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.

Energy

Fifth Third Celebrates Five Years of 100% Renewable Power

Fifth Third set an ambitious goal to power the Bank’s operations across its national footprint – including more than 1,000 retail locations and operational facilities across 11 states – with 100% renewable power.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Napaporn Slattery: Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Forefront of Innovation

Napaporn Slattery is using DEI practices to advance innovation for Henkel brands through kindness, authentic leadership, and diversity of thought.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Diagnostics Amplifies Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives With New Employee Networks, Professional Development, and Expanded Training in 2023

The communities we serve at Quest are diverse in background, abilities, experiences, and cultures. We strive to build a workforce that reflects that diversity and supports all employees in achieving their goals and growing at Quest.

Energy

Massachusetts BEUDO and BERDO Compliance Kickstart in 2025 - Are You Prepared?

The clock is ticking for building owners in Cambridge and Boston, where if you haven’t already begun the process of obtaining a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) it may already be too late to avoid the impending 2025 penalties associated with BUEDO and BERDO regulations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CARE Failing Forward: Failing by Default

In this episode of CARE Failing Forward, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact, PepsiCo, Inc talks about how food systems are failing women, and what companies can do to correct for that.

Research, Reports & Publications

First of Its Kind Research Uncovers Barriers to Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+ and Travelers With Disabilities

Expedia Group released Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel — a first of its kind study that equips the travel industry with key insights and evidence-based recommendations to improve the travel experience for underserved groups.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Continued Innovation for Infectious Disease

At Viatris, we have expanded access at scale to high-quality HIV/AIDS treatment for more than a decade. Our work includes helping to prevent HIV infections, increasing diagnosis and treatment and providing healthcare solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Understanding How Changes to Your Business Impact Environmental, Health, and Safety Obligations

Learn strategies for how to understand which EHS regulations apply to your business, and how to evaluate the potential EHS implications of a change in your business operations.

Education

NYU Tandon’s NYC Media Lab Partners With Verizon To Offer K-12 Educators Additional Free Immersive Content for Back to School

As we prepare to return to classrooms this fall, NYU Tandon’s NYC Media Lab, in partnership with Verizon, delivers on our joint commitment to empower educators and engage students by releasing brand-new immersive learning resources on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In Conversation: Unveiling the Science Behind Contrail Avoidance

Marc Shapiro is the Director of the Breakthrough Energy Contrails team, one of American’s partners on contrail avoidance. Below, he answers our questions on the science behind contrail avoidance strategies, as well as some of the challenges in their implementation.

Environment

CSRD Drives Integration of ESG Into Business Operations

There has been a lot of discussion and inquiries surrounding CSRD and how will it impact business and operations. Let us walk through some of the basics and outline immediate implications and possible anticipations for companies with business in the EU.

Diversity & Inclusion

Articulating Goals: Meet Lanie Moser + Renee Deines

Renee Deines serves as the Manager of Care Incentives, affectionately known as 'Dr. Fun,' within the Incentives and Recognition Team at GoDaddy. With over eleven years of experience at the company, she plays a pivotal role in developing contests, recognition programs and events.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From GMP to GFSI: How to Elevate Your Food Safety Standards & Achieve Next Level Compliance

Are you ready to take your food safety standards to the next level? In our latest blog, we share how to transition from GMP to GFSI and achieve next-level compliance. You'll discover the benefits, challenges, and best practices of GFSI certification any how SCS can help.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Boehringer Ingelheim Site in Japan Reduces Plastic Waste by 11% With Packaging Innovation

Boehringer Ingelheim Yamagata has effectively cuts plastic waste generated in packaging units by 11% through creativity & teamwork. This has inspired change for a healthier future for humans, animals and environment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CSR Intern Reflections: Importance of Employee Volunteerism

Keysight's CSR summer intern has been experiencing firsthand the role of volunteerism in corporate citizenship, culture, and employee engagement. Read what she has to say about her learnings this summer in helping support community engagement and employee volunteerism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Clorox is Providing (a Convoy of) Hope Through Product Donations

Through a partnership with Convoy of Hope, we’ve been able to support communities across the U.S. in their recovery following natural disasters.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Teva Named One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Teva was recently named one of the most sustainable companies in the world by TIME magazine and data firm Statista. The inaugural list measured how some of the biggest and most influential companies are living up to their promises to protect our planet.

Innovation & Technology

Grid Investments Enable Quick Response to Hurricane Debby

When Hurricane Debby unleashed its fury on Florida and then carved a path through the Carolinas as a tropical storm, Duke Energy’s swift response was a testament to the power of preparation.

Energy

DP World Champions First Electric Truck Charging Station in Latin America

In the face of an environmental imperative, the global logistics and trade industry stands at a crucial crossroads. Transport and logistics are often considered hard-to-abate sectors due to their heavy reliance on fossil fuels and the technical challenges with electrification.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Multifamily Housing Q2 2024 Market Update

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss trends and insights on the multifamily housing industry’s second quarter of 2024.

Energy

Kohler’s Mira Showers Unveils Heatloop: The First Electric Shower Integrated With Wastewater Heat Recovery To Slash Energy Use by 40%

About 50% of household hot water use happens in the shower. So how can we save that energy from going down the drain?

Events, Media & Communications

KitchenAid Brand’s Support of Michigan Hospitality Foundation Competition Gives Students Invaluable Culinary Experience

Earlier this year, more than 400 students from across the state participated in Michigan Hospitality Foundation’s (MHF) ProStart Invitational sponsored by KitchenAid.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Can Remove Barriers

Transformative medicines have the greatest impact when they reach the people who need them most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific’s Fordyce OSB Mill Donates $12,000 to South Arkansas College Foundation

Georgia-Pacific's Fordyce OSB Mill has donated $12,000 to the South Arkansas College Foundation to support the technical education programs at South Arkansas College in El Dorado.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Getting Ahead of Climate Transition Risks and Opportunities

Companies emitting high levels of GHG face complex challenges as they prepare for a low-carbon world. Our experience shows how constructive engagement can help support business strategies and investors’ returns.

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