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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Final Call for Entries: Environment+Energy Leader Awards 2024

Last chance to enter the 2024 Environment+Energy Leader Awards! Showcase your ESG and sustainability achievements in a product or project category. Deadline: Jan 19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2024 Look Ahead: Addressing Uncertainty Through Purpose

With COVID-19 concerns and the fear of US recession waning, many of us thought we would all be better off leading into 2024, but geopolitical risks are stacking up to keep danger lurking around every corner.

Events, Media & Communications

Another Year of Impact: CCOP's 2023 Year in Numbers

At the start of each new year, our team pauses to reflect on impact over the previous 12 months. Our journey this past year has been gratifying and we're thrilled to share the highlights with you—our esteemed partners, clients, and friends.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Corporation Earns NETS Road Safety Achievement Award

Cintas Corporation was awarded the NETS Road Safety Achievement Award for Overall Road Safety. The award was presented at NETS’ annual Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Diversity & Inclusion

Henkel Expands Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Program for Employees Worldwide

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, has expanded its parental leave policy for all U.S. employees, regardless of gender or family structure.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Weather Is Changing for Climate-Focused Investors

As equity investors hunt for opportunities, why should they consider climate-focused investing?

Energy

Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

The paper manufacturing Group, alongside Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is embarking on the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2023: Sands Celebrates Team Member Efforts and Surpassing Its 2025 Volunteerism Target in Two Years

A culture of service is central to Sands’ regions around the world, and volunteerism is a core tenet of the Sands Cares community engagement program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Little Boy’s Cancer Diagnosis Launches Dad’s New Career

Has this ever happened to you? When people know you work for a certain company, sometimes they’ll tell you how much it means to them — or to someone they know — and how it changes lives.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Webster Bank Launches Special Purpose Credit Program

Webster Bank announced the launch of its first Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income (LMI) first-time homebuyers, and those who are seeking to refinance, in historically underserved areas.

Education

IBM Collaborates With the Commissionerate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat To Propel Skilling in AI and Emerging Technologies in Gujarat

Aligned with IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people by 2023 and train 2 million learners in AI by the end of 2026, the collaboration with CTE Gujarat contributes to addressing the prevailing skills gap in the global workforce.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Sustainability Performance With Inclusion on Corporate Knights’ Global 100

Trane Technologies has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100, recognized as the leader in the Building Products industry and ranking 23rd overall.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Wins 2024 BIG Innovation Award

Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, was named a winner in the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards , presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Vanguard Renewables Announces That the Sugarman of Vermont Joins the New England Chapter of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Vanguard Renewables®, a leading U.S.-based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that The Sugarman of Vermont has joined the New England chapter of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Utilities Sector Reveals Inconsistent Climate Policy Advocacy

A new benchmark analysis of 12 of the largest U.S. electric utility companies finds significant inconsistencies between utilities’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Leads the Way in Smart Farming With MyPLM Connect

CNH brand New Holland Agriculture continues to redefine connected farming with the integration of MyPLM®Connect to its best-selling TT and TT4 tractors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fostering Resilience in Military Youth

Military youth are often the “hidden helpers” in their families. These children often provide care and support to an active-duty or veteran parent who is dealing with physical or mental health challenges—while learning how to manage their own mental health.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mycelium-Based Mega Ranch Scales Production

Meati, a producer of animal-free meat made from mycelium, partnered with CRB on its new ‘Mega Ranch’ in Thornton, Colorado.

Events, Media & Communications

Think Realty and Land Betterment: How Real Estate Can Create Both Positive Social and Commercial Outcomes

In Think Realty’s magazine, Kirk Taylor writes about how we can simultaneously solve commercial & social aspects of housing. He challenges real estate professionals to think creatively about how we can solve housing needs as well as minimize the hurdles of completing new homes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beyond Business: Principal® Provides Office Space to Pi515

Principal Financial Group® welcomes Pi515 to its global headquarters through a lease providing the Des Moines tech-focused nonprofit in-kind office space. Beginning today, Pi515 will operate on the first floor of 710 9th Street on the Principal® campus.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Partners With Boise State University To Feed Students in Need

Boise State University mascot, Buster Bronco, recently visited our Boise Office to enlist help in support of the Boise State food pantry. Buster checked out the campus and took photos with many of our associates. In total, the food drive brought in 284 lbs. of food for students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Passing the ‘Torch’ to the Next Generation of Tradesworkers

After a long, successful career in the field, the welding units have been given a second life in education. Enbridge employees recognized that rather than disposal of the equipment, it might be put to good use by the schools and students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximizing Engagement Through Dow's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

From innovation to improving the customer experience, Dow’s ERGs drive action both inside and outside of the company. Our ERGs are a source of community and connection, while also amplifying impact by aligning to strategic company priorities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Authentic Leadership: Lenovo ERG Leaders Reflect on Their Power of Purpose

For the past three years, Lenovo Foundation has offered a special opportunity for Lenovo’s employee resource groups (ERGs).

Education

Why Choose a Green Career?

​It was recently Green Careers Week in the UK and as sustainability recruitment and development specialists, we’re receiving more and more requests from people at all stages of their careers asking, “How can I get into sustainability?”

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