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

What Type of Turbocharger Do Natural Gas Engines Need?

Cummins Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Energy Scams

Delmarva Power

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in STEM at Chemours

Every March, Women's History Month provides a platform to honor women whose contributions to science, politics, arts, and beyond have significantly shaped our world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Celebrates Women’s History Month With Events Around the World

Over the last month, Tapestry has hosted events, activations, and curated features to celebrate women, provide resources for talent and development, and raise awareness on topics and opportunities for the women of Tapestry.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Bath & Body Works Prioritizes Pay Equity: Q&A With Deon Riley, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bath & Body Works

Pay disparities for women and people of color continue to persist in the U.S. According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, women in the U.S., including full-time, seasonal and part-time workers, still earn 78 cents for every dollar men earn.

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Teams for the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced the shortlisted companies for the Qualcomm® Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2024 (QVIC) program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Releases 2023 Philanthropic Impact Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $170 million over the past decade to non-profit organizations, including nearly $16 million in 2023 to organizations working to provide food security, affordable housing, accessible healthcare and quality education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Celebrates Corrigan Being Named Timber Products Capital of Texas

Georgia-Pacific celebrated with its employees and Corrigan, Texas, as the city received a designation from the state as the Timber Products Capital of Texas on Thursday, March 21. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Corrigan City Hall.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hershey Company Named Among the World’s Most Ethical Companies

For the second year in a row, The Hershey Company has been recognized among the World’s Most Ethical Companies as rated by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SCS Consulting Announces Climate Disclosure Webinar Series

SCS Consulting Services will present a 3-webinar Climate Disclosure series in April-June addressing areas that can impact businesses immediately: SEC Climate Disclosures, 2024 CDP Reporting and Climate Financial Risk.

Environment

Businesses, Investors Welcome New EPA Emissions Standards for Large Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Major businesses and investors welcome the heavy-duty vehicle emissions standard unveiled today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is projected to have vast economic, climate, and public health benefits.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ceres and American Retirement Association Urge Court To Uphold a U.S. Department of Labor Rule Ensuring Fiduciaries Can Consider All Financial Risks

Ceres and the American Retirement Association filed an amicus brief yesterday in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule that ensures retirement plan fiduciaries can consider all relevant factors, when making investment decisions.

Innovation & Technology

Technology’s Role in Achieving ESG Targets

At the Property Council of Australia’s first Technology Summit in Sydney, CBRE’s Phil Rowland underscored the importance of harnessing the potential of technology to shape the diversity of our future surroundings.

Research, Reports & Publications

Las Vegas' First-Ever Microbusiness Summit

GoDaddy Venture Forward research identified Las Vegas as having the second-highest number of microbusinesses in the country after New York City and three times the national average.

Events, Media & Communications

Rayonier Celebrates Women’s History Month With DEI Table Talk

In honor of Women’s History Month, Rayonier hosted a DEI Table Talk featuring several talented women in leadership roles at the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol Myers Squibb Expands Health Equity Grant Initiatives to Improve Health Outcomes

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) unveiled a $1.8 million initiative to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) in four countries with underserved patient needs, including Brazil, India, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group Employee Spotlights: 60 Seconds With Claim Assistant, Ben Meiners

At Principal®, we invest in what matters. And building talented teams is where it all begins. Take a minute and get to know Ben Meiners, claim assistant. Growth opportunities and amazing work-life balance are top reasons he loves working at Principal.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pausing To Raise Family Doesn’t Stop Ascent to Senior Vice President

Jody Clark didn’t intend to have a lifelong career in banking. But the job she took as a teller in college quickly turned into a series of promotions that culminated in a district manager role in the Cincinnati area. Clark loved the position and thought she found her dream job.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rural Alaska Community Action Program Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank

Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) received a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to support its new Teacher Apprenticeship program, an effort to train and support new educators in attaining required certifications.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving ESG with Supply Chain Intelligence

Miguel Sossa, vice president and sustainability GTM lead for Capgemini Americas, joins co-host Andie Wood to discuss the role supply chains play within ESG. They explore the pragmatic approaches necessary to advance towards a more sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum! Brands Continues to Champion Equity, Inclusion and Belonging This Women’s History Month

At Yum! Brands, we're not just serving up delicious meals; we're crafting a culture of inclusion and belonging. Join us in celebrating our journey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Insight Into the EB-5 Fund Administration: An Important Service Aligning With the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022

Administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program gives foreign investors the ability to obtain a U.S. Green Card by investing in job-creating projects.

Energy

Chemours Brings a Unique Voice to Global Energy Conference, CERAWeek

Last week Chemours was on the ground in Houston, Texas for CERAWeek.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Quarterly Newsletter

Welcome to the second quarterly issue of the GoDaddy Venture Forward newsletter! Here we share our latest data, insights and news about small and microbusinesses. Venture Forward is a GoDaddy research initiative established in 2018 to quantify the growth and impact.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CNH Announces Initiative To Make Sustainable Equipment More Affordable

CNH Capital, CNH's financial services engine specialized in the financing and leasing of agricultural and construction equipment, announced the launch of a special campaign across key European markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Frito-Lay Awards Four Outstanding Students With First-Ever Community Builder Scholarship

Frito-Lay® today announced it awarded $25,000 to four scholarship recipients, each actively leading and uplifting their local communities and contributing to a brighter future.

Health & Healthcare

Celebrating Child Life Month

The hospital setting is specifically designed for healing, both physically and mentally. But for young patients, the experience can still be unsettling. That’s where child life specialists come in.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  2. The ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. Event Inspires Action for IKEA and Purpose-Driven Leaders
    IKEA brought leaders together to envision a better and more sustainable future at the ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. event in March. The goal of the two...
  3. Quest For Health Equity
    Bridging the health equity gap in underserved communitiesWe created Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) because we believe that good health should be in...
  4. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  5. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences.We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  6. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...
  7. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...
  8. FedEx | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    At FedEx, we’re as diverse as the world we serve. From Harlem to Hong Kong, from Sao Paulo to Sydney, the world of FedEx is all about connecting...
  9. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  10. The Ray
    News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.
  11. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  12. Philanthropy
    The Verizon Foundation serves as an incubator for exploring how our technical and human resources can be applied in new ways to the practical concerns...
  13. Philanthropy
    The Verizon Foundation serves as an incubator for exploring how our technical and human resources can be applied in new ways to the practical concerns...
  14. Business
    At Illumina, the faster we can innovate, the more lives we can help save. As a genomics pioneer, we have proven through focused and continued...
  15. Purpose: Moving for Good and Making a Difference
    Through our global cause initiative, HARMAN Inspired, employees are empowered to participate in meaningful activities that directly impact the...