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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab Creates National TV Spot for Challenged Athletes Foundation

The NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab partnered with the Challenged Athletes foundation (CAF) and nonprofit agency Venice Arts to create an inspiring :30 PSA featuring Team USA Athlete and Paralympic hopeful Derek Loccident.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Announces 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort

The Biomimicry Institute has announced 10 startups for their Ray of Hope Accelerator. The accelerator is designed to propel nature-inspired startups towards commercialization through robust training, networking, $15K in non-dilutive funding and over $50K of in-kind services.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride Month at Cadence: A Global Commitment to DEI

June is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. It's a month that commemorates the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Purposeful Technology

Keysight helps build a better planet through sustainably-developed electronic measurement solutions that accelerate innovations that change lives, secure the world, and connect people across the globe.

Environment

VIDEO: NPF x Subaru: Diverting Waste, Protecting Parks

For more information, visit: https://www.nationalparks.org/about-foundation/partnerships/corporate-partnerships/subaru.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Businesses. Big Results. Regions Bank Is Helping South Florida Entrepreneurs – at No Cost

Small-business owners in South Florida have an incredible opportunity to grow their companies by applying for a tuition-free business development program Regions Bank is bringing to Miami for the first time in the program’s history.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund Helps Expand Access to Homeownership

For many individuals and families, homeownership is the key to building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. That’s why creating equitable access to homeownership programs is a cornerstone of the U.S. Bank Foundation* Opportunity Fund**.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins PRINT Awards With Its 2023 Holiday Kit

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced today its PRINT Awards win for the 2023 Sappi Holiday Kit.

Diversity & Inclusion

BMS Named 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in US, UK and Brazil by the Disability Equality Index®

BMS has earned a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, naming BMS a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in the U.S., U.K. and Brazil. BMS has earned this score for the sixth consecutive year in the U.S. and for the first time in the U.K. and Brazil.

Environment

How Bovaer® Works: A First-In-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient

Elanco recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Continues With $30,000 Donation to the Cooper Foundation Helping Camden-Based Patients for Third Year in a Row

In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment and transportation services

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Demonstrating Employee Care

MetLife’s commitment to building confident futures energizes colleagues and creates an environment in which everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, California, is collaborating with a tenant on a 24/7 approach to collecting debris in the water.

Education

University of Houston Students Lighting a Bright Path to the Future

In August 2023, the Baker Hughes Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (ETI) to support environmental justice research and workforce development programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here for Good: Merck’s Steadfast Commitment to Health Equity

For Priya Agrawal, health equity has been a lifelong concern and a guiding principle in the work she’s done across industries.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Brand New Holland Delivers 10 Pink Tractors in Honor of Women in Forestry

New Holland, a brand of CNH, has honored the work of women in forestry in Brazil by delivering not just one but 10 pink tractors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Importance of Transformational Logistics for Defense Operations

Drawing parallels between the extraordinary logistics of the Normandy campaign and our current operations, Leidos continues to support defence and other government customers across the UK, U.S., and Australian markets.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq Executive Report: The ROI of ESG & Sustainability Software

Nasdaq surveyed 150 sustainability, finance, and legal executives to understand how organizations are using ESG and sustainability data management and reporting software.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Day, Migrants Face Deadly Threats in Central America.

Migration throughout Central America has soared in the last five years. Here are the stories of four migrants who stopped in Honduras.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 Key CSR Practices That Emerge From the Civic 50 2024 Report

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to act that changes the world, today released The Civic 50 2024 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as a 2024 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

Henkel has been recognized as a top-scoring business on the Disability Equality Index®, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), with a score of 90.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Demonstrate Leadership in Water Stewardship Through Certification

Join SCS Global Services for a complimentary webinar on July 17th: Demonstrate Water Stewardship Through Certification

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

For the seventh consecutive year in the U.S., and for the first time in the U.K., Medtronic is recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

Environment

Introducing BIER’s 2024 Water Circularity Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Circular Water Solutions

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is proud to announce the release of the BIER Water Circularity Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations prioritize water risks and implement effective circular water solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A With International Paper’s CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

Celebrating a decade with our company, Sophie Beckham is vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company’s Vision 2030 goal implementation.

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