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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Among 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens

3BL Media has named CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) to its 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, which recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 12th Consecutive Year

Hormel Foods has been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

Environment

CNH Industrial Is Firmly Committed to Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity

A key priority at CNH Industrial is to help combat climate change, whose negative impact on ecosystems affects the quality of life for people in local communities, as well as consumer choices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

3BL Media has named Merck to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

June Is for Pride ... and Teamwork

June is Pride Month for the LGBTQ Community and allies alike. And it’s a great time to celebrate The Hershey Company’s deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and our support of LGBTQ employees who make our company a great place to work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Sustainable Communities: Bloomberg Corporate Philanthropy

Philanthropy and service are an integral part of the Bloomberg culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AFLAC Donates 10,000 Face Shields to Montgomery County EMA

AFLAC donated 10,000 face shields to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency on June 8 – a donation that started with a concerned doctor’s comment to her husband.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch: Climate Change, Global Pandemic Highlight Water Industry's Need for Greater Resilience Through Planning, Digital Water Programs

Facing a diverse array of headwinds to their operations, U.S. water industry leaders are looking to accelerate innovation in strategy, operations and capital planning by harnessing digital assets and data analytics, Black & Veatch’s newly released Strategic Directions: Water Report finds

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Xylem Ranks in Top 20 Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens, Globally

Xylem ranked 16th in an assessment of 1000 companies globally, rising two places since its 2019 evaluation. The Company also took second place among all Capital Goods companies in the list.

Diversity & Inclusion

Understanding Racism and Working Toward Change

The past few weeks have been traumatizing and painful. The unjustified killing of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and the blatant examples of racism have now forced many to understand what the Black community has known and experienced our entire lives.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Adobe Celebrates Sustainable Package Design and Dieline 2020 Award Winners

Advancements within the CPG industry, especially the beverage sector, have an immense value, particularly when it comes to sustainability and designing for circularity.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Commits US$20 Million to Reduce Opportunity Gap

Northern Trust announced it would provide US$20 million over 5 years to expand access to resources that address essential human needs—food, housing, healthcare and education—to bridge the gap that threatens the broader prosperity of our society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Observes Juneteenth

We are closing at 2 p.m. this Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of slavery ending in the U.S. Keep in mind, we're always here to serve you with our convenient online and mobile...

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third, Truist Among Banks Closing Early to Observe 'Juneteenth'

Some companies are giving employees a paid day off or closing offices early, while others are planning educational outreach and other events.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

It's A Three-Peat! Green America Names T-Mobile to the Top Spot on Its Wireless Scorecard Yet Again

Nonprofit Green America released its Green America Wireless Scorecard, which measures clean energy usage and reductions in GHG emissions within the wireless industry... and for the third year in a row T-Mobile came out ahead of its competitors!

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Mills Launches Three-Year Regenerative Dairy Pilot in Michigan in Partnership with Foremost Farms and Understanding Ag

Throughout the pilot, partners will monitor data and measure impacts to soil, biodiversity, water, animal well-being and farm profitability.

Innovation & Technology

Watch: Stay Safer at Home with PowerHouse Lighting from Alliant Energy

Staying #SaferatHome also means using more energy. These lighting tips from PowerHouseTV host Megan Turner can help you reduce your usage during these uncertain times.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Mosaic Company Announces 2025 Global Sustainability Targets

Aligned to our focus areas of People, Environment, Society and Company, the targets support our company’s broad thinking about sustainability.

Education

Curiosity Labs™ at Home: Elephant Toothpaste

Are you interested in chemical reactions? Check this video out to learn how to make an “elephant” sized reaction.

Sustainable Development Goals

Verizon Joins Amazon and Global Optimism in Signing The Climate Pledge

Today, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) announced it has joined The Climate Pledge - the commitment co-founded by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Global Optimism to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early.

Sustainable Development Goals

Heads of State Join CEOs and UN Chiefs at Largest-ever UN Convening of Global Business Leaders

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Presidents of Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica and Ethiopia joined the President of the UN General Assembly and UN Secretary-General alongside dozens of Chief Executive Officers and UN chiefs

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020

Notably, Intel has made the 100 Best Corporate Citizens each year since 2009 and is the only company in the Russell 1000 to make the top 10 every year since 2012.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Reporting and ESG Engagement Europe Is Here

Covid-19, the climate crisis and social inequalities are critical issues that businesses are being tasked to help address.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns No. 1 Ranking on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for Second Year in a Row

“We are honored to earn the top spot again this year on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers. “Our people and our products make the world a better place, and this distinction recognizes the work our 19,000 employees do every day to bring our purpose to life.”

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Pro Bono Summit Virtual Series Webinar | Rebuilding Our Communities: Small Businesses

Small businesses are often described as the backbone of our communities, but what does their path forward look like in the wake of our current crises?

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