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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PotlatchDeltic Champions Sustainable Forestry

Our working forests are carefully managed to ensure a reliable and renewable supply of wood for various purposes, including lumber, energy, paper, and countless everyday products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Amalgamated Bank Uses Tech to Make a Positive Impact (Part Two)

In part two of this special 100th episode series of  ESG Talk, we continue our conversation with Amalgamated Bank's CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown, and CFO, Jason Darby, to discuss how they use technology to drive the company's mission-driven business model.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Supports Families With Back-to-School Giveaway

Entergy New Orleans partnered with the New Orleans Women’s and Children’s Shelter for a back-to-school supply give away. The event brought families together for a fun-filled day of activities, learning and community connection.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safeguarding Employees: Covia’s Health and Safety Initiatives

Covia is diligent in protecting the health of its employees through robust Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, many of which rely on established external frameworks.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LYB To Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced it entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany. Enabled by its technology, the acquisition positions LYB to grow and upgrade its Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business.

Education

CNH Committed to the Education of Future Agricultural Generations

Agriculture brand, Case IH’s, parent company, CNH, and the National University of Córdoba (UNC) have joined forces to promote the training of new professionals.

Energy

Mike Barcik on Energy Efficiency in Georgia

Taking action on climate isn’t just about solar panels and EVs – some of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint include less visible actions, like improving the energy efficiency of your home.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Secures Additional $2.5 Million To Build Capacity of Women-Owned Businesses for Sustainable Economic Growth

The World Environment Center (WEC) has received an additional $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of State to expand its work building the capacity of women entrepreneurs throughout Central America on green projects.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

El World Environment Center Recibe 2.5 Millones De Dólares Adicionales Destinados a Apoyar Emprendimientos Liderados Por Mujeres Para Un Crecimiento Económico Sostenible.

El World Environment Center (WEC) ha recibido financiamiento adicional de 2.5 millones de dólares del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. para ampliar su apoyo a emprendimientos liderados por mujeres en Centroamérica.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $1.3 Million to Organizations Focused on Maternal Health

Direct Relief today announced more than $1.3 million from the organization’s Fund for Health Equity will be disbursed to groups focused on improving maternal health outcomes in underserved areas.

Innovation & Technology

The Path to More Efficient Computing in the Era of AI: Warm Water Cooling

Lenovo announced the 6th generation of Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling, designed to help businesses unlock the power needed for AI without forfeiting their sustainability goals.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Nick Enfield

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gore Fabrics: Pioneering Sustainability in Performance Apparel

Since our inception in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has been an emblem of innovation and collaboration in the global materials science arena. With a footprint spanning five continents and a diverse product portfolio, we consistently push the boundaries of possibility.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN and Celonis Partner To Enhance Process Intelligence With AI-Powered Insights for Enterprises

HARMAN announced an AI-driven partnership with Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence, to make enterprise processes smarter, more efficient and more effective. 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Advances Sustainable Port Operations in the Dominican Republic With Electrification Initiative

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, is embarking upon a multi-phase initiative to improve sustainability at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Translate Emissions Data Into Decarbonization Strategies With BMS, Bayer, and Lythouse

Effective decarbonization strategies rely on accurate and consistent data collection across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 to identify key focus areas, and close collaboration across supply chains to enhance supplier decarbonization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Total Worker Health®: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Worker Well-being

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being has become a top priority for many organizations. Whether you’ve heard the term "Total Worker Health®" before or it’s entirely new to you, understanding what it means and how it can benefit your organization is crucial.

Green Infrastructure

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Establish Groundbreaking Partnership To Reinvent Wastewater Treatment

Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board have worked together more than 30 years and have dramatically improved the environmental and financial performance of one of the city’s most vital services.

Education

Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world.

Energy

The History of Biogas

While biogas has only come into the modern public periphery in the last few decades, it has actually been utilized throughout history.

Research, Reports & Publications

AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

At AMD, our purpose is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences and help solve the world’s most important challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as One of Best-in-State Employers by Forbes

Henkel has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Josue Torres, Worcester, MA

As a Group Leader I in the Mixing and Bonding area of our Saint-Gobain Ceramics plant in Worcester, MA, Josue Torres is grateful for the support and encouragement he's received from his colleagues along the way.

Environment

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Sustainable Development Goals

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Sustainability Officer

Baker Hughes is committed to operating sustainably as one of the first companies in our sector to make a net-zero emissions commitment and as a signatory of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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