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

Paradigm Shift: Industry Veterans Harness Cutting-Edge Technology to Identify Leaks

There’s not much that Flint Hills Resources’ Mike Clausewitz and Deb Preschler don’t know about safely refining oil and producing petrochemicals. Deb, an operations innovation director, and Mike, an enterprise leak detection and repair (LDAR) execution lead, have together clocked up nearly 60 years at Flint Hills’ Corpus Christi East and West, two of the three Flint Hills Resources refineries that separate oil into jet fuel, low-sulfur gasoline, diesel and the petrochemicals used to manufacture clothing, carpet, tires and much more.

Responsible Production & Consumption

GRI Waste Standard Available in Nine Languages

The GRI Waste Standard is now provided in nine languages. In addition to English, translations have launched in Arabic, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.

Research, Reports & Publications

Constant Change: Logitech's Commitment to A Sustainable Future

We are a company of committed believers that constant change is necessary. Change for the environment. Change for inclusion and equal playing field for all.

Environment

From Climate Targets to Holistic Solutions

The Paris Agreement – combined with the ever-clearer science and mounting impacts of natural disasters – has given business that clear signal and sense of direction it needed and requested.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak Research Study Reveals Food Safety-Environment Dilemma Fostered by COVID-19 Pandemic

The Tetra Pak Index, in its 13th edition, has seen a 10% increase in global concern about food safety and future food supplies, now at 40%, compared to 30% from 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Seeing Growth, Change and Opportunity in a 'Year of Missing'

I was reading a recent Washington Post article where people were asked to describe 2020 in one word or phrase. No surprises here: Exhausting. Chaotic. Relentless. Dumpster fire. Nightmare.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Marks a Year of Giving, Meeting Critical Community Need in 2020

In the final days of 2020, Vistra is reflecting on a year that has tested us, and brought us together. As a company, we continue to navigate the challenges of an unprecedented pandemic, shifting strategy with agility, supporting our customers...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for COVID-19 Transmission Prevention and Community Awareness

Indonesia's Department of Public Health has bestowed its highest recognition to PT Freeport Indonesia for its workplace protocols and efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the Mimika Regency of Papua, Indonesia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands China and Community Groups Assemble 40,000 Hygiene Kits for Clean the World

Approximately 200 volunteers from Sands China Ltd. and local community groups recently worked together at The Venetian® Macao to build 40,000 hygiene kits for Clean the World

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs at Home: Unique as Your Fingerprint

At MilliporeSigma, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. As many families are home for a prolonged period of time, we wanted to help bring a little curiosity to them at home.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cleaning With a Purpose, American Airlines Earns STAR Accreditation From the Global Biorisk Advisory Council

American is the first airline to achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) for its entire fleet of aircraft and Admirals Club lounges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP Receives an "A-" on CDP 's Climate Change Questionnaire

For a second year running, WSP has received an "A-” score for CDP’s Climate Change Questionnaire. We are proud to maintain our commitment to environmental disclosure and to continue to deliver on our greenhouse gas reduction ambitions.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | Why Businesses Need an Innovation Operating System

Innovation is critical in times of crisis. Why? Because companies that prioritize innovation during these times will drive growth after this crisis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Brings Santa Claus Float and Gifts to Residents at Warren Village

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency, received a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, thanks to United Airlines.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Recaps a Year of Resilience and Progress

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is pleased to highlight its milestone achievements during 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

STMicroelectronics Partners with Schneider Electric on Carbon Neutrality and Co-Development of Energy-Efficient Solutions

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has selected Schneider Electric as a strategic partner to support its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2027.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the Second Year in a Row

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, was recently named of one America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the second year in a row

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance for Community Trees Groups are United in an Effort to Plant Trees for a Better Tomorrow

Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FPT Industrial Partners With Green Pea - The World's First Green Retail Park

Leading energy transition towards an increasingly sustainable transport model not only requires expertise and state-of-the-art technology, but also practical and accessible solutions

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farmer Matt Maier Presents Timberland With the First-Ever Sustainability Leadership Award

Farming and footwear may hail from different backgrounds, but their ties to leather, as well as environmental impact, are the commonalities that bring the two industries together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IWN 10th Anniversary Honored with $25,000 Donation to YWCA

In honor of the Invesco Women’s Network (IWN) 10th Anniversary milestone, the company has made a $25,000 donation to YWCA USA. The YWCA USA mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring #TeamDow Volunteers

This year we have all experienced real challenges – whether you are in the private, public or nonprofit sector – every industry in every corner of the globe has been touched by the events of this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hunger Remains a Problem in the U.S.

It is estimated that up to 132 million more people than previously projected could go hungry by the end of 2020 as the pandemic affects food supply chains, damages economies, and devastates communities. The global need for hunger support far...

Education

Vanessa's Path to Leadership with IBM P-TECH

Meet the new voice of tech. High-schooler Vanessa is a high-achiever, who saw education as a secret weapon to get ahead. She started school at P-TECH, an initiative founded by IBM, and found so much more.

Innovation & Technology

The Race to 5G: Setting the Pace for What's Next

Maintaining U.S. leadership in the development of global standards is an important part of reaching the full potential of 5G.

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