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.

Events, Media & Communications

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, Tata Consultancy Services, and PYXERA Global: Building Food Security

Food insecurity – a complex, multi-faceted issue – threatens over 2 billion people around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Rayonier embraces DE&I because it leads to a more enriching work experience for everyone, a higher functioning team, and a greater impact on the communities in which we operate.

Green Infrastructure

Vogtle Unit 3 Completes Nuclear Fuel Load

Georgia Power on Oct. 17 announced that fuel load into the Vogtle Unit 3 reactor core has been completed at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Ga.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Named Awardee of NEEBC's Best Practices Award 2021

We are honored to be recognized as an awardee of New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC)’s Best Practices Award for 2022!

Sustainable Development Goals

DuPont Personal Protection - Innovating for Sustainability

We are proud of our role in protecting people at work and we believe that advancing sustainability is an important extension of that role.

Research, Reports & Publications

City of Aspiration: 150 Ideas for Building a More Equitable NYC

There is growing consensus that NYC leaders needs to take new action to build a more equitable city. This report provides a roadmap for how NYC can get there, featuring 150 NY-based leaders sharing how to make progress toward a more equitable NYC.

Environment

Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon Announce Launch of Global Ocean Conservation and Sustainability Initiative SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change

Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon announced the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change, a brand-new global ocean conservation and sustainability initiative.

Diversity & Inclusion

Championing Digital Equity: A Story of Partnership

At the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, I had the pleasure of spending time connecting with and listening to hundreds of Comcast’s digital equity allies at the inaugural Project UP Partner Summit.

Environment

This Campaign Aims To Fight Climate Change With Cold Water Washing

The #TurnToCold campaign is successfully convincing consumers that doing all of their laundry in cold water can save them money, help their clothes last longer and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Loretta E. Reynolds Joins U.S. Bancorp Board of Directors

U.S. Bancorp announced today that its board of directors elected Loretta E. Reynolds as a director of the company, effective immediately.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cummins Promotes STEM in Global Celebrations of International Day of the Girl

Cummins Inc. employees around the world commemorated the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl recently with virtual and in-person events to highlight the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.

Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 04: Breaking the Climate Science

The science around the climate crisis is no longer disputable. So now the question is, what is the role each of us can play in talking about the climate with our friends, and help bring more people into this movement?

Events, Media & Communications

Quest Diagnostics Attends St. Joseph's Health Foundation Gala

We proudly attended the St. Joseph's Health Foundation gala to support their mission dedicated to the health and well-being of communities across Northern New Jersey.

Health & Healthcare

Griffith Foods: Carbs in a New Light

When it comes to carbohydrates, it’s the quality—not quantity—that matters most. With consumers taking a more holistic approach to their healthy dining habits, carbs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

Education

USC Shoah Foundation and Discovery Education Award $10,000 to 2022 Stronger Than Hate Challenge Winners

USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education (USC Shoah Foundation) and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2022 Stronger Than Hate Challenge.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering Psychological Safety

Here at NRG, five key power values drive our company forward, including Safety and Well-Being. As a consumer services company with roots in power generation, safety is paramount. Whether we’re in plants, offices, or remote workplaces, this value extends to psychological well-being too.

Diversity & Inclusion

Baltimore Entrepreneurs Gear Up for a Brighter Future | Made in America, Season 4, Ep 4

Made in America is a GoDaddy YouTube docuseries made in partnership with our social impact program, Empower by GoDaddy. As part of our commitment to fostering opportunity for all, Made in America’s purpose is to further GoDaddy’s mission by showcasing the stories of everyday entrepreneurs.

Environment

Alibaba: Nike Recycles Shoes Into Sports Fields via Alipay

Sports apparel company Nike is helping Chinese consumers up their recycling game with its “Recycle-A-Shoe” mini-program unveiled last week on Ant Group’s mobile payment platform Alipay.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' List of 'World's Best Employers' in Back-to-Back Years

Whirlpool Corporation has been named to Forbes’ 2022 list of the “World’s Best Employers.” The list includes companies worldwide and acknowledges each company’s dedication to make every individual feel at home within the four walls of the business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Forms Collaborative To Preserve and Create 6,000 Homeowners of Color

In an unprecedented partnership of business, civic, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta amassed a coalition of support to preserve and create 6,000 homeowners of color in Atlanta.

Events, Media & Communications

WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Forum

Are you ahead of potential new disclosures around your board’s cyber expertise? Are you ready to handle a hack?

Events, Media & Communications

Recap: Sustainable Retail Summit 2002 - Day 2

We kicked off an exciting start to our first full day of sessions with a warm welcome from moderator Isabelle Kumar and Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director at The Consumer Goods Forum.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Combatting Food Loss While Improving Street Vendors’ Livelihood: Trane Technologies Debuts Employee-Powered Social Innovation at VERGE22

Operation Possible started as a challenge and an idea: to help street vendors reduce the food they lose each day and enhance their quality of life. Now, that spark of a concept has blossomed

Education

Operation Grain Harvest Assist Linking Former Defense Force Personnel with Labor-starved Agriculture Industry

Labor shortages have long been an issue in the agriculture industry. But an initiative is aiming to increase the staffing pool and boost the employment opportunities for a very deserving group of Australians.

Diversity & Inclusion

Climate Change Solutions Should Prioritize Our Nation’s Most Vulnerable

Climate change is not solely an environmental issue. Its effects have shown detrimental impacts to every continent and ocean across the globe, however, its hazardous events and trends have disproportionately impacted vulnerable populations.

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