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

SCS and RFCI Announce Finalization of ASSURE CERTIFIED™ Standard for Rigid Core Flooring

SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce the finalization of the ASSURE CERTIFIED™ standard and certification program for Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FCA and Chrysler Brand Expand Partnership with No Kid Hungry to Feed Children Impacted by Coronavirus School Closures

​In response to the coronavirus crisis, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced a commitment to provide more than 1 million meals to ensure children who depend on school meals continue to have access to nutritious food.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SC Johnson Donates Mosquito Repellents to Help At-Risk Families in Latin America

Today, SC Johnson announced it has donated 125,000 units of personal insect repellent and insecticides to benefit families in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. The donations come as the countries have seen an increase in the number of dengue cases in recent months.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SC Johnson dona repelentes de mosquitos para ayudar a las familias en riesgo en América Latina

Hoy, SC Johnson anunció que ha donado 125.000 unidades de repelentes de insectos e insecticidas para beneficiar a familias en Argentina, Brasil y Paraguay.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SC Johnson doa repelentes de mosquitos para ajudar famílias em risco na América latina

A SC Johnson anunciou, hoje, a doação de 125.000 unidades de repelentes pessoais e inseticidas para beneficiar famílias na Argentina, no Brasil e no Paraguai.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Announces Steven Woods as Incoming Chief Technology Officer

Benevity announces Steven Woods as Chief Technology Officer, leading a technology team of more than 200 development, product management, analytics and enterprise platform professionals that spans Benevity’s Calgary, Victoria and Toronto offices.

Events, Media & Communications

Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: Day 2 Preview

This Friday will mark day two of the Porter Novelli Purpose Summit: Committing to Action Amid COVID‐19. Conversations will highlight strategies employed by brands like Prudential and ADCOLOR and We Mean Business, among others; employee-first leadership tips; and examples of how global markets are responding to the pandemic with Purpose-driven solutions to support business, society and those most in need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nonprofits Are Responding to COVID-19 and They Need Your Help

Companies around the world are taking steps to act responsibly in their reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, and non-profit organizations are no exception.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue to Honor 100,000 Healthcare Workers With Pairs of Roundtrip Flight Certificates

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today launched JetBlue Healthcare Hero, which will honor 100,000 healthcare workers with roundtrip flight certificates for two to anywhere JetBlue flies.

Media & Communications

Living Future Speaker Q+A: Mohawk's Rami Vagal

Over the next few weeks, we will run a Q+A series to showcase some of the incredible change-makers who are speaking at Living Future 2020 Online. This week, we are featuring Rami Vagal, Senior Sustainability Manager at Mohawk Industries, our Luminary Sponsor of LF20.

Innovation & Technology

How Ready is the World to Work While Still Social Distancing?

As businesses and governments worldwide scramble to adjust to social distancing, they are often turning to online tools, from webinar platforms to digital payments to social media for advertising. But as a new analysis

Environment

The Dow of Deception: Mark Tulay

As the horrendous economic news continues to pile up, somehow stock prices keep bouncing back, leaving many of us scratching our heads.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Staying Agile in the Age of Lockdown

6 organizational practices and behaviors to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Company leaders have an opportunity right now to guide their employees with purpose and make a difference in how employees and stakeholders endure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

COVID-19: IVECO at the Local Communities’ Side to Counter the Spread of the Virus in Europe

As the COVID-19 virus is impacting everybody’s personal and professional lives, the humanitarian challenge becomes increasingly acute.

Health & Healthcare

Aramark Salutes America’s Healthcare Heroes

As the country continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Aramark salutes the strength and courage of frontline medical professionals.

Education

IBM Launches Open P-TECH Globally; Free Platform Focused on Workplace Learning and Skills Will Be Offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish

IBM believes that companies bringing advanced technologies to market have a responsibility to prepare students and workers for the way those technologies will shape jobs and the nature of our work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strong Commitment Toward Sustainability Continues for Sappi North America in 2019 Sustainability Report

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and dissolving pulp, today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, illustrating the bright future for sustainability within the company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bechtel Annual Report Shows Strong Performance for 2019

Bechtel helped expand air and rail transit for millions of travelers, provide zero-carbon power for communities, and eliminate the environmental risks of hazardous waste, reinforcing its standing as a trusted partner to industries and governments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Boosts Care for Its Communities, Associates and Customers as Sales Surge

It is a great contribution to communities that Albertsons’ stores look to neighboring companies for temporary employees.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 4: What Doctors on the Front Lines of COVID-19 Are Now Saying About the Virus

Innovation & Technology

Using Technology to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Environment

Blue Herons’ Home on the Lake Protected From Erosion

From a distance, Heron Island looks like any of the 100 islands on Lake Norman, north of Charlotte, N.C. As its nickname suggests, however, this strip of land is home to between 60 and 80 great blue heron nests, the largest collection of herons

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Strategies Are Working in the Downturn

The financial market downturn has negatively impacted most U.S. companies and their stocks, some more than others.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feed the Children: Working Together to End Childhood Hunger

At its most basic level, hunger is the same everywhere. However, the context of how and where hunger occurs can determine the best course of action to address it successfully.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Corporate Citizenship Imperative During Crisis

FedEx is using its strongest capabilities to meet critical demands during the crisis—its logistics network and expertise.

Latest Campaigns

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  3. Whirlpool Corporate Citizenship
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  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  6. Recipe for Change
    Albertsons Companies is bringing together the ingredients of a better world – our planet, our people, our products, and our communities – to make...
  7. Products We Sell
    At your neighborhood Albertsons Companies stores, you’ll find a growing selection of foods and household items under brands we created with your...
  8. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  9. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  10. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  11. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  12. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  14. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  15. Planet We Share
    Great food isn’t possible without a healthy planet. We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and nurturing the environment. As part of our...