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

Duke Energy Supports First Responders With $500,000 in Grants for Emergency Preparedness in South Carolina

Duke Energy is preparing as well and stands in support of these communities across South Carolina by announcing $500,000 in microgrants to help increase their resiliency and their ability to help residents prepare.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Announces Its HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ Class of 2023 Graduates

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is delighted to announce the successful completion of the 16th cohort of the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ program June 14.

Events, Media & Communications

How To Watch ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ on Thursday, June 22

Ayra Starr and Joé Dwèt Filé join the performer lineup alongside Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste, FINNEAS and Mosimann.

Innovation & Technology

Rent Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions Sustainable Shipping Container Dwellings through Airbnb

ekō Solutions sustainable shipping container dwellings located at Poplar Point Lakeside RV Park in Athens, Alabama are now available for rent through Airbnb.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Ranked Number 44 on the Forbes List of America’s Most Cybersecure Companies

Principal Financial Group® was ranked number 44 on the Forbes inaugural list of America’s Most Cybersecure Companies.

Innovation & Technology

Modular Buildings, Powered by Novel Technologies, Present an Opportunity To Combat the Housing Crisis Affordably and Sustainably

The U.S. is faced with the paradox of having to lower the cost of buildings while simultaneously reducing their emissions. Furthermore, these homes cannot be built in a way that sacrifices their quality, risking the dignity of their residents.

Environment

CNH Industrial’s Biking New Ground Series Is Back for 2023

CNH Industrial’s Biking New Ground series is underway for 2023. It sees the company promoting cycling as a form of sustainable mobility.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Engages Leaders as DEI Champions of Change

At Applied Materials, we are committed to upholding a culture and an environment where everyone can safely speak, be fully heard and is part of a workplace community that leverages and appreciates differences.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Global CEOs To Share Integrated Long-Term Business Plans on Climate Change With Investors; Siemens US (OTCMKTS: SIEGY); Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC), Nestle (OTCMKTS: NSRGY) and More

What: Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s (CECP) 11th CEO Investor Forum focused on climate will be held November 14-15, 2023. CEOs will share Integrated Long-Term Plans

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler Celebrated Diversity and Culture in Art at Milan Design Week

As part of Kohler’s 150th anniversary celebration, the global design leader partnered with four artists, each recognized for their boundary-breaking artistic practices.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GRI Stands With CERES To Safeguard Responsible Investment

GRI is proud to stand with one of its founding members, CERES, in their effort to protect the 'Freedom to Invest'.

Environment

Cummins Partners To Protect Endangered Salamander

For over a year, global power technology leader Cummins Inc. and The Nature Conservancy have collaborated on projects aimed at reducing pollution entering rivers and streams in the Mississippi River Basin.

Health & Healthcare

Q4HE Teams Up With Experience Camps To Help Children Work Through Grief

To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, Quest Diagnostics Foundation grantee Experience Camps hosted several events for young people working through grief.

Events, Media & Communications

World Environment Center Announces CEO Transition

The World Environment Center announced today that President & CEO Glenn Prickett will step down in September to take a new role the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Everstream Analytics & Medtronic Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The award recognizes Everstream’s UFLPA Risk Solution created to help companies uncover risk and demonstrate compliance with current and emerging forced labor requirements such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility at T-Mobile: Reaching New Heights and Breaking Down Barriers

Over the last few years, the Un-carrier has continued to reach new heights and break down new barriers, each year building on the last as our scale and reach has grown.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bridging the Gap: How Can We Respond to the Digital Skills Shortage?

If your business is struggling to find people with the right digital skills, you are not alone.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Advancing Progress for HIV Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Our goal is to provide ARV therapy equivalent to a total of 30 million patients, including more than 2 million children living with HIV/AIDS, between 2022 and the end of 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

Katlyn Malone: Tech Driven, People Passionate

The first time Katlyn Malone saw the Iowa State University campus was in the fall of 2015 when she and her family drove from Indianapolis to Ames for the freshman’s move-in day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coach’s Prayer Pays Off: Columbus Ice Receives 75FOR75 Sports Matter Grant

This past May, Coach Michael Whitlow huddled his youth football organization together for a prayer, a routine they follow every practice. As the kids settled, Michael and his wife Maree were presented with an envelope that would change the Columbus ICE program forever.

Sustainable Development Goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Our Pillars and Goals

We execute our mission through the lens of our ESG strategy. This guides how we view sustainability in our businesses and across our value chain.

Events, Media & Communications

GOEX Corporation Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce our newest member, GOEX Corporation.

Health & Healthcare

Reflecting on Stigmas Surrounding Men’s Health During Men’s Health Week 2023

This Men's Health Week we're shining a light on some of the unique health risks that may affect men who consume alcohol excessively and reiterating our commitment to advancing care.

Education

Edison Scholar on ‘Creating the Foods of the Future’

In a surprise ceremony during a recent Whitney High artificial intelligence class, Maria Rigatti, Edison International executive vice president and chief financial officer, presented Peng with a $50,000 Edison scholarship.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Talent Dearth Holding Back ESG Push in Asia Financial Sector • an Interview With Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Paddy Balfour, Executive Director - APAC, was recently interviewed by The Asset to discuss the current talent squeeze affecting sustainable finance and ESG-related roles, and where the current opportunities and constraints are being felt.

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