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

The Buzz Around the ScottsMiracle-Gro Beehives

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Employees Help Improve Homes and Lives in Colombia

Whirlpool Corporation

Diversity & Inclusion

Empower by GoDaddy Partner Helps Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Southwest Reach the Next Level

Empower by GoDaddy is a global social impact program equipping entrepreneurs with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys. Together with its nonprofit and community partners, Empower by GoDaddy works to understand local communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report Highlights FedEx Economic Impact As Company Celebrates 50 Years of Operations

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today released its annual economic impact report, analyzing the company’s worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023).

Environment

Vanguard Renewables Announces Massachusetts-Based Costa Fruit & Produce Joins the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance’s Northeast Regional Chapter

By becoming a member of this innovative Alliance, Costa joins a growing community of New England and national companies dedicated to eliminating food waste and promoting sustainable practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women-Led Construction Management Team Overcomes Site Challenges To Deliver Solar Project on Time

Black & Veatch provided full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a coastal state solar project, including construction management of modules and inverters procured by the client and select services that were subcontracted.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Empowering Diverse Authentic Voices in Corporate Spaces

What does it mean to be your whole self at work? Is it showcasing your allyship button or favorite tattoo? Is it wearing your natural curly hair or dressing more casually?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire’s Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Eighth Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Maximus Employees

Maximus is proud to be a member of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and support initiatives like the Prosperity Project, the Chamber-led approach to cutting childhood poverty in half.

Diversity & Inclusion

What Homeownership Means for One Habitat Family, Five Years Later

That home – and 22 others like it – was part of the 2018 Habitat for Humanity Jimmy & Roslynn Carter Work Project in Mishawaka, Indiana. A few months after the home was built, on Oct. 18, Ambera signed her closing documents and officially became a homeowner.

Energy

Pepco Cautions Customers To Be Aware of the Vampire Energy Bite This Halloween!

This Halloween, Pepco is providing tips to help customers put a stake in vampire energy and stop appliances and electronics from using unnecessary energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Things Future Pharmacists Should Know About the Profession

The pharmacy students graduating today are better prepared and more ready to practice at an advanced level than ever before.

Health & Healthcare

MTV Entertainment Studios and Active Minds Announce National Campaign “A.S.K.” To Address Critical Youth Mental Health Challenge

New research from MTVE shows that young adults are most likely to turn to a friend first when struggling with their mental health, but nearly 70% do not feel prepared to provide support

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflections From the 2023 Latina Leadership Summit

We held our second annual Latina Leadership Summit at Expedia Group organized by our Inclusion Business Group – Latinx at Expedia & Allies for Development (LEAD) in partnership with L500 Inc. to close out Hispanic Heritage Month in Austin.

Health & Healthcare

"I Love Boston Scientific So Much, It Is Now in My Heart"

These days, Cynthia feels better than ever. And she’s still filled with gratitude not only for how her story played out but also for Boston Scientific, a company dedicated to developing life-saving procedures and advancing technology to improve heart health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Earns Two Awards for Innovative Recruitment Campaigns

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today announces it has won two awards for its innovative recruitment efforts and strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Developing Product Carbon Footprints To Meet EU CBAM Reporting Requirements

Join SCS Global Services on Thursday November 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET to learn more about CBAM & how creating accurate Product Carbon Footprints are a prerequisite to satisfy CBAM reporting requirements.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Supports Victims of Maine Shooting

Last week, we collectively witnessed another horrific act of senseless violence in Maine that tragically claimed 18 innocent lives and injured many others. Our heartfelt condolences are with the victims and their families.

Events, Media & Communications

Engage For Good Acquired by Corporate Social Impact Expert Muneer Panjwani

Incoming CEO to Expand Company’s Portfolio and Raise the Bar for Corporate Engagement in Social Causes

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Solutions Consulting Specialist Stephanie Greene Joins CBRE

CBRE announced that Stephanie Greene joined as Managing Director and Sustainability Solutions Leader for Americas Consulting.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Collaborating with Our Peers on Recycling

When we can broaden consumer—and even brand—understanding of how various packaging formats navigate the supply chain and shed light into their unique lifecycles, we can make strides toward increased recycling and decreased waste.

Green Infrastructure

Alibaba Cloud Partners With World Baseball Softball Confederation To Drive Sustainability in Baseball

Alibaba Cloud said it is joining forces with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to drive sustainability in international baseball competitions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Celulose Partners With One Tree Planted

GP Cellulose is excited to team up with One Tree Planted to plant 10,000 longleaf pine seedlings this year.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead’s Commitment to Advancing Health Equity for Black Women and Ending the HIV Epidemic

Over the years, Gilead has thoughtfully and boldly focused on communities with the greatest unmet needs, and women and girls – in particular, Black women and girls – are always at the top of the list.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sofidel: Store Brands Sustainability Q&A

Sofidel's growth strategy aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda which includes building an inclusive, resilient and sustainable future for people and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Griffith Foods Celebrates World Food Day

WorldFoodDay commemorates the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. It’s a day when we raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity.

Diversity & Inclusion

AB's Women Leaders at Senior Women's Leadership Summit

Last month, AllianceBernstein’s (AB’s) female leaders from around the globe met in Nashville for the Senior Women's Leadership Summit.

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