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

69% Average Decline in Wildlife Populations Since 1970, Says New WWF Report

Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2022.

Green Infrastructure

Chemours CEO on Why the Kigali Amendment Is Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Communities

Chemours applauds the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan support of the amendment, and Chemours has already committed to invest an additional $80 million to expand capacity at our manufacturing site to increase production of lower GWP refrigerants.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

P&G Joins 10th Anniversary Global Citizen Festival to Step Up for Girls, for the Planet We Call Home and to Defeat Poverty

In September, we took to the stage at the Global Citizen Festival with leaders, activists and artists to help take action to create a more equal world for women and girls.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of USA Hockey’s Girl’s Hockey Weekend, LA Kings Host Panel Discussion for Young Girls From Local Hockey Programs

To build awareness for girl's hockey and in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Girls Hockey Weekend," AEG's LA Kings hosted a pre-game panel discussion for 150 young girls from local hockey programs in Southern California at Crypto.com Arena.

Sustainable Development Goals

Envetec's Clean Technology Shows a Substantial Reduction in Green House Gas Emissions by Over 90% for the Treatment of Biohazardous Waste

Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited ("Envetec") today announced independent data showing GENERATIONS’™ ability to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by over 90%, compared to commonly used treatment approaches.

Events, Media & Communications

Watershed Year for Expansion of Corporate ESG Reporting

Is the SEC moving forward on expanding corporate sustainability disclosure rules, or standing still with no real change to existing rules, or perhaps moving backwards on the initiative to expand ESG information for investors?

Health & Healthcare

Leading Global CEOs Sharing Long-Term Business Plans With Investors; Abbott (NYSE: ABT), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) 10th CEO Investor Forum will be held at the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) 2022 MedTech Conference.

Education

Avanti Ramraj, Student Inventor

Avanti Ramraj, a student inventor and aspiring STEM professional, discovered her passion for innovation while participating in FIRST robotics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Employee Well-Being

NRG invests in the well-being of its employees. We provide programs that holistically support physical, emotional, and financial wellness, allowing our colleagues the opportunity to take control of their well-being and focus on what matters most to them for a healthy, secure future.

Energy

Unergy: How a Platform Allows Anyone To Invest in and Consume Clean Energy

Unergy shares how they are trying to democratize the fight against climate change, how Unergy thrived during the pandemic, and their passion for marrying technology and sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods Joins AIM-Progress to Advance Responsible Sourcing

"For us, making a positive difference in the world includes protecting human rights and operating our supply chains responsibly."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Medtronic One of the ‘World’s Best Workplaces™’ in 2022

This is the second notable recognition the company has received this week, following being named to the Fortune 2022 'Change the World' list

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Commits $17 Million in Philanthropic Funds to Help Customers and Communities Navigate Increasing Winter Energy Prices

To help customers who need financial assistance, as winter energy prices are expected to rise significantly due to the global energy crisis and inflation, National Grid is committing $17 million in philanthropic funding.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sport Positive Summit Brings Together Sports Organisations To Discuss Action and Ambition on Climate Change, and Calls for Cooperation

As global sport is being increasingly affected by climate change, the Sport Positive Summit brought together international sports stakeholders that have signed the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Students Find the Foundation for Success Through STEM

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the successes of two alumni of Verizon Innovative Learning programs: Sila Frayre and Ivan Martinez.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices From R&D: Personal Experience Inspires the Development of New Medicines

We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work, and we believe diverse thinking and a collaborative culture can help spark innovation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investments in People Sustainability Drive Positive Business Outcomes, Says New SAP Research

When we think about the future — of our organizations, our employees, and even our planet — sustainability is a word that immediately comes to mind. Success is no longer measured by profit alone.

Energy

Arrow Electronics HQ Offsets 100% of Emissions From Electricity Consumption

Arrow Electronics has enrolled its Colorado headquarters in a renewable energy program through Xcel Energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire - Investing, Diversifying and Growing

While ensuring that its core wire and cable business continues to thrive, Southwire is simultaneously working to further diversify and offer adjacent, non-wire and cable solutions in areas where the company is uniquely positioned to win.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Tapping the Catalytic Capital Potential of Donor Advised Funds

Donor advised funds (DAFs) numbered roughly one million accounts hosted across 1,000 community foundation and nonprofit sponsors, with $160 billion in assets at the end of 2020.

Sustainable Development Goals

Booster® Inaugural ESG Report Highlights Safety, Diversity, and Sustainability Commitments

Recognizing the critical need for sustainable business practices, Booster, the leading tech-driven mobile energy delivery company, releases its first ESG report highlighting its environmental, social, governance commitments mapped to the U.S. SDGs.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz Snacking Made Right Report: Waste & Water

We continue to reduce waste where we can, to help the climate and the environment and to increase our operational efficiency. We drive out waste as we drive for excellence.

Education

Biogen Community Lab: 20 Years of Inspiring Future Scientists

During his time at the Biogen Community Lab, Juan Rafael began sketching a prototype for a motorized glove to help his father with Parkinson’s disease increase his hand mobility. Now, he’s exploring other ways to help those with mobility challenges.

Diversity & Inclusion

Networking, Insight and Inspiration Highlight First Key4Women Forum in Pittsburgh

More than 170 people attended KeyBank’s first Key4Women Forum in Pittsburgh on Thursday October 6th at the National Aviary. KDKA-TV news anchor Kym Gable served as emcee for the event, which started with a $10,000 donation from KeyBank to Mission of Mercy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Casa Spotlight: Atlanta Children's Shelter

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s (HNF) Casa Herbalife Nutrition program was formally established in 2005 to provide healthy meals and nutrition education to children around the world.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. Policy
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  3. License to Operate
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  10. Employee Giving & Volunteerism
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  11. 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...
  12. Community
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  14. 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...
  15. Truist Foundation
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