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.

Events, Media & Communications

Arthur Nkusi, Ariel Wayz, Azziad Nasenya, DJ Toxxyk, Jackie Lumbasi, and Sherrie Silver Join the Move Afrika: Rwanda Lineup With More Artists To Be Announced

The event will feature a citizen-led advocacy campaign calling for urgent action and bold commitments from world leaders on major issues across the continent.

Health & Healthcare

kate spade new york and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Bring the First-of-Its-Kind “She Care Wellness Pods” to a Second HBCU Campus

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york proudly announce the expansion of their joint program, the “She Care Wellness Pods”, which aims to reach over 25,000 Black women on HBCU campuses with frontline mental wellness care.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Networking Academy Helps Veterans With Career Transition Programs

We’re proud that Cisco Networking Academy partners with organizations around the world looking after the unique needs of current and former military service people.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Carton Council and Kelly Green Products Announce Fully Commissioned End Market for Cartons

The Carton Council and Kelly Green Products announced today that the Kelly Green Products manufacturing facility in Connecticut is now fully operational, recycling food and beverage cartons 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Launches First Ever Global Purpose Month

We are excited to launch Sysco’s first ever Global Purpose Month in November to mobilize colleagues around the world in connecting the world to share food and care for one another.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carbon Emissions From U.S. Power Sector Decreased Slightly in 2022, Nineteenth Annual Benchmarking Report Finds

Due to a drop in coal generation, the U.S. power sector saw a marginal reduction of less than 1% in carbon emissions in 2022, according to the latest analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: A Majority of Americans Are Optimistic That AI Will Improve Healthcare in 2024

More than half (51%) of U.S. adults are optimistic new applications of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to major advancements and breakthroughs in healthcare in the year ahead, according to a new survey from Medtronic and Morning Consult.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard Strive USA: One Year Later

One year after the launch of Strive USA, Mastercard’s U.S. small business initiative is now supporting small businesses in 43 states and working closely with 16 prominent organizations. Here we provide an update on our work and progress — and where we go next.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ceres Applauds CalPERS Bold $100 Billion Investment in Climate Solutions

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) announced a bold investment of $100 billion in climate solutions by 2030 to support its overall goal of achieving a net zero emissions portfolio by 2050.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Celebrates International Day of Rural Women

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, celebrates International Day of Rural Women by recognizing three hardworking women in the company. Their stories prove that gender is no barrier to a successful career in Australia’s agriculture sector.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

BIoomberg Intelligence Survey Finds Investors and C-Suite Embrace ESG, Despite Concerns

Despite geopolitical risks and macro economic factors, 85% of investors and companies surveyed plan to boost ESG investment over the next five years.

Health & Healthcare

Assembly OSM Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

To help catalyze and spur leadership in health and well-being across the residential sector, Assembly OSM is participating in a first-of-its-kind program aimed at establishing IWBI’s new global standard for healthier and more resilient homes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rayonier Provides Grants to 35 Nonprofit Organizations in Washington

Rayonier announced the award of $74,380 to 35 local nonprofit organizations serving communities across Washington. The company hosted their annual special awards breakfasts in Aberdeen and Forks to honor and celebrate the recipients.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Episode 5 | Capital Meets Purpose in Community Economic Development | the Sustainable Finance Podcast

The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Commitment to Caregivers

This month, Alkermes acknowledges the important role of family members who are caregivers for their loved ones.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Four Key Takeaways From the 2023 Responsible Business Alliance Annual Conference

The 2023 Responsible Business Alliance annual conference in Santa Clara, California focused on challenges associated with managing global supply chains and the desire to be good global citizens. Check out Antea Group's key event takeaways.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Product Donation Program Supports Domestic Violence Survivors

Our newest product donation initiative is dedicated to providing survivors with the information and tools to help them lead their online lives safely and confidently.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub Celebrates Reaching 900 ESG Data Sources

CSRHub has now ingested more than 900 sources of ESG data. Our database consists of 600 million pieces of ESG data on more than 50,000 entities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Shows Virginia Love With $50,000 Donation to Nonprofit Organizations

T-Mobile today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Enhancing Both Empathy and Equity

With the new training program, women are “better supported in our centre,” Masterson says. “We’re building skills our volunteers can take outside the centre, too, to see each other as human, not as their specific experience or their ethnicity or their race.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Is Recognized for Small Business Advocacy and Veterans Support

CACI International Inc announced today that it has received the National Veteran Small Business Coalition’s Champions Award for exceeding the NVSBC-established goals for subcontracting to service-disabled and veteran owned small businesses.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Advancing Sustainable Solutions at Dow

Our Business Impact Fund is a competitive grant program that uses designated corporate contributions toward new, business-aligned initiatives that address critical social challenges and advance sustainability solutions.

Environment

Covia’s 30-Year Partnership With Wildlife Habitat Council: Promoting Biodiversity and Conservation

Covia is the responsible steward of over 80,000 acres of land across our footprint. Planning for responsible land use is embedded throughout the life cycle of our operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives for Your Small Business

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are principles meant to ensure we all – regardless of who we are or what we’ve experienced – have an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Energy

Climate Change Preparedness Means Planning

The escalating frequency and strength of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, droughts and environmental impacts offer tangible evidence that climate change is making severe weather events increasingly unpredictable and more costly.

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