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.

Events, Media & Communications

CGF Sustainability Director Moderates Panel on Food Waste and the SDGs at The Future of Food USA

On March 25TH, Ignacio Gavilan, Director of Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), joined a panel at The Future of Food USA, organised by Innovation Forum.

Energy

Heidlersburg Enters Service As Enbridge Continues to Blaze Solar Self Power Trail

Like the morning sun on a summer day, Enbridge’s solar self-power program is rapidly on the rise—and starting to look like the proverbial scorcher.

Environment

10 Years of Valuing Nature: A Conversation With TNC

Ten years ago, Dow and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) set out to answer: How can we make the consideration of nature in business decisions simpler and more routine?

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action That Announced New Commitments to Improve Economic and Racial Equity in Financial Services Industry and the Economy

Franklin Templeton and fellow members of the Corporate Call to Action: Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CCA), a corporate social justice initiative launched by the Connecticut Office of the Treasurer in partnership with the Ford Foundation, announced four new commitments to improve economic and racial equity in the financial services industry and the economy at large.

Events, Media & Communications

Integrating Circular Plans Into Your Climate Strategy

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer, Sophie Beckham, recently spoke about how International Paper is delivering the transition to a low-carbon economy through the company's sustainability strategy at Reuters Events: Transform USA 2021.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres 2021: Trends and Direct Actions

Every year hundreds of delegates flock to an annual conference hosted by Ceres, the influential non-profit organization, to strengthen the business case for sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Intel Study: Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming

In collaboration with Newzoo, Intel released a report titled “Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming.” This research identifies industry gaps and key insights in an effort to help make gaming more accessible and inclusive.

Events, Media & Communications

Griffith Foods at Future Food Tech Alternative Proteins Summit

We are thrilled to share that we're participating at the #FutureFoodTech Alternative Proteins Summit on June 22-23 as we map out the future of protein!

Energy

Cooled by the Sun

How can the light and heat of the sun be used to cool the air? This isn’t a trick question. It’s what FedEx Ground® is doing at its sorting facility in sunny Davenport, Florida, with the help of an innovative technology.

Green Infrastructure

The Future of Water Is Now

In more than one way, Asia is at the forefront of a changing climate – declining water quality, rising sea levels and adverse weather patterns causing persistent dry spells or flash floods with devastating consequences are among the many challenges posed by climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and LA Galaxy Team Up With City of San Bernardino, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and KABOOM! to End Playspace Inequality with New Playground at Lionel E. Hudson Park

New accessible, kid-designed playspace brings joy to area children after months of playground closures

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNFCU Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June 2021 for 2022 Support

The UNFCU Foundation today announced that it is accepting grant applications until 30 June 2021 for funding requests up to $50,000. Eligible causes must align with the US-based non-profit’s mission to sustain paths out of poverty for women and youth.

Environment

Illumina Celebrates International Biodiversity Day

Our technology is being used to understand climate change, study biodiversity, and evaluate environmental DNA. See how we are exploring the power of genomics to positively impact human health in our CSR report.

Education

How Printed Stories and Activities Can Help Kids Navigate Tough Topics

Racial equality, politics, and sexism aren’t topics Laura Livingston, a Houston-based university program administrator, often discussed with her parents when she was growing up in the 1980s. “Many of my questions went unanswered,” Livingston says.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Sponsors Junior Achievement Virtual Career Expo Supporting Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Students

Inspiring the next generation of community leaders, KeyBank again this year sponsored Junior Achievement of OKI Partner’s 2021 INSPIRE Career Expo.

Health & Healthcare

XRHealth: Crossing Realities Into the Future of Telehealth

By engaging the connection between the visual cortex and other parts of the body through VR experiences, these apps help treat a number of health conditions ranging from stress and anxiety to neurological disorders.

Education

P&G India Reaches Over 50,000 Underserved Children With Education During Pandemic

The outbreak of the pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to the education of children. P&G’s flagship community program in India, P&G Shiksha, is improving access to holistic education for underserved children.

Environment

Innovating Our Products to Improve the Planet

Throughout Earth Month, 3M shared the many ways we are driving a positive impact on the environment, from improving the footprint of our operations to employees advancing sustainability at work and in their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Nonprofit's Persistence Pays Off

After receiving tough yet constructive advice from the winning Morgan Stanley U.S. Strategy Challenge team in 2019, The Family Center turned short-term disappointment into a financially viable, winning plan to expand its healthcare offerings.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSE's Event With Participation of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Rating Agencies on the Need of a New ESG Regulatory Framework

CSE event on ESG Disclosures and the new framework, bringing together in a high level discussion the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, ESG Rating Agencies, Fortune 500 firms and the European perspective.

Research, Reports & Publications

Goodyear Underscores Commitment To Corporate Responsibility in 2020 Report

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance.

Research, Reports & Publications

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: The Legacy Project

Diversity & Inclusion

Edison International Shares Its Diversity Journey

A new report details progress on 10 commitments to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the company and the community. It also notes various challenges.

Education

Sesame Workshop and SC Johnson Launch New Resources That Foster Children's Curiosity and a Love of Science

These videos are the latest in a series of global resources to help families build a healthier, more sustainable world, as part of Sesame Workshop’s broader Caring for Each Other initiative to support families during COVID-19 and beyond.

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