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.

Three athletes in action. Red, white, blue, teal streaks in the background

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Comcast Corporation

Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.
Fifth Third Bancorp logo

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third's Jeff Korzenik Provides Update on COVID-19's Market Impact

Fifth Third’s Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Korzenik comments on FOX Business about the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors affecting global markets.

.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pharrell Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Kenya Barris, Van Jones, Global Citizen and Teneo Launch Juneteenth Pledge

Pharrell Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Kenya Barris, Van Jones, international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the global CEO advisory firm Teneo, today announced the launch of THE JUNETEENTH PLEDGE, a global effort to rally the private sector to ensure that Juneteenth becomes a paid holiday in the United States

Green Infrastructure

Near vs. Far Field Wireless EV Charging

The future of transportation is electric. The full transition to electric vehicles, will require infrastructure supporting long road trips, ground shipping delivery services, and movement of goods across the country.

Land Betterment B Corp. Logo

Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 6

Land Betterment Corporation is proud to release Episode 6 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price Recommends Families Talk to Their Kids About Finances Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

As many families navigate financial hardship and stress brought on by the pandemic, T. Rowe Price advises parents to discuss potential money challenges with kids during this difficult time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E15: Derrick Feldmann, Ad Council Edge & INFLUENCE|SG

Host Danielle Holly and guest Derrick Feldmann of Ad Council Edge and INFLUENCE|SG unpack why and how young people choose to engage with social issues, as well as how the topics they care about influence companies’ CSR and marketing strategies.

Black & Veatch

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ENR Sourcebook Rankings Affirm Black & Veatch as a Global Leader in Infrastructure Development

The 2020 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Sourcebook highlights Black & Veatch’s global leadership in engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) services across the global power, water, telecommunications and government services sectors.

International Paper logo

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper Announces Progress on Its 2020 Sustainability Goals

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has released its 2019 Global Citizenship Report. The company shares the progress it made in 2019 against its 2020 goals and outlines its approach to sustainability across its value chain.

Innovation & Technology

As Pandemic Exacerbates the Digital Divide, Comcast NBCUniversal Works to Close the Gap

In today’s digital age, technology is the primary conduit to economic opportunity, and it is vital to how we work, play, learn, and connect with one another.

Media & Communications

Proof of Concept: In Time of Crisis, Sustainable Investing Stays Strong and in Favor With Investment Professionals

It has taken some time for sustainable investing trends to capture wider investor attention and to persuade asset managers of the importance of ESG performance factors in normal times

Arrow Electronics logo

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Outreach to Tanzanian Students During Pandemic

When the pandemic forced Tanzania-based nonprofit Neema International to close its early education center and primary school, founder Mandy Stein worried about more than students falling behind academically.

3BL logo

Research, Reports & Publications

Prudential Financial Sustainability Report Details Inclusive Economic Opportunity and Sustainable Growth

Prudential’s 2019 Sustainability Report identifies on-going actions to support the urgent issues facing our country and our world including the climate crisis, the devastating health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and securing a future in which racism and unequal treatment play no part.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alexion's Commitment to Virtual Volunteering

Alexion is committed to serving local communities through volunteerism, even when circumstances do not allow us to do so in person. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and local stay-at-home orders, Alexion has begun offering virtual volunteering...

International Paper logo

Environment

Supporting the Biodiversity of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley

Stretching from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV) consists of more than 24 million acres of forested wetlands with fertile alluvial soils.

logo

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way of Greater Portland: TD Bank 'Incredibly Proud' to Support Those Helping Others Amid COVID-19

While United Way is helping others, who is helping them? Through the Paycheck Protection Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as part of the CARES Act, they were able to secure a $385,000 loan earlier this month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Gives Custom-Built, Cellular-Connected Laptops to San Diego United for Distance Learning

In a bid to help close the digital divide, Qualcomm donated 900 custom-built, cellular-connected laptops to the San Diego Unified School District on Thursday to support continuing distance learning programs.

Tetra Tech logo

Environment

#TtInspires: Shaun McKay, Environmental Scientist

Shaun has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Newcastle and is excited about the opportunity Coffey, a Tetra Tech Company, gave him to develop professionally after a hiatus from consulting. We talked with Shaun as part of our #TtInspires campaign celebrating the passion of Tetra Tech employees. Follow #TtInspires on social media for more stories.

Arbor Day Foundation logo

Events, Media & Communications

Arbor Day Foundation Appoints Ernesto Herrera, Mark Johnson, and Denise Naguib to Serve on Board of Trustees

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced three new members appointed to its Board of Trustees, including: Ernesto Herrera Guerra, Managing Director for Reforestamos México and President of the Mesoamerican Committee; Mark Johnson, CEO, Concord Servicing; and Denise Naguib, Vice President, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity for Marriott International.

3BL logo

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering a Better Tomorrow, ON Semiconductor Publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report With the Comprehensive GRI

ON Semiconductor announces the release of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, marking the seventh year of this publication. As a testament to the company’s continued commitment to transparency, ON Semiconductor has advanced from incorporating the global reporting initiative (GRI) report core version to comprehensive version for a second year in their corporate social responsibility report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability at Top of Global Agenda

The annual review of progress achieved in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs) starts next week, with a virtual format meaning it will be the greenest and most inclusive yet.

Realized Worth logo

Diversity & Inclusion

A Restorative Approach to Building a Culture of Belonging

Taking a restorative approach and using equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as guideposts, doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. It does take a commitment to examine current organizational goals and find ways to embed EDI values.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Praise of Paper Ballots

From concerns around vote hacking to the fear of exposure to COVID-19, states are under increased scrutiny about how they will handle this year’s election. There is one thing that provides a good solution for both concerns – paper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Employees With Red, White and Blue

While Mohawk is a global flooring leader, our roots are firmly planted in American soil. To honor our employees and celebrate our heritage, Mohawk hosted a special American flag raising ceremony just in time for Independence Day 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in the New Digital Economy

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women & CW present an exclusive webinar with speakers including Qualcomm's Angela Baker, looking at how women entrepreneurs in low & middle income countries can be supported through digital technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tips for Celebrating the Fourth of July in a COVID-19 Environment

With the likelihood of increasing personal, smaller fireworks displays following some cancellations of public displays around Independence Day, we are sharing some tips to stay safe while keeping the environment in mind.

Latest Campaigns

  1. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  2. Environmental Sustainability
    Cisco is working not only for a more inclusive future, but a more environmentally sustainable one as well. Environmental issues like climate change...

  3. Purpose 360 Podcast
    Purpose 360 Podcast is a masterclass in unlocking the potential of social purpose to ignite business and social impact. Hosted by Carol Cone, CEO of...

  4. People: We Unlock Opportunity
    We are stepping up our investment in Yum!’s new social purpose to unlock opportunity in our people and communities, while championing equity...

  5. Hershey's Commitment to Human Rights
    The Hershey Company was founded on the principle of doing well by doing good.The Hershey Company was founded on the principle of doing well by doing...

  6. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...

  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...

  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  9. Education
    Our technology is playing a vital role in helping educators inspire students and boost achievement. Learn more here.

  10. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

  11. Food: We Serve Food People Trust
    We have an unwavering commitment to serve food that people trust. That means going above and beyond when it comes to food safety, listening and...

  12. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...

  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility

  14. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility

  15. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...