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

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Is Creating Pathways for Diverse Communities To Succeed

The scholarships we provide and programs we support reach diverse communities to provide people from all backgrounds the opportunity to succeed.

Green Infrastructure

Decarbonization for Pharma Manufacturing: A Sustainable Heating Strategy

As sustainability in pharma manufacturing gains momentum, there is one opportunity for significant energy efficiency and decarbonization that is often overlooked: the plant’s heating design.

Energy

How Digitalization Can Accelerate the Energy Transition to Green Hydrogen

As a means of storing and transporting renewable energy, green hydrogen is now considered a critical technology in the transition to renewable energy and the move toward a global net zero economy.

Events, Media & Communications

What Will 2023 Bring in Climate Crisis Action by the Public Sector?

As we begin the year 2023, an intriguing question is what more is in store for public sector action to address critical climate change challenges?

Diversity & Inclusion

SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky’s the Limit”) 2022 Marketplace Receives 100% Positive Feedback As “Safe Space To Practice Entrepreneurship”

Sky’s the Limit – a 501c(3) nonprofit whose digital platform supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to reach new heights with the support of free mentoring, funding opportunities, and educational resources – is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 Marketplace.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins' Concept System Helps RV Users Reduce Emissions and Noise

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. has been showcasing its new concept hybrid power system to help recreational vehicles (RVs) reduce emissions and noise.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sign Man: 36-Year Home Depot Associate Joe Beland Makes His Mark With His Artistic Talent

In 1986, Joe Beland began his career with The Home Depot in the hardware department at a store in Dallas, Texas. Today, he’s an appliance associate in Santa Rosa, California. Along his 36-year career path, Joe’s built a reputation for his artistic talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Young Leader Makes Girls’ Dreams Come True With New Ice Hockey League

With one year to go until the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, we speak with IOC Young Leader from Korea Sang Eun Lee about how she is fighting for gender equality by giving women and girls the chance to play ice hockey.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Shows the U.S. Insurance Industry Provides Inadequate Coverage for Climate-Related Disasters

Ceres, in collaboration with the ESG Initiative and Wharton Climate Center at the Wharton School, released a new report today that finds U.S. climate-related disaster insurance is often inaccessible, unaffordable, or does not meet the needs of certain populations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association y Nature Valley Anuncian Nueva Serie de Videos que Celebra los Espacios Naturales y las Historias que estos Inspiran

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) y su aliada Nature Valley han anunciado una nueva serie de videos que celebra y pone de relieve el legado histórico y cultural de nuestras comunidades hispanas y latinas, a la vez que promueven un mayor acceso a la naturaleza.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Environment

Working Forests Serve as Natural Climate Change Solution

Sappi North America continues to focus on reducing the energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women Supporting Women: Ericka Ramon on Being a Woman in the Transportation Industry

We sat down with Ericka Ramon — VP of account management and customer success at Booster® — to learn more about her professional journey, her thoughts on navigating the complexities and biases of the modern workplace, and what she sees on the horizon for Booster.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley Announce New Video Series Celebrating Spaces and Stories Within Nature

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and its partner Nature Valley are announcing a new video series that celebrates and brings awareness to the historical and cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latino communities – while generating greater access to nature.

Environment

Chemours in Europe: Helping to Build a More Sustainable Future

In 2018, we announced our sustainability goals, what we call our Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC), with ten ambitious goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which we aim to accomplish by 2030.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Reimagines Timeless Luxury With First-of-Its-Kind Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) introduces The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater, an iconic product made to be worn, loved and live on responsibly for generations to come.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Partners With Bangladesh Apparel Exchange for the Fourth Edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) for its fourth edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum.

Environment

Subaru of America To Sponsor PHS Philadelphia Flower Show for 22nd Consecutive Year

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will return as the exclusive sponsor for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4-12. As a longtime partner of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), 2023 will be the automaker’s 22nd consecutive year as sponsor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Available To Read Online: Honouring Indigenous Voices Through Pathways Magazine

Suncor has released a new edition of Pathways magazine featuring the inspiring stories of Indigenous Peoples in communities where Suncor operates—from Fort Chipewyan, Alta., to St. John’s, N.L.

Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Climate Goals

Hear from Tracey Campbell, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, as she outlines what’s new about the company’s climate goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Discussion With the Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments

The Bloomberg Women’s Buyside Network (BWBN) Singapore chapter recently hosted The Women Shaping Singapore’s Sustainable Investments, an in-person event that brought together senior female practitioners and BWBN members at the crossroads of sustainability and finance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Viatris Announces Donations Totaling $1 Million To Provide Aid Supporting Access to Healthcare, Food Security and Water Stewardship

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, announced it is donating a total of $1 million to aid in supporting access to healthcare, food security and water stewardship in communities around the world.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP Global Exchange Report Finds 98% of Surveyed Companies Use Voluntary Standards for ESG Reporting

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with the CECP Global Exchange, released the Global Impact at Scale: 2022 Edition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Volunteers Outperform Giving Trends, Increase Impact and Volunteerism in Love on Month of Service

For the sixth year in a row, Lenovo employees have grown their annual volunteer-led month of service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Way 2022 Campaigns: ‘A Safety Net That Catches the Most Vulnerable’

In 2022, for the 30th year, Enbridge’s Houston team members capped a million-dollar campaign for the United Way of Greater Houston—as our workforce across North America raised US$3.6 million (C$4.7 million) for United Way chapters across the continent.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  2. Products We Sell
    At your neighborhood Albertsons Companies stores, you’ll find a growing selection of foods and household items under brands we created with your...
  3. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  5. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...
  6. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  7. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  8. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  9. Planet We Share
    Great food isn’t possible without a healthy planet. We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and nurturing the environment. As part of our...
  10. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  11. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  15. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...