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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Active-Duty Military Spouse Uses Job Transfer Program Twice in Three Years

Hailing from a military family, Courtney Coleman, one of six children, was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, one of the largest military bases in the world. “My father proudly dedicated 26 years of his life to serve in the Army,” she shares.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Owens Corning’s Philanthropic Roof Deployment Project Crosses Milestone of Providing 500 Free Roofs to U.S. Veterans

More than 500 U.S. military veterans and their loved ones are protected from the elements under high-quality roofs provided to them at no cost through the Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) Roof Deployment Project,

Health & Healthcare

Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Celebrates Five Years Shaping the Future of Cancer Research in Partnership With UT Southwestern Medical Center

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ and UT Southwestern Medical Center are celebrating five years of collaborative success on the International Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research Fellowship program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In the Limelight: Latrisha Jemison

Congratulations to Regions Bank’s Latrisha Jemison for receiving Tennessee State University’s first-ever Corporate Engagement Award.

Diversity & Inclusion

2022 .gay Impact Report | Viral Moment - Evaluating the Impact of LGBTQIA+ Influencers

LGBTQIA+ influencers are leading the way in promoting diversity, inclusion and representation, and .gay believes in their transformative impact.

Energy

Power Producers Assess Investment Priorities, Trade-Offs as Decarbonization Pressures Mount

With an influx of federal funding, U.S. energy sector stakeholders are seeing pathways to achieve their decarbonization targets through mature solutions: energy efficiency, battery energy storage and renewable power generation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ringing in a New Era of Purposeful Giving With Macy’s, Inc.

Macy's Inc. is setting the stage for a remarkable new era of purpose with their new statement, "Mission Every One."

Energy

Waving Goodbye to Fossil-Fueled Subsea Ops

In August 2023, an alliance of technology companies celebrated the first four months of continuous renewable energy supply to Baker Hughes’ subsea communications and control systems.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PotlatchDeltic Partners With United Way and Habitat for Humanity

PotlatchDeltic has partnered with United Way for over a decade to raise money for local non-profits. At our corporate office in Spokane, Washington, we hold a United Way Week every year.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq Stockholm ESG Seminar 2023

Nasdaq and DNB brought together capital markets leaders for a seminar on the latest trends and topics surrounding ESG.

Environment

The Race Results Are in—And So Is the Marine Genomic Data

It was Fabrice Amedeo’s fourth time sailing the Route de Rhum. The solo race runs 3542 nautical miles, from Guadeloupe in the Southern Caribbean to the port of Saint-Malo in France. He set out on November 9, 2022; if all went well, his 60-foot yacht, the Nexans – Art et Fenêtres.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Advancing Global Health Equity in Tropical Regions

Since the pledge, Gilead has continued its long history in supporting reducing deaths from VL and controlling other neglected tropical diseases such as cryptococcal meningitis in efforts to advance global health equity.

Education

KFC Foundation’s Tuition-Free College Program Marks Milestone With First Graduate

The KFC Foundation is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as it honors the first graduate from its tuition-free college program.

Energy

DP World Partners With Enel Peru To Advance Use of Renewable Energy, Carbon Neutrality

DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has taken a significant step towards its goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2030 through a new partnership with a Peruvian energy provider, Enel Peru.

Health & Healthcare

Boston Scientific’s Sandra Nagale Predicts the Future of Medtech Powered by AI Innovations

In this episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Sandra Nagale, PhD, Director of Digital Health Platforms and Products, breaks down the transformative role of AI within the medical device industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lakeland Community College Sees Success in First Year of 'Begin the Conversation' Initiative Following KeyBank Grant

In its inaugural year, Lakeland Community College’s Begin the Conversation (BTC) program saw success among participants with 11 of the 12 students in the first cohort continuing in the program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Seeking Balance in Sustainable Multi-Asset Investing

A multi-asset approach to sustainable investing brings a broad and more balanced palette to paint with.

Environment

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is Embodied Carbon?

Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific Supports Mental Health in Uvalde, Texas With Donation to New Grief Counseling Center

Georgia-Pacific partner American Lumber has deep family and business ties to Uvalde, Texas. When tragedy struck the small community on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School, the team at American Lumber knew they wanted to help.

Energy

Duke Energy Announces Plans To Build and Operate the Nation’s First System Capable of Producing, Storing and Combusting 100% Green Hydrogen in a Combustion Turbine in Florida

Duke Energy announced it soon will break ground in DeBary, Fla., on the first demonstration project in the United States to successfully create clean energy using an end-to-end system to produce, store and combust 100% green hydrogen.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Advances Green Hydrogen Production in Indonesia

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has conducted a feasibility study for Augustus Global Investment (AGI) on the generation of green hydrogen in Indonesia.

Education

Verizon and edX Partner To Accelerate Skill Building for In-Demand Tech Careers

Verizon announced the launch of a new online education portal with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to help upskill and reskill Americans for today’s fastest-growing jobs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bayer Introduces Agricultural System for Direct-Seeded Rice With Potential To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Water Use by up to 40 Percent

On UN World Food Day, Bayer announced the introduction of its direct-seeded rice (DSR) system at the 6th International Rice Congress in Manila.

Diversity & Inclusion

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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...