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

AEO and Fifth Third Bank Establish Initiative To Invest in Black Neighborhoods Through Capital Readiness Program

In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is promoting economic mobility in 10 predominantly Black neighborhoods through the Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Program.

Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Quickly Advances Towards Its 2030 Global Renewable Electricity Target

LyondellBasell announced it has signed the first two European renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPAs) and two additional PPAs in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Presents “A Heritage Preserved,” Honoring Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are sharing stories of love, joy and hope within Black communities.

Environment

CGF Sustainability Director Calls for Cross-Sector Action to Reduce Plastic Waste at 2023 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit

At the Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit this month, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan, will set out the progress made towards reducing plastic waste by the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Expanding Access to Education and Career Paths Matters

At Medtronic, we strategically partner with other organizations that share our commitment to removing barriers to equity, particularly in industries like healthcare technology that require top talent in STEM fields.

Green Infrastructure

Will the Delivery of Net-Zero Aviation Still Be Up in the Air by 2050?

With the world’s long-awaited transition to sustainable aviation remaining an ever-pressing issue, an emission reduction strategy is vital for decarbonising the sector.

Events, Media & Communications

KPMG and Workiva Expand Alliance To Assist Companies in Unlocking ESG Value

KPMG and Workiva announced an enhanced alliance to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused solutions and services. This increased collaboration expands the KPMG ability to assist organizations in effectively implementing ESG data.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Federal Reserve’s Climate Principles and Scenario Analysis Pilot Leave Room for Improvement

The Federal Reserve recently took two significant steps to address climate-related financial risks.

Energy

Varcoe: Will Canada Answer the Call for LNG? ‘It’s a TBD,’ Says Enbridge Head

The CEO of Canada’s largest energy company says countries such as Japan and Germany are knocking on our front door seeking supplies of natural gas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Donates 60 Bikes to a North Carolina Casa & Helps Donate $20,000

In November, a team of Herbalife Nutrition employees volunteered their time to donate and build 60 bicycles for children from YWCA Best Choice Learning Center, a Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Appoints Byron E. Price, Ph.D. to Board of Directors

Dr. Byron Price, an experienced professor and policy entrepreneur, joins Land Betterment’s Board as an Independent Director.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating With Samsung - From Water Damaged To Waterproof

At Dow, our partnerships are paramount to new innovations that drive creative thinking, uncover new approaches and set new, higher standards.

Education

More Than 117,000 Students Want To Learn How To Safeguard Water

Water conservation makes its way into the classroom. More than 5,300 classes (over 117,000 students throughout Italy) have already signed up to take part in the 9th edition of “I’ll Take Care of You – Working with Schools towards the 2030 Agenda”

Sustainable Development Goals

Podcast: WWD Voices

In the latest WWD Voices Podcast, Meeting HanesBrands’ Sustainability Guru, HBI Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Fox, talks to WWD’s Arthur Zackiewicz about sustainability, partnerships and the company’s unique position in the apparel business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Honored by Glassdoor as One of Best Places to Work in 2023

United Rentals Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, was selected for the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

What To Expect if You Experience Auto Collision Damage This Winter – 10 Tips From 3M Experts

Whether it’s snow and ice across the northern U.S., or thunderstorms and severe weather throughout the south, road conditions have been challenging at times across the country this winter.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HARMAN: Using the Power of Music Education to Transform Lives

As a global leader in audio innovation and a rich legacy in music, HARMAN has witnessed first-hand the power of music education in helping the next generation reach their fullest potential.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Earnings: Seizing the Opportunity for Continued ESG Conversation

Leveraging Nasdaq’s proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, we analyzed the prevalence of ESG discussions in the earnings call transcripts of Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders constituents to keep up with the quarterly conversation that goes on between companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Celebrates Lunar New Year With a Curated Asian and Asian American Entertainment Collection

For the third year in a row, Comcast teamed up with Gold House to leverage its talent relationships and staff for content recommendations to supplement the Asian American editorial voice on Xfinity’s entertainment platforms.

Innovation & Technology

NexPoint Announces Proposal for TxS District, a 200-Acre Life Sciences District Centered at the Former EDS Campus in Plano, Texas

NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, announces plans for TxS District, a proposed 200-acre life sciences development in Plano, Texas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Added Perks of Boosting Workplace Benefits

When workplace benefits meet the needs of employees, there are as many benefits to employers as there are to employees. Offering the right mix of benefits can lead to increased happiness, satisfaction and overall well-being among employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating 7 Extraordinary Black Leaders Helping Shape the Healthy, Sustainable Buildings Movement

Black Americans have played a vital role in helping to advance America’s economic, political and cultural landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Bold Moves for HBCUs

Inclusion isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. Fulfilling our purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All means reimagining how we come together and how we respect each other’s identities and the roles we play inside and outside of work.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: 4 Questions With See Phan: Discovering New Therapies in Breast Cancer

See, Vice President of Oncology Clinical Development at Gilead, took a moment to walk us through some of the new innovations in breast cancer and the work underway at Gilead Oncology, where the vision is to help bring more life to people with cancer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

BuildBetter With Whirlpool: Progress and Outcomes

BuildBetter with Whirlpool aims to help deliver an approximate 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to homes built to current government code.

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