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

Trees in Screens? How Nanocellulose Is Enhancing Screen Tech Sustainability

We talked to a research material engineer for the USDA’s Forest Service, Ron Sabo, Ph.D., about nanocellulose in tech, how it’s used in screens and other technology, and why it may offer a more sustainable choice for the future of tech.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Human Rights Campaign: Build Better, More Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ People

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are truly equal — from the boardroom to the homeroom, from the corner store to the emergency room, and in every single community we call home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Ways to Transform your Grantmaking

We talked to seven experts across philanthropy. They share strategies that will help you transform your approach to grantmaking. The best part? These changes don’t cost anything.

Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 20

Lots of focus on climate action today! Our Head of Sustainability Mats Pellbäck Scharp is joining the Solutions House with Exponentian Roadmap and Google.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keysight Announces Winners of the 2022 Innovation Challenge

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced the winners of the Keysight Innovation Challenge 2022. The six finalist teams presented their innovations to a panel of esteemed judges in Santa Rosa, Calif., on October 29, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Applications Open for Expanded Edison Scholars Program

The next group of high school seniors with big dreams of becoming difference-makers are invited to apply for the class of 2023 Edison scholarships.

Events, Media & Communications

Quest Diagnostics Completes Leadership Succession as Jim Davis Becomes CEO and President, Joins Board of Directors

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that Jim Davis has succeeded Steve Rusckowski as the CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics

Health & Healthcare

MedTech Market Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategy at CECP's CEO Investor Forum @ The MedTech Conference

Three CEOs representing over $372 billion in market capitalization set the context for the future engaging with institutional investors

Environment

Expanding Conservation Efforts to Protect Vital Forests Across the Globe

WWF and HP accelerate forest protection, management and restoration in key landscapes in Australia, Brazil and Peru.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Heeding the Call: Investing in Justice and a Livable Future

The clarion call of the past two years — throughout a pandemic, climate crisis, war in Ukraine, and racial justice reckonings — has never been louder, but how have we heeded this prophetic cry for justice?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Six Technology Innovation Awards From Spaces4Learning

In July, Spaces4Learning honored Logitech, among others, with the 2022 New Product Award, which recognizes outstanding product development achievements.

Innovation & Technology

SAP Sustainability Control Tower: Creating the Right Data Foundation for ESG Reporting and Steering

Delivering innovative solutions in sustainability is a top priority for SAP.

Green Infrastructure

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Black & Veatch and GEI Consultants Joint Venture a Contract for Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, along with their joint-venture partner GEI Consultants, has won an Indefinite Delivery Contract for National Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Superhero-Inspired Support of Unstructured Play in San Diego

In 1941, as the U.S. entered the second World War a wonder woman emerged to demonstrate that advocating for others is a responsibility, telling the truth is a superpower, and no matter how grim circumstances may seem, there is always much good in humanity that is worth fighting for and protecting.

Research, Reports & Publications

Science Driven: The Importance of Credible, Validated Research

When it comes to scientific research, there are internationally recognized processes that provide confidence in research findings.

Diversity & Inclusion

Regions Goes Head-to-Head With Wheelchair Basketball Champs

Regions Bank associates recently challenged the Lakeshore Foundation wheelchair basketball team in a scrimmage game.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Presents Joins #iVoted Early Sweepstakes to Drive Non-Partisan Voter Turnout

To increase voter turnout for the 2022 midterm elections, AEG Presents has joined the #iVoted Festival’s inaugural #iVoted Early Sweepstakes initiative and donated concert tickets to shows taking place on election night, Nov. 8, 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ralph Lauren Reinforces Its Commitment to the Nonpartisan #TimeToVote Pledge

As a proud signatory of the nonpartisan #TimetoVote pledge, Ralph Lauren is supporting their U.S. employees in finding time to cast their ballots with paid time off, holiday pay and increased flexibility when needed for Election Day.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2022 Del Monte Foods, Inc. ESG Update: Letter From Our CEO

Reflecting on my first five years at the helm of Del Monte Foods, Inc., I am proud to see how our team members have enriched our legacy as growers of good. This drew me to the company and continues to drive us to deliver for our people, planet, and communities.

Health & Healthcare

Rarebase Is on the Hunt for Therapeutic Opportunities

San Francisco Bay Area residents Jainu and Shruti Jogani had their newborn daughter, Reyna, at home for nearly three weeks when they noticed her exhibiting seizure-like symptoms—episodes so quick they weren’t able to capture them on video.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Operationalize ESG

Karen Snow, Senior Vice President and Head of East Coast Listings and Capital Services at Nasdaq, interviews veteran board member Betsy Atkins to get her insights on how to operationalize ESG.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mondelēz International Doubles Down on Cocoa Life Program With Total Investment of $1 Billion by 2030; Calls for More Sector-Wide Action

Mondelēz International announces the next phase of its Cocoa Life program, backed by an additional $600 million through 2030, with the goal to increase cocoa volume at scale and work with about 300,000 farmers in the program by 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Is ESG? Everything You Need To Know About Environmental, Social, and Governance

Here’s the introductory ESG guide you’ve been looking for. We’re keeping things simple in hopes that by the time you’ve finished reading this, you’ll better understand the basics of the ever-changing ESG landscape.

Energy

Cummins' Technology To Help Power Ontario's First Green Hydrogen Facility

Global power leader Cummins Inc. will design and manufacture the electrolyzer system for the first 20-megawatt green hydrogen facility in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac CEO Dan Amos Honored by Georgia 500

Dan Amos earned his insurance sales license at age 18 and worked as a sales agent in the summers while attending the University of Georgia.

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