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.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ASPCA Rescues Nearly 300 Animals With Help From FedEx

FedEx sent seven shipments of crucial supplies from an ASPCA warehouse to the Nye County Animal Shelter in Nevada for hundreds of dogs rescued from alleged animal cruelty.

Education

Celebrating Access to STEM Education on National STEM Day

National STEM Day, recognized in the U.S. each year on November 8, is a terrific time to reflect on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in a changing world.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Can the Mobility Industry Incorporate More Circular Solutions?

Discover how the advanced recycling approach and collaboration delivered a pioneering circular foam for the automotive industry

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Calls for Climate Action, Scale of Existing Technologies at COP27

Trane Technologies will join several climate action dialogues during the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 (SIF22) at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, November 9-11.

Education

The American Airlines Cadet Academy Announces New Partnership With Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

American Airlines and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Production at Paramount

Addressing the environmental impacts of content production is one of our most promising opportunities to improve our overall environmental performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Open: A Recap From Our Evening in Baltimore

Powerful. Uplifting. Encouraging. Incredible. These, among many others, are words I would use to describe the GoDaddy Open event in Baltimore. At GoDaddy, we describe ourselves as the company that empowers entrepreneurs, but after this event, I’d say those entrepreneurs are the ones who empower us.

Innovation & Technology

RNA Sequencing Critical to Identifying Key Fusions for Oncology Patients

At the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona, representatives from Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, joined approximately 2000 molecular diagnostic professionals this month for the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mercy Corps: Digital Solutions for Basic Needs

In 2017, Cisco launched a 5-year, $10 million partnership with Mercy Corps called Technology for Impact. Our goal was to help Mercy Corps use technology to deliver humanitarian aid faster, more efficiently, and to more people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Volunteers Help the West Side Bazaar Recover from Fire

More than a dozen volunteers from KeyBank in Buffalo, N.Y. came together to help at “A Taste of the West Side Bazaar.” The event featured a selection of dishes from the Bazaar’s chefs while raising funds to support the entrepreneurs and small business owners affected by a recent fire.

Energy

5 ESG Energy Trends: From Transition to Transformation

Investors, customers, employees, ratings agencies, and regulators are pushing energy companies to publicly set environmental, social, and governance goals.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer Launches New LifeHub in Monheim Focused on the Future of Agriculture in Europe

LifeHub Monheim will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and scientists from all over Europe to share knowledge, experience and resources that will help enable sustainable food security for the world’s growing population.

Education

Chemours Celebrates the Anniversary of ChemFEST With Engaging Science Day for Students at Its R&D Center

When we launched the Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology (ChemFEST) school partnership program on National STEM Day in 2021, our goal was to champion change toward a more diverse STEM workforce.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi U.S.A. and FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Help FUTURE PROOF the Hospitality Industry

Family-owned Bacardi continues to commit to creating positive impact and opportunities within the hospitality industry through its partnership with the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

Education

AMD Empowers the Next Generation of Leaders Through STEM Education Partnerships

As we imagine a future enhanced by what computing offers, we must also empower the next generation of citizens and leaders to continue innovating and making constructive use of its capabilities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ASPCA® Celebrates 15 Years as National Charity Partner for the Subaru Share the Love® Event

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been selected as a national charity partner as part of the 2022 Subaru Share the Love Event with the goal of helping thousands of animals in need across the country.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Some Indigenous Leaders Don't Trust Corporations

It’s no secret that relationships between Indigenous Peoples, governments and corporations all over the world are troubled — in both the past and present. How did this happen? And what does this look like today?

Environment

COP27: A Look Ahead at This Critical Moment for Our Planet

A year has passed since global leaders renewed their climate commitments at the COP26 in Glasgow. Today and for the next two weeks, leaders convene again in Egypt for COP27

Education

MAC Kicks-Off 5th Year Partnering With Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program

M·A·C Cosmetics announces its 5th consecutive year partnering with Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP).

Events, Media & Communications

Interview With Land Betterment's Cofounder and Chief Governance Officer, Mark LaVerghetta at the 3BL Forum

Land Betterment recently sponsored and spoke at the annual 3BL Forum, a highly regarded sustainability and purpose-focused conference in NYC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why More UK Firms Should Appoint Chief Sustainability Officers - Written by Acre's Marie Cloherty for Green Business

Acre has found that whilst the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) role has taken off in North America and in several EMEA regions, businesses in the UK are not adopting the stand-alone CSO role with the same aplomb.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2022 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced the 2022 recipients of the Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month

In October, Southwire recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ history month by hosting efforts across the company that provided resources and opportunities to get involved and learn more about both topics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $2 Million To Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina and Maryland

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Energy

An 'Ag-Citing' Advancement on Ontario's RNG Scene

Enbridge Gas is leading the way to a low-carbon future by connecting RNG producers to the energy grid. The RNG produced at Stanton Farms will be blended into our natural gas distribution network and storage using an innovative RNG injection station.

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