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.

Sustainable Development Goals

Hormel Foods Brands Showcase Innovation and Sustainability Efforts at 2023 Natural Products Expo West

Team members from Hormel Foods Corporation, attended the 2023 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., to showcase the latest innovations and trends in natural and sustainable food within its broad product portfolio.

Sustainable Development Goals

Four in Five Companies Would Take Regulatory Penalties To Avoid Sustainability Initiatives, Research Finds • With Commentary From Acre’s Marie Cloherty for People Management

Four in five companies would take regulatory penalties to avoid sustainability initiatives, research finds. But while the majority recognise their environmental strategy as a priority, experts say economic turbulence has pushed it down the business agenda.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos and Milken Institute Bring Companies Together To Address Addiction and Mental Health Crises

Leidos and the Milken Institute Center for Public Health (CPH) recently published a new report highlighting the work done by both organizations to address the addiction and mental health crises that deepened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Importance of a Healthy Routine: Meet Prashanthi Kanniappan Murthy

I started out as an intern at GoDaddy in the summer of 2019. I joined back as a full time employee in 2020 and have been here ever since! My internship was with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team. I fell in love with this section of security.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reskilling for the Green Transition

Our climate is changing, and 1.47 billion jobs globally depend on a stable climate. Let’s turn the spotlight to discover how this crisis can create new opportunities for companies and individuals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

9 Ways Data Science Can Accelerate Your Social Impact Work

For people working across the philanthropic sector, data science can feel like an unwieldy topic. Where do you start? What data is important? How does it fit into your community work?

Innovation & Technology

The Drive to Disrupt: How Digital Twins Are Fueling Automotive Innovation

In the third and final episode of Source De[Code]'s deep dive into digital twins, Ben is joined by Dr. Silviu Tuca to contextualize their limitless potential by demonstrating how these concepts are applied to a ubiquitous aspect of daily life: our cars.

Energy

Clean Energy Future on Display at World Ag Expo

Southern California Edison presents its vision of the benefits of electrification for farmers and homeowners alike.

Education

Music Will: Partners Who Share Our Passion for Music Education

From helping improve academic, social, and cognitive skills to inspiring creativity and fostering a sense of belonging, there is no doubt that music and music education have a positive impact on people.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Helzberg Diamonds Debuts Rêve Certified Sustainability Rated Lab Grown Diamond Collection

Building on its leadership in lab grown diamonds, Helzberg Diamonds® announced today the launch of rêve™, a lab grown diamond collection that is 100% third-party rated and certified for sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic: Karen Parkhill on Empowering Women, Business Transformation

In her six years as chief financial officer at Medtronic, Karen Parkhill has helped advance women’s representation at all levels of the company.

Education

Alibaba Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Digital Economy Education Worldwide

The Alibaba Global Digital Talent (GDT) program last week brought together representatives of its partner educational institutions worldwide in a hybrid conference, reaffirming its commitment to driving digital economy education globally.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACCP Releases 4th Annual Making the Case for Corporate Social Impact Toolkit

ACCP Releases 4th Annual Making the Case for Corporate Social Impact Toolkit, which makes the compelling and timely data-driven case for adequate resources and reinforces how CSR and ESG improve business outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Electrolux Group Becomes One of the First Companies To Meet Science-Based Climate Target

Electrolux Group has reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect in operations) by 82% compared to 2015 – going beyond its 2025 target of 80%.

Events, Media & Communications

Phillips 66 Champions the Fourth Annual “Global Volunteer Month” to Celebrate Volunteers in April and Shine a Light on Civic Engagement

Global Volunteer Month, from April 1 – 30, 2023, is a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities, whether through volunteerism or other pathways to active civic engagement. Learn more.

Environment

The Power of Innovation and Partnerships: Transforming Lives Through Clean Water

Through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program, P&G partnered with The Pamoja Project, a nonprofit that helps vulnerable children and families by working with local community organizations to distribute the P&G water purification packets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gingham Gives Back: Bath & Body Works Reflects on Impactful 2022

As we continue to make progress across Gingham Nation, we’re proud to look back on our philanthropic impact for 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women's History Month at Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, we celebrate the multifaceted and diverse group of female associates who help to not only push forward our business, but our culture as well.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Meta Sustainability Grant and Scholarship Recipients Share Impact

Climate change is too great of a challenge for any of us to solve on our own.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Humanitarian Efforts in Turkey and Syria

We are humbled to be able to support the humanitarian efforts of organisations in Turkey and Syria, delivering vital supplies to those dealing with the earthquake's aftermath.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Raises $1.5 Million at Annual Event Supporting the Nutrition Needs of Underserved Children Around the World

Dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) announced today it reached its goal of raising $1.5 million at its annual Gala fundraiser, that helps support more than 178 organizations in 59 countries.

Energy

Edison International Urges Collective Action on Clean Power at SXSW

Edison International President and CEO Pedro Pizarro was selected via the SXSW PanelPicker to speak at the conference.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Employees Honored at 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference

Leidos is pleased to announce that 22 employees were honored for excellence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at the 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Global Competitiveness Conference which took place in February in National Harbor, Maryland.

Health & Healthcare

AAA Chooses T‑Mobile as Exclusive Wireless Partner

Legendary for their best-in-class roadside assistance and an unwavering commitment to safety, AAA is working with T-Mobile to help reduce response times and get people out of harm’s way more quickly.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Seat at the Table: Meet Selina Bieber

To get the personal out of the way: I have a bit of a mixed background and sometimes it’s hard for people to wrap their head around. My Dad is German, my Mum is Turkish and they had been based in the UK, where I was born, before we moved to Australia when I was about 10.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  3. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to the Community
    Making the World a Better Home is more than our purpose; it is at the heart of what we do. Each year through volunteerism, monetary and in-kind...
  4. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  5. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  6. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  7. kate spade new york
    At kate spade new york and its Foundation, we believe that a woman’s mental health is foundational to her achieving sustainable long-term empowerment...
  8. Whirlpool Corporate Citizenship
    This category covers areas that aren't our signature charities. Main topics can include Homes For Our Troops as well as smaller charity organizations...
  9. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  10. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  11. Aflac News and Updates
    See the latest news about Aflac.
  12. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  13. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...