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

Empowering Customers For a Sustainable Energy Future

This Earth Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the intersection of sustainability and customers in our energy systems. Having spent most of my career in the energy space, I have never seen a transformation like the one we are facing today.

Energy

Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma Breaks Ground on Power Project

As the electric sector’s transition to cleaner energy sources accelerates, the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) in Oklahoma has launched design, procurement and construction activities for a new advanced class natural gas-fired project co-led by the GRDA and Black & Veatch.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Matthew Sanchez Champions Innovation and Sustainability at Kohler: From WasteLAB to Global Leadership

Matt’s story is a testament to the new career paths that can present themselves through a commitment to learning and continuous improvement—and the motivation that comes from being truly passionate about your work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Ethical Governance

We believe that ethical conduct is a cultural imperative, and all employees are responsible for following the CoBC. Our commitment to purposeful innovation, passionate execution, collaborative community and unquestioned integrity underlies everything we do.

Research, Reports & Publications

Life Is Better as an Entrepreneur and Survey Respondents Agree, According to GoDaddy Research

Over half of microbusiness owners from the U.S. and U.K. agree that life is better as an entrepreneur, according to GoDaddy Venture Forward research. Research from academic institutions, including Baylor University and Louisiana State University highlight similar trends.

Environment

Green Sports Alliance Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit Presented by AEG

The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) announced the initial speaker lineup for the highly anticipated 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Solutions Through Diverse Partnerships

To support its utility customers, Leidos’ Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) team actively seeks out partnerships with diverse companies including Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc. and KCS Corporation.

Events, Media & Communications

Gilead Sciences Hosts Inaugural Global Health Equity Summit

Driven by our purpose to make the world a healthier place for all people, we’ve worked to improve health equity and advance equitable access to care.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Wealth Management Vice President Who Also Trains Service Dogs

Jolene Jackelen always loved dogs and always loved volunteering in the community. A chance encounter with a family friend in a grocery store 15 years ago set her on a path to meld the two passions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sysco Celebrates Growth of Electric Fleet to Nearly 120 EVs Across Four Countries

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, celebrated the arrival of 10 heavy-duty electric tractors to the fleet at its Houston, Texas operating site, reaching a total of nearly 120 electric vehicles (EVs) globally.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Interns Set To Make Lasting Impact

Covia strives to cultivate a nurturing environment where team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences can thrive, recognizing that the success of a company is equal to the strength of its people.

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s ‘Forest-Positive’ Future

Wai-Chan Chan is managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of retailers and manufacturers focused on industry standards and driving positive change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cadence Reunites With WITU To Empower Young Women

Cadence’s seven-year partnership with Team4Tech has given our employees unique opportunities to harness the power of technology and engage in a three-month philanthropic project to improve the livelihood of communities in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins a 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced today its win of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards’ Environmental Initiative Award.

Events, Media & Communications

Comcast NBCUniversal Soars With New Customer Benefits & ‘The Aviators’ Film

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to unveil several initiatives to bolster support for veterans, service members, and military families.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$300,000 Investment from KeyBank Foundation to help Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity Expand Homebuyer Program

A $300,000 investment from the KeyBank Foundation will help Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity expand its Habitat Homebuyer Program. This grant announcement was made at an event where KeyBank teammates helped build a new Habitat for Humanity home located at 560 Garson Avenue.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Donates to Baby2Baby

Yesterday, our Huggies® brand joined Baby2Baby and their ambassadors, Kelly Rowland, Olivia Wilde and Ciara, at their headquarters in Los Angeles, California.

Energy

Schneider Electric Releases Microgrid Solution Providing Clean Power to Off-Grid Communities

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of its microgrid solution Villaya Flex at the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum 2024.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering More Than Energy: Atlantic City Electric’s Community Impact Shines During Volunteer Month

As National Volunteer Month is commemorated this month, Atlantic City Electric and its employees remain committed to making a positive difference in the communities it serves.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regency Centers Partners With USC Ross Program To Establish Employee Empowerment Fund

Regency Centers has joined forces with the University of Southern California to establish an Employee Empowerment Fund.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Pro Bono Team

Entergy’s performance report integrates a comprehensive overview of our 2023 achievements, including financial results with economic, environmental, governance, and social performance and impacts. Learn how we power life for all our stakeholders at performancereport.entergy.com.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bemidji Mechatronics Training

In 2013, PotlatchDeltic became the first company in the Bemidji area to enroll one of its Team Members, Joe, in the Mechatronics program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Honored With 10 Design Award Wins From Red Dot for 2024

Logitech continues to be recognized for its design work by once again being honored by Red Dot this year with 10 award wins across various categories. Logitech’s standing with Red Dot continues from last year when the company was named Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2023.

Sustainable Development Goals

Integrated Approach to Sustainability Yields Progress on ESG Goals

We published Enbridge’s 23rd Sustainability Report, which details the solid progress we’re making towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: About GoDaddy | Corporate Governance

Delivering on our mission requires a strong foundation of effective management, oversight, and accountability. We maintain governance policies and practices designed to support long-term value creation, help us earn our stakeholders’ trust, and enable us to remain competitive.

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