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 Business & Employee Engagement

Uniting to Restore Glad Plant Operations After Arkansas Tornado

The Clorox Company

Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Responsible Production & Consumption

Learning From New Zealand’s Animal Welfare System: How a Farmer-Led Approach Pushes Industry Commitments Forward

On-farm animal welfare is a growing concern for consumers.

Education

Meet the Eleven $20,000 KFC Foundation Scholarship Recipients

This spring, the KFC Foundation awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to over 500 restaurant employees. Eleven exceptional individuals were selected to receive $20,000 toward pursuing their educational dreams. Read about their stories of resilience and determination.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Sustainable Shift: From CSR to ESG

AT&T’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Charlene Lake, joins host Mandi McReynolds to discuss how AT&T’s ESG program has matured and evolved from its CSR roots.

Events, Media & Communications

Now Is the Time To Double Down on Corporate Social Responsibility

A new economic reality has arrived. It came how they often do—gradually, then all at once. Leaders who’d gone all in on rapid growth are downshifting to focus on short-term viability.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Interpreting the ISSB: How Companies Should Respond to the Ambitious New Baseline for Sustainability Disclosure

In late June, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its first two standards: the IFRS S1 and S2.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Inclusivity at Avantor: Building Diversity

Encouraging our associates to be their true self and appreciating the uniqueness of each other helps us connect on a more personal level and provides a positive and productive environment and enables a place where everyone can feel equally involved.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Michigan Ability Partners Receives $175,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Michigan Ability Partners (MAP) a $175,000 grant. The funds will support the organization’s Permanent Supportive Housing services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Working at the Forefront of the Low-Carbon Transition

At Bloomberg, we’re working hard to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. This includes our efforts through BloombergNEF (BNEF), a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition

Innovation & Technology

Purpose, Promise & Innovation: Exploring VMware’s 2023 ESG Report

Every year, VMware continues to prove that our ESG goals are not just empty words but a driving force behind actions and innovations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: More Sustainable Snacking

To make snacking more sustainable, we strive to understand risks and their potential impact, focus on opportunities to lead where we matter most, and drive change where the world needs it most.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Industrial Attends Fashion Sustainability EXPO in Rome

CNH Industrial’s EMEA Head of Sustainable Development Initiatives, Daniela Ropolo, attended and spoke at the Phygital Sustainability EXPO by the Sustainable Fashion Innovation Society that recently took place in Rome.

Environment

Chocolate Ice Cream and the Nuances of Scope 3 GHG Accounting

In this blog post, we help you navigate the different steps involved in developing scope 3 emissions calculations. Sounds complicated? It is. But to break it down, we will look at an example that most people are familiar with: chocolate ice cream.

Diversity & Inclusion

Signs of Care: A Truist Teammate Helps People Feel Heard

There’s a school for the deaf near the Truist branch where she works. And when deaf or hard-of-hearing clients came in, they’d have to write down their requests. Then Lindsey would write back.

Innovation & Technology

Leidos, NASCAR Lunar Terrain Vehicle Partnership: Driving Sustainability on the Moon

In a groundbreaking collaboration between Leidos, a global technology solutions provider, and NASCAR, the renowned motorsports organization, a visionary partnership has emerged to design and construct a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for NASA's ambitious lunar exploration program.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Gender Equality, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about critiques holding women back, the rise of the Chief Diversity Officer, a new UNICEF report about child marriage, and Sesame Street’s new mental health awareness campaign.

Research, Reports & Publications

Gen™ 2023 Social Impact Report: Making the World a Better, Safer Place

What our efforts come to life in the Gen Social Impact Report video. Our social impact work is essential in bringing equity, opportunities and safety to the next generation of digital life.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Closing the Loop: Rethinking Operations, the Economy To Save the Planet

Whether making a widget or a culinary treat, prioritizing a circular life cycle for products helps keep them out of waste streams until they are negligible — or better yet, they never land there.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Grid Announces Lisa Wieland To Lead New England Business

National Grid today announced that Lisa Wieland will join National Grid as President of its New England business, and sit on the Group Executive Committee, further strengthening National Grid’s leadership team and reinforcing its credentials as a leader in the energy transition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Work for Humankind India: Lenovo’s Smarter Technology Supports Millet Revival in Kanthalloor

The success story of the Lenovo Digital Center for Millets stands as a resounding testament to the extraordinary power of technology and its capacity to revolutionize farming practices.

Health & Healthcare

Health in Sustainability: Experts Provide Insights on Elevating Health, Well-being and Equity

Earlier this month, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) teamed up to host an important and timely webcast titled, “Elevating Health across Sustainability Initiatives - Systematic Approach to Creating a Resilient Future.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky’s the Limit Celebrates National Black Business Month: Spotlighting Erick Donaldson, Founder of 99 BXNG

SkysTheLimit.org, a nonprofit digital platform dedicated to supporting historically excluded entrepreneurs, is proud to spotlight Erick Donaldson, the Founder of 99 BXNG, during National Black Business Month.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Participate in Homeownership Advice Events in Buffalo

KeyBank will take part in events for first-time homebuyers in Buffalo, NY. Saleem Shabazz, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 474996), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to first time homebuyers.

Events, Media & Communications

Can London Climate Action Week Spark Tangible Global Action?

This year’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW) kicked off on June 24th to unite thought leaders and innovators to find global solutions to the climate emergency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq ESG Solutions: Supporting Our Clients

As stakeholder expectations evolve, many companies recognize that a good sustainability strategy means good business, whether for employees, clients, suppliers, investors, regulators or other parties.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of 'America's Best Employers for Women’ by Forbes

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ list of America's Best Employers for Women.

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