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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Energy

Baker Hughes Sees Momentum in Digital Solutions 1-Year After Launch

One year after introducing multiple new digital solutions and investments Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, during its 24th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy shared an update on how its digital portfolio is improving efficiency and performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Launches Project C Community Commitment Youth Spaces Competition To Win $25,000

As part of National Grid’s ongoing Project C community commitment, today the company launched a Youth Spaces Competition for Long Island-based non-profit organizations.

Environment

DP World’s Commitment to a Greener Future in Ecuador

DP World in Ecuador is proud to stand as an advocate for environmental sustainability across its port and terminal operations. In Ecuador, environmental sustainability is paramount due to its rich biodiversity and the vulnerability of its ecosystems to climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$300,000 Investment from KeyBank to Help Support and Grow Culinary Apprenticeship Program at Foodlink

A $300,000 investment from KeyBank will help support growth and expansion of a culinary apprenticeship program at Foodlink. This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

Energy

Cisco Improves Sustainability of European Operations With New 15-Year Solar Energy Agreement in Spain

Cisco has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase approximately 60,000 MWh per year of solar energy from Spanish renewable energy provider, IGNIS.

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: Constant Vigilance in Cybersecurity

Here are some cybersecurity predictions from Keysight’s executives for 2024.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific LLC Hosted Members From the American Forest & Paper Association

Our Georgia-Pacific LLC team recently hosted members from the American Forest & Paper Association at the Savannah River Mill for a tour of our recycled wastepaper operation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Next Pressing Priorities

Our Twentyby30™ goals have put us on the right course, positioning us to reduce water usage, meet wastewater quality standards, increase employee access to safe water and replenish high-stress sources from which we withdraw water.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies, Putting Customers and Employees at the Heart of Its Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the second consecutive year, ranking 57th overall, up from 79th in 2023.

Environment

Board Interview; Delman Lee on Why Fashion Needs a New ‘Mindset’

As one of the founding members of the SAC, TAL Apparel Limited, has evolved over the years. Throughout its journey, sustainability has changed from one of the eight company value drivers three years ago to become the long-standing purpose of the company today.

Innovation & Technology

Everyday, Sustainable U.S. Soy

What do handbags, crayons, and car tires have in common? They are all everyday products that can be created using U.S. Soy. Learn more about using soy materials as a more sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

Energy

Advocating for Energy Assistance Funding on 'LIHEAP Action Day' and Helping Light the Way for Customers To Access Critical Assistance

Today is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Day and our team members are on Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in South Jersey.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of World’s Most Admired Companies for Fourteenth Consecutive Year by Fortune

Whirlpool Corporation has once again been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

Health & Healthcare

Organon Launches U.S. Grant Programs and Listening Tour as Part of “Her Plan Is Her Power,” Reaching High-Need Communities To Help Reduce Unplanned Pregnancies

Today, Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, embarks on the next phase of programming for “Her Plan is Her Power,” to improve access and outcomes related to unplanned pregnancy in the U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Teams Up With Arizona Nonprofits To Fight Hunger

Albertsons Companies associates recently teamed up with 6 hunger-fighting nonprofits in Arizona for a business hackathon.

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Celebrates Black History Month: Spotlight on Arista Bowman's Tribute to the Heartbeat of Black Culture

In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a light on the perspectives and lived experiences of Black and African American employees across our teams at KFC. Arista Bowman is Head of Talent Attraction for KFC US and shares what Black culture means to her.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Partners With News Is Out and Word in Black To Launch Fellowship Program That Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues

News is Out, a queer media collaborative of six of the nation’s legendary LGBTQ+ publications, and Word In Black, a collaborative of ten of the nation’s legendary Black publishers, are joining Comcast NBCUniversal for a groundbreaking initiative.

Energy

Energy-Saving Upgrades Yield Big Rewards for Best Western Hotel

The Best Western Kent Narrows Inn in Grasonville, Md. occupies an enviable location on the Chesapeake Bay, which means its management team is kept busy with many guests.

Diversity & Inclusion

I Can Make a Difference: Meet Olivia Ford

My name is Olivia and I am a Quality Analyst I for the Care Team. I'm originally from Kenya but I have been living in Arizona for the past ten years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Helps Restaurant Team Members Weather Storms

In 2023, Yum! Brands provided $1 million in aid to over 2,000 team members and their families who experienced loss.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Collin Morikawa, Young Golfers Participate in U.S. Bank Access Open Event

It was a rainy day in Los Angeles but that didn’t stop golfers from teeing off for the recent U.S. Bank Access Open. The group included PGA Tour Pro Collin Morikawa, PGA Tour caddie Jonathan “JJ” Jakovac, Los Angeles-based U.S. Bank market leaders and youth golfers.

Environment

2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit: 2023 Highlights

The Mastercard 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit is April 18, 2024. We offer these highlights from the 2023 event, hosted by Mastercard and the Aspen Institute.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Neighborhood Allies Secures $500,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) County-wide Expansion

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $500,000 in Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Allies to bolster the expansion of the organization’s Financial Empowerment Center’s (FEC) services throughout Allegheny County.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Hughes Provides Lifesaving CPR and Defibrillator Training to Employees in Italy, U.K.

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, rolled out lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator training to employees across eight of its Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) sites in Italy and the U.K.

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