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.

Innovation & Technology

Evolution: The Journey From Proof of Concept to Port Digitalization

Private network/cellular technology is essential to support the use cases that will drive the smart ports of the future and advance port digitalization. Ericsson can assist in selecting the right technical solution for the task.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Water Program Expands to Reach Communities in Tekax

Having access to clean water is important and especially so when a community’s sources of water are limited.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast and Red Nose Day Partner With CodePath To Build an Inclusive Workforce

Through a network of nonprofit partnerships and innovative programs, Comcast NBCUniversal and Red Nose Day are creating lasting change, fostering diversity and inclusion, and keeping communities connected.

Green Infrastructure

Minnesota State Lawmakers Must Act Now or Risk Losing Billions in Federal Infrastructure Funds

With Minnesota at severe risk of losing out on billions of federal dollars from the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), the corporate sustainability organization Ceres is calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Diversity & Inclusion

How To Support Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Local Economies Through the Digital Age

As the business world digitized over the last decade, it has become clear[i] that small businesses need help creating a digital presence and those in underserved communities often face unique[ii] and additional barriers[iii] to success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: ESG Progress

We are committed to regularly and transparently reporting our progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Ups Commitment to $10B To Help Canadian Women Access Capital

As Canada continues its economic recovery from COVID-19, it is important to support women, who have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic, as they look to grow, thrive and move past the challenges of the past two years.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy HostPride Night With a Home Match Against Austin FC

AEG’s LA Galaxy hosted Pride Night on May 29 when the club played Austin FC at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Michael Elliott Named to 2022 Empower Advocate Executive Role Model List.

Congratulations to Michael Elliott, Vice President of Development and Medical Affairs at Gilead, for being named to this year's Empower Advocate Executive Role Model List.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 LGBTQ+ Employees Share Stories of Finding Freedom To Be Themselves at Work

Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life"

Energy

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions Announces Construction of Idaho's Largest Solar Project

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions announced the start of construction of the 120-megawatt (MW) Jackpot Solar project in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Directs Corporate Art Funds to Underserved Creatives

For decades, MetLife employees enjoyed a front-row view of art history. Today, the global insurer is sustaining its long-standing commitment to the arts and cultural community by investing in a young generation of historically marginalized artists.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women and SCORE Cleveland Sponsor Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

KeyBank’s Key4Women program and SCORE Cleveland are sponsoring a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in Northeast Ohio.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Benton Harbor Family Moves Into 'Buildbetter With Whirlpool' Home

“I was looking for something with more stability and something I can grow with.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Honored for Excellence in Employee Health and Well-being

For the ninth time, Paychex, Inc. has been honored by the Business Group on Health with the Best Employers

Diversity & Inclusion

Driven by Purpose and Our Commitment to Social Justice

Cisco’s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All. We deliver on our purpose by bringing together all our strengths and resources, including our technology, expertise, and people to make a sustainable positive impact in the world and on our planet.

Environment

AMD Powers the Fastest and the Most Energy Efficient Supercomputers in the World

Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) showcased its continued leadership in high performance computing (HPC) by powering the fastest and the most energy efficient supercomputers in the world, according to the latest Top500 and Green500 lists.

Environment

PT Freeport Indonesia Repatriated 167 Turtles to Native Habitat

PT Freeport Indonesia’s Environmental Department helped return to the wild 167 native pig-snouted turtles from the West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Land Remediation 101: An Overview of the Problem and Solutions

What is land remediation? What are the challenges? LBX has a solution to the problem and how people can get involved.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

TaroWorks Accepting Applications for $20,000 Grant to Help Last Mile Distributors Scale with Mobile Tech

TaroWorks is awarding a $20,000 grant to subsidize the digitization of a nonprofit’s last mile distribution operations in vulnerable communities. The grant will be funded by Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a Community with OUT Blackstone

We sat down with Marshall Sprung, Chair of OUT Blackstone, to discuss how the affinity network supports employees and engages diverse groups in the communities where Blackstone works and operates.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins Eight 2022 Edison Awards™ for Breakthrough Innovations

Dow has received eight 2022 Edison Awards™ – two gold, four silver and two bronze – once again earning more awards than any other organization. Over the past 10 years, Dow has also earned more total Edison Awards™ than any other company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Henkel Employees Share Their Pride

At Henkel, we strive to create an environment where employees feel they belong and are
empowered to live authentically.

Environment

WSP Continues to Expand Its Leadership in Earth and Environment Franchise

WSP has entered into an agreement to acquire the Environment & Infrastructure business of John Wood Group plc. With approximately 6,000 experts in 10 countries, E&I has a rich history in the environmental sector and a well-diversified client base.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Earns 2022 Energy Star® Partner of the Year 'Sustained Excellence' Award

MetLife, Inc. announced that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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