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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HSN Raises Awareness for Military Appreciation With Foundation for Women Warriors

Qurate Retail Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HARMAN: Designing With Purpose Is a Team Sport

HARMAN

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Opens New Branch and Distributes Grant in West Valley City

KeyBank celebrated its new full-service branch in West Valley City, Utah, October 20-21, with a celebration that included a ribbon cutting ceremony, family-friendly activities with prize giveaways and a meet and greet with a surprise guest from Real Salt Lake.

Events, Media & Communications

Optimism and AI Set the Tone at Climate Week NYC and Beyond

It’s hard not to get discouraged about climate change if you only scan the headlines. New and ever-more alarming stories about our worsening environment make the irreversible tipping point for our planet feel inevitable.

Health & Healthcare

Gear Up Your Restroom for Cold and Flu Season

Don’t let the return of seasonal cold and flu germs stop you or your facility’s occupants from feeling their best. Help fight the spread of illness by taking proper precautions to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The AUC Data Science Initiative Partners With Mastercard To Further Drive Impact Through Data Science

Through a $6.5M grant, Mastercard will support the expansion of data science education and research efforts across the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Environment

Every Growing Season, Will Ricks Looks for Monarchs. Here's Why

On a humid day in late August, Will Ricks is out in the field surveying for pollinators. He takes in the sight of colorful nectar plants and the gentle buzzing of bees, a picturesque backdrop for Ricks’ work as a senior environmental scientist at Duke Energy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Boston Scientific: What Is Ideal Product Flow, and How Does It Help Healthcare Providers, Patients and the Planet?

At Boston Scientific, caring for human life is the common bond that connects our mission, business priorities and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Merck Senior Vice President Sarah Aiosa Named to Most Powerful Latinas List

We’re proud to celebrate Sarah M. Aiosa, SVP and president, Latin America, for being recognized as one of The Association of Latino Professionals for Americas’ 2023 Most Powerful Latinas!

Health & Healthcare

Webinar With Griffith Foods: "Nourishing the World: A Primer for Sustainable Diets"

You won't want to miss "Nourishing the World: A Primer for Sustainable Diets" in partnership with Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies on October 25th at 3PM CET!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Istanbul Apparel Conference “Transformative Journey”

Reflecting the Istanbul Apparel Conference’s 2023 theme, “Transformative Journey,” SAC Executive Vice President Andrew Martin shared information about Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) as part of a panel discussion on “Improving the Terms of Trade for Apparel Manufacturers.”

Energy

Heartland Hydrogen Hub Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) to advance a regional clean energy project.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Selected by Mackenzie Investments To Manage ESG Data

Bloomberg announced its DL+ ESG Manager solution has been selected by Mackenzie Investments, one of Canada’s largest investment management firms, to host the acquisition, management and publishing of multi-vendor ESG data.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Packaging

We strive to use more sustainable packaging that protects our products, delights our consumers, and does not harm the environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network To Support Climate Finance in the Region

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) announced the formation of its Latin America & Caribbean Network and the creation of a senior Advisory Board to drive net-zero progress in the region.

Green Infrastructure

Jubilee Becomes the First Texas Community To Join IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

The Johnson Development community of Jubilee is the first Texas community to become an early adopter of the WELL for residential program by the International WELL Building Institute

Education

‘First-Job Experience’: A Summer Camp Like No Other

Like a typical first day of summer camp, the youth attending those hosted by Canada’s Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) start their six-week experience with a touch of apprehension.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Drivers Take Home Top Honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships

NTDC is a competition between professional truck drivers in written and skills examinations on their driving knowledge and experience. FedEx had 14 drivers finish at the top of their respective driving class at this year’s championships.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Deaf Cintas Employee-Partners Find Success in Union, N.J. Rental Location

The Cintas Rental location in Union, N.J. is filled with employee-partners who make communication an inclusive and sometimes creative endeavor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes CEO Reflects on Living Company Purpose

Alkermes’ mission is to research, develop and commercialize important new medicines for patients suffering from complex medical conditions, including those who are often unfairly marginalized or stigmatized because of their illness.

Innovation & Technology

Glass Innovation Relies on Recycling

Someone once discovered that certain kinds of sand, melted at a high temperature, can become glass. That initial discovery opened the window for continuing innovation that has made glass one of the most important materials in modern life.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

‘Reactive’ Hiring for ESG Roles Plagues a Nascent Green Fintech Industry in Asia: Experts | With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

​The recruitment of professionals for sustainability roles in Asia’s nascent green financial technology, or fintech industry has been mostly “reactive”, and a knowledge gap has resulted in start-ups scrambling.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wesco Reports Progress on 2030 Goals in Latest Sustainability Report and Appoints Glynis A. Bryan to Its Board of Directors

Wesco recently issued its annual sustainability report. The report outlines Wesco's progress and key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report .

Environment

Vanguard Renewables Hosts Annual Meeting of Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Our Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, founded in 2020 along with Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America, has since grown to 15+ members and held its annual meeting in Colorado last week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank to Present Community Lending Days in Utah

KeyBank will present Community Lending Days across the State of Utah in October. Various KeyBank Community Development Loan Officers will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Innovation & Technology

EY Helps Refugees With EY ERA, a Mobile Emergency Response App on SAP BTP

In February 2022, the world witnessed a humanitarian crisis due to the unthinkable Russian war on Ukraine. Overnight, millions of Ukrainians fled their country and became refugees, with the vast majority pouring into Poland in search of asylum.

Events, Media & Communications

Actress Kristin Davis Honored by Action Against Hunger As Humanitarian Needs Rise

Action Against Hunger raised both awareness and funds at its New York gala last week.

Latest Campaigns

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    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Performance
    Prioritizing ethics, economic contribution, operational excellence, integrity, and accountability in all we do.
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  4. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...
  5. Education
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  6. Investing in Society
    Developed from CECP’s original research; findings from the 2017 Giving in Numbers Survey, conducted in association with The Conference Board; and...
  7. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  8. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  9. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  10. Focus on People
    We are focusing on our people through strengthening our business by embracing our differences, doing the right thing when helping our communities, and...
  11. Healthy Communities
    Programs and campaigns to improve access to affordable, quality healthcare and awareness about critical health issuesEfforts to help combat opioid...
  12. Going Further Together
    At T. Rowe Price, our collaborative culture and respecting and valuing differences at work allows associates to work with others who share a spirit of...
  13. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  14. Fifth Third Day
    Fifth Third Bank has recognized 5/3 on the calendar as Fifth Third Day since 1991, and since 2012 the Bank and its employees have worked toward a...
  15. Sappi North America Award Recognitions
    As a a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, and innovator in sustainability, Sappi North America is...