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

Southwire's Starkville Plant Receives VPP Recertification

Southwire’s plant located in Starkville, Miss., has received a three-year Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recertification.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability at United Rentals

We’re working to reduce our environmental impact and help our customers reduce theirs.

Innovation & Technology

Michigan Electric Boat Propels the Naval Industry With Cadence CFD Tools, Including Fine Marine

The University of Michigan’s electric boat racing team is propelling the next generation of the naval industry forward with Cadence CFD tools, including Fine Marine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why AI and Digital Twins Could Be the Keys to a Sustainable Future

Digital twins aren’t new, but AI is supercharging what they can do. Together, they are transforming how products are designed, manufactured and maintained.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Analysis From Principal® Reveals Employer Support for Financial Inclusion Differs by Job Sector

The U.S. is the second most financially inclusive market, according to the 2022 Global Financial Inclusion Index (Index) – driven largely by the financial system and employers’ support of individuals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Women Are Leaders in the Microbusiness Boom

Denise Larell was always a good student and a great hair stylist. She started making extra cash braiding hair at the age of 16. But two years later, struggling with realities of life under the poverty line, she was forced to make a tough choice, and temporarily dropped out of school to focus on making money.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Business Feel Confident About Their Futures

As we reach the end of a busy year and an economy surrounded by many questions ahead, we’re focused on the resiliency we’ve seen from women small business owners in the face of what has been difficult times for many.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arrow Electronics Welcomed 73 Interns Into Long-Running Summer Internship Program

Arrow Electronics welcomed 73 interns from the United States, Mexico and Brazil this summer into the company’s long-running internship program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Booster Names Shenna Bradshaw Vice President, Legal

Legal expert Shenna Bradshaw to help drive business transformation as mobile energy company Booster continues to grow and scale operations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods: Destination Japan

With its focus on balance and simplicity, Japanese cuisine influences food trends around the globe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Ways Duke Energy Teammates Give Back to Their Community

While Duke Energy employees volunteer in their communities throughout the year, the company makes a big push every September with its Power of Giving campaign.

Diversity & Inclusion

Climate Change and People: Working Toward Environmental Goals With Just Transitions

This panel will explore how companies can redefine their business purpose to better connect climate goals and their people-centered mission statements.

Environment

Net Zero One Year Later

Solving big problems requires thinking big and setting goals that seem audacious. Cisco has achieved many bold goals over its 38-year history by relying on smart people, innovation and science.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Guylian Commits to 100% Fairtrade Certified Cocoa, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Production

Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is honored to announce that partner Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolate brand famous for its chocolate seashells sold across four continents and in 120 countries, has committed to sourcing 100% of the cocoa used to make its premium chocolates on Fairtrade terms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Foundation Invests $455,000 to Advance Healthy Food Access in Local Communities

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit expanding community access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 57 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Environment

Trane Technologies Reduces Carbon Impact of HVAC in Homes and Buildings Through Low-Carbon Steel

Trane Technologies today announced it will further reduce the carbon impact of its industry-leading, sustainable HVAC solutions by purchasing low-carbon steel from Nucor Corporation and U.S. Steel.

Research, Reports & Publications

Abbott Improves the Lives of 2.2 Billion People in 2021, Publishes Sustainability, DEI Reports Sharing Progress To Build a Better, Healthier Tomorrow

Abbott recently released two overview reports – its 2021 Global Sustainability Summary Report and 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report – highlighting efforts to help the greatest number of people to live better, healthier lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Blind Spot In Philanthropy

According to IFIP, Indigenous Peoples constitute the largest minority in the world, yet receive only 1.25% of all philanthropic giving globally. Episode 3 of Benevity's Speaking of Purpose podcast explores this "blind spot" in philanthropy.

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host “Business Solves”: The 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference & Awards: Business Solves on November 16-17 in Washington, D.C.

Events, Media & Communications

World's Leading CEOs Discuss Aligning Stakeholder Needs With Core Business Strategy

Demonstrating a commitment to focusing on stakeholder needs as part of the core business strategy, leading CEOs who are a part of a coalition of more than 200 corporations attended CECP’s Board of Boards.

Energy

Free Online Toolkit Launched To Expand Solar Access to Low and Moderate-Income (LMI) Families

Groundswell will launch and host a demonstration of the LIFT Solar Toolkit – a groundbreaking new online resource for expanding solar access to LMI households.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Marathon Petroleum Project Transforms Middle School Near Los Angeles Refinery

Andrew Carnegie Middle School in Carson, California, looked like new when the doors opened for the 2022–2023 school year, following a months-long beautification project.

Energy

Bechtel-Led Coalition To Study Zero Routine Flaring at Egyptian LNG Terminal

Liquefied natural gas joint venture Egyptian LNG has awarded a feasibility study contract to the Bechtel-led Coalition for Decarbonization to assess the implementation of a zero-flaring system at its export terminal in Idku, east of Alexandria.

Energy

The Sponsors of Mass Save® Announce Inaugural Group of Climate Leaders, 19 Winners Recognized for Outstanding Efforts to Creating a Greener Future

This distinguished recognition honors 19 recipients across Massachusetts for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use and lead the Commonwealth to a net zero future.

Education

TCS Presents November goIT Challenge: Access to Quality Education and Career Mentorship

Since 2020, more than 134 million children worldwide have missed more than half of their in-person school instruction. Now, more than ever, today’s students need support, encouragement, and guidance.

Latest Campaigns

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    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
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    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.
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