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

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $10 million in Detroit's Housing for the Future Fund to Help Preserve and Create Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) is investing $10 million toward the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the city through the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$150,000 in Grants Available for Newark-led Organizations Advancing Community Health and Fresh Food Access

Whole Cities Foundation Newark Grant Application Window Now Open

Education

Supporting Education in Rural Indonesia: Musim Mas' Efforts to Provide Quality Education

Musim Mas has a long-standing outreach initiative through The Anwar Karim Foundation, or Yayasan Anwar Karim (YAK), which runs programs that address needs like economic development, community facilities, education, and infrastructure.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's AJ Guikema Discusses the Importance of Data Quality and the Future of Product Compliance

AJ Guikema is a senior project manager with Tetra Tech and has more than 20 years of experience in environmental and product compliance.

Environment

Plastic Bank Stops 2 Billion Plastic Bottles From Entering the Ocean, Partnership With SC Johnson Accounts for Half of the Total

Plastic Bank®, a social enterprise revolutionizing the global supply chain for recycled ocean-bound plastic, announced today it has stopped 2 billion plastic bottles from entering the ocean.

Energy

Major Employers and Energy Consumers Urge Legislators to Maintain Virginia's Clean Energy and Transportation Ambitions

As a new legislative session begins in Richmond and the Youngkin administration takes office, several major companies and institutions with operations in Virginia are urging state lawmakers to maintain and build upon the considerable progress made in recent years to confront the climate crisis.

Innovation & Technology

The Path Toward Sustainable 6G

VMware is excited to help lead the Next G Alliance working group that focuses on sustainable next-generation mobile networks.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach Shares Insights for Davos Agenda

Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach shares insights from our work in Africa to empower everyone, everywhere for a brighter digital future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named a “Green Master” for Eighth Year in a Row

For the eighth consecutive year, CNH Industrial has been named a “Green Master” by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

Environment

The Cost of Delaying Action on Climate Change

The transition to a decarbonized economy – whether we’re talking about deploying renewable energy resources, electrification of transportation, or R&D into grid-scale battery storage and carbon-capture technologies – is typically met with the same questions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America's Ultracast Viva® Wins Awards for Sustainable Innovation

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, has been named a 2021 SEAL Sustainable Product Award winner for its Ultracast Viva® casting and release paper.

Research, Reports & Publications

What the Financial Industry Is Asking About ESG Reporting

Though banks and lenders have been watching environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for years, the demands to publicly report on their ESG performance are growing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Stitch Fix and Venus Williams Tackle “Gymtimidation”

Today we explore how one company is emboldening women to be more confident and comfortable in achieving their wellness ambitions.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Look at Racial Equity This Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Regions Bank along with 100 other companies work alongside each other on a quest to better understand racial equity and where gaps exist.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Your Old Timberland Boots Can Now Become Your New Timberland Boots

Timberland has launched a program called “Timberloop” that invites customers to return used Timberland products so they can be refurbished or disassembled and then upcycled.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Value of Donating Your Skills for Social Change

Join the Taproot team for their free webinar on Thursday, January 27 at 1 PM ET for everything you need to understand just how valuable your skills are to nonprofits in need—and how to start volunteering them!

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Foundation Launches New STEM Partnerships to Serve Over 60,000 Underserved and Underrepresented Students

The new partnerships will address the root cause of persistent inequities by creating opportunity for economic advancement and improving lives through STEM education.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Demonstrates Inclusion Through Art

Fifth Third hosted an evening of art & culture featuring the work of renowned artist Brian Washington. The event, hosted by the Bank’s Inclusion & Diversity team, focused on including minority, veteran & LGBTQ+ performers, artists & vendors.

Energy

Cummins and Isuzu Collaborate to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions With Creation of Their Battery Electric Prototype

As Cummins continues to make strides toward achieving zero emissions, this truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019.

Events, Media & Communications

American Airlines Names Gregory D. Smith to Its Board of Directors

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the election of Gregory D. Smith, 55, to its board of directors. Smith will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Corporate Governance, Public Responsibility and Safety Committee.

Environment

Major Companies With Large Fleets Release New Electric Vehicle 'Blueprint' for Car and Truck Manufacturers

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance presented top vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, GM, Daimler and Toyota, with a roadmap for developing the types of electric vehicles that companies plan to acquire in the U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Launches Initiative to Help Close the Gap for Millions of Americans Facing Medical Debt

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., today launched a national initiative, Close the Gap, to address medical debt and disparities in health and wealth in America – an issue that affects close to 50% of Americans and disproportionately impacts people of color and those in low-income communities.

Health & Healthcare

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Prospective Residents of Senior Living

The importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in senior living and care has received a lot of attention over the past few years.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Launch Event: Blockchain-Enabled FairCapacity Platform Showcases Garment Manufacturers' Production Capacity and Labor Performance

SAI will host a virtual launch event for FairCapacity, an innovative blockchain-enabled platform that helps manufacturers improve production planning and advertise capacity, quality, and labor compliance to brands, on January 31, 2022.

Energy

Ørsted Takes Final Investment Decision on Ballykeel Onshore Wind Farm Under First-ever Utility-scale CPPA in Northern Ireland

Ørsted’s Board of Directors has taken final investment decision (FID) on Ballykeel Onshore Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. The 16 MW wind farm will be located in the Antrim region in the north-eastern part of the country.

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