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.

Innovation & Technology

Has Your Instagram Been Hacked?

Identity theft involving hacked Instagram accounts is on the rise. This guest post from ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez discusses how hackers hack Instagram and provides tips to avoid this common social media scam.

Diversity & Inclusion

Individuals, Vets, Families: 'Nobody Should Be Homeless'

Stay-at-home orders early in the COVID-19 pandemic prompted people to reflect deeply on that loaded word—“home.” Thoughts soon turned to the unhoused—neighbors living in tents in parks, sleeping on sidewalks and in overcrowded shelters.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Action for Healthy Kids, Kellogg Company Fund Partner to Launch Expanded Bilingual Child Health Resource Library for Schools and Communities

Action for Healthy Kids, a nationwide grassroots non-profit that mobilizes family-school partnerships to prepare kids to be healthy in body and mind, has announced the launch of an expanded comprehensive, digital bilingual resource library.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2022

Republic Services, Inc. has been named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the fourth time in five years, climbing to No. 33.

Environment

CooperCompanies' Vision Business Posts Industry-Leading First-Year Results for Plastic Neutral Contact Lens Program

One year after CooperVision established the first plastic neutral contact lens though a trailblazing partnership with Plastic Bank® the program has made a significant environmental and social impact worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI and Humanity 2.0 Announce Collaboration to Amplify the Role of Health and Humanity Across the Investment Landscape

The International WELL Building Institute, the premier organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health, announced today it is collaborating with Humanity 2.0.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CGF Partners With Economist Impact's 9th Annual World Ocean Summit: CGF Sustainability Director to Speak on Plastic Waste

Next month, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainability Director Ignacio Gavilan will be speaking at Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit 2022.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

PepsiCo Has Thirst for Circular Economy Goal

PepsiCo Europe has announced ambitious plans to banish virgin fossil-based plastic in its entire range of crisp and chip bags by 2030.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Is A Great Place To Work® And A Great Place To Make Iconic Spirits

Bacardi is celebrating achieving Great Place to Work® certification at all its production sites worldwide, as its Global Operations team of almost 4,000 employees praise the family atmosphere, positive work-life balance and exceptional facilities.

Health & Healthcare

For Individuals With Bipolar 1 Disorder Finding the Right Treatment Can Be a Long and Difficult Process

Our recent survey conducted with Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance found that many individuals with Bipolar 1 disorder felt that finding the right treatment can be a long and difficult process.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx and American Red Cross: 2022 Halo Award Finalists

FedEx and the American Red Cross celebrate their recognition as Engage for Good 2022 Halo Award finalists in two categories, Health and Activism/Advocacy.

Media & Communications

Emissions Targets Set by Large Firms: Promises Made - Promises Kept?

“Put your stakes in the ground to set expectations with your company’s investors and other stakeholders.” That is among the pieces of expert advice often offered to newly-named CEOs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purpose 360 Podcast eBook Uncovers 75+ Insights From Business Leaders

Leading podcast Purpose 360, hosted by purpose pioneer Carol Cone, today released the second edition of its eBook series, featuring a special section on Paul Polman, former Unilever CE0, and insights from 25 other guests.

Diversity & Inclusion

Get to Know Monique Phillips and Her Vision for BOLD

Monique Phillips, global lead of the Black Organization for Leadership & Development (BOLD), tells us about BOLD’s mission and her goals for the group moving forward.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A Collaborative Partnership: Whole Planet and Kasperick Foundations Visit Friendship Bridge in Guatemala

The Kasperick Foundation, which provided $300,000 as loan capital for the project, joined the field visit to see the impact of their generous funds. In-person visits like these deepen our relationships with our partners, fostering greater collaboration and allyship.

Innovation & Technology

Time for a Home Tech Upgrade? Here's How To Do It Safely and Responsibly

Learn how to protect your data and reduce environmental impact when you’re ready for a new device.

Innovation & Technology

Health Tech in 2022

The traditional healthcare model has become more agile and connected seemingly overnight, just as technology — like Abbott’s COVID-19 rapid tests and FreeStyle Libre system — is empowering people to take ownership of their health like never before.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Cooking With Gas, and Why We Probably Shouldn't Be

Cooking with a natural gas stove is a popular method in America. Whether you are concerned about climate change or human health though, there are reasons to avoid it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Accounting Today Reports: PwC Teams with Workiva on ESG Reporting

Both PwC and Workiva have partnered for several years on using Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) technology for financial reporting and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Expands Distribution of Award-winning Social Robot to Help Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease impacts more than 100,000 Americans, primarily affecting African Americans and many who are children.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team Depot and Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade Help Veteran in Need

James Holton, an Air Force veteran, has lived in Florida for decades. He was diagnosed with cancer about five years ago and had to spend months in the hospital.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Crypto Currency Is Bringing Ownership to the People

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Social Impact & Volunteering

How Signature CSR Programs Define Your Brand

These are some starting points for the evolution of your CSR portfolio to help you clarify your strategic intent and embed it in every part of your program development. Only by doing this can you effectively use social impact to define your brand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Partners With Hudson River Housing to Provide Employment Assistance and Training Services to Dutchess County Residents Experiencing Homelessness

KeyBank and Hudson River Housing, Inc. (HRH), the County's largest provider of supportive housing and other services aimed at addressing homelessness, announce a community partnership to support HRH’s Employment Assistance and Training Services (EATS) program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Emerging-Market Investors Can't Afford to Ignore ESG Factors

Most investors need little persuading that emerging markets offer exciting opportunities. The emerging-market (EM) corporate bond market in particular presents a tantalizing prospect for investors

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