of our workforce, your tenacity, dedication and contributions elevate every aspect of our business – from building smarter products to creating a more just world.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Honors the Contributions of Underrepresented Women With Establishment of Maggie Lena Walker Award

More than 50 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, a woman by the name of Maggie Lena Walker was leading a protest against segregated street cars in Richmond, Virginia.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Agriculture Drives Forward Its Sustainable Agenda

New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, is driving forward its Clean Energy Leader strategy, consolidating its leadership in alternative fuels and extending its scope with innovative solutions in the Specialty sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor: "Outstanding" and Platinum Award Winners!

Our company is committed to achieving continuous improvements in our corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Announces Its Pandemic Defense Coalition: A Global Network of Expert Collaborators Designed to Help Prevent Future Pandemics, Currently Searching for COVID-19 Variants

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the formation of the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition, a first-of-its-kind global scientific and public health partnership dedicated to the early detection of, and rapid response to, future pandemic threats.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cummins Provides $3 Million to Aid Local Black-Owned Small Businesses

Much needed help is coming to small Black-owned businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Memphis, Tennessee; Indianapolis and Columbus, Indiana.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Recognizes Kvarøy Arctic as the First Fair Trade Certified™ Farmed Fin Fish

Today, Fair Trade USA – the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America – announces that Kvarøy Arctic, the third-generation sustainable Atlantic salmon producer from Norway, is the first salmon farm globally to receive Fair Trade USA certification after a rigorous vetting process of the farm’s social, environmental, and economic impacts. The Fair Trade Certified seal will now be carried on all Kvarøy Arctic fresh, frozen, burgers, hot dogs, and smoked salmon sold in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women's History Month: Passion Meets Purpose

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, UnitedHealth Group is celebrating and reflecting on the many ways in which women have innovated to advance our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone.

Health & Healthcare

3 Elements of Self-Care During a Pandemic

​Prioritising our wellbeing, as the world reels from the effects of Covid-19, has become a vital tool to aid recovery from the fallout of 2020.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Encourages You to Reach Out to Provide Support for Those Suffering From Alcohol Use Disorder

JAMA reports that people are drinking more since the start of the pandemic. Take a moment today to reach out to a friend, family member, neighbor, or colleague who may be struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder.

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