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

Walmart and P&G Partner With TerraCycle To Launch Recycling Program

The recycling program aims to help the planet and local communities by reducing waste and keeping otherwise non-recyclable plastic packaging out of landfills.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen Study Finds Hispanic Representation on Both Sides of the Camera, Drives Bingeability and Cultural Watchability for Latinos and New Audiences

Inclusion of Hispanic talent in front and behind the camera in streaming programs has a direct correlation on the bingeability and cultural watchability according to Nielsen's latest Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS) report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building the Future Workforce: Stanley Black & Decker Re-Opens Application Period for Global Impact Challenge To Empower Makers

The application period for Stanley Black & Decker’s annual Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge will be open from October 1 – October 25, 2022.

Health & Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare and Peloton To Provide Millions of More People With Access to a Leading Interactive Fitness Platform

UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, and Peloton Interactive, Inc. have renewed and expanded their relationship to help more people get or stay active and improve their overall well-being.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building Better Trust and Loyalty in Latino Communities

Gaining trust of Latino community members is at the core of helping them better understand banking and building wealth, says Susana Melendez-Valencia, regional president and head of Commercial Banking for PNC’s Texas Border Market.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins Six 2022 R&D 100 Awards

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has rounded out the 2022 R&D 100 Awards, a signature program of R&D Magazine, with a total of six winners and one special recognition.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Magaly Feliciano Lozada

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture,

Social Impact & Volunteering

We've Made Great Progress in Delivering Connectivity to Underserved Students. And As the Urgency Increases, We Won't Stop.

We at T-Mobile have taken seriously our responsibility to do our part to help underserved students access the internet, technology and resources they need to receive an education AND pursue a world of opportunities.

Innovation & Technology

Cleaning Innovations Company Launches Backpack System To Increase Productivity, Safety, and Sustainability

Cleaning innovations company Tersano launches a new technology that increases productivity, safety, and sustainability: SAO2GO, a backpack that instantly turns ordinary tap water into a cleaner, sanitizer, and deodorizer.

Energy

Keeping Cool: 8 Tips for Air Conditioner Efficiency

With Southern California experiencing hotter summers each year, cranking up the air conditioner is necessary for many Southern California Edison residential and business customers.

Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 19

For 10 years, we have been workingwith the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to help youngsters affected by conflict and violence to foster safer and more productive communities in Africa and Latin America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Lenovo and the Carolina Panthers Boost Small Businesses Again Through Empowering the Carolinas Contest

All small businesses start with a dream and the determination to overcome obstacles. It is no small feat that these and other businesses in the Carolinas continue to thrive given the challenges that come with running your own business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Awards Record Number of Riding Forward Scholarships

The contest, which entered its 11th year in 2022, honors Black History Month by encouraging young people to share the stories of Black Americans who inspire them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Illumina Grant Boosts Climate Action and Job Training

As part of Illumina’s long-term commitment to sustainability, the Illumina Corporate Foundation made a one-year, $500,000 grant to support GRID Alternatives (Generating Renewable Ideas and Development Alternatives), a nonprofit committed to increasing access to renewable energy and training people for clean energy jobs.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Employee Demographics

Talent diversity is of utmost importance at every level of our Company, from our Board of Directors to our executive team to our 18,655 full-time and 849 part-time employees as of Dec. 31, 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Governance

Tractor Supply’s Board of Directors believes that strong corporate governance is essential to ensure that the company is managed for the long-term benefit of its stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Blackstone Announces Commitment to 2,000 Refugee Hires Across Global Portfolio Companies and Real Estate Properties

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a commitment to 2,000 refugee hires across its global portfolio companies and at its real estate properties, including 1,500 refugees in the United States alone, by the end of 2025.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WP's Tyler Sanchez Is 1 of 30 College Students Nationwide Selected for American Heart Association's Hispanic Serving Institution Scholar Program

Funding for the HSI Scholars Program is provided by Quest Diagnostics and its Quest for Health Equity Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Releases Associate-Focused Docuseries “Behind the Apron”

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has announced and released the first episode of a new video documentary series focused on inspirational and emblematic stories from its employees, highlighting the company’s culture, values and ongoing stories of incredible customer service.

Environment

Biogen Charts Second Year of Progress for Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives Initiative

In year two, we convened a Scientific Advisory Council to guide our program, analyzed the environmental impact of another three products, and strengthened our plan to reduce scope 3 emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Fernando Claussen

In this #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career path of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Fernando Claussen, Vice President & General Manager of Taco Bell International Ibero-America in this installment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KKR 2021 Sustainability Report: Driving Value Creation

We strive to collaborate with companies, bringing operational expertise to enable our shared success.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Chance To Participate in September's goIT Monthly Challenge!

With school back in session, September is a perfect opportunity to get back into the swing of things with this month’s goIT Monthly Challenge!

Events, Media & Communications

“Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water,” Presented by the International Water Association and Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions Features Two Black & Veatch Projects

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced that two of its water projects are included in “Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water.”

Education

Why Teaching Tech to Teachers Is More Important Than Ever

The Garage talked with HP Teaching Fellows to find out about the digital tools they’re tapping into and how they’re learning about new technologies to bring into their blended classrooms.

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