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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Home Sweet Home: Ensuring Healthy Indoor Air Quality for Remote Workers

Through IAQ assessments, employers have control over the air quality in-office and their facility environments and can develop long-term solutions to remediate any air quality-related issues. On the other hand, the air quality while working from home is often overlooked.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One Year Since the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

A year after the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, families are still in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tara Plimpton Named Woman of Impact

Alabama-based Yellowhammer News recently announced its annual Women of Impact awards, and this year’s list includes Regions Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Tara Plimpton.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

5 Questions With Angel Jordan, Oportun's Senior Manager Security Engagement & Education

As a provider of consumer-facing financial services, our members entrust us with their data and financial futures, obligations we take seriously. Oportun invests in our systems and people in order to help ensure the integrity of our members’ data.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Lies Ahead: Baker Tilly’s Life Sciences Industry Outlook for 2024 and Beyond

As we progress into 2024, it’s evident that the life sciences industry has proven to be highly resilient. This past year has been stable for life sciences whereas other industries have struggled with rapidly evolving economic challenges.

Energy

SAP’s Journey to Net Zero 2030

The world faces increasing climate and social crises. Comprehensive assessments have given us a deeper understanding of the science and the role of industry.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company To Collaborate With Samsung SmartThings Starting in Mississippi

Southern Company and Samsung SmartThings have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on a number of innovative projects that explore the intersection of consumer energy management and smart-home automation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: In the Community with Xavier Teal

Xavier Teal is a true leader, devoted to selfless service in every area of his life. His ability to see the bigger picture has led him to freely give his time, knowledge, and encouragement to those around him in his career and community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Working Cross-Culturally Globally With Our International Holidays Dashboard Tool

As the world grows increasingly interconnected, understanding and appreciating different cultures and traditions has become more crucial than ever. Beyond the diverse cuisines, languages, and landscapes, one aspect that unites people worldwide is the celebration of holidays.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic: Green Flags To Look For in ID&E Reporting

When reviewing an organization’s reporting on ID&E, here are a few “green flags” — or positive signs — to look out for.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”

Northwestern Mutual has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine – a prestigious recognition the company has earned for several years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$500,000 Investment from KeyBank will Help CenterState CEO Expand Business Coaching and Technical Assistance Programs for BIPOC, Women and Veteran-owned Firms

A $500,000 investment from KeyBank through the CenterState CEO Foundation will help CenterState CEO expand business coaching and technical assistance programs for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC), women- and veteran-owned firms in Central New York.

Events, Media & Communications

Lead From Where You Are: Craft Your Story To Design Career Success

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for this special Black History Month event.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet U.S. Bank Chief Economist Beth Ann Bovino

Living and working in New York City, Beth Ann Bovino was used to going to work and social events and feeling like her job as an economist didn’t hold the same fascination as the aspiring artists, writers and actors in the same room.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pepco Warns Customers of Rising Phone Scams

Be on the lookout for scam attempts claiming to be Pepco. In 2023, customers lost more than $205,000 to phone scams.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Raising Our Sustainability Profile

Sustainability is not just about what we do—it is also about how we do it. We strive to reduce our impact across all our operations, supporting the drive for cleaner air, cleaner water and less waste.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eastman Publishes 2023 I&D Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion”

Eastman has published its 2023 Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion,” which highlights some of the progress the company has made on strengthening I&D, a core element of its culture and innovation strategy.

Education

The Coach Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Dream It Real

In January, the Coach Foundation celebrated five years of creating opportunities and removing barriers for the next generation through its signature initiative, Dream It Real. To celebrate, the Foundation launched its first social impact report, The Courage to Dream It Real.

Innovation & Technology

On a Quest To Make All Chemistry Green Chemistry

The story behind a tool that helps chemists bring a greener lens to the bench.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Announces Ambitious 2024 Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Projections

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024 (compared to 2019).

Events, Media & Communications

Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24

GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. Entrance and parking are free, but registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/MBSummitLV so that attendees can receive important updates.

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: What’s Next for Automotive?

The auto sector has undergone a significant transformation, and the result has ushered in the era of the software-defined vehicle. Software has enabled safety, comfort, and sustainability that would have been impossible ten years ago.

Health & Healthcare

Decade of Impact: Transforming Care in Tanzania

Debora Magembe didn't know what to do. Heavy rains blocked roads from her home in Bantu village in Tanzania to the city of Tanga. While she would have been fine to stay home any other night, her baby had other plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Rebates Program Helps Florida Customers Get Money Back for Making Home Improvements

Duke Energy is encouraging Florida customers who are planning on making upgrades to their home to take advantage of the Home Energy Improvement rebates program, where they can earn up to $1,700 in rebate incentives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Personas, Planeta y Desempeño, los Pilares de Griffith Foods por la Sostenibilidad

Para Griffith Foods medir su impacto es clave para crear mejores procesos donde tienen presencia, por eso, son signatarios y socios del Pacto Global de La ONU, el Consejo Empresarial Mundial para el Desarrollo Sostenible, la Iniciativa de Especias Sostenibles.

Latest Campaigns

  1. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...
  2. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...
  5. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  6. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  7. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  8. Baker Tilly Foundation
    The Baker Tilly Foundation makes a difference in the communities where we live and work by supporting causes in the areas of education, health and...
  9. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  10. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  11. TCS | goIT
    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...
  12. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  13. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  15. KPMG at COP29
    Accelerating the transformation. COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will once again draw together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and...