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.

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Innovation & Technology | SAP

3 Ways AI Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

While climate risk, social equity and ethical governance used to be peripheral concerns, they are now central to long-term business success.
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Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins Reports Key Progress on 2030 Environmental Goals

Cummins Inc. in 2021 made significant progress toward the company’s 2030 environmental goals, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from both its products and facilities, while cutting water use and waste production.

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Energy

Blackstone Infrastructure's Portfolio Company Atlantic Power Transmission LLC Announces Partnership With Offshore Energy Industry Expert Morrison Energy to Invest in New Jersey's Workforce and Bring Jacket Foundation Fabrication to the State

Atlantic Power Transmission LLC, a Blackstone portfolio company, today announced its partnership with Morrison Energy to position New Jersey as a global leader in rapidly developing offshore wind energy generation and transmission supply chain.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profile in Innovation: Imran Munshi, The Sole Seeker

In honor of Dow’s 125th anniversary year, we’re celebrating our people because it's their ability to imagine better that has driven innovation and success throughout our history.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Valvoline Releases Its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, today announced the release of its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Helps Fulfill Chicago Teen's Wish Through Make-A-Wish

On August 3, 2022, AEG’s LA Galaxy made a wish come true for Richey, a 17-year-old teenager from Chicago, IL

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Diversity & Inclusion

Stepping Into the Spotlight: Teammate's Passion for Music No Longer a Secret

Darius Seibles used to have a hidden talent. That’s the thing about talent – sometimes there’s just no hiding it. It was during a virtual leadership class when DICK’S teammates were asked to share something about themselves during an ice-breaker chat. When it came time for Darius to speak, he told the group about his musical endeavors and upbeat R&B songs

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Balancing Benchmark Awareness With Sustainability Criteria

2022 so far has been categorized by a reinvigorated focus on sustainability, coupled with a return to ‘normal’ investing habits and rising demand for sustainability.

Environment

Sailing the Salish Sea, and Why We Should Think Carefully About the Salmon We Buy

My wife and I had an amazing experience off the coast of Vancouver, and it was an experience that taught me a lot about an endangered species and how the salmon we buy contributes to the problem.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Julie O'Hara-Harvey: “You Have To Find Your Way.”

When Julie O’Hara-Harvey joined Principal® in November 2021, one of her first to-dos was to spearhead creation of the Pal Program.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qurate Retail Group Earns Great Place to Work Certification™

Qurate Retail Group, which includes leading retail brands QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, has been CertifiedTM by Great Place to Work®

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Gas Construction's Jonathan Harmon Races To Help a Community Member in Need

For customer Arlene Robin, thanking the PSE&G employee who went out of his way to help her after she fell near her home was particularly important, she said, because there is so much negativity in the world today.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lori Shaffer: Hone Your Executive Presence and Stay True to Yourself

Lori Shaffer, the vice president of Kimberly-Clark’s global nonwovens group, recently spoke with the Women’s CoLab about her greatest career lesson

Health & Healthcare

The Climate Crisis Is a Health Emergency

Investors are also strategically using their investments to support communities that are currently experiencing the direct effects of climate change in their everyday lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Veterans ASCEND Receives $250,000 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant

Veterans ASCEND has received a $250,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. This grant will provide a subsidy to small businesses across the United States intentionally seeking to hire military talent.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

ESG Disclosure Regulations are Strengthening in Asia Pacific

According to Schneider Electric, along with many paradigm shifts in ESG, most notably moving from fringe to mainstream, regulatory schemes and mandatory ESG disclosure rules are emerging in regions around the world.

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Health & Healthcare

How One Children's Hospital Is Transforming Care for Kids in Dubai

Born in Kuwait and raised in Lebanon, Dr. Ahmad Abou Tayoun developed a passion for genetics and genomics during his high school and college years in the early 2000s, when the Human Genome Project’s first draft was nearing completion.

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Innovation & Technology

Increase Impact With a Data-Driven Disaster Response

The best way to prepare your company for the next crisis is to integrate disaster relief into your overall CSR strategy. While you can’t always predict when or where the next crisis will hit, you can ensure you have the programs and technology in place to drive maximum impact.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Balderton Appoints Elodie Broad As Firm's First Head of Impact and Sustainable Future Goals

Balderton Capital has welcomed Elodie Broad, an experienced leader in corporate sustainability and sustainable finance, as its first Head of Impact and Sustainable Future Goals (SFGs).

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Pizza Hut Partners With Dairy Farmers of America on Innovative Farm-Level Sustainability Project Through 2024

Pizza Hut, known for cheese-centric innovations, and its parent company Yum! Brands are partnering with Dairy Farmers of America to provide participating farmers with the technology and data needed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Health & Healthcare

ViiV Healthcare Announces Support for Community-Based Organizations With New Monkeypox Emergency Response Fund in the US

ViiV Healthcare announced an emergency response fund for community-based organizations that are responding to the monkeypox virus outbreak.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins Big at the Indian Tractor of the Year Awards 2022

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has bagged three prestigious awards at the third edition of Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) 2022.

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Environment

How To Choose the Right SPCC Plan for Your Facility

SPCC plans are as necessary as they can be confusing. If you’re wondering whether you need an SPCC plan, what type of plan to use for your facility, and how to make an amendment to your plan, this blog is for you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Refuge Foundation Strengthens Support to Refugees Worldwide

The Olympic Refuge Foundation has signed a new landmark MoU with the UN Refugee Agency, broadening their cooperation and reaffirming their commitment to leverage sport to protect and support young people affected by displacement worldwide.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Mill Keeper Launches Partnership With National Parks Conservation Association, Protecting America's National Parks

As a brand built on respecting the past and pioneering the future, The Mill Keeper, by Gamble Family Vineyards, is launching a partnership with National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the leading voice for protecting America’s national parks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Calavo Issues Annual Sustainability Report

Calavo Growers, Inc. released the publication of its 2021 Sustainability Report: The Calavo Way, highlighting the Company’s commitment and progress on environmental, social and governance initiatives.

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