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.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Launches World's First Free Transatlantic COVID-19 Testing Pilot

From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over 2 years old and crew members on board select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Timberland Aims for Greener World

In a move to address the environmental effect of the fashion industry, Timberland headquartered in Stratham, has set a goal for its products to have a net positive effect on nature by 2030, giving back more than it takes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bavaria's Zalva Brand Awarded Best CSR/Sustainability Initiative at World Beverage Innovation Awards 2020

The MiParamo watershed conservation project protects watersheds and encourages responsible consumption.

Diversity & Inclusion

Video Series Follows Veteran Entrepreneurs Participating in Competition

Hiring America – the nations only television program geared to military veterans – has partnered with Wells Fargo and Co to produce a two-part video series showcasing a veterans “pitch” competition. Each vet presents their entrepreneurial concept to a panel of business executives – winners receive cash prizes. Bunker Labs – a non-profit organization with a mission of ensuring the military connected community has the network tools they need to start successful ventures – hosts the tour.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Celebration of JetBlue For Good Month, JetBlue Donates Three Million TrueBlue Points to Charitable Organizations

The airline is also encouraging its customers to join in the good by donating loyalty points to help nonprofits continue their work within their local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Employees Receive 2020 Society of Women Engineers Awards

We’re proud of our strong relationship with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and we’re excited to participate in WE20, the world's largest conference for women engineers. This year, 5 Keysight employees received SWE Awards for their efforts.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Helps Launch Sanitizing Robot to Support Fight Against Coronavirus

Arrow Electronics is helping launch a new IoT Smart robot designed to more effectively sanitize surfaces and spaces to help protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus and other pathogens.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Readies COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Pipeline

While there is still work to do, when the vaccine becomes available, FedEx will be ready to deliver millions and eventually billions of doses from the manufacturers to the consumer.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Data Offers a Unique Look at Social Investments Before and After 2020

The 2020 edition of Giving in Numbers is here! Take a deep dive into the report with the report's author, Andre Solorzano in this latest article post from CECP's Insight blog.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black Entrepreneurship Gets $2M Boost as Foundations and Media and Technology Company Invest in Miami-Based Center

The John S. & James L. Knight Foundation, the Surdna Foundation & Comcast NBCUniversal announced over $2 million in investments to support the Center for Black Innovation’s mission to increase Black entrepreneurship in Miami & throughout the nation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cricket Wireless and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Give Families a Reason to Smile During “12 Days of Cricket”

Cricket Wireless and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have teamed-up to give families a reason to smile this holiday season through Cricket’s annual “12 Days of Cricket” giving campaign.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booz Allen's Toni Hudson Honored for Work in Biosurveillance

In October, the CBRNE Industry Group awarded Booz Allen Associate Toni Hudson with the Dr. Billy Richardson Award, its annual recognition for research excellence and contributions to the future of the industry by professionals under age 35.

Environment

The West Pushes for Renewal Natural Gas/Compressed Natural Gas—Who Will Be Next?

In a slight twist to the adage, I like to say that when California sneezes, the rest of the country catches a cold.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Supports Arizona Students and a More Sustainable Future

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful initiative, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.

Innovation & Technology

River Run Foods Expands Capabilities with Tetra Recart Retortable Carton Packages

River Run Foods now offers filling and packaging in Tetra Recart® carton packages. With 80% lower carbon footprint and significant weight and space savings compared to alternatives, Tetra Recart offers many sustainability benefits.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pandemic-Driven Concerns Prompt A Recycling Wake-Up Call

Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more or less likely to recycle and do other things that are good for the environment? According to a recent survey we sponsored, 58% of us are reevaluating our eco-friendly habits as a result of the pandemic...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Trex Company and Albertsons Companies Recycle Bulk Pharmacy Dispensing Bottles to Make Decking Material and Keep Plastic Out of Landfills

Albertsons Cos. has collected more than 54,000 pounds of bulk medication dispensing bottles, the contents of which are used to fill individual prescriptions. Trex then recycles the plastic bottles to produce its environmentally friendly decking.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Casa BACARDÍ reabre sus puertas a los visitantes, con nuevos protocolos para lograr una experiencia segura y divertida

Las nuevas medidas de seguridad implementadas incluyen: tomar la temperatura tanto de cada visitante antes de ofrecer o tomar el tour, el uso de mascarillas en todo momento, medidas de distanciamiento a través de todo el recorrido, y más.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Casa BACARDÍ Welcomes Back Visitors with New Protocols for a Safe and Fun Experience

New health and safety measures include temperature checks and the required use of masks, social distancing is enabled by large outdoor spaces and group sizes have reduced capacity.

Sustainable Development Goals

Built for All: A Global Framework for Building Inclusive Economies

Our global economic system has enabled billions to lift themselves from poverty. It fueled material success and sustained improvements in health, literacy, and nutrition. As a result, we have seen rising living standards, significant advances...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Still Rocking the Youth Vote: MTV to Support Orgs Focused on Young Voters in Georgia

As a continuation of efforts to register first-time voters for the 2020 election through our Vote For Your Life campaign, MTV is making funding available to organizations working to get out the youth vote for the upcoming runoff election in Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: How Military Veterans Power the Un‑carrier

Jose Hernandez, a former U.S. Army Special Forces paratrooper who now works at T-Mobile, talks about the family-like mindset he shared with his fellow soldiers, how his job keeps him on his toes, and the work T-Mobile does to support veterans.

Environment

Schneider Electric's Plan to Preserve Biodiversity

Let’s join hands and raise the biodiversity ambition! In partnership with CDC BIODIVERSITÉ and a foreword from both Business for Nature and Natural Capital Coalition we are proud to present the first ever end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Smart Factory - Robots Lend a Helping Hand at CNH Industrial

Robots, once the staple of science fiction films and futuristic novels, are today used in a variety of settings ranging from the workplace to the home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Community and Fostering Kindness on eBay

Over two decades on the marketplace has provided Florida-based seller Patty Whitlock with a fulfilling career and a broad network of friends, along with a success that she shares with others less fortunate.

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