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

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Becomes Official Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner of the AJGA

Southern Company and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) are proud to announce Southern Company as the Official Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner of the AJGA.

Environment

Saving Water From the Digital Cloud: The Water-Energy Nexus in Data Centers

Data center owners are poised to become the next leaders in both energy and water efficiency by balancing resource use and addressing the [growing] reputational risk associated with running water-intensive facilities in water-stressed communities. 

Environment

Viatris Announces Approval of Emissions Reduction Targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)

"This approval from SBTi marks an important milestone in Viatris' ongoing commitment to sustainable operations."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Statement on Solidarity With Ukraine, Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus, and the Status of Athletes From These Countries

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met today to consider the unanimous conclusions of the Olympic Summit (9 December 2022)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Mentoring Month: Mentoring is Critical to Professional Development at Cintas

At Cintas Corporation, the Fortune 500 business services company, executives view mentoring as an opportunity to enrich and expand the professional lives of the company’s employee-partners.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Issues Second Green Bond for $1.25 Billion

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced today the closing of its latest Green Bond issuance. The proceeds will fund eligible projects that promote a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Grounded in the Soil of Sustainability

Trees Atlanta, a nonprofit organization, will soon have a new central hub as it continues its environmental commitment to the community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LyondellBasell Selects Executive Vice President of People and Culture

LyondellBasell announced it has selected Trisha Conley as its Executive Vice President, People and Culture.

Education

The National Head Start Association and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announce 2022-2023 GroMoreGood Garden Grantees

The GroMoreGood Garden Grants program through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and National Head Start Association is awarding 10 grants to Head Start programs connecting more of our nation's youth to the benefits of gardening and outdoor play.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report 2023: Green Creations

Bacardi continues to make progress in its ambition to become the most environmentally responsible global spirits company, with a goal to become plastic-free by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

Lilly Supports Direct Relief’s Efforts To Expand Access to Medicines by Improving Cold Chain Capacity

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Direct Relief today announced a new initiative to expand access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries by boosting cold chain capacity in 17 countries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LA Kings Partner With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Blood Drive in Celebration of National Blood Donor Month

To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, AEG’s LA Kings have partnered with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to host a series of blood drives on January 3, 5, 14 and 19 before every Kings' home game at Crypto.com Arena.

Education

This Middle School Helps Students’ Parents Get Digitally Savvy, Too

When Madrid Neighborhood School in Phoenix started offering tech classes for parents, just a few adults would show up for the lessons, says Dr. Tamara Campbell, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach at Madrid.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

211 Glendale: The Home Depot Foundation Combats Veteran Homelessness in Detroit

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Community Solutions, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries and Rocket Community Fund, recently announced the conversion of 60 transitional units into permanent housing units for veterans exiting homelessness in Detroit, Michigan.  

Sustainable Development Goals

How Retailers Use Sustainability and Modern Marketing to Drive Brand Loyalty

Consumers, investors, and governments are finally recognizing the link between fashion and the detrimental impacts of climate change, sparking a growing market for sustainable shoes and apparel.

Education

Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

Discovery Education and Boeing present a new virtual experience – Manufacturing the Future of Aviation Virtual Field Trip – to show students how STEM makes aviation manufacturing more efficient and safer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Look Back at ESG at Gildan in 2022

As a leading apparel manufacturer, Gildan has long stood by its vision of Making Apparel Better®, one that continued guiding Gildan in 2022.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Grants $300,000 in Funding to Support Innovative 3D Printed Housing Solution

Penquis is receiving $3.3 million to support a project that may transform housing construction methods in Maine and across the nation while addressing the state’s housing crisis.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Walgreens Boots Alliance today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report showcasing its work to positively impact people, planet and communities around the world.

Energy

Duke Energy Responds to Constructive Carbon Plan Decision by North Carolina Utilities Commission

Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to today’s order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) on its carbon plan, an outcome prescribed by North Carolina state law (Energy Solutions for North Carolina, HB951).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ImpactAssets Kicks Off 2023 With New Leadership In Key Roles

ImpactAssets, a leading impact investing firm, today announced four new appointments that are designed to foster the firm’s rapid growth of new clients and expanded services, and to reinforce its commitment to accelerate impact for meaningful change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paychex Report: We Believe We Must Be Intentional About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Being intentional with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Paychex is a commitment we must adhere to for our employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers

Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers

Education

Students Use Robotics Skills To Increase Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

The robotics competition is about four months out of each year. The rest of the time, the students do community outreach and build skills like coding, graphic design, and writing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Tips for How to Create a Sense of Community in the Workplace

As flexible work arrangements and technology tools increase and tangible work connections decrease, creating an environment that fosters belonging becomes essential. It’s clear that the onus is on companies to figure out how to create a sense of community in the workplace.

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