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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Honors Medgar Evers During Centennial Celebration

A few years ago, Mississippi celebrated its bicentennial and this year Entergy Mississippi, formerly Mississippi Power & Light, recognizes our 100th anniversary. Our company has been a part of this state’s journey for almost half of its life.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Glass: Sustainability Goal Spotlight: Increase Recycled Content to 50 Percent Average by 2030

At O-I, glass is never trash and it is 100 percent recyclable, infinitely, making it an ideal package for the circular economy. In fact, about 80 percent of recycled glass containers are made into new glass packaging—in as little as 30 days.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Identity Is Under Threat: How To Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community

As gender identity continues to be challenged worldwide, we’re stepping up our support at Bloomberg to stand with LGBTQ+ communities, and we invite you to join us – not only during Pride Month, but every day by activating allyship.

Environment

Reclamation in Huntingburg, Indiana

Covia is the responsible steward of approximately 75,000 acres of land across our global footprint. Planning for responsible land use is embedded throughout the life cycle of our operations – from our careful approach to early development and operational planning.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Recognized as One of America’s Best Companies To Work for by U.S. News & World Report

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is one of the best companies to work for in America, according to a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Environment

Groundbreaking Research From the Ray: Initiative Publishes First Nature-Based Design Solutions for Net-Zero Transportation

The Ray, in partnership with the Biomimicry Institute, today published an innovative regenerative-design study addressing some of the most critical challenges in the U.S. transportation and mobility sector, including safety, congestion, emissions, and waste streams.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Believe the Unbelievable With T-Mobile's Jon Freier

“Believe the Unbelievable with Jon Freier,” is a podcast episode featuring T-Mobile president of Consumer Group, Jon Freier. Jon’s story is about how a challenging childhood shaped him not only as a person, but the leader he is today.

Education

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2023 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. This year's finalists – fourteen students ranging in age from 11-14 – identified an everyday problem in their community or the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Earns Intel’s 2023 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award With Supplier Diversity Distinction

Applied Materials has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Program Outstanding Supplier Award with Supplier Diversity Distinction for 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘You’re Not Alone.’ Recognizing Infertility Awareness Month

When Regions introduced benefits for those struggling with infertility, Alana, an associate in the Human Resources division, turned to Regions Bank partners Ovia Health and WINFertility to support her and her husband in their family building journey.

Health & Healthcare

Tips for Finding LGBTQ+ Competent Mental Health Care

A one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care does not work for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

Environment

Understanding Oil-Filled Equipment and Its Significance in Your SPCC Plan

While most facilities are aware of the need to include bulk oil storage containers in their SPCC plans, the inclusion of oil-filled equipment is often overlooked.

Events, Media & Communications

Casella Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to welcome Casella Waste Systems, Inc. as its newest member.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride in Our Workplace and Communities

This month, the Gen™ family of brands, including Norton, Avast and more, joins millions around the world recognizing Pride month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Why, What, and How of Corporate Biodiversity Action

The approach towards corporate biodiversity action shows similarities with that of climate action at several points along the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion in Action: Clifton and West Hills Labs

Quest proudly fosters an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues feel supported to bring their whole selves to work.

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Diversity Council Addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Affirmative Action

The National Diversity Council (NDC) provides the following statement in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision that may impact affirmative action in admissions for higher education institutions nationwide.

Education

A Space That Valued Our Unique Identities and Perspectives

As a Jamaican-Canadian and first-generation law student, entering the legal profession seemed financially insurmountable for Joshua Wallace.

Environment

Earth Day: Why Should We Invest in Our Planet?

Our planet continues to face a desperate climate emergency, sparking renewed calls for urgent action from the global population for a greener, more equitable future.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Announces FY 2022/23 ESG Report: 3X Generation of Solar Energy and 16M+ Lives Benefitted Through Philanthropy

Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) published its 17th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporation around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

A New Generation of Labels Provides Companies a Credible Way To Talk About Climate Action

Climate labels can help companies to differentiate themselves from their competitors by showcasing their commitment to sustainability – beyond compliance.

Events, Media & Communications

Katie Ireland, Senior Packaging Engineer With Experience Across Iconic Brands, Joins CRB

Katie Ireland, an industry-leading packaging expert with more than two decades of experience across iconic global brands including Starbucks, Kellogg, Ford Motor Company, Unilever, and Hershey has joined CRB as a senior packaging engineer.

Education

Revolutionizing Education: Navigating Digital Transformation in Higher Learning

Most higher education institutions are embracing digital transformation programs and building on the rapid progress that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Juneteenth at Leidos

On June 19, 1865, roughly a quarter-million enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally set free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This moment in time released the shackles of oppression and provided a glimpse of hope for a promising future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel's Sustainability Report 2022: Thriving Communities

We do everything we can to help people live better lives. Our social responsibility is to promote equity, strengthen diversity and respect human rights.

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