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.

Environment

A New Genomic Atlas Could Help Save Endangered Elephants

Herds of woolly mammoth once roamed the span of the Northern Hemisphere, from the British Isles across the Bering land bridge to the eastern shores of North America. Then, about 4000 years ago, the last mammoth died.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Entrepreneurs Pave the Way to Success: Advice for the Next Generation from Empower by GoDaddy Alumni

Women entrepreneurs are breaking down barriers and succeeding in business, all while boosting their local economies and paving the way for others to do the same. According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative, there has been a 26% shift in the share of startups toward

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Named a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company for 6th Consecutive Year

CACI International Inc announced that Fortune magazine has recognized it as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2023 commemorating CACI’s 6th consecutive year on the list and its 12th appearance since the list’s inception.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Data Science and Data Privacy Work Hand-in-Hand To Improve the World

International Data Corporation forecasts that by 2025 the global datasphere will be 163 zettabytes, up from 16.1 zettabytes in 2016, and that the average connected person will interact with connected devices nearly 4,800 times a day.

Energy

Duke: A New Way for Companies in Indiana To Cut Carbon Emissions

The Blue River Solar Facility is the first in Duke Energy Indiana’s pilot solar program, which makes it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to use clean, renewable energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Named to Mentor New York’s 2023 Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll

KeyBank has been named to Mentor New York’s 2023 Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll. The New York State Corporate Mentoring Honor Roll is a network of community-minded businesses that believe in the power of mentoring and the mission of MENTOR New York.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Awards $750,000 Grant to LifeBUILDERS for Continued Revitalization of Detroit’s Regent Park Neighborhood

The Fifth Third Foundation has awarded a $750,000 recoverable grant to LifeBUILDERS to support the organization’s continued revitalization work in Detroit’s Regent Park neighborhood.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Unites Over 47,000 Shelter Pets With Loving Homes During 2022 Subaru Loves Pets® Month

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that in partnership with Subaru retailers and local shelters across the country, the automaker helped more than 47,000 shelter pets find loving homes in October 2022.

Events, Media & Communications

Embracing Equity

At T. Rowe Price, our DEI efforts include increasing female representation, leadership accountability in building and growing diverse teams, and providing inclusive experiences for associates and clients. A few of our associates shared what it means to #EmbraceEquity.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Partners Preserve Black History Across Communities

Local institutions throughout the markets play a vital role in making untold stories of Black history accessible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nonprofit Leadership Spotlight: Anna Verdiyan, America Needs You

Hear from Anna Verdiyan, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at America Needs You, an organization that "fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development."

Responsible Production & Consumption

Southwire Signs Letters of Commitment for the Copper Mark

Supporting the company’s ambition to be a leader in sustainability, Southwire has signed letters of commitment for the Copper Mark, affirming its commitment to the responsible production of copper and beginning the assurance process for four manufacturing sites in 2023.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru of America and AAAS Announce Winners of 2023 Prize for Excellence in Science Books

Subaru of America, Inc., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2023 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join International Paper in Creating What’s Next

Since 1898, International Paper transforms renewable resources into products people depend on every day, from planet-friendly packaging and recycling to absorbent pulp.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ceres Opposes Congressional Review Act’s Challenge to New DOL Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule, Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights, “levels the playing field so fiduciaries can consider all financially relevant factors in making investment decisions,” Ceres said in a statement today.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Foresters Use Controlled Pollination To Improve Tree Performance

While the seeds that come from the Millwood Orchard will be sent into our forests, we also use the controlled pollination process on a much smaller scale for research as we continue to improve the parents of our future generations of trees.

Innovation & Technology

Purposeful Innovation at Qualcomm

At Qualcomm, purposeful innovation is at the heart of everything we do. It guides our goals and decisions as we take on some of the world’s biggest challenges, using technology to positively impact society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leidos Selects Thomas Bell As Incoming CEO

Leidos has announced the appointment of Thomas Bell as Chief Executive Officer, expected to be effective May 3, 2023.

Education

Sofidel Introduces New Language Learning Program for Employees

Sofidel launched its Language Learning Program to help employees improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and reading skills, all based on their personal interests and professional goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

How International Paper Manages Thriving People and Communities

Our workforce is made up of more than 38,000 people in communities across 10 countries. Our Vision 2030 goal, and our first-ever diversity targets, embrace our global culture and commit us to build on it.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Hire and Onboard a Winning Team for Your Nonprofit

Attend Taproot's free 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, March 8, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, for everything you need to know about attracting, hiring, and engaging talent for your nonprofit.

Environment

The Home Depot Recognized As Top User of Green Power by the EPA

For the first time, The Home Depot appears as No. 64 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workforce Sustainability at Southern Company

Southern Company is focused on having the right people with the right skills who are trained to perform their jobs safely and ethically to meet current and future business requirements.

Events, Media & Communications

Join 3BL Media to Learn About the Future of Sustainability at The Conference Board’s The Power of Corporate Communications (Mar. 16-17 in New York)

We are excited to invite you to join us at The Power of Communications: Driving Business Results, which we are hosting in New York on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

Education

Cummins Inc. Launches First Technical Education for Communities in Indiana, and the 26th in the World

The importance of the trucking industry plays in our daily lives was on full display during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as vital as the machines moving goods are the highly skilled professionals maintaining the technology keeping these vehicles on the road.

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