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.

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Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

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Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

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Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Responsible Production & Consumption

State of Washington Approves SCS Global Services As a Verifier for Their Cap-and-invest Offset Program

SCS Global Services (SCS), an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, has been approved as a verification body for offset projects under the state of Washington’s Cap-and-Invest Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Champions Diversity and Talent Development, Fostering a Culture of Inclusion and Pay Equity for Over 140,000 Team Members

American is a people business, working to deliver, connect and care for people on life’s journey. The talent and dedication of our more than 140,000 team members are the most important drivers of our success.

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Environment

IP Celebrates World Rivers Day by Highlighting the Restoration of Wetlands in the Savannah Watershed, Helping At-Risk Species

In honor of World Rivers Day, International Paper (IP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are celebrating their longstanding collaboration through the Forestland Stewards Partnership.

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Energy

Pizza Hut Indonesia Is Advancing Sustainability Through New EV Charging Stations

As part of our Pizza Hut Peduli 8P -- Renewable Energy initiative, we're excited to announce our new collaboration with Voltron to install electric vehicle charging stations at selected Pizza Hut restaurants.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Light the Way: Inspiring the Team of Tomorrow With World Champion B-Boy, Victor Montalvo

Earlier this year, Xfinity joined forces with World Champion and U.S. Olympian, Breaking, Victor Montalvo, to launch our newest Hispanic advertising campaign, “Light the Way,” which airs nationwide on Telemundo and NBC.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yang Lu, Tapestry CIO, Named One of the ‘50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business’ for Leadership in Technology and DEI Initiatives

We are thrilled to announce that Yang Lu– who was recently promoted to Tapestry’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) – has also been named one of the "50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business" by the Asian American Business Development Center!

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Social Impact & Volunteering

LA Galaxy Partners With the Jessie Ress Foundation: Never Ever Give Up To Support MLS’ Annual Kick Childhood Cancer Campaign

In support of Major League Soccer’s Kick Childhood Cancer campaign, AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with adidas, hosted 11 cancer patients from The Jessie Ress Foundation: Never Ever Give Up at the club’s second annual Boot Making Lab, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Is Walking the Runway

As the fall approaches with cooler days, many people are swapping their wardrobes for warmer attire. Likewise, those interested in fashion are already looking at the latest collections for next year, which were recently unveiled at Fashion Weeks all over the world.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Net-Zero Manufacturing (Scopes 1 and 2) at Surface Conditioning Facility in Anaheim, California

Saint-Gobain North America, through its Ceramics division, has achieved net-zero carbon manufacturing (scopes 1 and 2) at its Surface Conditioning facility in Anaheim, California, reducing CO2 emissions by 80 tons compared to 2022 levels.

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Innovation & Technology

Energy Efficiency As a Native Network Attribute Through 6G

Keysight’s 6G journey, which started nearly five years ago, is focused on advancing key scalable solutions while actively engaging and influencing the early-stage ecosystem, keeping sustainability and AI top of mind.

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Education

Subaru Loves Learning: Helping Schools and Students in Need

Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal opportunity at a quality education. That’s why we are continuing our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org® to support students at schools, nationwide.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

San Fernando Valley Nonprofit Increases Its Impact Through Unique Collaboration

For more than a decade, Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) has assisted thousands of individuals in overcoming barriers by addressing the core issues facing their low-income communities through education, workforce development and other support services.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Strengthening Community Resilience: Duke Energy Foundation Tops $19.5 Million in Disaster Readiness and Recovery Investments

Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Look Into Gildan’s Internship Program: Meet Seven Summer Interns of 2024

Every year, Gildan's summer internship program invites aspiring students and recent graduates to go beyond the simple t-shirt and discover the full breadth and scale of the organization.

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Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Navigating Healthcare's Regulatory Landscape

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, Baker Tilly host Mark Ross interviews Celia Van Lenten, Principal with the law firm of Miles & Stockbridge.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Hits Another Important Milestone, Surpassing $1 Million in Neighbors First Credits

KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Neighbors First Credits, helping 200 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available. This milestone is the latest KeyBank has achieved since launching this program in 2023.

Education

GRI Expands Sustainability Education

The GRI Academy – the world’s leading education portal for sustainability reporting professionals – has broadened its curriculum to reflect the latest trends in the reporting landscape.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

SAIC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Community Partnerships and Employee Volunteering

Through our annual employee culture and engagement survey, we gather confidential feedback to learn and act on how we can continue to create and improve our culture and the employee experience.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

EHPEA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter Association (EHPEA) is seeking SSCI benchmarking to gain recognition for its Code of Practice for Sustainable Flower Production. This move highlights EHPEA’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability in line with industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Continues To Make Significant Advancements on Global Impact Efforts

Qurate Retail Group’s Global Impact focus seeks to embed inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility into all aspects of our business.

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Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Participates in Sustainability Events Hosted by TÜV Rheinland in Thailand, Vietnam, and China

Recently, Ringo Yu, manager, Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) at Cascale, presented information about the program at TÜV Rheinland’s series of sustainability-focused events.

Diversity & Inclusion

‘Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’ Set To Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity

Comcast announced the premiere of award–winning documentary, Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture Set to Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity, a film that dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Diesel Technician Cody Clegg

From police cars to bulldozers, Cody Clegg has repaired them all. He started out working on motorcross bikes in his garage at the age of six, and since then he’s turned his passion into a successful career.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), which has named the company a 2024 Leading Disability Employer in advance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10,000+ Personnel on the Ground To Support Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state.

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