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.

Green Infrastructure

The Rising Sustainability Challenge

Vertical indoor farms are helping farmers reach incredible heights in sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leveling Up Your ESG Communications

Over the past year, several crises have been at the forefront of stakeholders’ minds: the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice and rapid climate change, to name a few.

Innovation & Technology

EV Charging Infrastructure Must Pace Production

onsemi shares how electric vehicle charging technology holds the key to global adoption.

Health & Healthcare

GFSI Publishes Response to Auditor Training & Professional Development Stakeholder Consultation

The Consumer Goods Forum through its Coalition of Action on Food Safety, Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

Innovation & Technology

Next-Generation Sequencing: Helping to Better Understand the Impact of Climate Change in Our Future

Huge congratulations to Professor Eske Willerslev and the international team of scientists behind the new Nature paper, ‘Late Quaternary Dynamics of Arctic Biota from Ancient Environmental Genomics'.

Sustainable Development Goals

Landmark MSC Certified Sustainable Fishery in Philippines Opens Markets for Small-Scale Fishers Internationally

SCS Global Services (SCS) announces the first-ever Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fishery Certification in the Philippines – the Philippine Small-Scale Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Handline Fishery.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Consumer Trends in the Post Covid-19 Era

In the October episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester speaks to Oliver Wright, Senior Managing Director at Accenture.

Sustainable Development Goals

First Scheme Receives SSCI Recognition: BRCGS

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that BRCCS has completed the benchmarking process and has achieved SSCI recognition against the SSCI Benchmarking Requirements for Processing & Manufacturing Version 1.0.

Health & Healthcare

MSM Students to Participate in Biogen's Summer Health Equity Fellowship Program

Morehouse School of Medicine MD and PhD students, starting in June 2022, will be offered a remarkable learning opportunity in collaboration with Biogen

Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute #27: How to Achieve Social Change by Being in “the Middle” With Heath Shakleford

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today released Episode 27 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Brazil Recognized With AB Diversity Award

For the third consecutive year, CNH Industrial's team in Brazil received the AB Diversity Award for its diversity and inclusion efforts.

Energy

Pentair Is Proud to Celebrate ENERGY STAR Day 2021

Today is ENERGY STAR Day which provides us the opportunity to reflect on the need to continue efforts for energy efficiency and protecting the environment as well as celebrate our successes in and the benefits of energy conservation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Latest in CSR Technology for a Post-2020 World

The RW Institute announces the release of the 2nd edition of the Corporate Volunteering, Giving and Grants Technology Review. Discover early insights, pre-register for a free copy, and register for the free launch event here.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Is Proud to Be Recognized With Another A Grade Rating in Baptist World Aid's 2021 Ethical Fashion Report

HanesBrands is proud to be recognized with another A grade rating in Baptist World Aid’s 2021 Ethical Fashion Report.

Environment

Ahead of COP26, Major Businesses and Organizations Call on Government Leaders to Commit to Strong Clean Vehicle Policies That Slash Emissions

Major global businesses and advocacy organizations are calling on an international council of government leaders to make clear that binding policies are needed worldwide

Environment

Verizon Climate Resilience Prize to Further Innovation for Tech-Based Climate Solutions

Verizon launches open application period of its inaugural Climate Resilience Prize to recognize and propel climate resilience solutions that are ready to scale and positively impact communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile is Ready for Wildfires All Year Long

In western states like California, Oregon, and Washington, the idea of a “wildfire season” confined to August through November is a thing of the past.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research Reveals 78% of the World's Population Fears Damage to our Planet

The most in-depth global values based trend study ever conducted on climate action, from Glocalities and Global Citizen, reveals that 78% of the world’s population across all demographics, are united in their anxieties about the environment

Sustainable Development Goals

Pledge to Net Zero Initiative Joins Global UN Race to Zero Campaign

As a leader for the Pledge initiative, WSP is committed to delivering projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a goal of reversing climate change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Four Questions With Sade Clacken Joseph: Using Film As a Change Agent

As a first-generation Caribbean American from the Bronx, filmmaker Sadé Clacken Joseph wants to reframe the conversation about underrepresented groups by sharing their often untold stories.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third's Neighborhood Investment Program to Help With Efforts in Georgia's Grove Park

Fifth Third and Enterprise Community Partners today announced the establishment of a $20 million neighborhood program to support the continuous revitalization of a local community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Orleans Power Station: An Important Resource in the Ida Restoration Process

The New Orleans Power Station continues to be an important resource in Hurricane Ida restoration process.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

HerVenture wins Digital Innovation of the Year at Third Sector Awards!

Free-of-charge app has brought vital business skills and support to over 41,000 women across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Vietnam and Indonesia, particularly throughout the pandemic, and has just this month also launched in Guyana.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Johnson & Johnson Executive Jennifer Taubert Named to 2021 Fortune Most Powerful Women in Business List

Jennifer Taubert, Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, has been named to Fortune's 2021 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business for the sixth consecutive year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Most Powerful Women to Watch: No. 3, Truist Financial's Ellen Fitzsimmons

As one of only two women on the executive leadership team at Truist Financial, Ellen Fitzsimmons knows the power of representation.

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