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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Why, What, and How of Corporate Biodiversity Action

The approach towards corporate biodiversity action shows similarities with that of climate action at several points along the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action: Clifton and West Hills Labs

Quest proudly fosters an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues feel supported to bring their whole selves to work.

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Diversity Council Addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Affirmative Action

The National Diversity Council (NDC) provides the following statement in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision that may impact affirmative action in admissions for higher education institutions nationwide.

Education

A Space That Valued Our Unique Identities and Perspectives

As a Jamaican-Canadian and first-generation law student, entering the legal profession seemed financially insurmountable for Joshua Wallace.

Environment

Earth Day: Why Should We Invest in Our Planet?

Our planet continues to face a desperate climate emergency, sparking renewed calls for urgent action from the global population for a greener, more equitable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Announces FY 2022/23 ESG Report: 3X Generation of Solar Energy and 16M+ Lives Benefitted Through Philanthropy

Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) published its 17th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporation around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

A New Generation of Labels Provides Companies a Credible Way To Talk About Climate Action

Climate labels can help companies to differentiate themselves from their competitors by showcasing their commitment to sustainability – beyond compliance.

Events, Media & Communications

Katie Ireland, Senior Packaging Engineer With Experience Across Iconic Brands, Joins CRB

Katie Ireland, an industry-leading packaging expert with more than two decades of experience across iconic global brands including Starbucks, Kellogg, Ford Motor Company, Unilever, and Hershey has joined CRB as a senior packaging engineer.

Education

Revolutionizing Education: Navigating Digital Transformation in Higher Learning

Most higher education institutions are embracing digital transformation programs and building on the rapid progress that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Juneteenth at Leidos

On June 19, 1865, roughly a quarter-million enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally set free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This moment in time released the shackles of oppression and provided a glimpse of hope for a promising future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel's Sustainability Report 2022: Thriving Communities

We do everything we can to help people live better lives. Our social responsibility is to promote equity, strengthen diversity and respect human rights.

Health & Healthcare

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2023 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Client Testimonial: Gina DiStefano, DiStefano Consulting Group, West Springfield MA

Key4Women supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen through advocacy, connections, and guidance. Since 2005, Key4Women has been opening doors for women business owners and leaders, helping them meet their financial and business goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Honors Juneteenth Through Expanded Partnerships With Race Forward and Broadway League

As part of its longstanding commitment to racial equity, M·A·C Cosmetics honored Juneteenth by announcing that it is extending its partnership with Race Forward through a $100,000 USD donation from M·A·C VIVA GLAM.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Wellness: Get Living Healthy with HARMAN

Celebrated yearly in June, Global Wellness Day encourages people to recognize the value of living healthier and better lives by making small changes to improve their health and wellness. As people around the world adopt healthy habits – like walking each day, drinking more water.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program Now Includes SCS Recycled Content Certification for Electrical and Electronic Equipment

SCS Global Services today announced that its new Recycled Content certification for the electrical and electronic equipment industries will qualify products for recognition under the Climate Pledge Friendly program on Amazon.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast Season 3, Episode 2: Homes of the Future

In this episode of Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies, host Dominique Silva talks with three sustainable home innovators who are advancing the home experience for families and the planet.

Research, Reports & Publications

Chemours Shares Strong ESG Progress in Its Annual Sustainability Report

Chemours recently released its sixth annual Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s progress toward meeting its ESG targets.

Research, Reports & Publications

Points of Light Releases The Civic 50 2023 Honoree Insights & Benchmarking Report

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, released The Civic 50 2023 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report. Now in its eleventh year

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic: By the Community, for the Community

Almost 200 employees in Mexico and the DR came together to give three schools a makeover in three days.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

USF and Truist Foundation to Launch Smart Manufacturing Certificate Program In East Tampa

With Truist Foundation’s support, USF is developing and will implement an “Introduction to Production Systems” certificate program to train the future manufacturing workforce in high-demand skillsets with the goal of enhancing the economic mobility of participants.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

USF Y Truist Foundation Lanzarán Un Programa De Certificación De Fabricación Inteligente En El Este De Tampa

University of South Florida (USF) y Truist Foundation están atendiendo las necesidades de talento y fuerza laboral de la industria manufacturera a través de un programa de certificación en el este de Tampa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Seeing the Invisible: Emissions Reduction in Utah Earns Second Award for MPLX

Community leaders in northeastern Utah have honored an emissions reduction program of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, that targets leak emissions of methane.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Gas Wins Top Industry Honors for National 811 Day Safe Digging Communications Campaign

In recognition of its efforts to promote safe digging near natural gas pipeline infrastructure, Southern Company Gas is honored to win the 2023 Southern Gas Association Corporate Communications Award.

Green Infrastructure

Transformation in Global Mobility

The Fourth Industrial Revolution continues to change every aspect of the automotive industry as we know it, from how we invest in research and development, to the way we track our carbon footprints and to how consumers pay for and use their vehicles.

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