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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum China's 'People First' Approach To Unlocking Employee Potential and Career Growth

As the largest restaurant company in China, Yum China provides over 450,000 jobs across the country and actively invests in each and every one of its employees along their journey with the Company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Made in America Season 4 – Highlighting the Strength of Baltimore Entrepreneurs

Made in America, GoDaddy’s documentary series showcasing the resilience and determination of extraordinary entrepreneurs is back with season 4, highlighting some exciting entrepreneurs in America’s Charm City — the city of Baltimore.

Environment

How Henkel Adhesives Contribute to Green Construction

In this interview, Christian Fild explains why wood will (once again) play an important role in the construction industry in the future and how Henkel's innovative adhesive solutions are contributing to this.

Health & Healthcare

4 Questions With Dr. Javier Cortes: The Importance of Scientific Exchange To Advance Breast Cancer

As the oncology community gathers for the ESMO Congress in Paris, we sat down with Javier to learn why scientific exchange and the gathering of researchers is so necessary, both for people living with cancer and for those who work in the field.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Grants Another $1 Million To Champion Small Towns

What do a high school STEM program in Burley, ID, a town-wide mural restoration in Toppenish, WA and a satellite pediatric clinic in Excelsior Springs, MO all have in common? They’re all projects now in the works, thanks to T-Mobile Hometown Grants.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Launches Utility Industry's First Sustainable Commercial Paper Notes Focused On Socioeconomic Advancement

Majority of company’s issuance directed towards expanded opportunities for diverse suppliers

Research, Reports & Publications

A Team Effort: Introducing the 2021 Purpose Playbook

Great teams are driven by core values that inspire individual responsibilities and collective goals. That’s the philosophy guiding our ESG strategy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tetra Pak 2022 Sustainability Report: Message From the CEO

As the world continued to experience the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including global supply chain disruptions, resource shortages, employment challenges and inflation – these have not been easy times.

Environment

Chemours Commends the U.S. Senate for Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

The Chemours Company commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than Two Million Women Rock-IT

“It’s the power of seeing other women succeed. There’s nothing that can replace that.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: China's State-Owned Enterprises Hold Keys to Carbon Neutral

It’s important for investors to understand the ecosystem in which SOEs operate to gain insight on the macro and microeconomic challenges that will determine whether China’s long-term carbon-neutrality plans are successful.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Overcoming Her Fears, Christina Is a Habitat for Humanity Homeowner With New Goals

Their house is being built as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative that will build more than 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes over the next three years in partnership with hundreds of families.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Can Companies Deliver Impact for the SDGs?

UN Sustainable Development Goals are central to how we collaborate to address the most urgent global challenges. The Goals provide a route map towards a better and more sustainable future, yet what do they mean in practice for companies?

Energy

Three New Business Models to Achieve Carbon-Reduction Goals

Tetra Tech’s senior climate advisor Rodrigo Chaparro looks at Cooperative Approaches as a market-based path toward net zero.

Events, Media & Communications

Gildan’s Environmental Initiatives To Be Featured on StarMedia Productions Show: Earth With John Holden

Gildan will be featured in an episode of StarMedia Productions’ show Earth with John Holden, an Emmy Award winning television series that spotlights environmental initiatives and the innovative companies that are making them happen.

Environment

Trane Technologies Statement on the Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

Paul Camuti, executive vice president and chief technology and sustainability officer of Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, issued the following statement regarding the ratification of the Kigali Amendment.

Education

Land Betterment Impact Minute #41: Outreach Strategies With Bill Shory

Bill Shory of Fleur de Lis Communications explains the importance of building outreach into your community impact strategies and shares tips on how to do so.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Wins Two AB 2022 Awards in Brazil for Its Sustainable Innovations

CNH Industrial’s commitment to innovation that transforms, connects people, technologies and everyday practices has seen it recognized once again as one of the most innovative companies in Brazil.

Environment

Saving the Planet, One Tree at a Time

Rayonier was recently selected as an industry leader in innovative forestry management for a segment on Inside The Blueprint.

Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Unveils Cutting Edge Cold Chain Decarbonization Solutions for Truck, Trailer & Bus at IAA Transportation 2022

Thermo King® unveiled cutting edge truck, trailer and bus solutions for cold chain electrification and decarbonization at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading Online Operators Launch Principles for Responsible Gaming

The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. The 12-point pledge is a commitment to principles of responsible online gaming and are recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mark S. Sutton, International Paper CEO, on Building a Better IP

Building a Better IP is our plan for accelerating improvement and creating long-term, sustainable value for all of our stakeholders. Our Vision 2030 goals are an integral part of this plan.

Green Infrastructure

Henkel Expands Brandon Facility To Support EV and Electronics Manufacturing

The expanded facility will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and allow Henkel to increase production of thermal interface materials used to manufacture high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EV).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Leaders Recognized for Excellence

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) has bestowed Rebecca Barnard, Sappi Forestry Certification Manager, with the Young Forester Leadership Award for her dedication to sustainability and responsible forestry.

Energy

Decarbonizing Fleets With Renewable Diesel

Fleet managers seeking for immediate, efficient emissions reductions should look to renewable diesel paired with mobile fueling.

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