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.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Applied Materials Celebrates Communities Through Arts and Culture

Arts create community. They inspire us to come together in shared experiences. To learn, to question, to explore, to remember and to celebrate. Arts and culture add vibrancy to our neighborhoods and invite us to participate in building stronger connections to our communities

Innovation & Technology

Essity Launches Caressa – A Digital Platform To Assist Family Caregivers

One in five people is currently providing care for a loved one, and two-thirds of all people globally will become caregivers at some point in their lives. To address the growing needs of family caregivers, Essity is launching the AgeTech-solution Caressa.

Diversity & Inclusion

My First Veterans Day Out of Uniform: Meet Brian Boosz

I am a Security Engineer by trade. I was born and raised in California and have worked in tech on and off throughout my entire adult life. I was a Test Engineer for the PalmPilot software back in the early 2000’s before joining the Air Force.

Events, Media & Communications

United in Service: Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates National Veterans & Military Families Month

Across our company, we’re united in service and in our support for our nation’s heroes and their families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Surpasses $500 Million Invested in Veteran Causes, Commits $750 Million by 2030

In celebration of Veterans Day, The Home Depot Foundation is growing its mission to serve those who served through an updated commitment to invest $750 million in veteran causes by the end of fiscal year 2030. The Foundation announced today it surpassed $500 million invested.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: Music for Pets

In this episode of the AudioTalks podcast, Oisin Lunny speaks to Amman Ahmed, President of Music For Pets, nicknamed "Petflix," the company that makes calming music to ease the sensitive souls of our furry friends, prone to separation anxiety and fear of unknown noises.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Bank No. 3 on Military Times Ranking of Best Employers for Veterans

The Military Times named U.S. Bank number No. 3 on its annual Best for Vets: Employers list, which rates the best employers for veterans in the United States. U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since the Military Times started the rankings in 2010, landing at No. 7 last

Education

Otis Partners with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore: Empowering Female Students through STEM

To nurture STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in our communities where we live and work, Otis colleagues in Asia Pacific partnered with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore to sponsor female students’ participation in a full-day coding workshop.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.

The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Dives Deep on Circularity, Decarbonization and Compliance at Sourcing Journal Fall Summit 2023

Kaley Roshitsh, SAC editorial director, attended the Sourcing Journal Fall Summit for a deep dive into sourcing, as the pinnacle holiday sales season approaches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Observes Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th Learn About Two Team Members Who Served

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11th, when we celebrate those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Baker Tilly observes the holiday on Friday, November 10th with a day off for team members in the U.S. 

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics USA Sponsors Come Out With Pride Orlando

M·A·C Cosmetics USA was a proud silver level sponsor of this year’s “Come Out With Pride Orlando” celebration, which took place on Saturday, October 21st.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Attends ‘Empowering Sustainable Agriculture’ Summit

CNH Industrial played a key role at the 'Empowering Sustainable Agriculture' Summit, held by the European Agricultural Machinery Industry (CEMA) in Brussels.

Diversity & Inclusion

Catherine O’Malley Kearney To Lead Key Private Bank

Key Wealth, the wealth management division of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced the appointment of Catherine (Cathy) O’Malley Kearney to the role of National Head of Key Private Bank (KPB) with accountability for driving KPB revenue growth, expense management.

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Audits & Controls in ESG Reporting

Dina Trainor, managing director in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Controllership Practice, joins ESG Talk host Ernest Anunciacion to discuss how companies can build governance, risk, and compliance for ESG reporting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus Named a Top Veteran Employer by Two Publications

Recently, Maximus has achieved remarkable recognition as a top Veteran employer by not just one but two military publications. This exceptional honor underscores Maximus' unwavering commitment to hiring and honoring Veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Supports 13th Habitat for Humanity Build With Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business

Whirlpool employees and students from IU and the Kelley School worked together building a home for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren on Friday and the home was dedicated on Saturday at IU’s homecoming game.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Partners With United Way To Expand West Port Arthur Community Garden

As part of its commitment to help improve lives and build stronger communities, Entergy Texas contributed $75,000 to the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County to support the expansion of the West Port Arthur Community Garden.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rayonier, we embrace and encourage individuality, where employees with different backgrounds, experiences, and behavioral styles feel included and comfortable sharing their perspectives and ideas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Donates $1 Million To Build New Space for Habitat for Humanity

CNH Industrial, through its Foundation, recently donated a $1 million grant to help renovate a former West Racine Piggly Wiggly into the new Racine Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The 20,000-square-foot building is expected to open as the ReStore in 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Announces New Aspirational Representation Goals for Veterans

Veterans Day and Remembrance Day are significant occasions that share a common purpose to honor the service and selfless sacrifice of protecting and defending their nation’s democratic freedoms, especially during times of war.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer To Focus on Food Production and Food Security at COP28

Food production and food security will be featured prominently at this year's COP… and for good reason: devastating crop losses were apparent this summer, and climate is putting an increasing strain on agriculture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Responsibility, Governance, and Ethics at Quest Diagnostics

At Quest, we believe that strong corporate governance is essential for our success. Oversight of corporate responsibility and our ESG priorities starts at the top with our Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Brands of Whole Foods Market Contribute $150,000 To Fund Business Capital for Microentrepreneurs Living in Poverty

Like-minded companies, whose products can be found on select Whole Foods Market shelves, are donating funds to empower entrepreneurs that lack access to capital.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Emerging Entrepreneurs: Sky’s the Limit’s Marketplace Showcases 100+ Rising Creators This Holiday Season

SkysTheLimit.org is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated online holiday marketplace, comprised of over 100 creator-led brands featuring founders who identify as women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled and low-income backgrounds.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Climate Change
    Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every...
  2. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  3. 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...
  4. Women's Economic Justice
    CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.
  5. People: Achieving Excellence Through Safety, Efficiency, and Partnership
    Our vision is simple and clear: to be a best-in-class employer delivering innovative products and experiences for our customers. Our focus on...
  6. 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...
  7. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...
  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Environment
    Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...
  10. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...