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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard Pledges $500 million to Help Close Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities Across America

Furthering longstanding financial inclusion efforts to bring more people and small businesses into the digital economy, the company will bring equitable financial tools, investment and partnerships to cities across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

T‑Mobile Kicks‑Off 5G Research Challenge with University of Kansas to Transform the Future of Nursing

T-Mobile, KU School of Nursing and the KU Center for Design Research have teamed up to help students develop new training methods and tools that could revolutionize how nursing is taught at the University of Kansas School of Nursing and beyond.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by LATINA Style, Inc. As One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been selected as one of the Best 50 Companies for Latinas to work for by LATINA Style, Inc. for the twelfth consecutive year. This ranking recognizes companies that encourage training, mentorship, retention, and promote Latinas within the company.

Health & Healthcare

Medical Electronic Devices Are Facing a Critical Test

The market for medical electronics today represents a comparatively small share of the nation’s nearly $200 billion in overall health expenses – about 5.2% in 2019. But the value it brings to the practice of medicine is disproportionately large and growing rapidly.

Diversity & Inclusion

Growing Diverse Enterprises: FCA Hosts 21st Annual Supplier Diversity MatchMaker Event

FCA virtually hosted its 21st annual supplier diversity MatchMaker program today, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to building a diverse supply base and growing wealth for diverse business owners throughout the value chain.

Education

Our Shared Goodness Legacy—Milton Hershey School

Since 1909, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has offered children from low-income backgrounds in the U.S. a residential, cost-free, quality pre-K through 12th grade education. Now in its 110th year, it is a place where students’ potential meets life-changing opportunity thanks to our shared founder

Research, Reports & Publications

Porter Novelli Executive Purpose Study: Leadership, Action & Accountability from the C-Suite

Today, we’re excited to share our inaugural Porter Novelli Executive Purpose Study.

Myriad studies from reputable institutions, especially today, prove how stakeholders expect companies to lead with a Purpose-first approach, but far fewer dive into the executive mindset on this philosophy. This research unpacks the many dimensions of Purpose through the lens of the executive leader.

Environment

Climate Week NYC 2020: Don't Miss International Paper and The Nature Conservancy Discuss Forests as a Natural Climate Solution

Climate Week, an annual event hosted by the Climate Group, is the biggest climate summit taking place this year, and International Paper will be hosting its first #ClimateWeekNYC event during the summit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Charlotte Students Gain Access to Remote Learning Thanks to $25,000 in Hot Spots from Piedmont Natural Gas

Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it is contributing $25,000 to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Foundation’s Connect for Tech initiative to enable mobile hot spots for students who do not have home internet access for remote learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building a D&I Strategy With Integrity at RBUSA

Equality issues have reached a tipping point. The internal goals that companies set and communicate on diversity & inclusion must translate into external societal change, that’s the only way business can make an impact when talking about social equity.

Education

LG Program Focuses on Emotional Wellbeing as 2020 School Year Gets Under Way

A new video series for students, parents and educators focused on social-emotional wellbeing is being launched by LG Electronics USA as the 2020 school year gets under way.

Health & Healthcare

Barley Still an Untapped Ancient Grain

Among food and beverage brands, interest in barley is growing due to label-friendliness with consumers and versatility across many categories. Furthermore, barley has a strong sustainability story that can provide a genuine position that appeals to many consumers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro Helps Shield 600,000 First Responders Across the Country

Back in April, I shared the story of how our manufacturing facility in Temecula, California had shifted its operations in the midst of COVID-19 to produce and coordinate the donation of 9,000 face shields to first responders in critical need areas across the U.S.

Green Infrastructure

New IOC Guide to Make Sustainability “Business as Usual” for the Olympic Movement

The guide builds on the work done to date by the Olympic Movement stakeholders across the social, economic and environmental spheres, and advocates for a shift from managing issues on an ad hoc basis to the adoption of a more “systematic” approach.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation Grants $33,000 to Young Entrepreneurs

Today, Whole Kids Foundation unveiled the recipients of its first Young Entrepreneurs Pilot Grants aimed at supporting youth-led business programs that are improving the way kids eat through gardening, plant-forward cooking or nutrition education.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discovering Connections and a Career Path Forward

Part of eBay’s inaugural class of remote interns, Dami Odunowo shares how she found community and discovered her professional passions after her summer on eBay’s Global Employee Communications team.

Environment

Ray of Hope Prize Winner Showcased in Animated Video

ECOncrete wins $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize. Animated video overview released.

Responsible Production & Consumption

General Mills Partnership With Gunsmoke Farms to Transition 34,000 Acres of Conventional Farmland to Organic Culminates With USDA Certification

The combination of cover crops, a diverse crop rotation, keeping a living root in the ground year round and minimizing tillage were instrumental in restoring the land to a holistic farming system.

Education

Ambridge Area School District and Comcast Announce Partnership to Provide Free Internet Access to Students

In response to the pandemic, Comcast is offering 2 free months of internet access to qualifying low-income families that apply before the end of the year. The school district is purchasing an additional 11 months, enabling 13 months of free access.

Green Infrastructure

Stith Joins Board of North American Freight Efficiency Organization

Black & Veatch today announced that Paul Stith, director of global transportation initiatives within the company’s Growth Accelerator, has been named to the board of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to doubling the freight efficiency of North American goods movement.

Energy

Electric Vehicles Powered by Power Modules VE-Trac Direct and VE-Trac Dual

Interview with Jonathan Liao one of our product line managers responsible for the VE-Trac direct and dual product family.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Stage Is Set! 3BL Forum Returns This October

This October, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Business Elects to Lead will convene top brands and corporate leadership to engage in authentic and meaningful conversations around the corporate response to COVID-19, the movement for racial and economic justice, company-led get-out-the-vote initiatives and environmental, social, governance (ESG) factors through the lens of our rapidly changing perspectives.

Education

New Social and Emotional Learning Initiative from the Dove Self-Esteem Project and Discovery Education Boosts Pre-Teen Confidence

Research finds that 70-80% of girls do not share their opinions or try out for extracurricular activities due to low body confidence.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Podcast: How Business Can Redefine the American Dream

We’re closing out our three-part podcast series exploring the Black business landscape by going back to the beginning — the founding of the United States — and examining a not-so-simple challenge: How do we rewire the American Dream for Black people?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alliance Data Commits $1.4 Million Toward Development of Custom Analytics Platform for Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Alliance Data Systems today announced it has committed a $1.4 million multi-year comprehensive campaign investment to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, a nonprofit organization that strives in ending hunger across central and eastern Ohio.

Latest Campaigns

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  4. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
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  5. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
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  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
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  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  13. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    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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    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...
  15. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...