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.

Research, Reports & Publications

Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

Cummins Inc

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Payments Operations Leader Recognized for Paying It Forward

Joy Lyons, head of North America Operations for Elavon, the merchant processing business within U.S. Bank Payment Services, dedicates a meaningful amount of her time to volunteering with organizations that help women.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Publishes 2022 Impact Report

Bloomberg LP published its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2023

More than 50 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not exist, which meant there was no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act, and no legal regulatory mechanism to protect our environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet America’s Best Brands For Social Impact 2023

Subaru of America’s community-minded programs are integral to how it does business. Over the last 15 years, through its annual Subaru Share the Love Event, the company and its retailers have donated more than $250 million to charitable causes.

Events, Media & Communications

An Opportunity to Make a Difference at Network Effect: Dallas

3BL is stopping in Dallas, TX to host our second Network Effect, a series of conversations tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the people and planet today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boston Scientific Reports New Progress With Action for a Healthier, More Equitable World

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) recently released its 2022 Performance Report on the company’s work to innovate with medical devices and therapies to improve patient outcomes while also prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Gets Top CDP Rating (A) for Supplier Involvement in the Fight Against Climate Change

Another important result achieved regarding the involvement of suppliers in the fight against climate change: Sofidel has been included in the Leadership band of the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Report 2022.

Education

New Holland at Harper Adams University for “Farm of the Future: Net Zero in Practice”

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture continues to inspire and inform others about the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in agriculture.

Sustainable Development Goals

Hanesbrands Makes Significant Progress Toward Its 2025 and 2030 Global Sustainability Goals

HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands and sustainability, released its 2022 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting significant accomplishments in the areas of People, Planet and Product.

Environment

SkysTheLimit.org Recognizes 3 Entrepreneurs Accelerating the Green Economy This Earth Day

As we honor Earth Day this week, three entrepreneurs from the SkysTheLimit.org community are leading the charge to reuse and minimize waste now and for future generations.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Makes Meaningful Progress on Corporate Sustainability Journey

 GoDaddy Inc., the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, today announced CEO Aman Bhutani signed the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM, a pledge that more than 2,400 CEOs across the U.S. signed to drive change throughout communities and advance diversity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Grid Employee Volunteers Engage in Community Earth Day Events

National Grid employee volunteers kick off a range of hands-on activities for Earth Day, across the New York Metro area aimed at promoting a greener future and making an immediate and visible impact in the local communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transforming the Human Condition Through Corporate Volunteering

Can Social Impact programs play a critical role in Transforming the Human Condition? If so, it’s all about empathy - the preconscious reaction in our brain that arises from witnessing another's pain. Learn all about it in this blog...

Environment

Abbott and New Global Consortium Partnership Address Viral Outbreaks Caused by Climate Change

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it is partnering with the Climate Amplified Disease and Epidemics (CLIMADE) consortium, a group of more than 100 global scientists in public health agencies, academia and industry focused on using data science technology.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Doesn’t Discriminate

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) does not discriminate. But some communities are disproportionately affected.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper on Improving Their Climate Impact

International Paper plays a significant role in responding to the global climate challenge, and our commitment to improve our climate impact is considerable in its potential.

Energy

Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Units Take Significant Steps Toward Operations

Georgia Power announced it has achieved another important milestone for the new nuclear units under construction at its Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Podcast: Lessons From the Future of CSR and Corporate Volunteering

Jen gives you a glimpse into the future of corporate philanthropy as she explains how to tap into every employee’s unique potential.

Environment

National Leaders in Climate, Health & Justice Join the International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Mark Chambers of Earth Alliance, Heather Henriksen, Harvard University Chief Sustainability Officer, Julie Hiromoto, HKS Principal, and Adrianna Quintero, long-time energy and equity advocate, join International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Health & Healthcare

Supporting the Health and Wellness of Vulnerable Children and Families

Sesame Workshop is on a “quest for health equity.” The global nonprofit organization and its beloved characters, backed by their tremendous decades-long child development expertise, will partner with Q4HE to serve young children and families.

Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Week 2023: Walmart Continues Momentum in Journey Toward Regeneration

Guided by our purpose to help people save money and live better, Walmart aims to operate in a more regenerative way – making a net positive difference for people and the planet in all we do, including sourcing products for our customers.

Education

Solving the World’s Tough Problems Through STEM

Nitya Jakka of Aurora, Illinois, has developed a way to ensure more produce makes it to store shelves. Her company, Terraclu, uses sensors to track crops’ output of ethylene, the gas released as they ripen.

Environment

Sustainability SmartPod: A Conversation With American Airlines Vice President of Sustainability Jill Blickstein

If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Research, Reports & Publications

Report on How COVID-19 Is Changing Companies’ Crisis & Change Management

The lessons learned from the pandemic will undoubtedly impact how businesses deal with future crises, which is the topic of a new research project led by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) for release in late 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Welcoming Gloria Mirrione to the Acre Team As Our New Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing for the Americas

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Gloria Mirrione to Acre today as our new Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing, Americas.

Latest Campaigns

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  6. Key Supports Affordable Housing
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  7. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  8. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  9. Planet We Share
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  10. Environmental Sustainability
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  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  14. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
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