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.

Energy

Duke Energy's Mountain Island Hydro Marks 100 Years of Producing Clean Energy

In 1923, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the country’s 30th President, Ford Motor Co. was producing roughly 10,000 Model Ts a day and North Carolina had just surpassed Massachusetts as the nation’s leading textile producer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How The Clorox Company Foundation is Shaping Futures in East Oakland

Both The Clorox Company Foundation and East Oakland Youth Development Center have been making a difference in their communities for 45 years. That’s not just by happenstance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Names The Home Depot 2023 WaterSense Partner of the Year

The Home Depot secured its third consecutive Partner of the Year Award which continues to help customers save water by making more than 6,000 WaterSense product models affordable and accessible in more than 2,000 stores across the U.S.

Diversity & Inclusion

Love of the Game Drives Employee To Compete in Beep Baseball World Series

When it comes to work, Tracey Jackson helps ensure that U.S. Bank digital services are accessible for people who have disabilities. And when it comes to play, Jackson competes in beep baseball, a sport that is accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Four Bloomberg Engineers Are Bringing Their Authentic Selves To Work

At Bloomberg, we are deeply committed to representation and inclusion. Not only do we wholly welcome diverse tech talent from all backgrounds, but we also empower them to bring their authentic selves to work and provide unique opportunities for growth.

Innovation & Technology

New Workforce Development Program Helps Individuals Access Careers in Cybersecurity and IT

As technology continues to advance, companies are facing increasing cyber threats and are looking for more cybersecurity and information technology (IT) experts to help defend their systems and operations.

Innovation & Technology

Ask a Mobile Expert: How Do I Protect Myself From Scammers?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is always a good time to take action to protect ourselves from phishing, smishing and everything else fraudsters try to pull on us.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank to Present Homeownership Workshops in Rochester

KeyBank will present three homeownership workshops in Rochester, NY. Leslie Curry, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 407614), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Named Top Workplace San Antonio 2023

CACI International Inc has been named a Top Workplace San Antonio 2023 by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. for a fifth consecutive year. 

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Unveils Product Carbon Footprint Data Exchange To Transform Collaborative Decarbonization Efforts Across the Value Chain

PCF Data Exchange Uses the PACT Pathfinder Framework Which Provides a Global Standard for GHG Reporting Requirements

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Buildbetter With Whirlpool Helps Family Find Safety and Stability in a New Habitat Home

Onisha and her sons, 14-year-old Jasaun and 9-year-old Zykail, used to rent an apartment in a neighborhood where she didn’t feel safe. Onisha says becoming a part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool program is a perfect fit.

Events, Media & Communications

SLR Announces Leadership Transition

Bradley Andrews named Chief Executive Officer, bringing 20+ years of accomplished industry experience. Neil Penhall to serve as Vice Chair of SLR’s Board of Directors.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Is Collaborating To Address Antimicrobial Resistance

Antibiotics have transformed health care and saved countless lives. But rising levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can make current antibiotics less effective.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paradigm for Parity® Recognizes Trane Technologies’ Deidra Parrish Williams & Britt Smith As 2023 Women on the Rise

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith have been named as 2023 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paying It Forward to the Next Generation

Entergy recently had the privilege of hosting 35 students from New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School at the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers' annual conference in New Orleans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Swinging With Purpose: Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $500,000 for Cancer Research and Treatment

Georgia-Pacific employees, suppliers, and City of Hope representatives recently gathered for an event benefitting the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Investable & Sustainable Ocean Funds Are Navigating Impact Measurement

Blue economy funds have experienced dramatic growth in the past half decade, with nearly thirty new entrants – ten or so of them in 2022 alone

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Working Capital Fund Releases 2022 Annual Report: Impact Investment Is Buliding Equitable Supply Chains

Working Capital Fund's 2022 Annual Report highlights tech-driven startup investments reshaping responsible supply chains. Impact includes 1M+ workers reached, multinational penalties avoided, profitable supply chain responsibility, and reduced labor migration risks.

Events, Media & Communications

Motorola Solutions Foundation Hosts Inaugural Grant Partner Summit on First Responder Wellness

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is committed to supporting our grant partners with resources for serving the mental health and wellness needs of first responders and their families.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of “America’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s first ranking of America’s Greenest Companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Partners With the South Carolina Aquarium to Support Education and Impact Programs for Charleston Youth and Employees

Gildan is pleased to share that it has partnered with the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston to support its education programs that will directly benefit students in the region, as well as help drive employee engagement for its local workforce.

Events, Media & Communications

Announcing BloombergNEF’s 2024 Pioneers Competition

We are pleased to announce that BNEF has launched our annual technology and innovation competition – BNEF Pioneers – and we are now accepting applications. The online application form will be open from October 2 – October 27.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Denver Division Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at 29th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival

From September 22nd-24th, members of our Hispanic Leadership Network (Denver Division) continued the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the 29th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival in Pueblo, CO!

Diversity & Inclusion

Natalie Lamarque: Learning To Harness Fear

Fearless isn’t a word Natalie Lamarque would use to describe herself. From working in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office as a federal prosecutor to moving across the country for a job opportunity, Lamarque has faced plenty of situations and life changes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Awards Nearly $11 Million in Grants Through Invest Native Initiative

The Wells Fargo Foundation today announced nearly $11 million in grants to 28 organizations across six states as part of its Invest Native program, a $20 million philanthropic initiative aimed at helping Native communities build economic stability and independence.

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