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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Buzz Around the ScottsMiracle-Gro Beehives

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Employees Help Improve Homes and Lives in Colombia

Whirlpool Corporation

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is woven into the fabric of GoDaddy. We also want our workforce to reflect and embrace the diversity of our customers.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum China Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Yum China Holdings, Inc. issued its fifth annual sustainability report.

Environment

The Champion of Textile Sustainability

Ray C. Anderson’s legacy as a champion of textile sustainability continues to have value today. Michael Quante interviews John A. Lanier, about Ray's legacy today and how it has unfolded through the Ray C. Anderson Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Increasing DEI Development Opportunities

Our goal is to build and sustain a physically and psychologically safe culture of excellence, equity and inclusion across the entire Edison International organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center Celebrate First Closed Loan in Program to Expand Access to Home Loans for Single-family Properties Throughout Toledo

This week KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center celebrated the first loan closed under a new program aimed at making financing single-family homes easier and more affordable for low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the city of Toledo.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Green Team Network: Protecting Our Planet Starts With Us

At Cisco, employees are encouraged to give back to their global and local communities through our Time2Give initiative. Who doesn’t love working for a company that gives their employees time and space to follow their passion?

Diversity & Inclusion

Mastercard Celebrates Pride Month With Your True Self Is Priceless Campaign

This Pride month, Mastercard® is proud to continue its longstanding support of the LGBTQIA+ community through Your True Self is Priceless, a campaign designed to celebrate the power that comes from embracing and living as your authentic self.

Environment

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches New Carbon Solutions Hub to Help Industry Understand the Pathway to Net Zero

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has today launched its Carbon Solutions Hub (the Hub), a new knowledge repository built in collaboration with Accenture.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was named one of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women by Seramount for the sixth consecutive year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Improve Your ESG Performance

Does your business have an #ESG program? How do you improve your ESG rating, score and overall performance? In this episode of The Social Impact Show, we chat with Stewart Rassier and Janna Irons from thinkPARALLAX and explore five key areas

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride This Month - and Every Month

Medtronic is creating a culture of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community.

Green Infrastructure

Electrification of Airports From Landside to Airside

Emerging transportation technologies are shaping the next generation of air and ground transportation, which will transform operating conditions at airports and significantly help to reduce environmental footprints.

Environment

Zero Waste to Landfill: What Is It and How To Get Started

These days, there’s a lot of incentive for businesses to operate in an eco-friendly and sustainable way. It really is a win-win: your business stays aligned with changing regulations, your reputation is strengthened, and your bottom line is improved.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Planting Trees in Greece for FedEx Cares

Last summer, devastating wildfires left parts of Greece treeless and blackened. On April 18 a team of 80 FedEx colleagues, friends and families volunteered to plant 400 trees in Athens.

Research, Reports & Publications

5 Things to Know About Our Newly-Released Sustainability Report

The 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report details Chevron’s efforts accelerating a lower carbon future. Such efforts range from water efficiency in targeted regions to promoting racial equality in the United States.

Environment

Investing in Decarbonization

We are committed to helping achieve a low-carbon future, both in our operations and by helping customers reach climate goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Consumer Goods CEOs Highlight Five Urgent Actions Needed To Reach 2030 SDG Deadline

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the EY organisation have today published a new report bringing together opinions from 13 consumer industry leaders that outlines the urgent priorities the sector must act upon to help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 deadline.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Implementing a Robust Investigation Process

Nokia has a vibrant speak-up culture and robust process for investigating concerns raised to our Ethics Helpline.

Environment

The Bowery Presents Collaborates With Planet Reimagined on a Video Encouraging Fans To Take the Train When Attending Shows at Forest Hills Stadium

AEG Presents’ partner The Bowery Presents collaborated with Planet Reimagined to create a social media video highlighting the eco benefits and ease of using public transportation when attending concerts at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY.

Education

THE PICTURE: Koch Employees Start Nonprofit to Help Student Entrepreneurs

As another school year ends, many high school and college students will transition to summer jobs. Student Startup, a nonprofit organization in Wichita, Kansas, is preparing young scholars to launch their own businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quest Diagnostics Buffalo Strong Fundraiser Supports FeedMore WNY

The Quest Community Action Network (QuestCAN) North Region chapter is supporting Western New York communities, including the area affected by the Buffalo mass shooting.

Research, Reports & Publications

“Strategic Growth Towards a Sustainable Future” NBK's 2021 Sustainability Report

NBK Leaders Remain Committed To Improving Our Sustainability / ESG Performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership Honors Shopify's Sustainability Fund and Stripe Climate

CCEF presented the 2022 C.K. Prahalad Award to two co-winners, Shopify Sustainability Fund and Stripe Climate, recognizing their groundbreaking efforts to catalyze a market for carbon removal solutions.

Energy

Black & Veatch To Support Development of Mercury Renewables’ First-of-a-Kind Green Hydrogen Plant

A first-of-a-kind green hydrogen generation plant - on the border of Counties Mayo and Sligo, Ireland - has been announced by Mercury Renewables.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant to support the Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC).

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