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.

Environment

Tiger, Tiger, in the Night... Now Visible in Real Time

Today, on International Tiger Day, we are excited to announce a major breakthrough in conservation technology: for the first time ever, wild tigers and their prey have been detected by AI-powered, cryptic cameras

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Earns Top Score on Disability:IN's 2022 Disability Equality Index

At VMware, we believe that technology plays a critical role in building a digital future that is equitable, accessible and inclusive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Protecting the Kenai River in Alaska

The Kenai River is an important fishing resource for the people and wildlife in the area. A world-class river in Alaska that runs fast toward the Cook Inlet, it also faces consistent erosion of its banks, which impacts wildlife habitats.

Education

#STG2022: Regions Bank Teams to Share the Good

School bells soon will ring, students will be back in the classrooms, and between now and then, teams from Regions Bank will be providing supplies, financial contributions and volunteerism as part of the bank’s annual Share the Good campaign.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gildan Publishes Its 18th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Montreal, Friday, July 29, 2022 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has published its 18th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Building a Data-driven, Science-based, and Public Portfolio Sustainability Assessment Model

Reaching net-zero is doable, but we need to develop radical partnerships to get where we need to go by 2050. Finding efficiencies within the supply chain is a critical piece to achieving sustainability goals, and more specifically, net-zero.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Launches Monkeypox Virus Testing

With the new automated test, Quest expects to be able to perform approximately 30,000 monkeypox virus tests a week by the end of July. Depending on demand, Quest can expand capacity for monkeypox testing across other advanced laboratories.

Energy

Newly-Released Research Reveals How to Expand Solar Access for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

Groundswell and Elevate recently released three major new research reports analyzing the market growth of community solar serving low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, the evolution of the customer experience, and financial structures of projects serving LMI households to determine how to expand solar access.

Sustainable Development Goals

Energy Forward - CEO Letter

2021 was a year of acceleration and action for our corporate responsibility efforts, to advance our sustainability goals while executing for our customers and delivering for our shareholders.

Environment

Climate Change and Biodiversity: What Your Business Should Know

In the past, companies have seen environmental concerns and business goals as two distinct issues. However, it’s increasingly clear that businesses can pursue both - Seeking to improve & preserve the environment can directly improve the bottom line.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Water Project Expands Internet of Things Solution To Improve Water Quality and Stewardship in Tekax, Yucatán, Mexico

Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative today announced the expansion of the Smart Water project to reach communities in Tekax.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GoDaddy Celebrates Wins in Two Categories at Ragan's 2022 CSR Awards

GoDaddy is proud to announce that it won in two different categories at Ragan’s 2022 CSR Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Partners With Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, Herbalife Nutrition To Support a Place Called Home’s Annual Back to School Distribution Event

On July 22, 2022, AEG’s LA Galaxy teamed up with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors and Herbalife Nutrition to support A Place Called Home’s annual Back to School distribution event

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Magazine Recognizes Herbalife Nutrition as One of America's Best Employers for Diversity on Its 2022 Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, announced that it has been selected as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2022 Forbes’ rankings and in the top ten in its industry category.

Sustainable Development Goals

GRI: 'Highly Significant' UN Vote on Right to a Sustainable World

GRI has celebrated the passing of a vote by the United Nations General Assembly (28 July), to recognize the ‘human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment’. This historic resolution was overwhelmingly supported

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Driving Positive Change Through the Intersection of Inclusive Economic Growth and Climate Action

Learn more about our approach to developing products, programs and partnerships that support a sustainable and inclusive digital economy

Environment

In Cassinetta, Italy, Whirlpool Corp. Factory Visit Reveals Several Advances in Sustainability for Local Press Corps

The Whirlpool Corp. site in Cassinetta, northern Italy, reached its zero waste to landfill goal a year ahead of schedule, and reduced its carbon emissions by 38 percent in just four years.

Energy

Could These Habits Be Wasting Energy in Your Home?

Building energy-efficient habits starts with breaking some of the bad ones. Here are tips on how to break some common energy-wasting habits to help set you on the path to potential energy (and money) savings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Appoints Hilary L. Hageman As Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announces the appointment of Hilary L. Hageman as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective July 11, 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recognizing Disability Pride Month - Resilience and Adapting to Uncertainty

How would your life and work be altered if you or a loved one’s disability status changed? Throughout my career, PSE&G has taught preparation and preparedness, and the importance of going home the same way you arrived.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank's James Waters and Jeffrey Weaver Named to Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America List

Recently, Savoy Magazine announced the recipients of its 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America honor.

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Sum: How Walmart Transportation Is Working To Reduce Emissions Now and in the Future

As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cisco Is Pursuing Social Justice Through Supplier Diversity

In 2020 Cisco launched its Social Justice Beliefs and 12 Actions. Action 7, Supplier Engagement, put a spotlight on the supplier diversity programs Cisco has had in place for years, accelerating them and expanding our commitment in new ways.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile for Business and U.S. Department of Commerce Team Up To Support Minority-Owned Businesses

T-Mobile for Business and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency announced they are working together to support the growth of U.S. minority-owned businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Announces Measures To Help Customers Experiencing High Energy Costs

To ease the pain of higher energy bills, and in consultation with our regulators, Entergy is implementing a series of measures to help our residential customers and communities through the high usage summer months.

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