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

How ERP Is Breaking Down Silos and Driving Sustainable Change

SAP and IBM understand how to help companies move the needle on their ESG commitments, without sacrificing their business needs or profitability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Letter From Chair of GRI's Global Sustainability Standards Board

Commitment to collaboration on sustainability standard setting from GRI

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Ranked #22 on DiversityInc’s 2023 Top 50 Companies for Diversity

In recognition of its continued commitment to and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the workplace and in the communities it proudly serves, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has earned the #XX place on the 2023 DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" list.

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker Hughes Teams Find the Right Fit for Women’s Workwear

Attracting a diverse workforce requires addressing the unique needs of our employees. Coveralls are essential personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, but they’re not one size fits all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Report: The State of Workplace DEI

New research from a survey of 1,000 adults shows that while employees have resoundingly benefited from their employers’ DEI initiatives, they expect more (especially in the current economy), and it could have significant business impacts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Businesses Report Growth Despite Continued Inflationary and Economic Uncertainty, According to New Principal® Survey

Despite recent bank failures and concerns around the stability of the U.S. economy, businesses report high levels of growth, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM (WBI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event Supports Meeting Aggressive 2023 E-Waste Goals

The award-winning national electronics recycling program of LG Electronics USA is coming home this weekend as the LG North American Headquarters hosts a free community e-waste drive on Earth Day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

INOVUES Wins Gold Stevie® American Business Award for Energy Industry Innovation of the Year

INOVUES, the non-invasive facade retrofit technology provider that helps reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of buildings, was named Gold Stevie® Award winner in The 21st Annual American Business Awards® for “Energy Industry Innovation of the Year.”

Education

$100,000 Funding for Auburn University To Help Advance Papermaking and Research

Georgia-Pacific has contributed $100,000 to Auburn University to help fund a new state-of-the-art digester that will give engineering students the ability to test and improve a newly patented innovation in papermaking.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Remains Steadfast in Support for Hepatitis C Elimination Efforts

The recent national conversation on hepatitis C (HCV) is an encouraging step towards viral hepatitis elimination in the U.S. With its long history of leadership in viral hepatitis, Gilead continues to support efforts that focus on HCV elimination.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: VMware Employees on How Women in Tech Can Rise to the Top

As part of the annual International Women’s Day celebrations, VMware is honouring the invaluable role women play within the technology industry.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

People Behind Purpose at Cisco: In the Supply Chain, Where It’s Sourced Matters

Where the materials in a company’s supply chain come from matters; to customers, to global communities, and to us at Cisco. Cisco´s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alnylam Issues 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, today published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. This year’s edition reasserts our commitment to advancing pioneering RNAi science and supporting health equity.

Health & Healthcare

U.S. Mental Health Access Program Expands Medicine Donation to Seven New States

The expansion of medicine donations for anxiety and depression into seven new states across the United States has the potential to extend the program’s reach to more than 650,000 uninsured patients through 400+ eligible clinics

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What's the Value of a Volunteer Hour in the U.S. in 2023?

What's the value of a volunteer hour in 2023? Independent Sector, in partnership with Do Good Institute, has announced the new estimated national value. Learn more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Offers Small Business Transition Tips: Planning for Retirement or Adjusting for a Change in Plans

Small Business Week 2023 is April 30 to May 6 and Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is proud that it can offer local small businesses guidance, products, and services at every stage of the business lifecycle.

Research, Reports & Publications

A New Source of Legal Issue Data

New data on US legal issues added to CSRHub database. Aggregated federal, state, and local legal system data gives insight into corporate legal issues.

Environment

Taco Bell®, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partner To Restore Habitats and Expand Sustainable Farming Practices in Beef Supply Chain

With bold ambitions to operate 10,000 restaurants in the coming years, Taco Bell acknowledges its responsibility to balance global expansion with intentional impact.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Chemours Launches Ti-Pure™ TS-6700 to Help Coatings Producers Comply with Evolving Regulations

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company introduced Ti-Pure™ TS-6700, a high-performance, TMP- and TME-free TiO2 grade designed for waterborne architectural coatings applications.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

13 Initiatives That Are Making Our Workplaces Better

The Workplace category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors projects that improve our lives in the office.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Holland Agriculture Launches Mobile Medical Dispensary in India

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has launched a mobile medical dispensary (MMD) in Pune, India. As part of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the dispensary will provide basic healthcare services to people in need

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic LABS Work Honored As World Changing by Fast Company

The bold, innovative work of Medtronic LABS to reimagine global healthcare is being recognized in five categories of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas, awarded to organizations tackling the world’s biggest challenges through ingenuity that propels social good.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Warriors & Quiet Waters: Helping Veterans and Their Families Find a Life of Purpose

For the third straight year, T‑Mobile has renewed its lead sponsorship of a nonprofit helping veterans and their families meet the challenges of life after the military.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Mourns the Loss of Its First President

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility mourns the passing of its first President, Jerry Apodaca on April 26, 2023. Apodaca had been Governor of New Mexico from 1975 – 1979, when he became the organization’s first President in 1986.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Athlone Receives Award at Ireland’s 2023 Health & Safety Excellence Awards

Alkermes Athlone site recently received a 2023 award in the Life Sciences category at Ireland’s 2023 Health & Safety Excellence Awards.

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