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

Fifth Third Bank Announces Second Special Payment to its Front-line Employees

The special payment is one of many new benefits that Fifth Third has implemented during the pandemic, including updates to time-away policies, additional vacation days, and rewards in the Bank’s wellness program for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Simón Bolívar Foundation Awards Grants to Support Health Programs for Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia

As the complex humanitarian emergency in Venezuela continues to affect the Latin America region, Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation, awarded $663,325 in a new round of its Medium/Large Grants for Humanitarian Health to fund four charitable projects that will help improve the health conditions of the Venezuelan diaspora in Colombia.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Michigan Diversity Council Presents the Inaugural National Native American Summit

The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) presents the National Native American Summit taking place on Tuesday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. The event, in partnership with the National Diversity Council (NDC) will focus on the theme “Standing Together and Taking Action.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Partnership: Supporting Communities in Need

The unhoused and marginally housed community in Atlanta has been impacted by COVID-19 in unimaginable ways.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vistra Honored With 2021 Texan by Nature 20 Designation

Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, today announced Vistra among the 20 honorees of the 3rd annual Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20).

Green Infrastructure

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Emissions

At Enbridge, we’re committed to bridging society to a lower-emissions future. We’ve set goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

Diversity & Inclusion

Introducing Biogen's 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report

Diversity makes us stronger and helps drive innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Water Utilities Could Cut GHG Emissions by 50%, At Low to No Cost

Water utilities could cut their emissions dramatically and quickly, according to a new paper from Xylem. The paper outlines the sector’s opportunity to reduce emissions quickly and affordably, with current, high-efficiency technologies.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Study by My Green Lab Finds That Just 4% of Biotech & Pharma Companies Currently on Track to Meet Paris 2030 Climate Goals

My Green Lab, the leading global non-profit organization committed to sustainability in science, announced that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sector is among the world’s largest carbon emitters—based

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Hole in the Wall's Year-round Programs Offer “a Different Kind of Healing” for Kids Like Colby

Eleven-year-old Colby first came to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 2019 for a Rare Disease Family Camp and spent four days with his mom enjoying traditional camp activities alongside other families facing similar challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Announces Neighborhood Investment Program to Transform Arlington Woods in Indianapolis

Fifth Third intends to commit up to $20 million in lending, investments and philanthropic support, including grants from the Fifth Third Foundation to JEWEL Human Services.

Health & Healthcare

New Research Finds Young People’s Positive Changes in Behaviour Are Significantly Linked To Watching Sex Edutainment Content by MTV Staying Alive Foundation

MTV Shuga has boosted uptake in new HIV prevention tools in South Africa and changed perceptions around gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Energy

National Grid Connects Renewables, Installs EV Charging Ports, as Part of Comprehensive Effort to Reduce Emissions

In a year since launching its Net Zero Plan, National Grid has made strides in its efforts to improve energy efficiency, integrate clean energy resources and reduce carbon emissions across the company’s footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Joan Aristei Finds Strength Through Diversity

Joan Aristei of Oportun discusses what valuing diversity truly looks like and how to build a best-in-class legal team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Recognizes National Veterans and Military Families Month

Truist is honored to usher in the observance of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Dow Innovations Earn Coveted R&D 100 Awards

Two innovative technologies from Dow (NYSE: DOW) were recently recognized with R&D 100 Awards, a signature program of R&D Magazine designed to identify and celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies introduced during the past year.

Energy

The Edge of Energy Ep. 8: Taking on the Climate Crisis With a Renewed Energy

If we want to make a significant dent in the reduction of global warming a sharp pivot towards renewed energy sources is mandatory.

Health & Healthcare

Top 7 Strategies for Aseptic Food Processing

Ensuring that shelf-stable food products are fit for human consumption is a complex process requiring exacting care of many factors.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

OMV Joins “Together for Sustainability” to Enhance Sustainability in Its Supply Chain

OMV announces that it has joined “Together for Sustainability” (TfS), a chemical industry initiative to assess and improve sustainability practices in the global supply chain.

Green Infrastructure

FedEx Fleet Electrification

The transition to an all-electric pickup and delivery fleet is in motion—see where we’re headed

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Provides Generators to NORD for Cooling Centers

At Entergy, safety is a core value for our employees and customers, which is why we have partnered with New Orleans Recreational Development to provide generators to its facilities while our crews continue to restore power in the New Orleans area.

Environment

Mondelēz International Commits to 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced this week it is committing to a 2050 target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Earns Two 2021 AF&PA Sustainability Awards

The American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) awarded Georgia-Pacific two sustainability awards for how GP is increasing manufacturing efficiencies and the recyclability of our products through innovations across the recycling supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco Networking Academy Alumnus Malcolm Smith Shares His Story of Transformation

This blog was written by Malcolm Smith. Malcolm is a Network Engineer at Presidio, but the journey to his dream job was a challenging one that threw many obstacles in his way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation's Global Inclusion Week Creates Sense of Belonging for 78,000 Employees Around the World for Third Straight Year

“Everyone knows the golden rule, which is to treat others the way you want to be treated. But then there’s the platinum rule, which is to treat others the way they want to be treated. That takes a whole new level of knowing a person.”

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