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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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Education | Discovery Education

Discovery Education Sends Teachers and Students Nationwide Back to School With a Host of Free New Resources

Global edtech leader Discovery Education and a selection of partners are sending students across the country back to school with a host of new, free dynamic digital resources that nurture student curiosity and support student achievement.
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Research, Reports & Publications

No Matter the Challenge, People Believe Science Will Solve It, 3M Survey Reveals

From manufacturing personal protective equipment to developing vaccines to the overall response to COVID-19, science is heightening the world’s expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M State of Science Index.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns DOE Better Project Award and Surpasses Better Plants Energy Reduction Goal

Owens Corning is proud to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants program, which works with leading manufacturers to boost their competitiveness through improvements in energy efficiency.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Accelerating Sustainability in Russia: A Retailer's Perspective

In this episode, you will hear from Jyrki Talvitie, Senior Advisor on Sustainability at Magnit, who shares unique insights on the sustainability landscape in Russia, as well as updates on the retailer’s strategic work on key sustainability topics.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees in Poznan Help Create Smell Library

Franklin Templeton employees in Poznan organized a used perfume bottle drive to supply and support a library of smells.

Education

Better Education From Anywhere With Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c on Chromebook [Video]

Education experienced a leap in digital transformation over this past year. The glaring inequities in broadband access became even more apparent as many students transitioned to remote learning.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo Commitment to COVID-19 Relief in India

As India struggles with the latest, brutal wave of COVID-19, Lenovo is supporting employees, partners, customers and friends in their efforts to stay safe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Culture of Social Responsibility

Alexion strives to be a CSR leader in our industry, and beyond. And, in 2020, we have made important progress: Alexion was named to the Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list and recognized by investor ESG rating organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#ImpactInAction: A Year of Virtual Volunteering

When it comes to supporting our local communities, Bloomberg employees like to roll up their sleeves.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making A Difference: The Clarivate Volunteer Network

At the heart of the Clarivate Volunteer Network is the core Clarivate aim of global sustainability, with initiatives driven by UN Sustainability Goals such as quality education, gender equality and industry innovation

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Spotlight: Eric Michel

I started working at Mosaic in 2007, just out of college. While I was in school, a representative from one of the local government agencies came to talk about environmental protections in the mining industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Identifies Growing Health Challenges for Older Americans

These growing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19. As a recent survey by the AARP Foundation found, the pandemic undermined healthy routines by isolating people from one another and causing higher levels of anxiety and depression.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Is One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens

General Mills ranked #2 overall - and #1 in the Food & Beverage category - in 3BL Media 's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, and is one of only 19 companies to be named among the 100 Best each year since 2009.

Health & Healthcare

United and Abbott Partner to Make Return to U.S. "Worry Free" For International Travelers With Home-testing Kits

United and Abbott recently announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration to use Abbott's BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Home Test and Abbott's NAVICA app to help make the international travel experience more seamless.

Education

Edison International Awards $1.2 Million to 30 High School Seniors Pursuing STEM

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2021 Edison Scholars and will be awarded $1.2 million in scholarships by Edison International to pursue science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) studies.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

3BL Media has once again named Abbott to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ESG Performance Propels Cummins to 2021 Best Corporate Citizens Ranking

Global power leader Cummins is proud to rejoin the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. The company’s ranking on ESG Performance propelled it back on to the list, which measures sustainability performance and transparency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel on 3BL's 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Intel has ranked on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list every year since 2009 and is the only company in the Russell 1000 to have made the top 10 every year since 2012.

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Environment

Keysight Technologies Commits to Net Zero Emissions by End of 2040

In addition to its operational targets, Keysight’s sustainably developed solutions and services enable its customers to meet their own climate goals.

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Green Infrastructure

5 Questions With Suparna: Building Green

KFC's Suparna Ukey highlights KFC Building Green – a program to help Yum! Brands reduce the environmental impact its restaurants make on the planet & one of many steps its brands are taking to get the company closer to its net-zero carbon commitment.

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Innovation & Technology

From Farm to Fork: How Technology Can Help Lift Smallholder Farmers Out of Poverty

The world produces enough food to feed every individual, yet almost 690 million people continue to go hungry. The irony is that many of those who are undernourished spend their days growing food for others. Smallholder farmers, who cultivate less than 5 acres of land, constitute a large portion of the world’s poor living on less than $2 a day, according to World Bank estimates.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sourcing Ahold Delhaize's First Ever Director of Sustainability & Health for Europe & Indonesia

As the food retail industry continues to change rapidly, fueled by a shift in customer behavior, preferences and market disruption, Ahold Delhaize have committed to accelerate change in five key areas – “healthy and sustainable” being one of these pillars.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Foundation to Partner With Sesame Workshop To Address Racial Justice Through $6.2 Million Grant

The newest phase of PNC Grow Up Great® and Sesame Workshop's collaboration will focus on racial justice and providing children with the foundation for kindness, fairness, and respect, in the critical early years of child development.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Grocery Shopping for a Healthier Planet

"We want to do our part. We want to be incredible stewards to our customers, our communities and the environment," said Darcie Renn, Director of ESG & Sustainability for Albertsons Companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sappi North America Highlights Continued Commitment to Communities and Safety in 2020 Sustainability Report

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, illustrating Sappi's continued commitment to sustainable development.

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Innovation & Technology

A Vehicle Electrification Revolution

Due to advances in technology, many vehicles will offer an electric powertrain as an option or standard equipment in the future.

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