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.

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Environment | Inogen Alliance

How the Paris Olympics Highlighted Critical EHS Issues

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been hot. While the heat has not, thus far, shattered any records, it has brought attention to two EHS issues at the center of this year’s Olympics: Indoor air quality and water safety.
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Innovation & Technology

HDFC Bank, Mastercard, USAID and DFC Launch $100 Million Credit Facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India

HDFC Bank, Mastercard, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a $100 million credit facility to promote and encourage small businesses in India

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Environment

What Does the 'S' in ESG Mean? Explaining Social Criteria for Today's Businesses

ESG evaluations are gaining traction, and they will only become more critical as time goes on. This post will explain the social aspect, or the “S”, in ESG. How is it measured, and what do you need to know to get your business on track?

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Environment

Taking Our First Steps Toward a More Sustainable Future

A greener future has become one of our planet’s most essential goals. As the global population increases, the need for a new approach to energy is pushing toward more sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Support the SPLC's Progress in the Deep South and Beyond

Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Poverty Law Center's community of like-minded advocates.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute Empowering Greater Equity Among Future Healthcare Leaders

The Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute (BHLI) recently hosted its annual leadership program, to provide undergraduate scholars professional development opportunities and internships at premier healthcare systems across the nation.

Health & Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Launches a Health Equity Innovation Challenge in 6 U.S. Cities

Race, ethnicity and skin color should never dictate who stays healthy or gets sick. Yet Black and Hispanic people in the United States have long been disproportionately impacted by a wide range of diseases.

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Health & Healthcare

How Smart Home Technology Empowers and Creates Independence

Living in a “smart home” can provide a convenient and high-end experience. When you think of those who are living with accessibility challenges, smart technology can be a game-changer in making them feel more independent and empowered in their homes.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Do Jobs in Corporate Responsibility Look Like?

NortonLifeLock Intern Iris Wickham reflects on learnings from her memorable internship with the Corporate Responsibility Team and the opportunities ahead.

Discovery Education

Education

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide.

Media & Communications

Eyes on U.S. As FSOC Agencies Engage on Climate Risk Ahead of COP26

The gathering of the family of nations in Glasgow, Scotland for COP26 (the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference) is drawing near.

Environment

Trane Technologies Honored by HRH The Prince of Wales With 2021 Inaugural Terra Carta Seal for Sustainability Leadership

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today was named one of the first recipients of the Terra Carta Seal for sustainability leadership by HRH The Prince of Wales at an event held in conjunction with the U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

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Environment

Q&A with Keysight's Global Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Keysight’s Global Environmental and Sustainability Manager Ju Shen Lee discusses how her teams classify the waste streams generated, how Keysight manages waste, and how the company considers its progress in this space.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Provides $130,000 in Technology Grants To Boost Access at Young Bankers Club Schools

Fifth Third Bank announces 13 technology grants of $10,000 each to schools and nonprofits that have active engagement with the new digital Young Bankers Club program, the Bank’s signature financial education program for fifth-grade students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Moves to Expand Disclosure for Financial Markets Are Welcome

Confirmation by the IFRS Foundation that they will address the impacts on value creation of sustainability topics in their standards, through the formation of an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), has been welcomed by GRI.

Events, Media & Communications

Enbridge ESG Forum: CEO Presentation

Watch Al Monaco, President and CEO at Enbridge, discuss society’s dual challenge of meeting growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Infrastructure

Qualcomm's Quest To Make Cities Smarter

Qualcomm's Smart City Accelerate program now includes over 400 partners and delivers end-to-end IoT solutions across more than thirty verticals.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: No Lack of Intelligence

Environmentalists have been beating the drum for years. The consensus that climate change is real; that humans are the primary cause. We’ve implored people to “listen to the scientists." That hasn’t been enough for some people.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Collaborates with Future Facilities to Help Data Centers Increase Efficiency, Transition to High-Density

As the digital revolution redefines the definition of infrastructure, data centers are increasingly transitioning to high performance computing with higher rack density to meet demand for high-speed, reliable computing and analytics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Named '2021 Eco-Leader' for Championing Sustainability and Carbon Reduction

In recognition of its commitment to climate action, LG Electronics has been named a 2021 Eco-Leader. This is the third consecutive year that LG has been awarded the coveted Eco-Leader distinction by Green Builder® Media.

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Diversity & Inclusion

3M's Four Business Groups Set New Equity Commitments

To drive greater equity in our communities, 3M has set new equity-related commitments within each of our four business groups. The commitments will leverage the power of each groups’ people, products, philanthropy and partnerships.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Being herself: Deanna Strable-Soethout

Speaking up used to be a struggle for Deanna Strable-Soethout.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Returning to the Workplace: Are Your Employee Benefits Ready?

As vaccination rates rise and employers game-plan how to return to a shared workspace, decision-makers are left juggling a bevy of considerations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Named a World's Top-Female Friendly Company by Forbes

We are proud to announce that Illumina has been included in Forbes’ inaugural list highlighting the World’s Top Female Friendly Companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Support Humane Society International's Global Efforts to Protect All Animals Through Your Workplace

As a donor, you can support Humane Society International by donating to them through your employer’s workplace giving program.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Cuts Plastic in Its Gift Packs by 50%

Bacardi is removing 147 tons of single-use plastic used annually in its gift packs through innovative new designs, and by replacing plastic inserts with sustainable alternatives made from cardboard certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

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