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

Virginia Must Sustain Momentum Toward a Clean Energy Future and a Competitive, Resilient Economy

As Gov. Glenn Youngkin presents the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan today, the corporate sustainability organization Ceres is urging his administration to heed the call of major companies with operations in Virginia

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry's Approach to Biodiversity

Tapestry is a signatory of The Fashion Pact, a coalition of fashion and textile companies working to address global warming, restore biodiversity and protect the oceans.

Innovation & Technology

FedEx and Accion

In 2018, Accion and FedEx digitized Accion’s award-winning classroom business education program - Ovante - in Colombia.

Environment

BookSmart24: New App for Environmentally Conscious Travel Finds the Lowest CO2 Route to the Desired Destination

While existing travel websites primarily display the cheapest or fastest travel option, the new BookSmart24 app also finds the most CO2- and emission-efficient variant for the chosen route.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Making of a Top Chief Sustainability Officer: 8 Non-technical Competencies To Have

In purpose-led roles like the CSO, it takes more than technical expertise to succeed in driving change and delivering desired business outcomes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Deckers Brands Joins NFW's Circular Footwear Collective

Natural Fiber Welding Solutions is driving the footwear industry towards sustainability and circularity through their plastic-free performance material solutions.

Health & Healthcare

How To Create a Family Emergency Plan

Natural disasters and extreme weather events are increasingly becoming more severe as they grow in number — striking communities year-round with often deadly effect. Preparing an easily-accessible family emergency plan is more important than ever​.

Health & Healthcare

Truveta Announces Collaboration with Boston Scientific

Truveta announced a strategic collaborative agreement with Boston Scientific Corporation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding the Voice of the Employee: A Q&A With Darwin Pivot

The most successful CSR initiatives speak to the needs of employees, but getting inside the minds and hearts of your people can be challenging.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Does SAIC Do?

Who is SAIC?” To tap into the spirit of our mission and purpose, we invited a few employees to bring these words to life.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Inclusion Is a Key Differentiator As Competition for Streaming Audiences Increase

As the amount of available streaming content increases and new services come online, attracting and keeping audiences will be critical for content creators and platforms.

Health & Healthcare

Health Fair Promotes Wellness, Fitness for Texas Community

The Social and Health Research Center (SAHRC) of San Antonio, Texas recently hosted its third annual Youth and Family Health Fair.

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaborating, Listening, Iterating: Early Lessons From the Digital Equity Accelerator

Last year, HP announced an audacious goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030. Even before embarking on this commitment, the team knew that success would take collaboration and an openness to continuous testing and learning.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Employee Ownership at Work

Since 2011, we have focused on employee ownership and engagement as key drivers in building stronger companies throughout our private equity portfolio, first with our Americas Industrials investments and now more broadly across sectors and regions.

Education

Discovery Education Presents New Resources From the STEM Careers Coalition for Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing (MFG) Day occurs on annually the first Friday of October to motivate today’s students to become the next generation of innovators leading the manufacturing industry.

Education

Back to School: How Keysight Supports Student Success

At Keysight the way we engage with students on their educational journey reflects the values of our Keysight Leadership Model, specifically, our emphasis on acting as One Keysight and championing Social Responsibility.

Sustainable Development Goals

Meta at UNGA 2022

World leaders will gather once again for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Diversity & Inclusion

Lisa Morden: What I Now Know

Lisa Morden joined fellow sustainability team member, Tinika Brijlal, for the Women’s CoLab ‘What I Now Know’ (WINK) series to share lessons learned throughout her career journey and advice for women and girls of all ages.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Local Power Through Global Action

Lessons from the 2022 Devex World Conference on the roles corporations can play as we "build back better" in our changing global landscape.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Supports Pet Organizations Through Adoption Events During Subaru Loves Pets Month

Subaru of America today announced the return of Subaru Loves Pets™ Month, a time dedicated to supporting and celebrating shelter pets through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative.

Health & Healthcare

3M Adjuvant Boosts Immune Response to Plant-Based COVID-19 Vaccine in Thailand Clinical Trials

Baiya Phyotopharm, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Thailand, is using 3M Health Care’s 3M-052 adjuvant in phase 1 clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine that uses plants to make the vaccine.

Energy

Entergy's Electric Vehicle Investments Featured on EEI Electric Perspectives Podcast

This week is National Drive Electric Week, and we are highlighting the substantial investments that America’s electric companies are making to accelerate the electrification of transportation and the adoption of electric vehicles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Donates $250,000 for Hurricane Relief in South Carolina

Truist Foundation today announced it is donating $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for South Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2022 Global Citizen Festival Campaign Culminates in $2.4 Billion To End Extreme Poverty

Global Citizen is proud to announce the 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in over $2.4 billion in commitments to end extreme poverty NOW.

Environment

Partnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic

By partnering with Plastic Bank, Herbalife Nutrition aims to prevent over 180,000 kilograms of plastic from entering the oceans through 2023.

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