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.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm in Partnership With MTM Technology and Campina Grande's City Hall Launches Platform for Supporting Pregnant Women

Through the mobile app, pregnant women, along with their healthcare providers can monitor their health, track pre-natal appointments, and be alerted of any pregnancy-related issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Celebrates Native American Heritage Month With Entrepreneur Spotlight on Brother-Sister-Duo Lehi ThunderVoice Eagle and Rachel SummerRain of Buy Native

GoDaddy customer Lehi ThunderVoice Eagle and his sister, Rachel SummerRain, founders of Buy Native – who both identify as Diné (Navajo) and Totonac – always understood the significance and beauty of Native-owned businesses and Native-made goods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands China Hosts Third Annual Sands Shopping Carnival to Support Local Businesses in Macao

Sands China hosted the third annual Sands Shopping Carnival September 10-12 at The Venetian Macao, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors this year to what is now the largest sales event in Macao.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS' Digital Empowers 2023 Summit

Registration is now open for TCS’ annual Digital Empowers 2023 Summit held virtually on January 10-11, 2023 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Joins First Women's Bank As Mission Partner

Principal Financial Group® is proud to announce its support today for First Women’s Bank (FWB) as a Mission Partner, providing capital to fuel growth for women-owned businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Calumet Offers New Carbon-Neutral Candle Wax Blend

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, will begin selling its new TitanZero wax candle blend product in December. TitanZero is a soy and paraffin candle wax blend that has been independently certified as a Carbon Neutral product by SCS Global Services.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Ranks First In Customer Satisfaction in the East among Large Utilities According to the J.D. Power 2022 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study

PSE&G has been recognized for delivering award-winning customer satisfaction and ranked the highest in residential customer satisfaction for natural gas service among the twelve large gas utilities in the East.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Companies With Over $1 Trillion in Annual Revenue Report the Reduction of 83 Million Pounds/38 Million Kilograms of Hazardous Chemicals in the 6th Chemical Footprint Project Report

Today, Clean Production Action released the 6th Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Report. The CFP is the first-of-its-kind initiative to measure chemical footprints and assess business progress away from hazardous chemicals to safer solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Read for the Record

Franklin Templeton employees joined Jumpstart’s 16th annual Read for the Record to celebrate the power of reading and support early literacy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Burkina Faso, a Personal Mission To Make a Difference in One Community

Merck colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world

Diversity & Inclusion

How Technology Helps Remove Barriers to Equity in the Workplace

At Medtronic, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means thinking innovatively about solutions.

Environment

Nature-Based Solutions: Innovative Approaches To Increase Impact and Reduce Risk

Jason Coccia, Tetra Tech’s Director for Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions, discusses the importance of nature-based solutions frameworks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Florida's Veterans: Duke Energy Joins Forces With Statewide Organizations To Provide $235,000 in Support for Those Who Served

“We are proud to stand with the 1.5 million veterans throughout Florida, and this includes more than 360 Duke Energy Florida employees who have served or are currently serving in the military,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nonprofit Besa Announces 2022 Award Winners

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as Besa’s 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year. Besa, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit 501(c)(3), makes giving back easy and transformative to power a wave of civic engagement that lifts us all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Employee Volunteering

In October 2021, we launched MDLZ Changemakers, our revamped employee volunteering, charitable giving and purpose mission program.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH Industrial Is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.A. is the location of CNH Industrial’s main innovation hub and headquarters for its Raven Brand.

Environment

DuPont Signs COP27 Business Declaration on Value of Climate Resilient Water & Sanitation (WASH)

In all parts of Earth, we are witnessing climate change through water. Unfortunately, climate-driven water challenges are already impacting people’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene - with the most vulnerable disproportionately affected.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes Celebrates Giving Tuesday With Volunteering Efforts

This Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for the employees who take time to support people in our communities who are in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Vice President of Trading Analytics Teresa Woodard Wins Women in Finance Award

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced that Teresa Woodard has been named to Markets Media Group’s eighth annual U.S. Women in Finance Awards list for Excellence in Trading Analytics.

Environment

Climate Change and People: There’s Still Time To Register!

Together, let's explore how companies can better connect their climate goals and social impact ambitions, opportunities to more deeply connect with stakeholders, and the leadership and culture required to advance this work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Urban League Partnership With Wells Fargo Aims To Diversify Home Appraisal Industry

Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer

Regions Bank has been designated as a 2023 Military Friendly Employer and 2023 Military Spouse Friendly Employer by Military Friendly®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park Has Created a Model for Inclusion Through Crown Jewel Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground Complex

Enbridge made a $7,100 Fueling Futures donation to Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park, as part of our commitment to help build sustainable and inclusive communities. The funding is being used for playground equipment upgrades and park maintenance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Announcing the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest Winners

FedEx Cares is excited to announce the winning nonprofits of the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. We received more than 600 heartwarming nominations from team members across the U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keeping Family Traditions Alive With Aflac Holiday Duck

To Nan and John Armstrong, great memories were among life’s most precious treasures. Their 71-year marriage rooted in faith and tradition, they loved family gatherings, and Sundays were reserved for singing in the church choir.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Employee Giving & Volunteerism
    We support employees in their desire to give back – connecting them to organizations where they can make a difference.Motorolans are good citizens by...
  4. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  5. Community
    Albertsons Companies stores are much more than a place to buy groceries. We're part of your neighborhood, and we believe in making each of our...
  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  7. Advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity
    We believe in zero barriers to opportunity, so we use all the assets we have to advance equity in our communities and within our business. We drive...
  8. Truist Foundation
    About Truist FoundationThe Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and...
  9. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...
  10. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...
  11. ISSP Leadership
    The Governing Board holds responsibility for strategic oversight and fiscal responsibility of ISSP, through three Standing Committees: Strategic...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way we connect people and possibilities.We support nonprofit organizations working to...
  13. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. Energy Transition
    Energy Transition Content