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.

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Innovation & Technology | U.S. Soy

New Documentary Sheds Light on the Surprising Scope of Soy’s Sustainability Benefits

From food to fuel to plastic, soy is making the Earth more sustainable in thousands of surprising ways. In the years ahead, it might even do the same on Mars.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation Expands Corporate Sustainability Team; Plans to Accelerate Commercial Sustainability Offerings

Rockwell Automation, which for two decades has been named to leading sustainability indices, has expanded its corporate sustainability team and function. Led by Tom O’Reilly, the team drives the company’s holistic sustainability strategy.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

2021 Sustainable Procurement Barometer Key Findings [Infographic]

This infographic surveys the key findings derived from the Sustainable Procurement Barometer 2021.

Media & Communications

Attention Finance Officers - The Sustainability Journey & The Company's Bottom Line

When corporate managers talk about their company’s ESG and sustainability efforts it is most often now in the context of “our corporate sustainability journey.”

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Orson Aguilar Gives Communities a Fighting Chance

If an organization wants to build a connection to its community, if it is truly invested in working for the betterment of people both inside and outside its walls, it will hire someone like Orson Aguilar.

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Education

Land Betterment Corporation Independent Director, Kim Bryden Expands Cureate into Northwest Arkansas

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites, spotlights one of their Independent Directors, Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Source for Good: Recycling is Just the Start for a Paper Mill and Its Community

“This is the heartbeat of a 50-mile area,” Shawn Williams says from a corner of Georgia-Pacific’s Naheola mill on a cool morning. “If you live in the community, this is where you want to work.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E19: Carolyn Berkowitz, ACCP

ACCP President & CEO Carolyn Berkowitz shares her take on whether companies are moving fast enough when it comes to making good on their commitments to social change, plus why DEI within CSR departments is so important.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

New Partnership Between Black & Veatch and IBM Will Implement Artificial Intelligence for Remote Technology Monitoring

Black & Veatch and IBM will collaborate on a new project to combine IBM’s Maximo Application Suite of software products with Black & Veatch’s expertise in real-time data analytics, using artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline data interpretation

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Diversity & Inclusion

Upwardly Global: Bridging the Divide for Immigrants to Thrive in the U.S. Workforce

More than at any other point in history, those immigrating are more educated – 45 percent hold at least a bachelor’s degree. Yet, two million degreed and professionally experienced immigrants and refugees face a multitude of barriers that prevent them from applying their full potential in the United States.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How to Move Workplace Diversity and Inclusion From Awareness to Action

As a white, Jewish woman from South Africa, Natalie Lichtigfeld has been exposed to different cultures, people and religions all her life.

But attending a DE&I in the Workplace program at the University of South Florida was different.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nestlé Professional USA Announces Cool Food Menu Certification in Partnership With World Resources Institute

Nestlé Professional USA announces a partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to bring more climate friendly meals to consumers in foodservice settings.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Disclosure Language on the Rise in 10-K Filings

Public companies are adding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) language to 10-K filings in a big way: some terms are showing up three times more often than two years ago, our search of public filings found.

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Health & Healthcare

Tork and the Green Bay Packers Team up to “Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch”

As fans return to Lambeau Field this week for the home opener, the Green Bay Packers are teaming up with Tork, an Essity brand, to keep fans healthy and give back to the Green Bay and Milwaukee communities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Diversity of Our Workforce

For over five years and counting, we continue to dedicate a full month to fostering meaningful discussions and learning around diversity and inclusion while pausing to reflect and celebrate all the wonderful D&I-focused work being done throughout the year.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

Emerging Tech Will Be Crucial in Reaching Net-Zero

As countries and companies work to decarbonize in an effort to align with the Paris Agreement and limit global temperature rise, public conversation can take on an “electrify everything” theme.

Environment

Tunnels: Sustainable Solutions for Major Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

As a leading designer of water and wastewater infrastructure above and below the surface, WSP USA has been at the forefront of guiding urban leaders to find the most practical and beneficial system to suit their needs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper - Giving Back to Those Affected by Hurricane Ida

Our team in Orange, Texas, is giving back to individuals recently affected by Hurricane Ida. They make us #ProudtobeIP.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Herbalife Nutrition Partners With Green Antz for Waste Diversion Initiative

Herbalife Nutrition Philippines has partnered with Green Antz Builders, Inc. for its waste diversion initiative, the Herbalife Nutrition Go Green Recycling Program.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Report Examines How For-Profit Companies Can Act as Anchor Institutions to Advance Social Impact in Lower-Income Communities

A new report from Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) explores how for-profit corporations can serve as anchor institutions by fostering strategic partnerships and social impact efforts that benefit residents of lower-income communities where their companies are rooted.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Qualcomm Report Calls for Accelerated Efforts to Use 5G to Enable a More Sustainable Future

The report finds that 5G can transform and positively impact industries across the globe by creating new products and processes that support environmental sustainability.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator Now Accepting Applications for Disability Innovation Cohort

Aimed at driving meaningful social change through leading-edge technologies, such as 5G, MEC, AI and XR, the Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator has one mission: To leave the world better than we found it.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark Expands Community Outreach During 2021 Global Day Of Service

On Thursday, September 23, Aramark employees around the world will participate in Aramark Building Community (ABC) Day.

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Environment

When It Rains, It's Really Going to Pour: Getting a Handle on Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities Through TCFD

Join Antea Group TCFD experts to gain tangible knowledge on how to conduct TCFD-aligned analysis and prepare public disclosures, as well as examples for how disclosures can lead to long-term business value creation.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Ways to Support Women in the Workplace After a Pandemic Setback

Like so many women in the workplace, I’ve had that uncomfortable conversation about competing priorities at work and at home.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in an Ocean Economy

The Earth is a water world covered by vast oceans and a sheltering atmosphere. The sheer immensity of our oceans has made them appear impervious to man’s presence. But they are not.

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