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

Chemours Titanium Technologies Uses Responsible Mining to Access Critical Minerals

We use minimally invasive mining techniques, on-site gravity spiral separation processes that do not require chemicals, and continuous reclamation to restore each of our mine sites to its pre-mine condition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Open Letter to All Who Seek Safety

We’re all unique. We’re all different. Often, I feel like it’s the only thing we can agree on. But we all have the same basic needs. We need a safe place to sleep so we can rest easy. Opportunity. Access to information and education.

Sustainable Development Goals

Case IH Supports Digital Literacy Project in Água Boa, Brazil

Case IH, a CNH Industrial brand, opens a Digital Empowerment Center in the city of Água Boa, Mato Grosso, in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KOHLER Generators No. 6 Ford Mustang Unveils “Tribute to Veterans”

For the fourth consecutive year, and first with RFK Racing and KOHLER Generators, Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation’s program will honor America’s heroes with a special paint scheme on the KOHLER Generators No. 6 Ford Mustang.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Launches 'Amor de Barrio' Campaign in Spain To Support Local Bars and Train Bartenders

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has launched a new campaign in Spain to help one of the world’s hardest hit hospitality sectors as result of the pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

U.S. Mayors Step Up for Healthier Schools

U.S. Mayors Step Up for Healthier Schools with International Well Building Institute.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Let Freedom Ring With Energy Star Sustainable Home Appliances

ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use about 25 percent less energy and 33 percent less water than regular washers. Over the lifetime of the product, models that have earned the ENERGY STAR can save $370 in energy costs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cooper Companies Recognized as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace in North America

Working at Cooper means being part of a purpose-driven, dynamic team that cares about making the world a better place. We are proud of our 12,000+ employees who come from all backgrounds, perspectives, and regions.

Environment

EarthX Celebrates Plastic Free July With a Tip for Recycling

EarthX Celebrates Plastic Free July with Tips for Recycling

Diversity & Inclusion

How Hershey Is Increasing Supplier Diversity and Building a Better Business for All

In Hershey’s newly launched 2021 ESG Report, we’ve made a formal commitment to quadruple our current spend with diverse suppliers by 2030.

Energy

These Next-Gen Batteries Are Low-Carbon, Recyclable and Nontoxic

Energy storage is the key to unlocking Earth’s vast wind and solar energy resources, but limitations associated with lithium-ion batteries, the technology of choice to date, are driving demand for alternatives.

Events, Media & Communications

MAC VIVA GLAM Sponsors 30th Annual Broadway Bares Show

M∙A∙C VIVA GLAM was proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Broadway Bares: XXX show at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, June 26. Produced by and benefiting

Health & Healthcare

Kohler Celebrates and Enhances Mental Health Support for Associates

Kohler Co. announces this week its expanded Employee Assistance Program. This enhanced offering gives Kohler associates around the globe access to mental health and work/life resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Partners With TUDN and City of Torrance To Modernize Sports Facility

AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with TUDN, the sports programming division of Univision, and the City of Torrance will collaborate to modernize a highly utilized sports and recreational facility at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, CA.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky Announces £1M Partnership With the Black Equity Organisation to Back Black British Entrepreneurs

Sky has announced a £1m partnership with newly launched civil rights group, the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), to deliver the Future 100 Growth Fund, backing Black British entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dallas Startup Using App to Connect Homeless Job Seekers With Work

Spencer’s past could be viewed as a problem, but longtime Dallas developer and philanthropist Trammel Crow sees possibility.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hormel Foods Announces New Regenerative Agriculture Initiatives

Hormel Foods Corporation is leading the way in supporting farmers who employ regenerative agriculture practices, using techniques such as minimal or no soil tillage, regular crop rotation and cover cropping.

Education

The Future Is Bright Campaign Expands Into China

Every year for DNA Day in April, Illumina teams organize “The Future Is Bright” activities around the world to inspire students’ STEM learning through community partners and educators teaching genomics in their classrooms.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wells Fargo Foundation Aims To Grow Diverse Housing Developers With $40 Million Donation

The roughly $175 billion U.S. housing development market is known for high barriers to entry — and today, real estate developers of color make up less than five percent of the industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Foundation Invests Half a Million Dollars in the Presidents' Council's Comprehensive Capacity Building Program

The KeyBank Foundation announced it has invested in $500,000 The Presidents’ Council’s Comprehensive Capacity Building Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Two Whirlpool Corp. Employees Reflect on the Role of Women Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day 2022

At Whirlpool Corp., women in engineering bring a diverse perspective to innovation and improving life at home for all. One way the company fosters its culture of innovation is through developing people in technical career paths.

Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Accelerates Electrification Innovation in Europe With New Research & Development Center

Thermo King® today launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway, Ireland, adding to the company's electrification design and engineering capabilities in Europe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Nourishes Economic Opportunity Through New Partnership With Village Book Builders, Educating Youth in Mexico and Ghana

Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, announced today it has awarded a $25,000 grant to Village Book Builders, a nonprofit organization committed to ending the cycle of poverty around the world through education

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Growth in Digital Payments Bolsters Financial Inclusion

The newly released Global Findex Database 2022 shows that in developing economies, the share of adults making or receiving digital payments has increased—from 35 percent in 2014 to 57 percent in 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum China's Steadfast Commitment to Sustainability and Sustainable Growth

Yum China knows that its operations have a substantial economic, social, and environmental impact.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. 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...
  3. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  4. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  5. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.
  6. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  9. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  15. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.